Yesterday I was in Raleigh, NC for a signing at the Borders book store on Six Forks Road. Right before I left to go to the store, my editor called with excellent news about Eternal Kiss of Darkness. It debuted at # 7 on the New York Times and # 29 on the USA Today bestseller lists. I was beyond thrilled, of course, so I already had a big smile on my face even before I saw the crowd of people waiting for me. What a great turnout! The store kindly set up chairs in rows so that most everyone had a seat. I started the signing off with a reading from the first scene of my short story in the Death’s Excellent Vacation anthology, as a show of hands revealed that most everyone had already read Eternal Kiss of Darkness, much to my delight. After the reading, there was a fun question-and-answer session about various characters and events in the Night Huntress series and the Night Huntress World novels. I love that a recurring question I keep getting asked at signings is, “When are you going to write a Vlad book?” If I have my way, readers, the answer is Soon. But Cat and Bones fans shouldn’t worry. Their fifth book, This Side of the Grave, comes out in February. I’m writing the sixth novel in their series now, plus there’s at least one more full length novel and an anthology with them scheduled after that. 2011 will see three releases of Cat and Bones stories, so readers will probably be ready for a switch to different characters after that :).
After the Q&A, I started signing books and having pictures taken. Jokes were made about readers who crease the spines of their paperbacks and those who don’t (I admit to being in the do-not-crease category with my own book collection, but I will dog-ear pages no matter how many book marks I have nearby). The signing probably went a little slower than was efficient because I was having such a nice time chatting with everyone. Some people I know from online were there as well (waves to ShirleyJo, her very patient husband, Candace, and Teresa, to name a few). I was still chatting with a few readers when the lights in the store briefly blinked out – a sign that the store wasn’t kidding when they said it was closing time, lol. The staff was really nice, though, and let me sign the remaining stock of my books and then wait inside for my cab even though it was past nine.
All in all, a wonderful night! If you want to see some pictures from the Raleigh signing, please go to my Facebook “wall” page where a few readers have posted links to them: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000241097422&v=photos
Thanks so much to everyone who came out! I’m looking forward to continuing my time in NC with a signing at the Borders books store on 6801 Northlake Mall Drive in Charlotte tonight at 7pm. If you’re in the area, hope to see you there!
Thank you so much for all the great news. I’m so happy to hear we’ll be getting lots of Cat and Bones next year. They are one smokin’ couple.
It was such fun! I hate I missed ShirleyJo! You are a rock star and will have us loyal fans for as long as you continue being the literary genius you are:)
Sounds like a lot of fun!! wish you came out to Calif!
I had a great time last night! The Q&A was a riot, still giggling over the husband/research crack! lol Thanks for coming out and spending so much time with us we really did have a blast! Have a great time in Charlotte! 🙂
Oh Jeaniene, you are a nut! Last night was SOOOO much fun. that was my first signing and i hope all of them are that enjoyable! thank you for answering all of our questions and reading and signing 7 of my books (and for not throwing the books at me after you were signing them)! I hope you come to NC again!
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Hey Jeaniene! So glad you are having fun on your book tour. We’ve been hearing reports come in and everyone is having such fun at your book signings.
Reading through your blog post…wow! Did I read that correctly? Three new Cat & Bones novels in 2011 or is it two C&B and an anthology? *crosses fingers*
How will we ever make it to February? Thanks for the great characters and stories!
It was such a pleasure to have been to the signing in Raleigh, NC. Shirley Joe was a hoot and her very patient husband was very sweet. It was so exciting to see all the people who came out to show Jeaniene so much support.
I must say Jeaniene is a very elegant and gracious person. She took so much care to answer questions and sign our books. You rock Jeaniene. I enjoyed meeting you!
If you’re rneadig this, you’re all set, pardner!
I totaly loved Eternal Kiss of Darkness. I love ancient civilization and Egypt is my favorite. I’m a little shameful about myself because i did not anticipate about Mencheres. Won’t say it because it would spoiled the book but let just say that the french names are not the same…Now i have to wait for Death’s Excellent Vacation and it is hard !
I wish I was there, sounds like alot of fun, I hope you will come out to California soon. I have Read both EKOD and One for the Money, absolutely LOVED them.
Well, Christmas came early with that news. That is the best news I’ve heard in quite a while. Now my family won’t be happy to hear that, but oh so sad, oh too bad. It seems that whenever there is a new Jeaniene Frost book out that chores and meals and RL activities come to a screeching halt so I can read. *grins and shrugs*
BTW, LOVED both Eternal Kiss of Darkness and the short story in Death’s Excellent Vacation. Have re-read both twice. The short story helped with my addiction for Bones and Cat. It was just the fix I needed. Thanks.
It was terrific seeing you at Nationals, Jeaneine. I’ll have you know that I read “Eternal Kiss” on the way home … driving from Florida to Wisconsin. I enjoyed it thoroughly and will be doing a review of it on MagicalMusings.com in the near future.
Cannot wait for your short to come out and for future books.
I started First Drop of Crimson last night and am so enjoying it. I have Eternal Kiss of Darkness waiting. I so adore these two series. I’ve got at least 5 friends hooked now, too. 🙂 Thank you, thank you, Jeaniene, for such great stories.
Just started reading Eternal Kiss Of Darkness and had a little surprise, pages 41-88 were upside down and backwards in the book.
I read One For the Money and fell in love with Bones all over again! I will never last till February! I will be checking everyday hoping for snippets and some more puzzle pics of the cover! 2011 promises to be a fabulous year for my reading list since I devour your books!! Can’t wait! Wish you would come to Dallas,TX or maybe Little Rock,AR for a signing/reading! Thanks Jeaniene!
I’m so sorry I missed this. Just heard about it it today, hopefully uou’ll return with the next book. ( hint, hint). I’ve read them all so far and going to get Death’s Excellant vacation tomorrow.
I so appreciate you keeping me updated on your new book. I can’t wait to read it. I also Love authors that take time to talk to their fans, even though the store is closing. (LOL Coffee time anyone?) I wish you the best on this book. So very nice hearing from you. Suzy 😀
P.S. will you ever come to WI?
hello ms frost…
im so thrilled to hear these…. wow… more cat and bones books… weeeeeee
bones and cat are one of my fave characters of all times…:)
keep doing what u are doing. they are great!
p.s. i ordered all your books on hard bound! LOL and they are arriving soon… weeeee.. im thanking my great friend in the US for ordering the books for me…:)
and another p.s. i have read the Night Huntress series like, a lot of times.. cant wait for the 5th and 6th books…weeeee…
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Hello,
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