Top 10, July Signings & DB's Fall Catalog

First off, the wished for Top 10 List. This list compromises the Top 10 bestselling books for the entire month of June and first week of July:

#1- The Widower's Wife, by Prudence Bice
#2- Zucchini Houdini, by Brenda Stanley
#3- City of Angels, by Sheralyn Pratt
#4- Becoming Kate, Dixie Owens
#5- Biblical Roots of Mormonism, by Eric Shuster & Chuck Sale
#6- The Hoarders, by Jean Stringam
#7- Table for One, by Camille Funk
#8- 33 Habits of a Really Good Man, by Yvonne Swinson
#9- Mormons Under the Microsope, by Ed Lauritson
#10- Healing Secrets, Jade Mangus

Congrats to all who made the list, and thank you EVERYONE for your hard work :)

Titles that will be featured in Deseret Book's Fall Catalog are:

It's Good to be Alive
101 Gourmet Cookies for Everyone
Home Cookin'

Last, if you could just take a moment to make sure I have all your signings, that would be great! Also, fun news coming up, so be sure to check the blog next week!

1-Jul Thurs Widower's Wife 11-5 pm Costco
3-Jul Sat Flecks of Gold 1-3 pm BN- LV
7-Jul Wed City of Angels 4-7 pm Costco-Sandy
8-Jul Thurs Widower's Wife 11-5 pm Costco
8-Jul Thurs Flecks of Gold 4-6 pm Borders-Brea, CA
9-Jul Fri Widower's Wife 11-5 pm Costco
9-Jul Fri OTME 11-4 pm Costco-SLC
9-Jul Fri Zucchini Houdini 1-3 pm BN- Gateway
9-Jul Fri Flecks of Gold 1-3 pm DB- South Pointe
10-Jul Sat City of Angels 10-2 pm Costco-Sandy
10-Jul Sat Flecks of Gold 1-3 pm Hastings-Ogden
10-Jul Sat Flecks of Gold 4-6 pm BN-Layton
10-Jul Sat Zucchini Houdini 10-12 pm Costco-SLC
10-Jul Sat Zucchini Houdini 1-3 pm DB- Ft union
12-Jul Mon Widower's Wife 11-5 pm Costco
14-Jul Wed City of Angels 4-7 pm Costco-SLC
15-Jul Thurs Widower's Wife 11-5 pm Costco-WVC
16-Jul Fri OTME 11-4 pm Costco-Murray
17-Jul Sat Widower's Wife 11-5 pm Costco- WVC
17-Jul Sat OTME 11-4 pm Costco-Sandy
17-Jul Sat City of Angels 10-2 pm Costco- SLC
17-Jul Sat Infertility 11-1 pm DB- Denver
17-Jul Sat Dragon War relic 1-3 pm DB- Ft union
17-Jul Sat Zucchini Houdini 12-2 pm BN- Id Falls
19-Jul Mon Widower's Wife 11-5 pm Costco
21-Jul Wed City of Angels 4-7 pm Costco- Lehi
22-Jul Thurs Widower's Wife 11-5 pm Costco
23-Jul Fri OTME 11-4 pm Costco-Lehi
23-Jul Fri Widower's Wife 11-5 pm Costco
24-Jul Sat City of Angels 10-2 pm Costco-Murray
25-Jul Sun Becoming Kate 2-4 pm Avid Reader- CA
26-Jul Mon Widower's Wife 11-5 pm Costco
28-Jul Wed City of Angels 4-7 pm Costco -Orem
29-Jul Thurs 101 Cupcakes 3-5 pm The Brass Plates

After 12 Years...

NPR had a great article about one of those bestselling authors you've never heard about. After 12 years of writing books, she still pounds the pavement with signings and visits in an effort to be visible:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127879472

Authors who are moving and shaking to stay visible through the end of the month are:

22-Jun Tues OTME 11-4 pm Costco-SLC
24-Jun Thurs Agent Bishop 11-4 pm Costco
24-Jun Thurs City of Angels 4-7 pm Costco- S. Ogden
25-Jun Fri Widower's Wife 11-5 pm Costco- St G
25-Jun Fri OTME 11-4 pm Costco- Sandy
25-Jun Fri It's in the Bag 4-6 pm Costco-Murray
26-Jun Sat Dragon War Relic 12-2 pm Borders-Provo
26-Jun Sat 101 cupcakes 12-2 pm DB- Sandy
26-Jun Sat Widower's Wife 11-5 pm Costco-St G
26-Jun Sat OTME 11-4 pm Costco- S Ogd
26-Jun Sat It's in the Bag 1-3 pm BN-Bountiful
26-Jun Sat Becometh as a Child 2-4 pm BN-Layton
29-Jun Tues City of Angels 4-10pm Twilight Mom's-Jordan Landing
29-Jun Tues Unique Stories LDS 11-2 pm Costco-Lehi
30-Jun Wed Widower's Wife 11-5 pm Costco-Lehi

Also, Lorae Bowden, author of Centsible Meals, is using her trip to Utah to teach two classes at the following locations. Everyone is welcome to come!

-June 29th BYU 199th ward 9th E. 700 N. 7pm
-June 30th Lehi 3rd plus another ward 500 W. 1919 N. 7pm

May Signings!

*UPDATED*

Hello, All!

These are all the signings I have on my radar for May. Please check the list to see if I have all of your signings. If not, please feel free to post them as a comment or email them to me so I can be sure to have you on the company calendar!

Happy May :)

Date Day Title Time Outlet
1-May Sat Agent Bishop 11-4 pm Costco
1-May Sat Joy in Your Garden 12-2 pm Confetti Books
1-May Sat The Mark 1-3 pm BN-Gateway
3-May Mon Agent Bishop 11-4 pm Costco
3-May Mon Joy in Your Garden 11-3 pm Costco-Murray
4-May Tues OTME 11-4 pm Costco-Lehi
5-May Wed Rebound 11-4 pm Costo-S. Ogden
5-May Wed OTME 11-4 pm Costco-Murray
5-May Wed Agent Bishop 11-4 pm Costco
6-May Thurs Agent Bishop 11-4 pm Costco
6-May Thurs Rebound 11-4 pm Costco-Sandy
7-May Fri Agent Bishop 11-4 pm Costco
7-May Fri 101 Cupcakes 10:30-12 pm CFI warehouse
7-May Fri Joy in Your Garden 6-8 pm BN-South Towne
8-May Sat Flecks of Gold 1-3 pm Little Professor
8-May Sat Agent Bishop 11-4 pm Costco
8-May Sat 101 Cupcakes 1-4 pm BN-Orem
8-May Sat Becometh as a Child 1-3 pm DB-Bountiful
8-May Sat Diet Rebel's Cookbook BN-South Towne
8-May Sat It's in the Bag 3-5 pm DB-Bountiful
8-May Sat 101 Cupcakes 5:30-7:30 pm DB-Bountiful
10-May Mon Joy in Your Garden 11-3 pm Sandy-Costco
10-May Mon Agent Bishop 11-4 pm Costco
11-May Tues Agent Bishop 11-4 pm Costco
13-May Thurs Rebound 11-4 pm Costco-Sandy
14-May Fri Agent Bishop 11-4 pm Costco
14-May Fri Lost Children 6-8 pm BN-Orem LAUNCH!
14-May Fri Joy in Your Garden 11-3 pm Costco-Sandy
15-May Sat Hashbrown Winters 2-5 pm B&N-W. Jordan
15-May Sat Agent Bishop 11-4 pm Costco
15-May Sat Joy in Your Garden 4-7 pm Costco-WVC
15-May Sat The Mark 1-3 pm BN-Bountiful
17-May Mon Agent Bishop 11-4 pm Costco
18-May Tues OTME 11-4 pm Costco-W. Bountiful
19-May Wed Rebound 11-4 pm Costco-Sandy
20-May Thurs Joy in Your Garden 11-3 pm Costco-S. Ogden
20-May Thurs Lost Children 7-9 pm BN-South Towne
21-May Fri Agent Bishop 11-4 pm Costco
21-May Fri Hashbrown Winters BN-Sugarhouse
22-May Sat Wrong Number 12-2 pm Costco-Orem
22-May Sat Agent Bishop 11-4 pm Costco
22-May Sat The Mark 2-4 pm Borders-Murray
22-May Sat Temple Passport 4-6 pm Seagull LAUNCH!
24-May Mon Hashbrown Winters 6-8 pm BN-South Towne
25-May Tues Hashbrown Winters BN- W. Jordan
25-May Tues Agent Bishop 11-4 pm Costco
26-May Wed Agent Bishop 11-4 pm Costco
27-May Thurs Rebound 11-4 pm Costco-Orem
27-May Thurs Agent Bishop 11-4 pm Costco
28-May Fri Agent Bishop 11-4 pm Costco
29-May Sat Agent Bishop 11-4 pm Costco
31-May Mon Agent Bishop 11-4 pm Costco

Women's Conference Signing Schedule

Congratulations to all the authors chosen to sign at this year's Women's Conference, this April 29th & 30th. The signing schedule is as follows:

On Thursday 4/29

1:30 to 3:30 – Jill Lash
4:00 to 6:00 - Joe Evans
4:00 to 6:00 - Chris & Julia Deaver

On Friday 4/30
11:00 to 1:00 – Jane Still
11:00 to 1:00 - Wendy Paul
11:00 to 1:00 - Kerstin Daynes
1:30 to 3:30 – Terri Ferran
1:30 to 3:30 – Rachelle Christensen

Signings will take place at the BYU Bookstore, and all books provided. It is suggested that you arrive a minimum of 30 minutes before your signing time as parking can less than ideal.

Have a great event!

Seagull/DB/Costco Reminder

Today's post is dedicated to reminding authors of something that is outlined documents and conversations. And yet, all it takes is one or two authors acting innocently or inquisitively to stoke a fire that makes the subject need to be addressed repeatedly.

That subject is this: DB, Seagull, and Costco want all signing requests from Cedar Fort authors to come from me, and me alone. This means, if you are wanting to sign at a Seagull, Seagull doesn't want you going to or calling the store to request the privilege with the manager. If you want to sign at a Seagull, they want you to contact corporate and get approval before bringing the subject up in the store.

This is true even if you want to hold a great, fun event there that you think the manager should be in on approving. Even in that case, Seagull corporate would like me to ask them if it is okay before the idea is brought to the store.

Additionally, remember that Seagull will only be interested in a signing if your book is featured in their current catalog. Doing this is actually a favor to you, because it means that loyal customers who come in will have already had an exposure to your book.

Similarly, Costco's current business model is to invite strong-selling authors to do signings as they place orders for books. Of course, Cedar Fort encourages them to both carry your book and host you for signings, but both decisions are made on a corporate level, not by store managers. Contacting stores directly to request signings is not appropriate, whether they are carrying your book or not.

The short message here: Do NOT contact a DB or Seagull about a signing unless you've spoken to me about it first. And do not contact Costco at all.

Conversely, B&N, Borders, and other stores are happy to work with you on a store-by-store basis! For those of you who haven't seen it yet, B&N even took the time to make an instructional video for you on what they're looking for from a signing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boamWGoSMZk

Thanks for all your hard work. Learning the ropes in a new industry can take time, but the Cedar Fort team is working hard on your behalf to make each book as successful as possible.

All the best!

This Week's Signings

It must be Spring. Not only is Joy Bossi selling stores out of her gardening book, but authors are venturing from their homes and mingling with the public in record numbers. Next week Malcolm Leal will be touring along the Seagull Books along the Wasatch Front. It also may be the reason Rachael Renee Anderson's brightly colored "Divinely Designed" was the bestselling CFI fiction title last week. People are ready for color and life and reading books that encourage them to get out into the world and live a little!

Indeed, it's the perfect time to be active. And if you don't know how to get the ball rolling, go visit one of these authors at their signings and ask them how they get the ball rolling.

Happy Monday!


23-Mar 11-4 pm Mike McPheters Costco
23-Mar 11:30-1 Michael Young UVU Bookstore
24-Mar 11-4 pm Mike McPheters Costco
25-Mar 11-4 pm Mike McPheters Costco
25-Mar 11-2 pm Joy Bossi Costco
26-Mar 11-4 pm Mike McPheters Costco
27-Mar 10-2 pm Mike McPheters St. George Seagull
27-Mar 12-2 pm David Ridges Sp. Fork Seagull
27-Mar 12-2 pm Malcolm Leal American Fork Seagull
27-Mar 10-2 pm Racheal Renee Anderson Sp. Fork Seagull
27-Mar 12-2 pm Diana Webb Murray-B&N
27-Mar 12-2 pm Craig Manning Murray-B&N
27-Mar 12-2 pm Wendy Paul Murray-B&N
27-Mar 12-2 pm Rachael Renee Anderson Spanish Fork-DB
27-Mar 2:30-4:30 Rachelle Christensen Spanish Fork-DB
27-Mar 1-3 pm Frank Cole S. Towne-B&N
27-Mar 12-4 pm Mike McPheters Costco

Cedar Fort Authors Signing this Weekend!

If you're out and about this weekend and want to run into another author, you'll have plenty of opportunities. Following are a list of Cedar Fort signings taking place this weekend in the Salt Lake Valley.

Have fun!

19-Mar Friday 11-4 pm OTME David Ridges Costco
19-Mar Friday 11-4 pm Agent Bishop Mike McPheters Costco
19-Mar Friday 7-9 pm Hashbrown Winters Frank Cole S. Towne-BN
20-Mar Saturday 11-4 pm Agent Bishop Mike McPheters Costco
20-Mar Saturday 12-2 pm The Mark MR Bunderson University Plaza
20-Mar Saturday 11-4 pm OTME David Ridges Costco
20-Mar Saturday 12-2 pm 101 Cupcakes Wendy Paul Orem-BN
20-Mar Saturday 12-2 pm Centsible Meals Lorae Bowden Orem-BN
20-Mar Saturday 12-2 pm Forgotten Women Diana Webb Orem-BN
20-Mar Saturday 12-2 pm Fearless Mind Craig Manning Orem-BN
20-Mar Saturday 12-2 pm Joy in Your Garden Joy Bossi Murray-BN