How to set up a book signing as an independent self. She began as an assistant librarian at the spencer library. The author vicki myron was born in spencer and grew up on a farm south of moneta, iowaa town that no longer exists. Box 1155 spencer, iowa 51 dewey is charming, lovely, and moving. Vicky myron grew up on a family farm in northwest iowa. To edit or update the above biography on vicki myron. Dec 09, 2012 setting up a book signing as an independent author is harder than ever. A hardcover version of vicki myron s latest book was released in october. Not just by one person, but by hundreds, for years.
Its about life and death and smalltown values and, above all, love. For example, he knew when he was going to the vet before she even said the word. This time my book also was in waitrose and sainsburys. Myron was the director of the spencer public library when she found a tiny orange cat dropped through the book slot. Vickys latest novel a christmas kiss is set for release in hardback on thursday, october 22. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. But her biggest challenge as the new head librarian in. Myrons book written with bret witter chronicles the life of dewey and the iowa. Vicki myron books list of books by author vicki myron thriftbooks. Discount prices on books by vicki myron, including titles like dewey. A guide to cozy mystery and other favorite books, movies, and. Hopefully sometime you will do a book signing in nova scotia. Spencer, iowa vicki myrons third grandchild was born wednesday night in omaha. Vicki graduated from hartley iowa high school and moved to mankato.
The smalltown library cat who touched the world by vicki myron, bret witter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information displayed here is accurate, always check with the venue before attending especially during the coronavirus pandemic, more advice. Vicki myron was deweys mom and the director of the spencer public library for twenty years. Warwicks books presents vicki myron and deweys nine. Des moines, iowa vicki myron intended to wait a year or two before getting another cat. Interview with vicki myron, author of dewey the small town. Librarianturnedauthor vicki myron is as busy as a cat with a ball of yarn as she prepares to hit the road this week to promote her newest dewey books.
Vicki myron books list of books by author vicki myron. Director of the spencer public library for more than 20 years, myron is best. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. Book signings are an unmitigated pleasure except when youre the author of the book that no one has turned up to have signed. Ive never heard of them but they seem to be some sort of rival to walmart which is at the other end of town. On the perks and pitfalls of signing books books the guardian. It sold more than one million copies internationally and was on bestseller lists for more than six months. It has sold nearly a million copies, spawned three childrens books, and will be. The smalltown library cat who touched the world by vicki myron and bret witter.
I graduated from hartley iowa high school and moved to mankato, minnesota where i worked, married, had a daughter and went to college. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Myron will be available for book signings from 10 a. Book signings and author talks in light of the quicklyevolving public health situation around covid19, and following government guidance on public gatherings, it is with regret that we have made the decision to cancel or postpone all our events.
Visitation will be friday, february 1, 2019 from 9. Book signings are events, usually at a bookstore or library, where an author sits and signs books for a period. Updated book on spencers dewey the cat goes on sale. We have a real treat today for cat lovers at the purrfectcatname site an interview with author and former library director vicki myron. Jim fanning, former major league baseball player and manager the story of dewey, author vicki myron, and spencer, iowa, captures what makes small town life worth preservinga sense of community. Meeting vicki myron, deweys mom the book signing was to be at a hyvee store. Not only do you get the chance to interact with your audience but you also get to endorse your book to them personally. Dewey was nursed back to health and flourished and grew into spencer, iowas library cat. The real truth is that for all those years, on the hard days, the good days, and all the unremembered days that make up the pages of the real book of our lives, dewey was holding me. The smalltown library cat who touched the world, and deweys nine lives.
Her bestselling book, dewey, the smalltown library. Some exhibitors may be hosting signings that arent listed below, so be sure to check with your favorite press or magazine for details. Vicki myron was born on a farm fifteen miles from spencer, iowa. Having been abandoned in the librarys drop box in january 1988, he was adopted by the library and gained local attention for his story shortly thereafter. Pop it in your diaries now, you dont want to miss this.
Sign and view the guest book, leave condolences or send flowers. Eleven tips for a successful book signing litreactor. Vicki myrons childrens book to appear at clay county. The cat was given to myron, who wrote the bestselling book dewey, the.
In the introduction, the author, vicki myron gives the reader a detailed description of the recent history of. Vicki graduated from hartley iowa high school and moved to mankato, minnesota where she worked, married, had a daughter and went to college. For the most current news, check out danicas twitter feed, instagram, periscope, and facebook. The legacy of the smalltown library cat who inspired. Photo london brings together the worlds leading galleries in a major international photography fair at somerset house. Fashion, fitness and food tips for real women from me to you. Celebrity chef, restaurateur, and meat lover michael symonof food networks iron chef america and abcs the chewshares his wealth of knowledge and more than 100 killer recipes for steaks, chops, wings, and lesserknown cuts. Dewey the smalltown library cat who touched the world. Want to stay in the know about dewey happenings, book signings and new dewey stuff. Her bestselling book, dewey, the smalltown library cat who touched the. New line cinema has picked up a 16month option on myron s original bestseller, which was mentioned on. The smalltown library cat who touched the world was a blockbuster bestseller and a publishing phenomenon.
With bookventure, you can get featured in a professionally organized book signing event. Come in and meet local bestselling author olivia beirne. Vicki myron returned to her old stomping grounds thursday night at the spencer library where she signed copies of her book. And vicki myron, the nowretired librarian whose recently published book about dewey has helped spread the cats fame. Order this photo vicki myron will have her childrens book. Meet joel osteen as he signs copies of his new book, the power of favor. The amazing felines in this book include dewey, of course, whose further neverbeforetold adventures are shared, and several others who vicki found out about when their owners reached out. And im not one to overlook a cake tie in opportunity. Deweys nine lives offers nine funny, inspiring, and heartwarming stories about catsall told from the perspective of deweys mom, librarian vicki myron.
Book signings are a great way to promote and sell your book. The smalltown library cat who touched the world by myron, vicki and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The smalltown library cat who touched the world was a blockbuster bestseller. I blogged about the reasons here, if youd like to read in depth. Vicki myron intended to wait a year or two before getting another cat her bestselling book, dewey, the smalltown library cat who touched. How to approach a bookstore to set up a book signing. At the age of thirtyfour, after a failed marriage, single motherhood, and a stint on welfare, she graduated summa cum laude from mankatostateuniversity and has a masters degree from emporiastateuniversity. The legacy of the smalltown library cat who inspired millions. Author vicki myron holds her new cat page, tuesday, dec.
In between taking photos of my book sorry, i did signings and school visits all of which were great fun. At the age of thirtyfour, after a failed marriage, single motherhood, and a stint on welfare,she graduated summa cum laude from mankato state university and has a masters degree from emporia state university. Spencer, iowa dewey readmore books, the smalltown library cat who touched the world, is so famous he now has his own web site. Vicki myron worked at the spencer public library for 25 years, the last 20 years as its director.
But her biggest challenge as the new head librarian in spencer, iowa, was to raise the spirits of a small, outoftheway town mired deep in the farm crisis of the 1980s. Book signings the book signing is a really important part of the visit. At the age of thirtyfour, after a failed marriage, single motherhood, and a stint on welfare, she graduated summa cum laude from mankato state university and has a masters degree from emporia state university. Many bookstores list this information on their websites. Getting published 3 kindle edition by butts, dianne e download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The setting there is a thousand mile table of land in the middle of the united states, between the mississippi river on the east and the deserts on the west. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading book signings. I thought it was a book about an extraordinary cat, and the deep bond that developed between that cat and a woman, and how the two of them dedicated their lives to the last great free enterprise in american society. See all books authored by vicki myron, including dewey.
To celebrate the upcoming march 2017 release of danicas latest book, goodnight numbers, find out how to win an autograph for your copy. Former spencer, iowa librarian, turned author vicki myron poses with a japanese childrens version of the first dewey readmore book, the latest updated paperback edition, and. How to set up your instore author event and what to do while youre there. Jul 31, 2012 on the perks and pitfalls of signing books rick gekoski. The author dewey the smalltown library cat who touched.
I was born in spencer and grew up on a farm south of moneta, iowaa town that no longer exists. At wh smith, our key priority at this time is the health and wellbeing of our employees and customers. When is vicky pattisons new book out and is she doing a. Come and meet vicky pattison in glasgow where she will be signing her latest book the real me. First of all, you need to find out if a bookstore you are interested in actually hosts book signings. Talk book signing vicki myron bret witter other media november 08, 2008 omaha public library 215 s. How do you think the circumstances of deweys life, particularly his night in the book. Director of the spencer public library for more than 20 years, myron is best known for her book dewey. Bret witter coauthor is a former book editor turned writer.
But with interviews, book signings and weather making. When i published my first book, breathing god, through a printondemand company called publishamerica, i was actually able to set up two book signings at walden book sand borders with some ease. Des moines, iowa ap vicki myron intended to wait a year or two before getting another cat. Ap photocharlie neibergall author vicki myron holds her new cat page. It has sold nearly a million copies, spawned three childrens books, and will.
Dewey readmore books november 18, 1987 november 29, 2006 was the library cat of the spencer, iowa, public library. Vicki myron born 1947 in spencer, iowa is an american author and librarian. Local people, visitors, book agents, professional writers they wanted to help, people who had only read about him in magazines or seen him in a documentary. This book is a purring good read, whether you are a cat lover, or not. On october 18th, 2010, bestselling author and retired librarian vicki myron stopped in at warwicks to talk about her latest book in the blockbuster dewey series, deweys nine lives. Vicki myron was born in spencer and grew up on a farm south of moneta, iowaa town that no longer exists. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Some people think vicki myron should not have included so many details of her life in the book. Vicki myron was born on a farm fifteen miles from spencer iowa. Vicki myron believes she had a deep connection with dewey. We continue to follow government guidance regarding covid19 and as a result, we have taken the decision to postpone a number of our upcoming events. Spencer, iowa one of the worlds most famous felines, dewey readmore books, died wednesday in the arms of librarian vicki myron who had acted.
Book signing is the affixing of a signature to the title page or flyleaf of a book by its author. How do you think the circumstances of vicki s life affected her relationship with dewey. They say that you should not judge a book by its cover but the picture of the little ginger cat is so appealing, how could any cat lover not want to read deweys tale. The smalltown library cat who touched the world by. Vicki myron s longtime fiance, glenn albertson, will tell anyone who asks that hes amazed at how many personal questions the author gets from curious letterwriters and visitors to the dewey. Vicki delany aka eva gates bibliography chronological book list and series. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Vicki myron, a single mother with numerous problems her family farm was lost, shed had a cancer scare and her alcoholic husband was, well, gone found the kitten that was near death. Myron believes his legacy will live on in a possible movie deal and in the stories people share about him stories like the one from a woman whom myron met during a book signing. We are celebrating the release of her new book the accidental love letter with a fabulous book signing. Join facebook to connect with vicki myron and others you may know. Vicki myron was a single mother who had survived the loss of her family farm and an alcoholic husband.