Was selected to be a participating author for a bookstore signing tour held in Seattle’s downtown area. Again, met several enthusiastic readers and had a great time at five different book outlets/stores.
Reagan Rothe, Publisher, Black Rose Writing, announced a contract extension for Craig Keffeler’s novel, Asesina. “We are extremely happy with both domestic and international sales,” said Rothe. “The book is doing quite well and we look forward to Craig’s next manuscript.”
I imagine even the most successful writers never get tired of seeing their books featured in their local libraries. For a first-time author it was a wonderful experience. The Ashland (OR) Public Library fully reopened last week—and there was my debut novel, Asesina, displayed in the Featured Selection rack. Really cool.
My publisher, Black Rose Writing, received a special Memorial Day note of appreciation from Operation Paperback for our donation of copies of Asesina to U.S. troops worldwide. A very nice gesture.
Publisher Regan Rothe noted the one-year anniversary of the release of Asesina saying that the publishing house was thrilled with the novel’s reception—achieving Amazon’s Top Fifty Medical Thrillers during the book’s first three months of sales.
Gratified to learn that total donations of “Asesina” to military personnel throughout the U.S. now exceed $2,400. Recent note from a Marine at Camp Pendleton said he’d gotten his copy of “Asesina” at a base book fair and loved it.
Reagan Rothe, Publisher, announces that “Asesina” by Craig Keffeler will be the publishing house’s featured thriller starting March 28. “We’ll be supporting the novel’s strong sales in Asia and Europe with an aggressive promotional campaign,” stated Rother. See blackrosewriting.com or visit Amazon for more details.
Enjoyed keynoting a Zoom session of the Southwest Bookers group. Discussed Asesina with an interesting and avid book crowd. Good stuff.
Gonzo Reader, social media critic based in Los Angeles, reviewed Asesina: “Got a promotional copy from the publisher—finally a chica who rocks. First fifty pages grab your ass, but don’t know why the publisher has distribution in the U.S. and Europe but nothing in Mexico and Latin America. Book needs to be translated to Spanish. Juarez scene is very hot. Read this rag—”
Book donations of Asesina made it through to VA hospitals in Texas and Oklahoma. Hoped to offer a small bit of diversion for those patients affected by the freezing weather. Special thanks to Operation Paperback and my publisher, Black Rose Writing.
“From Perth—I read Asesina in three days and it was fascinating. Loved the scenes in Juarez, and the action in LA was torrid.”
Distance book event in South Florida went extremely well—special thanks to local friends and book sellers. Met several readers via Zoom and at stores. Had a great time!
Received heartwarming thanks from U.S. veterans at multiple bases and VA clinics for holiday donation of copies of Asesina through the military’s Operation Paperback. Can’t say enough about the program and my publisher, Black Rose Writing.
Sara Boswell with the 1-52 Delta Company in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, emailed saying that the troops received their copies of “Asesina” in time for the holidays. The book donation was made through the military’s Operation Paperback.
Book event at the Scottsdale Quarter was great fun. Thanks to so many readers who stopped by. Have a happy holiday season.
Received a kind note from Sergeant Bryan Richardson for our book donations of Asesina through the military’s Operation Paperback program. He said, “the troops are thrilled and devouring it daily. Thank you.”
Great appreciation to those who came out to the book event in McMinnville. I had a great time and met several loyal readers.
Special thanks to all the readers who attended my recent book events at Florence, Reedsport, and Yachats Oregon. It was great to meet you and additional “thanks” to the sponsoring book stores for their support.
Special thanks to my publisher Black Rose Writing for joining me in donating copies of Asesina to the victims of fires in southern Oregon.
Asesina will be featured on Amazon Kindle Nation as its “Thriller of the Day” for September 16, 2020.