It's raining, it's pouring, and I'm signing books in Seattle
So, here I am in Washington at the Seattle Mystery Bookshop. And guess what? It's raining! Yup, stereotypes live. But I'm thrilled to be here: the staff is awesome, the store full of ambiance and I have already found myself thinking "When can I come back?"
I've also found a stack of books to buy, thanks to Fran and Janine. I'm going to try out Carol O'Connell's CRIME SCHOOL, due to a recommendation from Janine, and DARKLY DREAMING DEXTER by Jeff Lindsay, which I have wanted to read for a while. Both Fran and Janine recommended this book.
I am currently working on a dark suspense for St. Martin's, tentatively titled THE TIES THAT BIND, so these "dark" books will fit right in with my current mindset. I've already turned in the third Jenny T. Partridge Dance Mystery, POINTE AND SHOOT, so my light and cozy mode is on hiatus.
So, a few things about Seattle. It is beautiful here, especially in the fall. Green, and lush, with splashes of red and yellow and orange. I visited Pike Place Market (hope I got that right), checked out Puget Sound, had some fresh seafood, and then had a dessert of a baked Washington apple. Wonderful, and practically guilt-free. I got to check out the fish throwing at the market (I still don't know why they are throwing fish, but I'm sure someone will tell me). I also wished I lived close so I could take home a gorgeous bouquet of flowers. I did get my girls some Seattle hoodies, so they will accept me back into the fold when I return tomorrow. You know how kids are. Do NOT return home unless you are bearing gifts.
Oh, and of course I've had some great coffee.
So thanks, Seattle Mystery Bookshop, for hosting my signing. It's been a great time, and like I said, I can't wait to come back!
Natalie, author of Wives and Sisters, Behind Closed Doors, Tutu Deadly and Tapped Out - so far!
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