Gearing Up

It's starting again. The next book in my knitting mystery series, A KILLER STITCH, is due in bookstores May 1st. Even, so I've already had a signing at a knitting shop in mid-April. Not just any knitting shop, mind you, but THE knitting shop where I base the series---Lambspun of Colorado. I had to get special permission for the early ship, but it was worth it. What fun to meet all the readers again. And that was simply the first signing. This Saturday, when book is officially available, I'm signing in another knitting shop, in Denver this time---LambShoppe Yarn & Coffee Bar. I just love the names creative shop owners give their "creations."

Knitting shops, bookstores, craft shops----you name it----are all creations of the heart, just like our novels. They spring from the passion and desire to create something that doesn't exist or put a special stamp on something that does. I truly believe that we all have this creative desire deep down inside us. That's why we will go without sleep or stay inside on glorious days in order to get our stories down on paper. Those creative and dedicated shop owners are inside too. Taking care of customers that have been attracted to their particular "creation." I love watching that.

Next week, most of the Cozy Chicks will be in Crystal City, Va, right outside Washington, DC, at a wonderful mystery conference---Malice Domestic. If anyone will be there, please say "hi." We'd love to meet our blogger friends.

After Malice Domestic, lots of us (including Kate Collins and I) will travel up to Pittsburgh area (Oakmont) for the Festival of Mystery which is sponsored by Mystery Lovers Bookstore. Over 50 authors and hundreds of fans at a massive booksigning/chat.

After that, I'm taking off for the Los Angeles area for four days to do some signings at mystery bookstores and knitting shops. If any of you bloggers are interested, please check out my website for Booksignings/Appearances. www.maggiesefton.com Drop by and say "hi."