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Hitting the Library and Donating a Book

7/9/2018

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Today, I go on another book peddling adventure.  It will have to be short because I am going to the Harold Washington Library for another purpose, but a little bird in my local library told me one of the librarians at the main branch self-publishes and has his books on the shelf.  The libraries, in fact, take independently published books.  If I have time, I am going to fill out the right paperwork and submit my book or books, if they take more than one copy to send out into the library universe.  Wish me luck!

Yesterday, I also finally dropped off my book markers at 57th Street Books.  The funny thing is, I couldn't decide whether to put one or the other side face up, so I asked the worker, and he suggested I display both.  I have to say, they look pretty awesome. 

I hope to print a bigger batch with my next paycheck because I am all out. 

Well, I have a few golden moments to write because I was messing around on social media and wasted time.  Today, I am actually going to take a break from writing and grade all the assignments students have posted online, so I can have Saturday to work on my long short story "Rita vs the Duende". My beta reader-friend and I are going to swap this weekend.  I will let you know how that goes!

Keep writing and experimenting with marketing!  #Resist! 



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Pagan link
7/9/2018 08:40:19 am

Ooooooh! I love the bookmarks! Good on you!

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Jesu Estrada link
8/9/2018 08:36:52 am

Pagan, they are sexy and way better than business cards, I think. I passed them all out, and will check in to see how quickly they go. I also, by some coinc, had a union sister give me feedback on the design, but overall, she gave it a thumbs up! I do love the color in them, and the size is perfect. I may modify them, and print 200 more after I get paid, but I think they look great!

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    MARIA J. ESTRADA is an English college professor of Composition, Literature, and her favorite, Creative Writing. She grew up in the desert outside of Yuma, Arizona in the real Barrio de Los Locos, a barrio comprised of new Mexican immigrants and first-generation Chicanos. Drawing from this setting and experiences, she writes like a loca every minute she can—all while magically balancing her work and family obligations. She lives in Chicago’s south side with her wonderfully supportive husband, two remarkable children, and a menagerie of animals.

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    • Grayson Bell
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    • Mehreen Ahmed
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