Don’t Pinch Me

This week I had another first on my journey as an author. My book was read as a book club selection and I was asked to answer questions about it and about the publishing process. 

It was a bit of a softball since it is a book club I am a member of and this was only it’s third meeting and the second book they’d read as a group. All of that didn’t matter. It was a first for me. Kim Janine Ligon got to talk about being a published author. I couldn’t have had a better place to have my first book club appearance. 

I was nervous. So much so I ate a big lunch so I could skip dinner right before the meeting. I’d met with moderator last week and we’d drafted some reader questions about the book. Exactly like the kind you would find in the back of a famous author’s book published by a big name publishing company. 

The moderator was fascinated by the fact that, like my character Polly, I am a spinner. So I brought pictures of my spinning wheel and loom and various bags of different types of fibers: Merino, Corriedale, Zwartbles, Chinchilla, Hemp, Cotton, Cashmere and some sample yarns I’d created. I explained one of the fun parts of spinning is naming your unique yarns. Like my two ply yarn made of one ply of a yarn from a fiber named Sycamore and another ply of a yarn from one named Mojito, I dubbed Cocktails Under the Trees. 

We talked about my journey to publication and even had time for some of the questions about the book. One woman said she knew who CJ was because she had a son like him whose heart had been softened by love. The women had such kind words for Polly’s List. I was humbled to hear them. Several women were encouraged by my success with The Wild Rose Press and had renewed interest in pursuing their own publishing dreams. At one point, I was overwhelmed and a little teary. It was amazing and I so appreciate it.  

I have an invitation from another group. Next month I’ll be making an author appearance at a second book club meeting. I’m doubly excited after such a wonderful experience this week.

My journey keeps getting more interesting. This  July 3rd my second book will be published. “Landing On Her Feet” is also set in Lansdale, Wisconsin. While it’s not a series, you’ll recognize some of the locations and some of the people you met in “Polly’s List.”

The extra special exciting news is if you are in the Tuscaloosa, Alabama area you will be able to come to the 

Barnes and Noble in Midtown on 

Saturday, July 15th from Noon – 4 p.m. this is a revised date!

and get your autographed copy of “Landing On Her Feet” at my book signing before it will be available to ship from online retailers on July 3rd.

I hope no one pinches me. I don’t want to wake up from this dream!!!

31 thoughts on “Don’t Pinch Me”

  1. Kim,
    I loved hearing all about your experience becoming a published author at book club! Seeing all the yarn was a fun bonus 🙂 Looking forward to the next book.

  3. Kim, congratulations on your success, and the happiness that springs from the recent and future appearances. You’re on your way!

  6. Loved this!! Bringing the spinning yarns to the book club was brilliant.

  7. Kim, what a wonderful story! Thank you for sharing it with us. If I ever have the opportunity to have my book read by a book club, I may come to you for pointers. Congratulations and kudos. Susie Black

  8. Gosh this is exciting, Kim. I’m so happy for you. No pinches from me. Enjoy the ride.

  9. I finally got to read Polly’s List and loved it! I recognized quite a few things in the book! Only wish I could have it autographed by you, but I’m sharing it with my sister, Deanna. She said she used to babysit your family.

  12. Congratulations Kim….such a well deserved treat for you to be able to talk to others about your journey. Still missing you and Jim.

  13. Congrats on your second book published! So exciting. Hoping you bring bring some to the reunion! Way to go keep writing and spinning

  14. I love being able to tell people my big sister is a published author. So proud of you Kim! Anxiously awaiting Landing on Her Feet! Love you

  16. Kim, what a wonderful first for you! I am so happy for you and know that these may be firsts but definitely not any lasts. Hugs and love on your next first

  17. Oh Kim! I’m so proud for you and truly enjoying watching this journey unfold. You have amazing talent no matter what you are up to. Your writing is reaching so many and I couldn’t be happier for you!

  18. Congratulations, Kim. Wishing you many more pinch me moments on your author journey!

  22. That is so exciting, Kim. Your first, of course it went well, 😉 and then the invite for the second! You’ll do just a great the second time. Wonderful that you took examples of your spinning. That sort of thing can really make a book come alive. All the best, my friend!!

  23. Kim, we had a fabulous time at our book club meeting last night. Reading Polly’s List was such a wonderful experience, only to be surpassed by your in-person commentary on the book and your thoughtful display of your yarns amd explanations of the process! I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy of “Landing on Her Feet!”

  25. I had such a wonderful time last night! Thank you for sharing your journey with us and being such an inspiration.

  26. Oh, Kim … you speak of “dream come true” … some people’s dreams come true ‘cuz they are truly talented and work hard to achieve them … that’s you, girlfriend … rock on (or, maybe “write on” is more appropriate!!

  30. So exciting! Better bring a suitcase full of both books to the reunion! LOVE YOU!

  31. Kim, I’m so proud of you! Not only as a big sister, but in awe of your many talents. Can’t wait for your next book! So much love for you!!

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