Stepping Out in My Silver Shoes!
I’m happy to be working again with the awe-inspiring Brooke Warner and her team at She Writes Press to publish my second novel, The Silver Shoes. Advance Reader Copies (ARCs) have arrived. I’ve given them to a few eagle-eyed friends to search for final typos and copies have been sent to professional reviewers for postings.
You’ve been so swell for subscribing to my blog and for supporting me with The Black Velvet Coat that I’m giving away an ARC copy to a lucky winner! Directions to enter the contest are at the end of this post.
As I move closer to going to print here are some reasons I’m excited about The Silver Shoes:
1. The cover’s ritzy! It’s adorned with a photo of my own silver shoes with a rose-colored curtain 
behind them just like I had envisioned.
2. With help from my gem of a publicist, Jen Coburn, my marketing plan has been developed and starting to be implemented. I’ll be sharing updates and photos on my Facebook author page, scheduling events and writing related articles for publication.
4. It’s fun to wear my shoes out and about to let the world my next novel is on its way!
Actor and Friend Phil Johnson checks out the shoes.
5. Early ARC readers have started to give the book positive reviews on Goodreads.
6. Even though no bootleggers are allowed, my book launch event on June 21, 7:30 at Warwick’s, La Jolla is going to be a bash. Roaring 20s attire requested!
7. My calendar is filling up fast with invitations to visit bookstores, book clubs, libraries, businesses and organizations.
If you plan to attend the event at Warwick’s please purchase it from them. You can also pre-order The Silver Shoes from your local indie bookstore or on Amazon. It won’t arrive until June though. To win an ARC now throw your hat in the ring by answering the question and commenting below.
If you had silver shoes where would you wear them?
Getting my morning coffee? (Hahahahaha). I’m looking forward to your launch, Jill!
Lisa, I’m so glad you’ll be there!
Congratulations Jill, I can’t wait to read The Silver Shoes, and I can’t wait to see you in your very own. I’ll be at Warwick’s. I’m buying my ticket now. If you need anything at all, any help, let me know. Leslie xoxoxo
I’ll let you know SWP Sister!
I would wear my silver shoes to give a speech to the United Nations.
Wow!
I can’t wait till read your latest inspiration, Jill!
You’re so sweet!
I’m going shopping today for a pair of silver shoes! This is all so exciting,Jill and so much fun. Thanks.
Can’t wait to see what you find!
I had a nice pair of silver shoes. I wore them to a wedding. I remember the bride telling me how much she liked them. That was a long time ago. Silver, feminine shoes are cool. They never go out of style!
PS Congrats on your new book.
Thanks! Long time no hear from.I hope you are still writing too!
Jilly Bean, I have never had a pair of silver shoes! I just retired, so I think I’d have to wear them dancing in the streets, full of joy! Best wishes on your new adventure!
Congratulations Joanie! I’ll come dance with you and celebrate.
Joan – Congratulations! You are the winner of the Advance Copy Giveaway! I’ll get it to you asap!
Congratulations on finishing your novel, so looking forward to your book launching at Warwick’s. By the way, your silver shoes are beautiful and if I had a pair I would wear them to the”Ritz” in NYC
How fun would that be?
I wore silver heels to my son’s wedding. My friends were impressed as they had never seen me in such high heels. I practiced walking in them before being escorted to the front row in our church.
What a sweet story! Dianne I can just see you now. Thanks for sharing.
I would wear them to work every day. I always wear black and they would make everything I wear look special.
And make every day be special too!
Hi Jill,
Since I live in Florida, I wont be able to attend Warwicks. My daughter, Rachel, no longer lives in Coronado. Hopefully Tanya will attend.
Wish you much luck and am looking forward to reading the Silver Shoes.
Congratulation, Phyllis
I’ll miss having you there. Tanya certainly has it on her calendar. I hope you enjoy the book!
I would wear them with my jeans! AND to my art opening at the Martha Swift Gallery at Liberty Station July 6!! Congratulations Jill, love this newsletter from you. XP
That’s one of the good things about silver shoes, they go with everything! Congratulations on your shoe. I’ll be sure to check it out.
I’ve marked my calendar for the 21rst, Jill. See you then! (Maybe that’s where I will wear some silver shoes???)
I’d wear silver shoes to tea at the Westgate Hotel. Congratulations on your new book. I eagerly look forward to reading it!
I am so excited for this release. Wonderful book by a great person and author! I’m gonna have to buy me some silver shoes for the launch b