Two reader blog visits

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After my weekend break, I’m back to my blog blitz tour with visits to two reader sites. Check them out to win a giveaway prize donated by BWL Publishing Inc. Here’s the link to “A Wonderful World of Books” “https://awonderfulworldofwordsa.blogspot.com/2025/03/a-killer-whisky-alberta-canadian.html

And here’s “Iron Canuck Reviews and More:” https://ironcanuckreviews.blogspot.com/2025/03/blitz-killer-whisky-alberta-canadian.html

Day # 3 of my Blog Blitz

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I am busy today on my blitz tour, visiting two readers’ blog websites: Gina Rae Mitchell and Long and Short Review. You can check out either one or both. https://ginaraemitchell.com/killer-whisky/?like_actor=16376877&like_hmac=a1fed9d05250771e32ad4a374ee25203&postid=63371&commentid=47384&like=1&source=sub_email and A Killer Whisky by Susan Calder – Spotlight and Giveaway

Day Two of my Blog Tour Blitz

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If you missed the first day of my blog tour – and even if you didn’t – you can check out the second readers’ website that is hosting my tour. https://fuonlyknew.com/2025/02/25/a-killer-whisky-by-susan-calder-peek-inside-and-giveaway/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIqtHlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWH76sTf8KtOpejS9CLlTzks1zqi0L4tY3EcvEZZKu0F4dZ3OYIbe62SHw_aem_cnRxQHXw2PNMD9P8dARpwQ&subscribe=already#subscribe-blog-blog_subscription-3 I’ve tried posting some comments but don’t see them on the site yet. Maybe they are screened first. I’m still learning the ropes of doing this.

Book Launch Plans

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I’ve picked the date and venue for the official launch of my new novel, A Killer Whisky. Tuesday, March 25th, in the Treehouse at cSPACE, Marda Loop. The Treehouse is a whimsical name for the 4th floor meeting room in Calgary’s creative arts incubator. I held my last book launch there and the views are especially beautiful at sunset. Thanks to the spring forward to daylight savings time, we’ll be there again for sunset and twilight for A Killer Whisky’s launch. 

The launch program will be similar to the ones at my last few book launches, with a twist. I’ll do a PowerPoint presentation showing photographs related to my novel’s time frame and setting locations. Some will be pictures of Calgary circa 1918; others will be photos I’ve recently taken of 100-plus-year-old buildings featured in the story.

It’s customary at book launches to serve wine and light refreshments. Since “whisky” is in my novel’s title and plays a large role in the story, a twist to the beverage service will be whisky instead of wine. Attendees can try a “wee dram” or a signature whisky cocktail. One of my tasks for the next month will be to develop cocktails named for my novel’s characters. It’s a tough job, but I’m up for the challenge. 

This book I found in my basement will be a good place to start

Another task will be to continue to work on online promotion to promote the book launch. If you missed Shaun’s interview with me, check out her blog post: http://shaunhunter.ca/writing-the-city/2025/1/4/susan-calders-calgary-history-mystery

On Feb 22, 10 am PT, everyone’s invited to my online conversation with two other authors from Sisters in Crime Canada West. It’s a free event, but you need to register here (scroll down to Between the Covers https://sinc-cw.ca/upcoming-events/

The week before my Calgary book launch, I’ll get to practice my PowerPoint presentation at the Pincher Creek Library in Southern Alberta. https://pinchercreeklibrary.ca/. I’ve titled this talk “War, Pandemic, & Prohibition: how historic events inspired my novel.” Unfortunately, the library doesn’t allow liquor service, so this event will reflect the novel’s Prohibition theme. 

Cheers! I hope to raise a glass with some of you at these events.

My book launch is planned

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In today’s post on the BWL Author Blog,https://bwlauthors.blogspot.com/ I continue discussing my plans for my book launch and other promotion. In the post, there’s a glitch with the link to my February 22nd “Between the Covers” online conversation and reading. Here’s the correct link to register for this event: https://sistersincrime-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C0uxgJr6SNatYBJVxTGltQ Hope it works!