It’s been a minute since I’ve gone to a book reading—as an attendee. I’ve done multiple events in the past and am scheduled for a few upcoming activities. I almost always do these events in conversation with a partner or in a group. Kudos to the brave soul who goes solo, like Halley Sutton.
I first met Halley through the 2020 Debuts group. We authors bonded over books coming out—and the pandemic. That really threw a wrench in all planned gatherings. I was lucky that I got to do one launch event (with the fabulous Deanna Raybourn) before everything got cancelled. Halley, though, has done all virtual events—until yesterday.
I’m glad I was there to attend her first live event. Moreover, I got to support a local indie bookstore: pages in Manhattan Beach. Special congrats to Halley on the release of her second book, The Hurricane Blonde. It’s a dive into the underbelly of Hollywood—and I’m here for it!
I came to Los Angeles for grad school, and I wondered how TV and film had shaped my understanding of the region. I’ve yet to do a stars tour, but I have hiked to the Hollywood sign, been to a studio taping, and enjoyed events at the Hollywood Bowl. Can’t wait to dive into this Hollywood noir novel!
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