I always enjoy getting out of my office and meeting fans as I make my way around the country during book tours. This year was no exception. As usual, I kicked off Red War pub day (September 25) with a stop at Barnes & Noble in Roseville, Minnesota. This was the first bookstore that hosted a book signing for Vince when he got into the business long ago. And, not being one to break with tradition, it continues to be the first stop for my tours, too.
For those fans who weren’t able to join me in person at some point during the tour, here’s a sampling of the events from the past two weeks. Many thanks to the participating book stores and the legion of fans who came out to show their support while Mitch Rapp rolled across America.
Pub Day
Pub day is always exciting! Photo: @VinceFlynnFans
Getting ready for the first event at Barnes & Noble, Roseville. We set up an assembly line. Staff wheeled in books on dollies and I signed. Photo: @VinceFlynnFans
Some of the most popular questions continue to be: How did you get started in the writing business? How were you chosen to take over the Rapp series? Where is the series going? Photo: @VinceFlynnFans
TV and Radio
A big part of book tours is radio interviews, TV appearances, and podcast interviews.
WCCO-TV’s Mid-Morning show invited me to come on air and talk about Red War.
I was also a guest on Skillset Magazine’s podcast. This was one of my favorite interviews to date. Photo: Skillset
It must be hard to host a morning show. I was up at 3 a.m. but these Kansas City Live hosts are up early every morning and are so cheerful.
Bookstore Events
Bookstore events are the backbone of my tours and a great place to catch up with old friends as well as new friends. Here are a few of the places I stopped.
A lively evening at Poisoned Pen with Jack Carr (author of The Terminal List) and lots of fans. Photo: @poisonedpen
Half Price Books, Dallas staff with their amazing display. Photo: Rod Gregg
Death Comes to All. You’re Next Maxim Krupin. Photo: Rod Gregg
Meet Mr. @LimaCharlieEdit and his wife. Photo: Rod Gregg
My knowledgeable firearms consultant and his wife. Photo: Rod Gregg
Twitter Posts
For those who aren’t on Twitter, here are two of my favorite posts during the tour.
My publicist on pub day. Photo: @AtriaMysteryBus
The best fan pic of Red War on location in Russia. Photo: @ProductPoet
Red War Is #1
And then the icing on the cake came a day before the tour ended…
Red War will debut at #1 on the October 14, 2018 New York Times Bestseller List for Hardback/E-Book Combined.
Signed Books
If you would like a signed book while supplies last, call one of the event bookstores. VJ Books sells signed books as well.
Thank You!
After all the tour interviews are complete, I’ll post a round-up of links in case you’d like to catch up on my book news.
Again, thanks to everyone for the warm welcome in your town and for the incredible support you have shown to me and to the Mitch Rapp series. Here’s to another successful book launch!