This week I wrote about something that probably most crime writers can relate to - how to reconcile your personal life with your professional life.
In my case, it's about how I can write dark and disturbing and let's face it - pretty F'd up stuff - and then be this cheerful, silly mamma italiana to two little girls. I wrote about it here:
I think one reason the New York Times picked it up is because it doesn't just apply to crime reporters - ER doctors, cops, soldiers, etc. all are in the same position - reconciling the sometimes dark world of their day jobs with their family life.
In other news, I had the incredible luck to be on Amazon and Barnes & Noble bestseller lists this week, which is amazing, but is fleeting. (I took screen shots as proof that my book was neck and neck with Michael Connelly, Patricia Cornwell, and Stephen King.)
The interesting part of making these lists is that it was really due to two things - the publisher doing a promotion for me and an intense grassroots campaign by readers.
The initial push was the publisher promotion, but the sales got wheels from grassroots campaigning - people spreading the word.
If by any strange fluke I make the USA Today Bestseller list it is because of people spreading the word about the promotion, which is amazing to think about.
If you have ever considered picking up one of my books to read and want to help with the grassroots push, I've included the links for the book that is in the running - WEEP - below. The sales reporting period ends at midnight tonight.
I'm not expecting to make the list, but I figure I've never been this close before so I should probably spread the word in case it comes close!
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1NxC5lv
Barnes and Noble: bit.ly/1Q92VSx
Kobo: bit.ly/1RCpkVU
"BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO WEEP is a crackling, emotional, and rocket-paced mystery. Kristi Belcamino brings her reporter chops to Gabriella Giovanni, the very best kind of heroine -- smart, plucky, and true. Keep your eye on this writer." - Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author
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Congratulations, Kristi. (I was out of town and just saw this.) I'm not a smart consumer, I buy your books before they go on sale. I always thought I'd be a success if I could get my mother to buy my books. So far I'm still waiting but worst case, I have something to give her for Christmas. One way or the other....
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