When I told one of my friends Macmillan was sending me out on a book tour this fall, he said, “Of course.  Isn’t that what publishers do for all their writers?”

As readers, we know from activity at our local bookstores that writers are regularly coming through, giving readings and signing books. Because these events are so visible, it seems like publishers are always sending out writers on tour.

But actually, from a writer’s perspective, it’s rare to be sent on a real, publisher-run book tour, and I was… Continue reading →