Category: Firsts

• You’re Invited to a Party

  Bienvenue Press, the publishing home of my forthcoming Southern Gothic family saga series, The Possession Chronicles, is turning one this week. A virtual anniversary celebration is scheduled this Saturday, June 16, from noon until 6pm central. Every hour there will be a different featured guest and I’ll be filling that roll from 1-2pm. Stop in…

  Carrie Dalby

  June 14, 2018

  Bienvenue Press, CURRENT EVENTS, Firsts, Gothic, Gothic, historical, LIFE, Perilous Confessions, publishing, READING, Release Day, The Possession Chronicles, WRITING

  anniversary, Bienvenue Press, Carrie Dalby, family saga, free books, giveaways, Perilous Confessions, publishing, release date, southern Gothic, The Possession Chronicles, WRITING

• Literary Night Presentation

  If you are in the Mobile Bay area, next Tuesday night Gallery 450 on Dauphin Street is kicking off 2017 with monthly Literary Night events, co-hosted by Mobile Writers Guild. Yes, I have the honor of being the first presenter. I’ll share my experiences of researching and writing historical novels set in and around Mobile,…

  Carrie Dalby

  January 12, 2017

  authorship, CURRENT EVENTS, Dauphin Island, Firsts, FORTITUDE, Gothic, Gulf Coast, historical, LIFE, Lower Alabama, Mobile, Mobile Writers Guild, public speaking, research, WRITING

• Fueled by Live Music

  Last week I sent out my newsletter, so for those who get that you’ll already know I completed the first few drafts of my Gothic Horror work-in-progress. It’s currently out with some beta readers and I’m trying to patiently await feedback. Trying.   The other highlight this month—besides finishing that behemoth draft of 882 pages—was…

  Carrie Dalby

  August 24, 2016

  Boston, concerts, editing, family, Firsts, inspiration, kids, LIFE, MUSIC, sensory issues, WIP, WRITING

• YA Event

  UPDATED June 7, 2016: On the afternoon of June 11 at 1:00pm , I’ll be the featured young adult author at the Spanish Fort (Alabama) Barnes & Noble for a book signing during their NATIONAL TEEN BOOK FESTIVAL. They will have copies of Fortitude and Corroded for sale, which I’d be happy to sign, and lots of other…

  Carrie Dalby

  May 13, 2016

  authorship, autographs, books, CORRODED, Firsts, FORTITUDE, Gulf Coast, LIFE, public speaking, READING, teens, WRITING, young adult

• Fortitude is Almost Here

  A week and a half to go until Fortitude is out in the world. It’s an exciting, frightening, emotional time but being surrounded by encouraging family and supportive friends make it all easier. So does having a gorgeous cover and awesome professional team. If you’re interested in a Kindle copy, Amazon has the pre-order link…

  Carrie Dalby

  November 27, 2015

  Anaiah Press, Anxiety, CURRENT EVENTS, fear, Firsts, FORTITUDE, goals, kindred spirits, LIFE, novels, publishing, WRITING