For those interested, here is my schedule for the “book tour” in May to Maryland, New Jersey, and New Hampshire.
Saturday, May 16, 2015- Country Bookseller- Wolfeboro, New Hampshire- Afternoon, exact time to be determined
Sunday, May 17, 2015- Willing Workers Hall, Melvin Village, New Hampshire- 1:00-1:15- Update on Stacey Burns book, 1:15-1:30- Update on new book and works in progress, 1:30-3:00- Meet and greet the author
Monday, May 18, 2015- Moultonborough Public Library, Moultonborough, New Hampshire-7:00 p.m- “Live Free or Die-A Sequel” A literary program focusing on questions I have found readers pondering since my first novel was published in May,2000. Included are such subjects as how writers come up with story ideas and what makes a reader continue reading even when the story stretches the limits of believability.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015- Meredith Public Library, Meredith, New Hampshire-6:30 p.m.- “The First Novel: The Process, the Pain, and the Pride” -This program will use A Favor Returned as a basis for a general discussion of the many issues connected with publishing a first novel but I will use many examples from all of my novels to illustrate these issues. Ample time for questions will be provided.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015- Taylor Community, Laconia, New Hampshire- 3:00 p.m. “I Can’t Believe You Wrote This Book” features a light look at how readers perceive the author through his fictional characters. Examples will be drawn from all five of my books.
Events on Thursday through Monday, May 21-25, 2015 will be in private homes in Maryland and New Jersey by invitation only. Please contact me (duke@dukesouthard.com) if you might be interested in attending one of these events and I will supply more specific information.
I am looking forward to this trip back to places which hold some many wonderful memories!
Duke 
