You set about writing one thing for one audience, and you end up hitting another demographic that you didn’t know would even be interested in what you had to say. Male readers are starting to read my book!

I’m so grateful to have readers who appreciate it – male or female.

Jon-david, local Chicago celeb, hairdresser and fellow author of a series called The Mafia Hairdresser, says it best in his recent AWESOME review of my book at The Local Tourist blog:

"I hate Chick-Lit. I’m a dude. I may be gay and a hairdresser, but I’m a guy so I think like a guy: I do not want to over analyze broken relationships nor talk about my feelings let alone read about them."

However, he went on to say:

"Meagan Adele Lopez has woven what seems to be two storylines, a philosophy to ask questions of oneself and others for personal growth, and page turning prose into a delightfully relatable story that bothwomen and men of all ages can enjoy. Her writing style seems as straightforward and transparent as the main character seems to be but when you get near the end of the book you irrefutably understand that you never saw what was coming because you thought you knew where you were going."

I’m so touched that my first professional review is a GLIMMERING one! I couldn’t have asked for more praise in this review.

A little bit more of the review to whet your appetite, (and if you want to read the full review,please go to this link “Book Review: Three Questions”):

"And my hats off to Meagan Adele Lopez for coercing me to feel like I caught a glimmer of what it was like to actually reason like a woman; as well as be able to show how a man thinks. I related to the men characters and that is why I know men will love Three Question too but damn it if this book won’t get you thinking or relating about how you (dis?)function in your own relationships and career goals."

Thank you so much, Jon-david! I’m so appreciative that you not only took the time to read my novel, but write about it.

2nd Edition Paperbacks

To all those who donated enough for the revised paperback edition, the signed copies are on their way! Again, the reformatting took WAY longer than I expected, but thank you for your patience, and please let me know if you don't receive them within the next week.

They are currently being sold on Amazon.com (as well as a few other distributors within Amazon). 

There are now 14 reviews! If you've read the book, please help this book by:

• Leaving your own review on Amazon.
• Tweeting "Just read @theladylunches #ThreeQuestions, and think its <INSERT APPROPRIATE COMMENT HERE> Buy it here --> http://www.amazon.com/Three-Questions-Because-quarter-answers/dp/1466406550
• Sharing it on your Facebook page
• Sharing it on your Google+ Page
• Pinning the cover and linking it to the Amazon page!
• Telling your local book club about it!

Chicago Launch Party

We had at least 50-75 people filter in and out of the launch party on Wednesday night, and I was able to introduce the book to new readers. I definitely see the benefit of getting in front of live people, and discussing it one-on-one. 

Plus, my new dress was pretty adorable.

Can't wait to do so in Los Angeles and New York! See you all soon!

First of all, the interior formatting has taken a little more time than I expected initially - which is why the paperback hasn't been released yet. It should be ready by Monday, and I will be sure to post a link as soon as it is! For those of you waiting on the new version, this is why. Createspace wasn't as forward with me about the time involved, and it takes over four weeks to be completed.

Ebooks are available here.

Chicago Book Party

Event planners Cece and Melinda have graciously asked to feature me and my novel (along with jon-david aka The Mafia Hairdresser - another local Chicago author) at their Champagne Chic Event at the Sofitel on Wednesday, March 14th. If you are in Chicago, I would love to have you! The event is free, and there will be Champagne and bites for $10. Click here to RSVP.

New York Book Reading

I have booked an event to take place in New York on Wednesday, July 11th at the Players in Gramercy Park! It will be taking place in their gorgeous library as shown below. I will be reading a few chapters from my novel, and signing any books that people would like to purchase. Should be a classy, and fun affair! Hope anyone who is in town can make it!

Los Angeles Book Signing

I will be in Los Angeles in late April/early May, and am still securing a location. If you know of a great venue or book store that would be open to hosting me, please let me know - meagan@ladywholunches.net.

Giveaway

Finally, the lovely people at the popular expat blog, The Displaced Nation, are hosting me today for a giveaway, and an interview on my novel. I'm also giving away 15 ebooks to the first 15 people that tweet: "I want a free copy of @theladylunches’ new romance from afar novel, #ThreeQuestions via @displacednation " - so feel free to join! The best comment gets a free paperback as well.

I present to you my book trailer! We finally got there, and proud to show you what we've come up with:

The edits have been completed. The book is in formatting. The new Kindle edition is READY!! Click here to get your new $2.99 book.

The new paperback with the edits, redesigned back cover, new author headshots (an example below - shot by John Roa) and new formatting should be up by this time next week. So, for those who ordered the reformatted edition, they will be in your hands during the month of February, as promised.

My Facebook fan page has grown exorbitantly over the past month to 1,275 fans! Like me if you want other updates!  http://www.facebook.com/meaganadelelopez

Book trailer was shot last weekend, and I expect to see the first edit in the next couple of days. Will let you know!

Also, in the middle of planning the book tour in the Chicagoland area. So stay tuned!

P.S. The novel is currently in the hands of a great New York literary agent - will let you know how that goes. Fingers crossed.