Roland Colton | Nov 25, 2016 | author, book tour, concert, music, writing
My First Book Signing with Piano Concert On November 13, 2016, I had my first combination book signing and concert at the Carlsbad City Library, in Carlsbad, California, sponsored by the Amateur Pianists of San Diego. We had an excellent turnout, estimated at between...
Roland Colton | Sep 11, 2016 | author, book tour, music, writing
Exciting Times Ahead! But first… My first book signing took place at Mystery Ink in Huntington Beach, California, on September 10th. My first impression of the bookstore was quite positive. I found the bookstore very charming and intimate. In an adjoining room,...
Roland Colton | Aug 27, 2016 | author, book tour, mystery, writing
We have returned from France, and the book tour now starts. There are five bookstores presently scheduled, with a few more pending. We are beginning with Southern California bookstores and will then gradually extend to other areas. I hope that some of you are in close...
Roland Colton | Aug 7, 2016 | history, music, writing
Writing Music Into Fiction As an amateur pianist with a passion for classical music, who also loves to read great fiction, I have often lamented the dearth of novels in this genre. Several years ago, a story began to form in my mind that centered upon a gifted young...
Roland Colton | Jul 23, 2016 | author, music, travel, writing
Awaiting Reviews Last night, my lovely wife and I returned from a promenade on the chateau grounds at sunset and saw, to our mutual surprise and delight, two peacocks perched upon the back terrasse balustrade. We instantly sensed it was a good omen. In India, if a...
Roland Colton | Jul 11, 2016 | author, history, Review, writing
My Book Journey — The Book Release! Today is a much anticipated day in our household–the release date of my debut novel, Forever Gentleman. It’s been nine months since I was offered a book contract for my manuscript and today’s date has been circled on...
Roland Colton | Jun 24, 2016 | author, writing
Today, I received from the publisher the hard cover edition of my new novel, “Forever Gentleman,” which will be officially released on July 11, 2016. For a first time author, it was a great thrill to hold in my hands the very first published edition of my novel. It’s...
Roland Colton | Jun 3, 2016 | art, author, writing
I have already written about the travails of finding the “perfect title” for my new book, Forever Gentleman—a process that took several years. Thankfully, obtaining the “perfect cover” for my book didn’t take near as long, but still, the process was far from...
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