TODAY! Can't Take That Away is OUT!
Hi, friends!
Today CAN’T TAKE THAT AWAY is officially out in the world.
My first book, my debut novel is now published. The thing I’ve worked toward my entire life is now … mine?
LOOK HOW PRETTY THEY LOOK!!!
I’m not even sure where I’m at emotionally because lately every day brings with it brand new emoshies that I wasn’t expecting, but for now, all I know is that I’m so grateful for everything. And that means YOU! Thank you for supporting me and lifting me up. Every single phone call, tweet, Instagram comment, email, text message, DM, and “like” means the absolute world to me.
LET’S SPREAD THE WORD!
It would be an incredible help to me (and make my ENTIRE week) if y’all could take pictures of yourself with the book and post to social media (Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, all three?) this week. Make sure to tag me (@stevensalvatorebooks on Instagram and TikTok, and @StevenSSWrites on Twitter—I am no longer on Facebook) in your posts! Show off your copies of the book and #LetCareySing!
Tell your friends and family about the book!
Go to (or call, because #pandemmy) your local library and request it!
Go to your local bookstores, both indie and Barnes & Noble, and make sure they have it in stock!
BECAUSE NOW YOU CAN BUY MY BOOK ANYWHERE BOOKS ARE SOLD IN AMERICA! HOW WILD IS THAT????!
Celebrate with me on the CAN’T TAKE THAT AWAY Virtual Tour!
Tuesday, March 9th at 7pm EST: Join me and Jessica Verdi (author of FOLLOW YOUR ARROW and AND SHE WAS) for the official book launch at McNally Jackson! To register for the event and buy a signed copy of the book, head to: https://www.mcnallyjackson.com/event/cant-take-away-steven-salvatore-jessica-verdi-virtual-event
Wednesday, March 10that 7pm EST: Instagram Live with Jacob Demlow (@a.veryqueerbookclub) Come join us for a fun and very gay conversation about CAN’T TAKE THAT AWAY: https://www.instagram.com/a.veryqueerbookclub/
Thursday, March 11th at 8pm EST/7pm CT: Join me and Jason June (author of JAY’S GAY AGENDA) for A Genderqueer Extravaganza presented by Garden District Book Shop in New Orleans! To register for the event, head to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qc-yvpjIoHdxKw-MVpPXdVuuB1C0kSL8i
Friday, March 12th at 2pm EST/1pm CT: Instagram Live with the Best of Books bookstore in Oklahoma! Join us at @Bestofbooksok for a fun debut author chat!: https://www.instagram.com/bestofbooksok/?hl=en
Wednesday, March 17th at 7:30pm EST: The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center in White Plains, New York–a very special place to me, where I volunteer!–is hosting an event in conversation with Jeffrey Guard. Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX0NHC7LkYZzi0Nh6_f4WQqd4wZHrNRkqlViYSXr-lG8VHIQ/viewform. Scroll down until you see the option to click for my event. If you live in Westchester, New York, you preorder a signed, personalized book from The Village Bookstore in Pleasantville, New York! Call the store at 914-769-8322 or visit the store’s website at: https://thevillagebookstore.net
Thursday, March 18th at 8pm EST/7pm CT: Join me at Left Bank Books in St. Louis, Missouri in conversation with former Left Bank Books Children’s Specialist Sarah Holt. Use this link to join the event and to order a copy of the book from Left Bank and support your local indie: https://www.left-bank.com/event/steven-salvatore-cant-take-that-away
Monday, March 22nd at 7pm EST/4pm PST: Instagram Live with University of Nevada, Las Vegas’s @cabunlv. Join us for a fabulous Q&A: https://www.instagram.com/cabunlv/
I hope to “see” you all during my tour!
Honestly, my heart is so full right now, and I’m just grateful for this moment. Thank you for sharing it with me!
Happy book birthday, Carey Parker.
Much love and pride,
Steven Salvatore