Book Signing Time

My writers' group holds a book signing in Salem each November. People are looking for gift items and we hope some of our books will be added to their lists.
Book signings are fun - sort of - for participants. You get up early, load up your books and supplies, drive to the venue, set up and wait for customers.
Somehow I'm more than a participant this year. What I've discovered is the amount of work it takes to put on a book signing.
First: Find a venue. Luckily there is a choice of places in Salem so that was easy to check off.
Second: Find out who - if anyone - besides you is coming. This is a busy time of year and conflicts are many. My list of participants is about ten.
Third: Arrange for extra tables. The room comes with seven and we need at least ten. I hope I've found some.
Fourth: Publicity is essential. Nothing is worse than putting out all the time and effort setting up and attending a book signing than having no one come in the door. The checklist: flyers; local announcement postings with radio stations and newspapers; and press releases. Now that I have some idea who is coming, I can write these up.
Fifth: Get myself ready to go. Most important: set my alarm clock so I milk early and can get there. Luckily Nubian goats don't care when you show up as long as you bring food.
The book signing is on November 12 so procrastination is forbidden. I think it will go according to plan.