In Which I Figure Out What to Say at my First Book Signing Event

One week from today, I leave for Ann Arbor, MI, where I'll be signing Ashes to Water at Aunt Agatha's Book Shop. I want to be pretty and witty and bright, but this is hardly enough time to get liposuction or a face lift. I can, however, work on my presentation.

In order for you to appreciate how important it is that I get this presentation right, allow me to set the scene. Thanks to a few VERY good friends and generous help from the alumni association at Eastern Michigan University, the people...