So An Author Walks Into A Local Bookstore….

Just thought I'd jump in here and make a few quick observations:
1. Waaaaaaaay back in the spring/summer (before the book was even done, frankly) my publisher was asked if I would be willing to have a book signing for Good Faith at the local "big box" store a.k.a. Barnes & Noble. Since I had literally just been told "no thanks" by an indie store when I asked them about hosting me….well...Would I?  (Oh, an, um, they want me back when we release the Black Jack Gentlemen in print.)

2. "Supporting local" has taken on a whole new meaning for me personally. As another "big box" store (Whole Foods Market--the one on Washtenaw, mind you. Ann Arbor has 2 of these suckers) has been hugely supportive of my brewery. And is hosting my book signing after party on their mezzanine.

3. This week is nuts, what with party planning, and fingernail chomping over the release. BUT it's pretty awesome when you pop into said LOCAL Barnes & Noble and your book is featured at the customer service counter. And then, when you tear up a little like a big old baby (what? this book is important to me on so many levels) and touch it 4 or 5 customers turn and talk to you about it, and the management comes out to take photos and tell you that in the next day or 2 the WHOLE SERIES will be out and featured.  

4.  I need a drink. Shit just got real. You'll see what I mean once you get your paws on this book.


Carry on, 
Happy Reading. Hope to see you Friday AND / OR Saturday! 

Liz