Not pessimistic about Bay City Noon Optimists
I’m generally an optimistic guy about almost everything.
But I was scheduled to be super optimistic on Tuesday. You see, the Bay City Noon Optimists had invited me to join them for lunch to talk about my new novel, “A Grand Murder.”
But that changed this morning when I heard from one of the officers of the Optimists club. She called to let me know that she had to postpone my Tuesday luncheon presentation to another date.
It seems the wires of communication somehow got crossed, and Tuesday the club is welcoming a group of new members, so I got bumped off the agenda.
But that’s OK by me. Re-scheduling will not be a problem. I’m not pessimistic about the Optimists.
In fact, I was kind of glad to get the call.
This is a busy, frantic time of year for almost everyone. I have been running like crazy the last several weeks. The unseasonably warm weather means I’m still getting plenty of real estate appointments, and I’ve been on a dead run with the book.
I am scheduled to meet with civic organizations, book clubs, college and high school literature classes, and writing circles to talk about my books and writing almost every week now through September.
The book clubs and writers’ groups are great because they are focused on the storytelling and craft of writing, editing and publishing. It’s always fun talking with people who love the written word as much as I do.
But the civic groups are terrific, too.
I enjoy meeting with individuals from those groups for several reasons. First, they are continuously looking for meeting speakers – people who can bring new ideas and fresh information to their members. My books are Michigan based and focused on real events, people, and places all neatly tied to a good piece of fiction.
In addition, civic groups are comprised of community leaders who are often well educated, forward looking, and motivated – the kind of folks who are likely to enjoy reading or know people who do.
I’m counting on them to help me spread the word about my books. In addition to the Optimists, I hope to connect with all Chambers of Commerce, Rotary, Kiwanis, and Lions clubs throughout mid-Michigan and the Thumb.
With what’s on my schedule and agenda for the next several months, you can see why I am an eternal optimistic with no room for pessimism.
A Grand Murder
But I was scheduled to be super optimistic on Tuesday. You see, the Bay City Noon Optimists had invited me to join them for lunch to talk about my new novel, “A Grand Murder.”
But that changed this morning when I heard from one of the officers of the Optimists club. She called to let me know that she had to postpone my Tuesday luncheon presentation to another date.
It seems the wires of communication somehow got crossed, and Tuesday the club is welcoming a group of new members, so I got bumped off the agenda.
But that’s OK by me. Re-scheduling will not be a problem. I’m not pessimistic about the Optimists.
In fact, I was kind of glad to get the call.
This is a busy, frantic time of year for almost everyone. I have been running like crazy the last several weeks. The unseasonably warm weather means I’m still getting plenty of real estate appointments, and I’ve been on a dead run with the book.
I am scheduled to meet with civic organizations, book clubs, college and high school literature classes, and writing circles to talk about my books and writing almost every week now through September.
The book clubs and writers’ groups are great because they are focused on the storytelling and craft of writing, editing and publishing. It’s always fun talking with people who love the written word as much as I do.
But the civic groups are terrific, too.
I enjoy meeting with individuals from those groups for several reasons. First, they are continuously looking for meeting speakers – people who can bring new ideas and fresh information to their members. My books are Michigan based and focused on real events, people, and places all neatly tied to a good piece of fiction.
In addition, civic groups are comprised of community leaders who are often well educated, forward looking, and motivated – the kind of folks who are likely to enjoy reading or know people who do.
I’m counting on them to help me spread the word about my books. In addition to the Optimists, I hope to connect with all Chambers of Commerce, Rotary, Kiwanis, and Lions clubs throughout mid-Michigan and the Thumb.
With what’s on my schedule and agenda for the next several months, you can see why I am an eternal optimistic with no room for pessimism.
A Grand Murder
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