I spent Monday doing a book tour of sorts. I started out at my old alma mater, Belknap Elementary, and read my book to the first through fourth grades. It was great fun, watching the kids' faces as I read the book then taking their interesting questions afterward: "Is that the original book you have in your hand?" "How old are you?" "What's your favorite color?"
After that it was off to the Beaver Drug. They had actually sold out of books already so I just had to sit there and hope people would bring them back in to be signed. A few people did and it was nice to visit with friends I hadn't seen for a while.
Next, Dad drove me and Mom over to Parowan where the drug store there had set up a signing. They sold out of books, too, before the end of the slotted time period. Quite amazing to me, since I'm not related to half the town like I am in Beaver. I met some very nice people and had a thoroughly enjoyable time.
I've heard from other writers that book signings are a thing to be dreaded. The fact that I enjoyed those two so much was a testament to small town warmth and kindness. It made me grateful for my roots in a place where people are so willing to support one of their own. Even the fact that I came from the next town over was enough for some people.
One of my favorite picture books ends with the line, "sometimes you have to go far to find out what is near." I have traveled far and it's helped me appreciate what I had to begin with.
2 comments:
That is so awesome!! It sounds like all is going well. And that last quote gave me goosebumps!
It really is a great book and I'm not surprised they ran out before the signing. By the way, I gave a copy to my friend who has three girls and she said they have read it at least three times every day since I gave it to her.
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