Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Out and About

So yesterday was release day.  And by 8am, I was so sick of myself I had to go out into the world - even if just to stop clicking around the sales report page.  I grabbed the grocery list, my errand stuff, and my boo-boo proof*.

First stop, the post office to check my PO Box.  All it had in it were last week's newspapers, but it gave me a chance to show off my proof to the postal gal.  We chatted books for a few minutes until another customer came in.

Then I went to the bank.  I have fans at the bank.  My biggest fan there - the one who managed to beg me out of a proof copy of Accidental Death - has been going thru some stuff, so I didn't expect to see her.  I figured I was pretty safe showing off the boo-boo proof since her car wasn't in the lot.  Nope, there she was.  I set the book down to show her and she started to take it saying 'Let me grab my purse'.  I snatched it back before she got attached to it.  I mean, I felt really bad because she probably could use some escapism right now, but I couldn't sell her that one.  I promised to get her one ASAP.

Next stop, the library.  Now, at this particular local library, there's usually a gal who squees when she sees me coming - especially if I have a new book in my hands.  I walked in - no squee.  She quit.  Totally harshed my day.  I needed the squee.  Craved the squee, in fact.  I just didn't realize it until it wasn't there.  The head librarian was there - swamped because she's now shorthanded and unsure whether the library system will let her hire a new gal - and she was suitably impressed with my pretty book. 

Today it's raining pretty hard, so I'm home.  Today, I'm supposed to get my new proof - with actual page numbers and junk - so I should be able to approve it for purchase and then order a bunch of copies.  (There'll be a Goodreads contest for one.)  Tomorrow, I may head back out into the world and visit my local used bookstore.  She'll pat me on the head for my lovely new book, and I'll be happy.

Who knew I could be so needy?  Bleh.

*Thus called because it has no page numbers.

6 comments:

  1. Yeah, we're all needy like that. LOL I have 4 YAs to read for a contest and then the next book on my TBR list is WIOH. Yeah, yeah. I know. I've read the early editions. I want to read the final. It hit my Kindle yesterday. I'm excited! So here's my squee to add to your gathering. Oh, cover your ears, cuz...gonna be loud. ;)

    WISH IN ONE HAND! OMG! SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

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    1. LOL. I hope you'll be pleased with the edits. Nothing major changed, but it's sooo much better. You've been excited about this one for years. I'm glad I can finally offer you a clean copy to read. Thanks so much for all your support. :hugs:

      And thanks for the squee!

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  2. SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE from me too! I'm sneaking a read in at the office in between pretending to work (ooops don't tell the boss). I only started this morning and I'm up to page 120 & really enjoying it. Best thing? I have no idea where it's going and I can't guess. No idea at all so it's the best kind of story because I can't skip anything. Squee!

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    1. SQUEE! I'm so glad it's keeping you guessing and interested in the story! That's the best kind of praise. Just don't get in trouble at work because you're sneak-reading. :hugs:

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  3. Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

    It hadn't even occurred to me to show a proof to all those people. You're such a smart marketer. Word of mouth is where it all starts!

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    1. LOL, thanks, Deb!

      I'm a chatty person out in the world once I've gotten comfortable somewhere. A stop at the bank takes like 45 minutes sometimes because I'm chatting with everyone. I bet the people you see in your everyday errands would be thrilled to know you're a published author. Which reminds me... I need to stop by the veterinarian and show the office manager this one. ;o)

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