Tag Archives: Books ‘N’ Bears

#178–I’m back––134 books in 10 days . . .

I could have named this post “Back in the saddle again” or “Road trips are fun!” But the numbers were what blew me away. By following my usual game plan of calling ahead before hitting the road, I sold more … Continue reading

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#148––Book launch, snake rescue, purple poop & Sir Groucho sick . . .

  The week started with the first sales of the book about the history of Florence being made in Yachats at the farmers market. A fact that Yachats residents absolutely loved. And the week ended with more launch activities and … Continue reading

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#145–Pre Launch Prep . . .

  It’s possible to sell a book before there’s an actual book, of course. But it’s sure easier when you’ve got the book in hand. I only had five copies, and didn’t intend to sell any. But I sold one … Continue reading

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#144–It’s a book . . .

  Around Florence is no longer a manuscript of loose pages; it is now a bound book full of pages that you turn. Five advance copies arrived in the mail yesterday. It is exciting to see the work of this … Continue reading

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