Late late late

Well, the last two weeks taught me the folly of launching a book during the holiday season. I simply can't get everything done. But I will, dang it, I will.

This week is going to be particularly busy because I have two book signings, one on Thursday (Ada Public Library, 4:30 -6:30 pm) and and one on Saturday (Muldrow Public Library, 10:30 am - 1 pm). I have a huge list that I'm trying to get done.

The table prizes for Thursday are done; all I have to do is pack up the books I'm going to take and the items for my table. A friend is catering the event for me again so I don't have to worry about refreshments. And I don't have to make as big a presentation for this one because my space is limited.

I need to finish the table prizes for Saturday and pack the books for that signing, but I can't do that -- well, can't finish it -- until I see what's left over from the Thursday signing.

I'm very close to the break even point on "Tales from Bethlehem." Soon I will be in profit area. My creditors will appreciate that. It takes some pressure off me, too.

I'm afraid of selling out of books before the Muldrow signing. I probably won't, but I can see how that could happen. Nothing I can do about it. It's too late to order and have them arrive before Saturday. I should have some left. And I could always take orders and mail them, although I don't know how I'm going to approach passing the shipping costs on to them. Well, this is a better problem to have than having lots left over.

I need to concentrate on buying gifts this week and getting my Christmas list done. And Christmas cards. Oh, a family newsletter, too. And chores. And publicity for Tales. Updating all the blogs. Ai, ai, ai ... Well, deep breath. Here we go. Y'all have a great week. Talk to you later.