Signing and more

Last week was busy. I spent the first part of the week getting ready for the book signing on Thursday -- mailing postcards; sending out emails; marketing on Twitter, Facebook, etc.; preparing the door prizes; coordinating the food and drinks, etc. It's quite an undertaking, and I always wonder when I'm in the middle of it if it's all going to to be worth all the effort. I learned a long time ago that bad weather can undone all you've done. At least in my town, if there's bad weather -- a bit of rain or snow -- no one comes out.

Anyway, the signing was on Thursday. It went well. Plenty of people, lots of laughter and good conversation, and I sold a lot of Tales from Bethlehem, including a few copies of Floozy and Other Stories. Of course, I had a lot of people who told me they'd be there who didn't show for one reason or another, but I have another signing on the 13th here. Maybe they'll be able to make that one. Several have said they will.

I'm close to the break even point on Tales. Well, a bit more than half way there, but closer than before the signing. I should reach it with the other signings barring unforeseen circumstances -- like bad weather. The weather here is unnaturally warm and clear. Worries me. We desperately need rain.

Friday and Saturday, I spent recovering and repacking all the stuff I'd unpacked for the signing. I also did a bit of Christmas shopping and wrapped some presents.

This week, I will:
- Continue to sell and promote Tales online and otherwise.
- Prepare more prizes for the signing on the 13th and 15th. I used all of the prepared ones at the Thursday signing.
- Household chores.
- Christmas shopping and wrapping.
- Christmas cards.
- Pray for rain.
- Writers group Christmas gathering this coming Saturday.
- The Hanging of the Green tonight at the local Methodist church. I always enjoy the Hanging. It starts the Christmas season for me.

And that's my news. Hope you have a great week!