My Kids to the Rescue!

Cyndi and Bill did it again! They didn't have to drive far to come to my rescue this time, only as far as Coats, NC, five minutes from my house. But rescue me, they did. 

Brandon King, one of the owners of The Kicking Camel Grill (a nod to the local Campbell University whose mascot is a camel) told me, when I asked, that I could do a "Meet the Author" event and book signing at the restaurant. I took him up on his offer and planned the event for Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 11 am to 3 pm. 

Here's where Cyndi and Bill come into the story. They helped pack up my car with two suitcases full of books, tablecloth, signage, etc., drove me to the restaurant, and walked in with me. Now this was a big deal because I might have gotten cold feet and walked right back to my car if they hadn't been there to support and encourage me!

Brandon told us we could use any table and arrange it any way we wanted. We took the table clearly visible from the door so as people walked in, they couldn't help but see my display.

By 11 am we were ready with piles of eight of my books displayed in the order in which they were written. If anyone bought three or more books, they got a free copy of a recent Chicken Soup for the Soul, Get Out of Your Comfort Zone,  in which I had a story published. 

Cyndi handled the cash and debit cards while I talked to the patrons and signed book after book after book.  The day was such a success that I ran out of three titles--Willard Manor, Saving Lou, and Testing Michael. I gave away the three Chicken Soup books I'd brought which meant three people bought a bunch of books. 

Bill encouraged me to take Brandon's offer of doing another similar event in September and having even more books available. "You can't sell what you don't have."

So, Saturday, September 30, I'll be back at The Kicking Camel, kicking up a storm from 11-2. I'll have lots of everything this time, plus a few different books than before. If you're in the area, please stop in to see me and perhaps grab some lunch while you're there. 

My next event will be in Clayton on December 2 at the annual craft bazaar put on by the Cleveland High School Band. It will be my fourth year there.  There will be lots of opportunities to do your Christmas and holiday shopping among the hundreds of vendors present.

Quote of the Day: Thank you Cyndi and Bill for always being there for me.