Last Saturday I had a book signing at a local café.  The turnout was small, I had envisioned a much larger crowd.  But the people who came, made it a very special day and least I forget, my unofficial but official agent, Michael- my son, was with me as well.  Old friends, new ones, and surprises….I was touched and honored by all.  Thank You again, for those of you who came out to support me and purchase my book and in a couple of cases, two.

Wednesday night I went to Barnes & Noble in the Villages, just south of Belleview where I live.  I looked for my book, couldn’t find it…so I asked for one of the sales people to help, who brought in the manager.  Not only did they find my book, they had me sign it and then they put a label on the front cover that read, autographed copy.  Then they proceeded to put it on a stand on the main counter, in a place that every one could see it.

my book in Barnes & Noble

I felt so honored.  Actually I felt many emotions, mostly happiness and joy.  Many times while I was in the process of writing my novel I would visit Barnes & Noble and look at all the new books, fiction and otherwise and envision mine up there as well.  At first I couldn’t imagine it or believe it was possible…the ‘mountain’ seemed so high.  I hadn’t even picked out a cover for my book yet.  But then one night I just saw it.  I saw it in mind clear as could be, Sunny’s Story, on the bookshelf with the others.  And for the first time since I’d begun this journey I actually believed that my book could be there as well.

So on Wednesday night when I saw my book, it was as if my dream had come home to meet me.  So special.  And even as a writer I find it hard to put into words the feelings I felt.  But I know this…for the rest of the night and the next day too; I kept smiling and thanking God for this dream come true.  Me, a real life author….imagine that!