Look what showed up at my house yesterday!
Ordinarily, the opening of the envelope or box containing the first copy of my new book is a big deal in our house, complete with pomp and circumstance, but when Elysha handed me the envelope, neither she nor I knew what was inside, so I unceremoniously tore it open in the middle of cleaning out the pantry.
Quite a surprise.
This is my eighth published book – my second book of nonfiction – but it never, ever stops being exciting. There was a day, not that long ago, when publishing just one book was a dream that that might never happen.
Now that dream has come true yet again.
For all you writers out there, toiling away at manuscripts of your own, hoping to one day see your book on a bookstore shelf, my heart goes out to you. I hope you can experience the same kind of excitement that I felt upon opening that envelope and holding the first copy of my book.
I also hope you’ll join me on Saturday, June 18 at 7:00 PM ET at the Connecticut Historical Society in Hartford, CT for the launch of my next book, Someday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life.
I’ll be telling stories from the book, offering some brand new strategies for making your creative dreams come true, and taking questions from the audience. I’ll also be joined by Elysha Dicks, author of the foreword, and Matthew Shepard, author of the afterword, and Jeni Bonaldo, frequently maligned figure in the pages of the book, to talk about their part of the process, too, as well as two very special guests.
We’ll also play games, give away prizes, sign books, and more!
RJ Julia Booksellers will be onsite to sell books, and refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Historical Society.
A suggested donation of $10 is requested – all proceeds go directly to the Connecticut Historical Society.
If you live locally (or if you’re willing to travel), I hope you’ll join me for a fun night!
