that was the day that was...

Four Warning Signs This May Not Be a Good Signing:

1. You arrive to see a poster of your book in the entryway, but no text to indicate that you will be in residence/signing that afternoon.

2. Your contact person mis-states your name and bio during the PA announcement.

3. They only have books 1, 2 and 4 of the series available.

4. They have tucked you into the far corner of the cafe with piles of books, but without any signage to indicate who you are or what you're doing.

How the store-folk didn't understand that the ideal place for a signing is in the flow of traffic, near the cash register, so you can get people who are already inclined to buy books, not just people who are passing through on their way to the movie theater.... *shakes head*

Fortunately, I am a signing-experienced meerkat, and I had support troops (aka arcaedia and her faithful sidekick mcurry) along with me. We soon had things sorted, had created signage, and taken over a better spot more in the traffic flow. Thus situated, I managed to charm (with the help of lively sales patter and free chocolate chip cookies) a respectable number of people over to my table. And we sold a good number of books, too, considering it was a lovely summer Saturday afternoon and most people of sense were enjoying the great outdoors.

Thanks to Christine, and Phil, and peggin, and all the others who came out to support me (and eat cookies). I hope you had fun!

( bonus material: 'Music & Lyrics' movie review )