The day is here at last.
All those years ago, back when the dream of turning a simple little journal snippet into a published work was, well, just a dream, I dreamed of this day.
I couldn't help but imagine the day I would sit at a small table, with a small stack of books by my side, and a long line of well-wishers snaking towards the door. Folks from far and wide would be there, family and friends and strangers alike, clamoring for my signature on one of my books. There would even be folks camped outside, waiting to be the first in line (they promised!)
OK. None of that probably will happen.
But today, December 10, 2011, I am having a book signing. My first. I will sit at a small table with a small stack of books at my side and I will sign my name in my books for friends, family and even strangers who make their way to Destrehan High School (because, unfortunately, there isn't a book store within 50 miles of here).
And it will be one of the most memorable days of my life -- like my wedding day, and the day that wonderful creature was born and placed in my arms.
I am proud. I accomplished something I've always wanted to do. And I persevered through a long period of silence and doubt.
Today, there is a book in this world, with a real ISBN number, with my name on it. Heck, my picture is even on it! And, from what my readers are telling me, it's pretty good.
Holy cow! I am on Amazon.com!
And, hopefully soon, I'll be in a Barnes and Noble somewhere.
So, forgive me if I take today. For me. To pat my little self on the back. It's a big day.
One of my longtime coach friends just messaged me to "remember to smell the roses." I plan to savor every second.
All those years ago, back when the dream of turning a simple little journal snippet into a published work was, well, just a dream, I dreamed of this day.
I couldn't help but imagine the day I would sit at a small table, with a small stack of books by my side, and a long line of well-wishers snaking towards the door. Folks from far and wide would be there, family and friends and strangers alike, clamoring for my signature on one of my books. There would even be folks camped outside, waiting to be the first in line (they promised!)
OK. None of that probably will happen.
But today, December 10, 2011, I am having a book signing. My first. I will sit at a small table with a small stack of books at my side and I will sign my name in my books for friends, family and even strangers who make their way to Destrehan High School (because, unfortunately, there isn't a book store within 50 miles of here).
And it will be one of the most memorable days of my life -- like my wedding day, and the day that wonderful creature was born and placed in my arms.
I am proud. I accomplished something I've always wanted to do. And I persevered through a long period of silence and doubt.
Today, there is a book in this world, with a real ISBN number, with my name on it. Heck, my picture is even on it! And, from what my readers are telling me, it's pretty good.
Holy cow! I am on Amazon.com!
And, hopefully soon, I'll be in a Barnes and Noble somewhere.
So, forgive me if I take today. For me. To pat my little self on the back. It's a big day.
One of my longtime coach friends just messaged me to "remember to smell the roses." I plan to savor every second.
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