The Virtual Cash Mob at Battenkill Books is a hit, when Red and I arrived this morning, Connie was in shock from the calls and e-mails she was trying to process. I took calls from London, Louisiana, Iowa, California, Illinois and Texas. The Cash Mob is the response of local businesses to the corporate shopping juggernaut that used to be called Thanksgiving. Me and some other writers – Jenna Woginrich, James Kunstler, Megan Mayhew Bergman – are asking readers to support us and a great local bookstore, Battenkill books by buying our books through the store. We will sign and personalize all of them. You can call Connie Brooks at 518 677-2515 or visit her website – www.battenkillbooks.com. She takes PayPal and will ship anywhere in the world.

This is a struggle for individuality, the survival of small businesses, and for community. It is sure nice to see all those orders for my books too. Thanks for those who have and will participate. I will be back at Battenkill Tuesday morning from 11 a.m. to 12:30 to take additional calls if anyone wants to speak with me. It is great fun to talk to people who have been reading my blog and books for some years. My family, in so many ways. The cash mob goes on all day today and beyond, and Connie has signed Bedlam Farm notecards to give away as well.

Several people drove some good distances – some from Connecticut – to meet me, and of course, Red, who seemed a much bigger hit than me. He is a rogue, he loves blondes.

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