I got another great review today for the “Saving Simon” book, out today, this one from Publisher’s Weekly.

The official publication date is tomorrow, and I will drive to Albany in the morning to be on WAMC Northeast Public Radio at all a.m. and then rush home in the afternoon to be on with Kathleen Dunn of Wisconsin Public Radio at 3 p.m. (E.D.T.) At 7 p.m., I will be at Battenkill Books at 7 p.m. in Cambridge to talk about “Saving Simon,” and George Forss will be there to sign copies of his new book “The Way We Were.” It is the official launch of the book. Maria and I will begin the day celebrating by having breakfast at the Round House Cafe.

I’m excited  about my emerging book tour. Looks like I will be going to Des Moines in the Spring, making several appearances there and in Iowa City. Talking to bookstores in Connecticut  and other cities in the Midwest as well. Most bookstores have their fall speaking line-up filled, especially near Christmas, it’s hard to break in suddenly. None have been contacted about the book. But there is a lot of buzzing about “Saving Simon” now, I will be shaking the trees about. The Orphans Book Tour went back to Battenkill Books today to sign more books, there were another 100 there for me to sign and personalize.

People who want to order the book can do so online or call the store at 518 677-2515. The publishing environment has changed dramatically in recent years, there are fewer reviews, many fewer newspapers and magazines, and fewer bookstores. The blog is probably the best place for me to make people aware of “Saving Simon,” but book tours are important too, meeting people still counts.

Today was overwhelming, I am tired and reeling a bit, there was so much going on, including a vigorous two hours in cardiac rehab. I did 30 minutes on the Treadmill and felt strong and good at the end. Getting there. I have to clear my head a bit and focus on tomorrow, the launch of my 27th book.