The Orphaned Book Tour is encountering some pleasant problems – I’m flooded with requests from libraries and bookstores (I’m not sure why publishers are backing away from events, people still very much seem to want them). Sunday, we were off to the knitting mill with Maria’s wool, Monday in New York rallying for the carriage horses, and last night, I got an SOS from Connie Brooks of Battenkill Books saying the books were piling up – more than 100 orders for “Saving Simon”  (early reviews here) and also for the My Readers edition of “Lenore Finds A Friend,” my children’s book (ages 6-8) and an Amazon “Best Book Of The Month” pick for December.

Maria and I rushed over to the bookstore this afternoon to try and catch up with the backlog. My signing table was full.  We got them all, your books are on the way, and thanks. Saving Simon has gone into it’s 3rd printing, a minor miracle since my publisher did just about everything but burn it. Simon’s story lives, good for him (me too.)

Here’s the deal. Both books, judging from the inscriptions, are catching fire as Christmas gifts, there is still plenty of time to order them and get them inscribed and personalized and delivered for Christmas. You also can get a free red Tote Bag (“Peace.Love. Books” and a signed photo postcard of Simon if you order the book through Battenkill, my local bookstore and a wonderful independent bookstore. Connie takes Paypal and can ship either or both books anywhere in the world. To order the book online, go to www.battenkillbooks.com or call the store at 518 677-2515. You can also e-mail Connie Brooks at [email protected].

People who buy the book from  Battenkill will also be eligible for coupons for free Fromm dog or cat food (the food my dogs eat, the oldest family-owned holistic pet food company in America) and notecards, potholders and some photographs. Good stuff, incentives are a part of publishing now.