Battenkill Books reports that more than 50 copies of “Tales From The Mansion” have already  been pre-ordered through the bookstore, my local independent bookstore. You can pre-order the book here, Battenkill takes Paypal and major credit cards, you can also call the store at 518 677 2515.

The book is 38 pages long, and contains 15 short stories written by the residents of the Mansion, a Medicaid Assisted Care Facility in Cambridge, N.Y. The stories are touching, funny, surprising, the result of a writing workshop I conducted earlier this year. The book also contains 10 of my photos, taken at a reading of the short stories in July.

The book was compiled by Julie Smith, the Activities Director, and me. The first printing will be 200 copies, and half of those books will be distributed free to the Mansion residents and members of their families. It is an exciting and important project for me, these are people living on the edge of life, and they sometimes feel abandoned and discarded. Their stories are important.

“Tales From The Mansion” costs $10. All proceeds will go to support weekly outings for the Mansion residents. You can pre-order the book here, there are about 50 copies left in the first printing. People who pre-order the book will also receive a free Tote-Bag promoting literacy and independent bookstores (and dogs.)

I will be happy to sign copies of the book if people want that. Thanks. You can order the book here.