Libraries

Yesterday I was so busy "marketing" I forgot to blog. Contacted many librarians to set up book talks. Librarians are my favorite people: they're always polite and knowledgeable, and they're great listeners. They never put you on hold, they never hang up on you. Why doesn't the world follow their example?

I've loved libraries and librarians since I was three and my mother took me to our local library to listen to Story Time. By the time we left, both of us had our arms full of books and we headed home, ready to explore ancient lands and new horizons.

What happens to that sense of wonder?

I'm not sure if it's school that knocks it out of us, or just growing up and having to deal with the world.

Whatever, I hope to bring some of that sense of awe back at my book talks. I've already had speaks with librarians at the St. Petersburg, Jacaranda, Gulf Coast, John F. Germany Public Library, and Safety Harbor Libraries and am firming up dates. More about that later when I've got confirmations.

Did you know September is Menopause Awareness Month, or that it's also Healthy Aging month? I told you librarians are very knowledgeable.

I'm keeping my book touring to Florida for now, but am open to other ideas. Hawaii's a bit too far, but other southeastern states beckon. I might even venture farther, maybe even travel north. Such a trip would give me an excuse to give my grandkids a few more hugs.

Back to marketing and writing, my two main activities these days. If I'm good and work hard, I've promised myself a long walk and an hour in my flower gardens.

Stay Well,

Carolyn