I haven't blogged on the book progress in awhile because I was a bit frustrated and overwhelmed... Add that to Christmas and you know how stress can be!
Let me explain why...
I was originally supposed to have 300 books in my possession before Thanksgiving. A printing glitch came up and so I had to wait to re-approve everything to be submitted. After that was finally taken care of, I was supposed to have all of the books on the Friday that was 2 weeks before Christmas. PLENTY of time for my book signing and for Christmas presents. Many people had ordered copies for presents and I wanted to make sure that I could get them to those people. They didn't come and then they still didn't come! I was getting SO impatient so I called the company. I tried for 3 days to get a hold of them and I could not get in contact with the right person....
To make a REALLY long story short(er) :)
My amazing husband called and talked to the right person. Not only did he get things moving but he took so much stress off of me. He got them to overnight 50 books to me so I was able to get those paid books to the people who needed them right then. The rest of my books will be here Wednesday. I am SO thankful for him!
The funniest part of the whole thing (not that any other part was funny for me) was that he tracked the UPS many down 35 minutes away from our house so that I could get the books sooner. We were leaving to go out of town and I needed to get them in the mail. He is so good to me.....
So now I still wait for the rest of the 250 books that I have ordered. I have moved the book signing to January 8th at the Daily Grind. I can't wait! 2011 is going to be a good year :)
One last thought.... my awesome husband I was talking about. Do you know what my favorite Christmas present was this year? A beautiful ink pen that he found for me... for my book signings :)
Blessings!
Ashley
