My little book, caught up in this time of national furor-- a turbulent start, for sure

I've been thinking, it is truly stressful to try to promote my book in the midst of all this angst. Seriously, I have not mailed out the announcement postcards because they would be caught up on in the stacks of political mailers. And asking people to buy a book of poetry feels almost silly, given the national chaos that looms. But yet, the title of my little book, What to Keep, is really what I mean-- what, after all is said and done, can we, should we, be keeping? What do we reserve just for ourselves? What are we willing to discard? What do we need to leave behind? 

Maybe after tomorrow, I can do a better job of putting my little book out into the world. In the meantime, if you have ordered a copy, I thank you. I am offering zoom sessions for teachers as a bonus with purchase, and every copy sold before December 20th will also get a signed broadside of the title poem as my little gift. The publisher has a pre-sale quota, and I have to meet it in order for them to go forward with publication, so I am hopeful that folks can share the word along, too. 

That all said, it is still pretty exciting to have a book that might just see the light of day! It's not a project that I'll make any money on (the pre-sales determine the percentage, and let's just say, I'll keep my day job). It's a goal I've held for a long time: a little book, with my name on the cover. 

If you can help me put the word out, I'd appreciate it. I'd love to hug every single person who has purchased one. The support and good feeling from other folks during this incredibly stressful time of our national history has been a bright spot. 

Another thing I want to keep? You all. =)

Thanks,

C

https://www.finishinglinepress.com/product/what-to-keep-by-carlene-m-gadapee/