Newsletter 05/31/24
This is what the other end of the table looks like. To the left of the bookmarks is my special free giveaway: a packet of four mazes. Because the Shafer family has to find their way through the giant maze if they ever want to leave the museum. The ankylosaurus from Chapters 13 & 14 is holding them down is case of a wind gust.
Behind that are coffee mugs with the cover design on one side and a quote from Doris Weatherton on the other. “Just remember that wherever you go, that’s where you are meant to be.” They’re $13.99 just like the books.
The clouds in the background are representing the works of Raymond the Cloud Carver from Chapter 8, and the sailboat belongs to King Cloudias. The hot air balloon is Doris Weatherton’s mode of transportation, making appearances throughout the book.
Finally, the little gold mesh globe is from the Circle Room where Ryan and his father must earn circle-related tokens to return to the museum. The plastic jar under it holds dozens of circular objects like coins, checkers, washers, and costume jewelry.
Debbie expressed some nervousness about tomorrow’s event and told me she wasn’t a carnival barker saying, “Come one, come all…!” I said that was the job of the props, the giveaways, and the poster (see last week). She was also the one who told me 31 years ago that there was still time to elope just as we prepared to walk down the aisle. Opposites do attract.
I’m excited to meet people and invite them into my imaginary world. Doing theatre scratched that itch for a long time—and still does—but this book is my own invention entirely and now I get to share it. Wish me luck!
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*Indiana Book Signings
June 1 – West Lafayette Public Library Summer Reading Kickoff 11 AM to 2 PM
June 8 – Lafayette Barnes & Noble 1 -5 PM
Eric Margerum 