Well, what a weekend it’s been so far! I almost didn’t make it to Bookshrop on Saturday – I hurt my back on Friday evening and at first the logistics of just getting me into the shop seemed impossible! But a walking stick, multiple painkillers and a lot of assistance later, I arrived at 10.45 – in chronic pain but very excited and up-beat. Dinah who owns Bookshrop had done me proud and set up the table to look absolutely beautiful.
I had a stool to perch on, but forced myself to stand up for a couple of photos! Can you tell how much pain I’m in? Hope not!
Before long I had my first customer! A lovely lady bought a copy of The Family Trap and then brought it over for me to sign. I was ridiculously nervous, worried I’d make a mistake, or be too shaky, or spell her name wrong!
The lovely – and very supportive – Kate Long came in to buy a copy of my book. Imagine that – the author of The Bad Mother’s Handbook asking me to sign a copy of my book for her! It was a lovely moment, and very kind of her.
My back held out for just over an hour, but then it was time to call it a day and stagger off with my walking stick. Well, no – of course I didn’t let anyone take a photo of that!
I had a wonderful time, and thanks to everyone who came along to support me. Kate Long is signing her new book – Bad Mothers United – on 9th March at Bookshrop, Whitchurch, so I’ll be first in the queue to get my copy. And for anyone who didn’t make it in for the signing, Dinah still has come signed copies at Bookshrop, or you can download a Kindle copy here.
Congratulations, Jo – photos are lovely! Hope your back’s better soon!
Thanks Debbie, keep your fingers crossed that it doesn’t last too much longer – poor Jez is getting a bit sick of doing everything for me
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Congratulations! Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thanks Sarah
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I’m so sorry to hear you hurt your back so badly, just before signing! I hope you are getting some relief from it now.
The display looks lovely! I’m glad you managed to enjoy your signing, even in pain x
Thanks Rebecca, it was just the worst possible timing! But still a very enjoyable morning xx
Don’t you find that with health, It’s never when when we have time to deal with it! I hope it’s easing now x
It was great to see you again, Joanne. Looking forward to reading your new book. x
Thanks Kate, it was lovely to see you too. Hope you enjoy it x
Congratulations on the release of your new book!
Hope the back holds out.
Thanks Pete. It’s no better today but I’m keeping optimistic!
Like a good story, hopefully it will click into place
Congratulations on your book launch. Hope your back gets better soon!
Thanks Lorna
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Looks like a really nice little shop. You can’t tell you’re in pain- must have a high pain threshold
. Hope you feel better soon x
Hi Emma, it really is. Yes, I do have a high pain threshold (also some very strong painkillers)
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Well done you, if I had known I would have carried you in myself!
Well, where were you?
Oh, poor Jo – the back I mean, not the signing, which looks so beautifully decorated! Hope it gets better soon – hot water bottle maybe?
Oh Jo
How is it now?
Glad to hear the signing went well
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What a beautiful store set up and I’m so glad your back didn’t (quite) ruin it for you. I don’t blame you for being nervous; I wouldn’t even know which page to sign on!