And it all has to do with computers. It seems every four years or so we have to replace our computer. Motherboard always fails, and despite the fact we always say we’ll just put in a new motherboard, invariably it seems it will be easier to just upgrade the entire system and purchase new. As we all like to quip: electronics are obsolete the moment they hit the marketplace. So this go around, after agonizing…
July 8, 10, 15, 16 & 17 – all seminars run 9:30 am – 12:30 pm PWAC, EAC, CAA and WEN members – $60; General Public – $75 Register online: www.paullima.com/workshops July 8 – Motivation and Business Vision: If you are thinking of launching a business, but hesitating, or if you’ve been thinking about expanding your business, but need a boost, then the Motivation part of this seminar is for you. Once you are feeling…
Well, the book signing at Coles, Conestoga Mall in Waterloo went well, and not so well. Certainly I sold quite a number of Shadow Song and Recipes of a Dumb Housewife. The books were well-received by the public, and attendance was good despite having a lack of media coverage. The highlight of the day, for me, was meeting Kris Kurasz, an old chum of my son and daughter’s. A whole gaggle of kids (Shawn, Shane,…
I have a book signing tomorrow at Coles, Conestoga Mall, Waterloo, noon to 4:00 p.m. I’m spending the afternoon preparing for it, packing books, show cards, the paraphernalia required for a professional presentation. Tomorrow, inevitably, someone will comment how exciting my life must be — pursing a career as a writer, being interviewed by media, appearing at book signings. I’m always a little surprised by the comment. This thing I do is a job. Just…
The Chapters/Indigo team have featured me on their website this week! Check it out! Must say the team there are great. Remarkable corporate culture that does everything to nurture literacy, authors and books. So far every book signing I’ve done has gone smoothly. Staff had made me feel very welcome. Payment from head office for books sold has been more than prompt, usually before the 30 day term. The online merchandising team have been approachable…