I’m new at this. Consequently, I thought that when a publication date of January 9, 2008 was set that it meant that’s when Inheriting the Trade would be available. It turns out that as soon as books are printed and delivered to the warehouse (I’m not exactly sure where this “warehouse” is yet), they start shipping. And the “publication date” becomes the first date of my author tour, when the publisher insures that my book is on the book shelves for anyone who wants it.
I learned from a friend in California a few days ago, who ordered my book from Amazon, that it had been shipped. Then yesterday I heard from a cousin in Iowa that she had received it that day. So it appears (though I am no expert and certainly can’t guarantee it) that if anyone is interested in giving Inheriting the Trade as a Christmas gift, that if you hurry to your local bookstore or order it online, you may be able to slip it into someone’s stocking.
Hopefully it will turn out to be one of the most thought-provoking gifts you give…