…is so bizarre sometimes…
Last week I brought copies of both my novels to donate to the local library. I went in, introduced myself, explained that as a resident of NDIP I wanted to ‘give back’ to the community and donate a copy of my books to the library I myself frequent. The administrators there just basically did a “oh, thanks” and took the books from me and walked away.
*scratching head*
Made me think they probably hadn’t understood what I was telling them since the librarian had been excited when she referred me to them. Maybe it was a language thing. Anyhow, whatever.
Yesterday, I noticed that that ING branch around the corner from where I work was having a Book Donation drive to support The Montreal Children’s Hospital and Children’s Literacy. So, today at lunch time I walked over and donated a copy of The Mysterious Minute-Men Omnibus. I basically did the same thing, introduced myself, explained that I wanted to donate a copy of my book to the children stating that the kids would enjoy it. The two agents who were there were so excited and appreciative that it made me smile all the way back. “You wrote this?! Oh wow, that’s great! Thank you!” It made me regret not autographing it to the hospital and/or kids.
Like I said… it’s bizarre sometimes how some folks react to a similar situation…