Thanks so much for that nice review (and setting up a drawing), Dave.
And thanks to all of you who have responded with such kind and enthusiastic comments.
Everything in the book is near and dear to my heart, and I'm pleased (and relieved) to finally get it all down in one book. One way to get an autographed copy would be to order one online and have it sent to me. Once I have your address, I'll autograph the book and send it to you postage paid. The $15 sale price at my publisher's website (link in Dave's review) is valid through February. You can also order from Amazon for $15.15. I'm assuming that that price will be Amazon's regular price, so it would only cost 15 cents more to order a book after the publisher's sale expires.
I was flabbergasted to learn that the Chicago Botanic Garden is featuring my book on its website, along with a nice review (
http://www.chicagobotanic.org/...). In addition, I discovered that a regular reviewer at Amazon has given the book a very positive, five-star review (
http://www.amazon.com/Gardenin...). I have no clue who "Beth in Iowa," the reviewer, is.
I'm absolutely amazed at this positive turn, since the book's launch was a bust. The entire printing had to be scrapped because the first 16 pages of color photos was missing. My readings at Barnes and Noble and other local bookstores had to be rescheduled for a time when the second printing was ready.
Happy reading to those of you who plan to purchase the book. If you have questions or comments after you've read it, you're welcome to post them here.
(Edited to correct a typo)
