My Very Own Limited Edition

A little humor makes a story purr...

I have a signed limited edition available, my book American Leftovers with an inserted, unpublished chapter. It includes some humor, hard-earned wisdom, and, well, even a bit of romance.

Only 25 exist. Half are already gone. Who wants the rest?

I love rare editions and special content. I found an old edition of a Nathaniel Hawthorne, tucked into a free book bin. It remains one of my favorite books in a collection of over 1500. (Doesn't hurt that I am related to Hawthorne, like 9th cousin once removed, or something.) I also have books with intros by the authors, with specially inscribed title pages, and with personal notes. They are all special, not only for their uniqueness and value, but also for the warmth which comes along with an author's own touch.

Have you seen athletes exchange sweaty jerseys after a game? As gross as it seems, I get it. When I exchange books with another author, I feel like I'm getting a part of them, the dirt, the hard work, and the love all poured onto the page. I am giving them the same thing back.

So how about it? Who wants a sweaty jersey?