When we entered the bookstore we were greeted by two very friendly staff. I asked one of the staff where the section on current events and politics was located. She pointed me to an area just a few feet away.

I looked through the books, and returned to the front counter. I told her I was a local author and pulled out a copy of my new book, The Trump Files. She was very gracious, and I told her it was a gift to the shop.

When I asked her about how to have the book considered for sale at the bookstore, she pointed me to the bookstore’s website. There was a section for local authors, and she said to follow the instructions to submit my book.

After reading how to submit my book, I read that a walk-in is a no-no. In my letter of submission, which I emailed about an hour ago, I apologized for leaving a book.

A large sign over the front door of the store announced that authors would be in the store today. When I asked about it, they said that there is an author in the store. There she is.

I went over to shake hands and introduce myself to Kaia Alderson. I asked her about her book that she was promoting. She pointed me to her book, Sisters in Arms, “a novel of the daring Black women who served during World War II.” I pulled it off the shelf, and said I’d like to buy it. She asked if I would like it signed, and of course I said yes.