When you publish your book on Amazon there's an excellent chance others will get your book before you even see a copy. Author's copies are ordered differently and it takes ten days before they ship. As in a long, long time. I ordered copies for all the people who contributed to the book, well, those who sent their snail mail address, and I ordered books for my first signing. Then I went and spent money to buy my book because I wanted to see it. Makes sense, right? People have ordered! And a few even let me know they got their copy. What did I get? A notice from Amazon letting me know that my package was late being delivered and it might come on Monday. Or maybe Tuesday. I know how the book ends so I guess waiting isn't the worst thing in the world. My friend came [...]