Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly celebration created by VikLit and now hosted by Lexa Cain to celebrate the happenings of the week, however small or large. You can learn all about it and sign up for it here. 
We’re settling back into the school routine, and I’m getting over the weirdness of having both kids in high school. This week I’m celebrating:
- End of summer fun at the Champlain Valley Fair! We went on lots of fun rides and had our traditional ice cream cones and maple donuts. I took my son to the Double Figure 8 Race/Demolition Derby event, and he loved it. I have to say it was quite entertaining.
- I donated copies of my book to 8 more libraries. On my way home, I stopped at a country store/deli for a sandwich, and after talking to the owner about my book in casual conversation, he bought three copies to sell in his store! Boy, was I surprised. You never know where opportunities will pop up.
- Went to my local library and couldn’t resist checking the online catalog to see if my book was back. I discovered it had been checked out again. Yay!
- Had my traditional IHOP back-to-school breakfast. Yum! 🙂
What other celebrations are going on out there?
© Lori L. MacLaughlin and Writing, Reading, and the Pursuit of Dreams, 2015. All rights reserved.
Writing, Reading, and the Pursuit of Dreams 
That’s awesome the store owner purchased books to sell. You’re right, you just never know.
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Thanks, Alex! It sure took me by surprise.
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I find opportunities constantly come up when I least expect them. It makes me think everything is going right with the universe. 🙂 I’m glad one happened to you, Lori!
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Thanks, Sue! I like that way of looking at it.
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Wow, congrats on the sell! That’s an awesome, unexpected celebration!
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Thank you! Yes, it was!
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That’s great news about the store owner! And yay for your book being checked out again! It’s always so gratifying to have your work actually be read by people. That fair and demolition event sounded like a lot of fun. Have a great weekend! 🙂
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Thanks, Lexa! It was a great week! Hope you enjoy your weekend, as well!
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Sounds like you have plenty to celebrate, Lori!
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Yes, many positives for this week!
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Both the library and the extra perk sales has got to be one of the most spine-tingling joys for any author. Huge hugs of congrats on that, Lori, and I wish you a million more.
And … I WANT MAPLE DONUTS!!
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Thank you, Shelley!! That sandwich shop sale made my day. Maple donuts are the best!
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Awesome that a store wanted your book. And nice to see it’s off the library shelves too. Always nice to know people are actually reading it!
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Yes, absolutely!
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Have you found that donating your book to local libraries helps with sales? I wasn’t sure if I should do that or not!
Stephanie
http://stephie5741.blogspot.com
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I don’t know yet, but I’m hoping it will!
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It’s great to know people are interested in your book. And the carnival sounds fun.
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It’s exciting that others are liking it. We did have a lot of fun there.
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Stickpin fire is almost completely under control. I’ve joined a wonderful writing group. And I get to visit you every week. 🙂
Anna from Elements of Writing
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So glad the fire is getting under control. Congrats on finding a great group! And thanks so much!
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That’s so wonderful about those little unexpected opportunities to sell your book.
And those maple donuts sound yum.
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It was a wonderful moment! I love maple donuts! They were most definitely yummy.
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