The first copy of Mr. Darcy Takes the Plunge arrived yesterday, and what a thrill it was to hold a book full of one's own words.  Courtesy of the publisher (Rhett Hoffmeister of Rhemalda Publishing) some novel packaging surrounded my proof copy.
    
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This is not my book.
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It's a box.
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There's my book ...
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... surrounded by real flowers.
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From inception ...
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... to eighteen months later.
Mr. Darcy Takes the Plunge will be officially launched November 1, 2010.  If you pre-order the book from Rhemalda Publishing by 10/31/10, you will receive a complimentary ceramic coaster featuring the cover art. Here's the link:
Rhemalda Publishing Bookstore