Comment by Kris on 06 Sep 2009 at 12:24 am

Hi Karen,

I was at the library searching for information on feelings for my class when your story came up. It sounded interesting so I thought I’d take it out and there was eleven people waiting to read it? I know times are bad but eleven people in line to read your story/ How strange I thought? Well, when I am interested in something there is no way I will wait so I went to Borders to buy it, and no books were available but only to order. Again, I strange I thought? Where is this book? Why so hard to find? I bet it’s all sound out because it’s so good. I ordered Switching time but need to wait until Wednesday to receive it? How ridiculous. I am happy I found your blog. It will satisfy me this weekend before Tuesday class and before I receive your book in the mail. I thought you and Richard Baer should know how hard it is to get your book. I also wanted to let you know its being sold at the college bookstore and was out waiting for a shipment. A note to all those people waiting to read the book. You can buy your own for less than you think on Amazon.com. Why wait to read it? The way I see it each person is allowed two weeks before having to return to the library, eleven people means the last person may be waiting a long long time. People give these two your sale. Karen’s story sounds amazing. Richard Baer sounds like he know his stuff. Thank you very much.

Kris

Dear Kris,

Thank you for sharing your adventure in the library!  Wow!  I’m amazed (and happy) there was a waiting list at the library to read my story.  That’s very encouraging, especially during these bad economic times in which people can’t afford as many luxuries, such as buying books, as they once did. To hear that our story is of such interest touches me.

I personally love to buy books, whether used or not, because when I enjoy reading a book that inspires me, I want to own it, no matter what.  But I understand those who wait to buy a book. Thank you for encouraging our readers to buy our book.  That’s very thoughtful of you.  I checked on-line under Amazon.com and it’s true, there are many used books available for purchase at a lower cost.  It’s my hope the troubled economy gets back on track and more people will enjoy what they once did, especially buying books again.  I wonder how many others have had to wait to read our story.

Dr. Baer and I are trying to work out the details to sell a limited supply of the hardcover edition of Switching Time here on our web site.  It will be a collector’s item, signed by both Dr. Baer and myself.

Thank you so much for your determination to help us with future sales. Your enthusiasm inspires me.

Karen