The nicest thing happened the other day at a book signing in Palm Desert. As I sat signing books with my friend Gina keeping me company, a happy surprise breezed in. A young mother and her son asked if I would sign a book for her mother. It seemed her mother, who lives in Arizona has heard about the book and asked her daughter who lives in the Palm Springs area to secure her an autographed copy.

For me, selling books is a minor consideration compared to the ability to reach people. I think this is especially important when your book conveys a message about which you are passionate.

Perhaps at the end of the day, it is still quality that trumps quantity. I do not mean to sound hypocritical of course, book sales are a wonderful thing. The number of books sold is directly related to the messages sent, but every person who reads and absorbs the true meaning of the book is like a speck of gold to an author.

I am so grateful for each reader, each response and embrace each one. I imagine that is what keeps writers writing, that special connection to the reader, for that is truly a connection to the universe.

Have a blessed day.