I can hardly believe it myself. Out of all the packages we get at this house, why THIS one?
Over the weekend, I uploaded SHIPBUILDER to Create Space and ordered a proof. I have been waiting – the pins and needles kind of waiting – for the proof to arrive. Yesterday, it did.
Sort of.
We were out of town all day, and I saw the box on the porch when we drove up about 7:00. The box… was empty.
Empty.
Of all the imaginings I had of the moment I would first see my book, this was not even on the radar. I think I was in shock, partly crying, partly shaking, and mostly, “Oh my god, WHAT do I do about this?”
A martini seemed like a good start.
That settled, I tackled the UPS online claims form, which in my shaky, shocky state was not a pleasant experience. I also sent a note to Create Space. This morning, I called them and the chipper young woman on the phone promised to send out another proof post-haste. It’s supposed to be here on the 18th.
May I just say? This is not good for my nerves. Not at all.
Marlene Dotterer 
WTH? Did they forget to put the book inside the package?????
It wasn’t taped very well. One of those boxes made by folding over the long flaps and taping them. I suspect it just came loose and the book fell out. Unless UPS finds it, someone, somewhere gets a free copy of my book. I just hope they like it and tell their friends…
I see a new marketing method developing here…
Oh no! I’m so sorry!