Publishing Gnome

Several weeks ago, I received a visit from the Draumr Publishing Gnome. While I had anticipated his visit, I was also a little concerned. You see, I'd heard stories about him. That he was demanding, particular, and liked the ladies. I was afraid our quiet little town would be, well, too quiet for him. Especially after what happened the first day.

He was lounging around my office, watching our routine and playing stare down with my cat, Pixel. When I mentioned I was going to get some rosemary, he perked up and declared he wouldn't mind getting some of Rosemary for himself. He was a bit put out when he discovered my rosemary was a plant.

He calmed down eventually and spent the rest of the day browsing my library and looking over my shoulder as I tried to write, even gave me some hints as to plot line. The next day was even more interesting as he accompanied me to a booksigning. Since it was also my birthday, he declared he'd behave - well, as much as possible for him.

He snoozed through the hour drive to get there and did some browsing while Misty and I got set up. Our signing took place at "One Good Woman" - a gourmet tea and coffee shop in Camp Hill, PA. The gnome did enjoy the pumpkin muffins, the variety of teas, and other goodies we had that day. And he even managed to behave himself for the most part - though I did catch him eyeing the younger clerk from time to time. We had to keep reminding him she had a boyfriend, but I know I heard him muttering something that sounded suspiciously like "boyfriend/smoyfriend".

He left that day with fellow Draumr writer, Misty Simon. I kind of miss the little guy. He was fun, even with his odd little "quirks".
Last I heard, he was on his way home to Draumr Publishing to visit with some of the other authors there. Drop around and see him sometime: http://www.draumrpublishing.com