I got back from India last Monday and after a wonderful reunion with my Dad who I hadn’t seen in almost a year, I kicked off The Official Narrow Way Book Tour!
The first stop was Monte Cristo Bookshop in downtown New London, CT. I couldn’t have asked for a better venue. For one thing, I was born in New London. In fact, I learned my ABC’s, catechism and long division just around the corner at St. Mary’s Catholic school.
I was deeply moved by the crowd that showed up on an unseasonably cold Friday night. Family, friends (two dear ones even flew in from Colorado) and a handful of new readers took up every available seat.
I have to admit I was a little nervous at first. This was my first reading ever and, despite a short stint in a high school rock band, I still get a little wobbly in front of a crowd.
As it turned out I had nothing to fear. I took a deep breath after the shop owner, Chris Jones, introduced me and plunged right in.
I was going to read from Chapter 1, a dark scene of hopeless addiction, but decided instead to go with the chapter called “Refuge”. I think it was a good choice. The message of the book is about redemption after all.
All in all, it was a perfect start to this new chapter of the life of The Narrow Way. There was so much love and support coming from those seats in front of me that I didn’t feel any fear at all. And long before the night ended I knew the best part of this story is yet to come…
I will be doing talks, readings and book signings throughout the U.S. for the foreseeable future. Look for updates on Facebook, Twitter or check out the Event Calendar at the top of this page.
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