Up in Ontario

Books in Hand

Books! Books books books books! Here, in my hand, the book has arrived!

I called my family to tell them. "I have an annoucement," I said, only slighly realizing the dangerous territory I trod on, having lived with the Duck now for five years. "The book has arrived. It's here. I have a copy in my hand." And I did.

This is not like the day I found out Up in Ontario would be published. It is not at all like the first day I saw the manuscript typeset and ready for printing. It is certainly not at all like giving birth. But it does feel like something momentous. "A red-letter day," my mom said when I told her.

To give you an idea:

O! it's beautiful, the cover a perfect image for the story
O! an author photo, looking folksy
O! such a fine blurb from Lynn Coady:

"Sherrett brings such warmth and humanity to his characters, it's almost startling to take into account the razor-sharp precision of his writing. This is an assured, captivating debut."

I don't know what else to say. I'm at a loss. You'll just have to see it for yourself.