I daytripped a signing with author p.m. terrell on 18 November at Dee Gee’s Gifts & Books in Morehead City, NC. Just off Bogue Sound and surrounded by seafood restaurants, this independent bookstore is a “must-see.” Upstairs and downstairs, it boasts an assortment of unique gifts and engrossing books for visitors and residents of the cozy, historic beach community. The store has been in business for decades, survived hurricanes, and relocated at least once to a less vulnerable spot. Currently, owner Doug Wolfe has it decorated for the holidays, including a dazzling upside-down Christmas tree loaded with one-of-a-kind ornaments. Thanks to Doug and the folks at Dee Gee’s for the opportunity to sign books in a shop with such charm and character.

Before arriving for my 1 p.m. signing, I stopped at the Webb Memorial Library for lunch. Originally, I’d planned to pop in and say hello to all the librarians who had been so helpful at the Crystal Coast Book Festival last month. But those wonderful librarians weren’t about to let me breeze in and breeze out. They’d organized a lunch for all of us in one of the comfy reading rooms of the library. We ate a delicious meal, chatted, and enjoyed each other’s company. In Grasshopper’s humble opinion, the opportunity to develop long-term friendships with librarians all over the map is one of the greatest perks of the job of “author.” Many thanks to Sandy, Sherrill, Betsy and Betsy, Pam (who was about to become a grandmother), Sherry, Norwood, Corinne, and everyone else for making me feel so welcome!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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