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Yesterday I completed my four-day visit to Fairview Elementary school as an author, sharing my stories and even teaching a bit of writing method.  I had a blast!  I don't know why I get so worked up about these things.  I have a constant need to impress people, and with that, a constant fear that I won't.  If I can get over that, I can actually enjoy the experience.  This week I did.

I only sold about 15 books to kids.  In my previous school visits this year I sold 155 and 85.  Hopefully not sounding too judgemental, I didn't expect much in sales at this school.  It's not a neighborhood dripping with money.

But what I got in return was worth more.  I got more hugs, more smiles, more questions than I have ever gotten.  I hope that I gave as much inspiration as I received.

Kudos to Principal Mike Barella, who's really got a good thing going on.  His teachers and staff are awesome, and the KIDS were amazing.  They were respectful and well behaved, and they asked questions well beyond what I expected.