Terry signed all of the copies of Bearers of the Black Staff ordered before August 26th as well as extra stock for people come late to the signing. It took him several hours since the amount was large, but he was thrilled with the amount of people taking advantage of The Signed Page since he isn’t touring this year.

Here is a picture taken after he had finished:

I am currently shipping the books out as quickly as I can. It is hampered by a sudden occurrence of bursitis in my right elbow. It is slowing me down but I am doing the best I can, despite my MD telling me not to do anything with it. What do MDs know, right? There are fans needing their Terry Brooks fix! Tomorrow all of the domestic multiple-book orders not waiting for another book will be shipped out, about 80 books in all. I might be able to get some of the individual books out too. Just depends on the arm. The rest of the books will be picked up by the post office Monday, Tuesday, and probably Wednesday next week.

In short, I am doing the best I can with the ailing arm I have! Ha!

Just be patient and you’ll get your book soon. I promise.

Here is a photo to prove to all of you Carey fans that yes, I am indeed working my tail off:

I have 50 domestic books left to ship and 28 international orders left to ship.  The last of the domestic books will be picked up by the post office on Thursday morning after the books in this photo are picked up tomorrow.  The international books will ship out on Friday and Saturday.

Please keep in mind again that writing me emails asking where your book is only impedes me getting it to you all that faster.

Brandon Sanderson has stopped by and signed the copies of The Gathering Storm!  Here is proof:

Brandon signing The Gathering Storm!

The books will be boxed up over the weekend and shipped out over the next week!  Expect your copy soon!