Just a quick note to last-minute holiday shoppers: If you think a copy of Odori Park: East Marries West (available on the Store page) might make a nice gift (and who am I to disagree?), please be aware that the last day I can take orders for arrival by Christmas is today, Monday, December 19. That’ll make sure I have enough time to put it in the mail by the cut-off date published by the US Postal Service.

Thanks!

To everyone out there who reads Odori Park, who picked up a copy of my first book, who has spread the word to friends and readers, who posts in the comments or has sent me an email: Thank you! Thank you for an awesome 2011, for a fantastic first book launch, for all the kind words, and for getting a kick out of the Eastons and their misadventures. I appreciate it, and I’m looking forward to a surprise-filled 2012.

Happy New Year!