I am very pleased and gratified with the positive reactions to the announcements leading to the release of The Inheritance: A Story of Love, Legacy, and Lost Opportunities. For some time I hoped for a book release shortly after Thanksgiving. As December arrived, I thought mid-December would still be ok since many of you expressed the desire to give copies of the book as Christmas gifts.

With only a few days left before Christmas, I guess it’s time to be realistic so the important question is, when will that be? During the past two weeks, I have been in contact with the publisher almost on a daily basis. The fact that you have seen the cover is an indication we are very near the end. The impression I get is the actual release will be at the end of December or very early in January.

I understand your disappointment but before you begin heating up the buckets of tar and tearing open the feather pillows, I assure you, no one could be more disappointed than I. (Please no “Scrooge” or “Grinch” epithets.) I only began making the announcements because I did think it was realistic.

I promise to let you know, as soon as I know for sure, when it will happen. Many of you also asked where you could get a copy. Initially, Amazon.com, but there will be other venues as well. Feel free to check with your favorite booksellers (ie. bookstores, Costco, Sams, etc.) to see if they will be carrying it. Just give them the title and ISBN number on the back cover.

For those who would like to use the book as a Christmas gift, email me (or message through FB) and I will send you a certificate with the picture of the book cover on it that could be given in lieu of the book, announcing the recipient’s gift is the book to be released shortly.

I hope this is helpful in clarifying these questions. Thank you again for your loyalty, interest, and anxiousness about the upcoming release of my book. I’m still quite anxious as well.

P.S. This will actually be perfect for giving to your Eastern Orthodox friends. Their celebration of Christmas is January 7^th.