When you have a book printed, there is the option of having what are called “Advance copies” sent. This means pretty much what you might think it would mean – some copies are sent in advance of the main shipment. Two copies are the usual quantity.
I got an email from my printers last night to let me know that my advance copies are on their way from Hong Kong. While there was one occasion that I received a parcel from Hong Kong the day after it was sent (and was QUITE amazed!) I am not actually expecting that they will arrive today, as I think tomorrow is more likely.
Whenever they arrive, this is terribly exciting! It will be the very first time I have held this book in my hands! I had forgotten about the advance copies, and was only anticipating the actual shipment itself, so this is a lovely surprise.
White Threads is the blog of Yvette Stanton, the author, designer, publisher behind Vetty Creations' quality needlework books and embroidery products.
oooooo! *quiver* I hope that they arrive today!
I just checked the tracking details again, and it has departed HK, but nothing more is reported yet. I think it will be tomorrow. It had better not be Monday!
Waiting with bated breath..!