Day Two - Cliff Crab at Sunrise

Pristine is the word for the scenery this morning. I am on the veranda overlooking the cliffs to the ocean. Since there is no sand, the crab I see scampering across the rocks below I call cliff crab.

Yesterday, I continued to talk about my book to the locals arriving for Carnival and those from all over the mainland arriving by cruise ship. I find people very interested in knowing how estate planning can help their circumstances. From the native of St. Thomas living in Long Island, New York who would love to purchase a piece of the island of St. Thomas to the young Chicago couple interest for their 14 month old son, they all pause to ask me questions. I'm excited to know that my book can really help resolve issues for so many people's circumstances.

Later today I travel to the island of St. John for an event at another bookstore. Stay tuned.

Day One - Book Launch St. Thomas Virgin Island

I arrived 2 pm yesterday in beautiful, sunny St. Thomas. The weather could not have been any better. I am staying at the Marriott Resort. I only had a few moments to check in before I was off to Dockside Bookstore, the first of 3 stores that I will visit during this trip. The store is well stocked with books from all over the world on all topics. My publishing company, Second Wind Press, was in touch with the manager who greeted me upon my arrival. After a tour of the bookstore, we took pictures and greeted customers, sharing the flyers regarding the June, 2009 release of the book.

Well, it was an interesting experience. I talked with the manager about the marketing and promotion of the book when it arrives. She was very helpful. The more locals that know about the book, the better sales will be. I will spend the next few days working on that recommendation. She also thought that a spot on Oprah would not hurt either. Well, I will work on that as well. Any recommendations out there from any of my readers?

After a cable car ride to the top of the cliffs and a magnificient view of the Island, I concluded the day at Agave Terrance restaurant, a must try whenever you visit this wonderful Island.

If today was indicative of the rest of the week, we are in for quite a marvelous time. The people are lovely and inviting. There could not be a better place to launch a book on the importance of estate planning. And, yes this too is a Beach read!!

So order your copy of Stop! What are Waiting For? Your Step-By-Step Guide to Estate Planning today.

Estate Planning Is a Time to Celebrate Your Life

Today, I will travel to St. Thomas, Virgin Islands for a pre-release event for my book. I want people to realize that estate planning can be a celebratory event. It is not just a time of somber contemplation about your immortality. It is a time to reflect and project - reflect on just how awesome your life journey is and has been and project how your life's work and worth can impact another generation and beyond. That is why I choose Carnival time in St. Thomas to launch a book on Estate Planning.

So travel with me over the next 5 days for an experience that I hope might encourage you to take the estate planning ride. Become a participant observer through my daily blogs on the festivities, one of which will be my pre-release party. Let's have some fun!!!