Amazon woes

There seems to be a major problem with Amazon.com in reference to ordering my book
The Warriors and Wordsmiths of Freedom.
The site not only has old info and the wrong price of the book (which should be $9.95) but ....

Even on my own link to the book on the sidebar of this site....it says that it's "not available from this seller" and refers the public to other sellers that have the book available for as high as 30 plus dollars...for crimenny-sake!

I am currently in contact with the publisher in Edinburgh and they are trying to get this all worked out.

Until then you can buy the book at Amazon.co.uk. the price of the book is 6.99 in pounds...but if you have paypal or other electronic payment ability it should nae matter...because they will automatically convert the currencies for you.

Sorry about this strange GLITCH it should all be worked out soon.

Or...if you fancy a trip to the beautiful north coast of Oregon....
the "official book launch for the USA" is this weekend in my shop in Seaside...
a Piper (Jason) will be playing "off and on" (as to not blow the neighbors away)
on Saturday- from around 11:30pm until around 3pm. I will be around to discuss the book and sign for those of you that are interested.
And don't forget the brilliant Fireworks display that takes place in Seaside each year.
So come celebrate Democracy and Freedom in Seaside!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers,
Linda

Event Notice

I will be on KAST-Radio- Micheal Desmond Show
4pm-5pm June 25

The subject will be Scotland of course... and
I'll be talking about the book

The Warriors and Wordsmiths of Freedom:
the Birth and Growth of Democracy

Cheers,
Linda

4th of July Weekend - Book Launch Event - Seaside

On the 4th of July I will have a Bagpipe player at the shop, playing throughout the day, and 'officially launch' The Warriors and Wordsmiths of Freedom.

I will be there from 10am - 3pm (or longer) signing books and chatting with the public about the book.

Seaside is a great place to come celebrate the 4th and the Freedoms that we all enjoy in our modern lives. Fireworks display on the beach starts up at dark (around 10pm) and is always a crowd pleaser.
The shop is filling up with unusual goods from Scotland and other Celtic realms, (many have never been seen on the West Coast of America before).

My son is taking off for a rafting trip and will be gone most of this week and part of early next week. Because of this the hours for this week will be back to the old schedule....Thurs-Sat. 10am-3pm, and Sunday 10am-2pm. Closed Monday.

After the week is over we should be on the Summer Hours of Thurs.-Saturday 10am-5pm
closed Weds. and only open from 10am-2pm on Sunday. This new expanded schedule should help the public have a wider window to come into the shop.

I'm busy with promotion of the book and will be interviewed by a local newspaper today. Hopefully there will be radio, newspaper, and TV interviews and discussions to follow.
I am to leave for Scotland on 19th July and be gone through 10th August.

I have a scheduled book launch in Scotland on 29th July, (11am) at the Smith Art Gallery and Museum, in Stirling. If you happen to be in Scotland I hope you'll come join us. A local MSP (Minister of Scottish Parliament) Crawford is to be there to speak as well.

I will be attending the World-wide All Clan Gathering at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh on 25th & 26th July. And I am very excited about being able to meet and talk to clan members from all over the world.
There a huge line-up of great talent from Scotland to play that weekend... like Dougie MacLean, The Red Hot Chili Pipers, etc...

Upon my return I have been asked to perform at the Douglas County Highland Games and Gathering on 14th August-16th. (Although I'm not sure how I'm going to 'pull this one' with having just got off the plane late at night on the 10th...och weel...hopefully the jet-lag won't be too severe.

My son will be at the shop and running it in my absence, every day he accumulates more info about the Celtic realm and is becoming quite good at fielding questions put before him. So make sure to come by and see him whilst I'm gone.
The arrangement for him to be here in my stead is for the benefit and convenience of my customers.

All the Best,

Linda

THE BOOKS ARE HERE !!!!!!!!

The shipment of books the Warriors and Wordsmiths of Freedom are now available in the shop.

The "official" release is not until the 4th of July, when national promotion will be done.

But if you want to assure getting one, and beating the crowds of the holiday weekend come in before.

Or just click on the sidebar link "Books I Recommend" and it will take you to the Amazon site, (listed under the heading "My Writings").

All local bookshops should be able to order and receive this title now, as well.

I will be available to sign copies of the book, on Thurs.-Sun. but will leave some signed copies each day for when I'm not around.

Thanks for your patience, I know we've all been waiting quite some time for this.

All the Best in Life to You,
Linda

Summer's Almost Here

The temperature are rising and the town is starting to fill up on a more regular basis.

The new stock I've been bringing in from the Homelands, has been selling so fast, it's a bit of a shocker. I'm very happy with the response. The new items have never been sold on the West Coast of America before, I'm happy to say. One of the vendors...I've been trying to contact for 5 years, ...and now finally have their stock as well.

I have been meeting some very grand people, and still connecting with those that hadn't realized the shop had re-opened.

I love this time of year!!!
My veg garden is looking strong, and (unlike last year) I do believe I'll have a good amount of product this season, to help keep me healthy and happy. And I won't have to fight the crowds at Safeway for my food.

There has been increasing requests for me to continue the Lindella story that I started to post in April called "Beltane Night". So when the dust settles in my life, ...I will begin to pen the next chapter, and after editing (this time) I will begin to post segments again...(Mind this may take awhile to get going.)

I have been told by my publisher in Edinburgh that the book "Warriors and Wordsmiths" has finished the printing phase and will be shipped out shortly...arrival at my doorstep could take awhile depending on the 'way of transport' selected. I will keep you posted.

Off to ready myself for the shop.

Cheers,
Linda

PS. We have a new expanded Shop Hours schedule (but I can't remember it completely),
I will post it soon. Generally...we will be CLOSED on Weds., but opened from 10am til around 5pm All other days, (Except Sundays when I will open at 10am and duck out at around 2pm if it's not busy). Cheerio! Hope to see ya soon in sunny Seaside!!!!

The Warriors and Wordsmiths of Freedom: the Birth and Growth of Democracy

I was emailed by my publisher (in Edinburgh) on Thursday of this week and told that my book has finally gone to the printer in Glasgow. It's scheduled to ship out with about 3-4 weeks after.

The "official" release for the North Americas is on the 4th of July.
If you are interested in purchasing a book without travelling to Seaside:

Send a check or money-order for the book $9.95 plus $3.00 shipping total $12.95 to:
(sorry no plastic cards please, Visa, debit, etc. I don't do that anymore)

Linda MacDonald-Lewis
PO Box 1011
Seaside, Oregon 97138 USA

Include the address you wish to have the book shipped to.
And it will be shipped as soon as available.

Or come by the shop and we'll have a chat and I'll sign the book.
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The plan ...( all things considered eh?) I will be leaving for my sojourn to Scotland
on the 19th of July and will be gone for 3 weeks. My son is to run the shop whilst I am absent. Please come in and meet him...he's a delightful guy and is very familiar with the shop and stock, and very happy to be back in Seaside. His plan is to open a shop here within the next year, of his own. Hopefully with his help I'll be able to expand my hours here soon.

Th gig in Sutherlin went well and it was great to meet up with the clanspeople I'd not seen since last August. I had a absolutely wonderful visit with the family as well.

The sun is out for the weekend and I hear... there's a huge Bike-Run to the Beach today. So if you are looking for a weekend of frolicking in the sunshine head West
to Seaside.
Hope to see you soon.

Cheers,
Linda

Event notice

I will be closed Fri., Sat., and Sunday.
I will be at the Whitehorse Coffee in Sutherlin, Oregon
on Saturday, for the Douglas County Scots Society: Mother's Day High Tea.

And spend the rest promoting the upcoming book and talking with family.

See you next week.

Cheers,
Linda