Good news: We’re still on for River’s Edge Cafe, in St. Albans, from 5-7 p.m. tonight.

Bad news: We had a shipping snafu and the copies that were supposed to be delivered so I’d have enough got caught up and won’t make it in time.

We will have copies, but a far more limited number than anticipated. I know this isn’t ideal, but it’s not a me thing and it’s not a River’s Edge thing, so please don’t hold it against either of us.

If you can’t get a copy tonight, I’m truly sorry. What I can do for you is tell you free shipping is still available in two capacities on Amazon.com — order two or more (or somehow get your order over $25) or sign up for a free trial of Amazon Prime.

If that’s not for you, maybe we can work out something else. I have a hard time wrapping my brain around the fact people want me — me? — to sign their book, but it bothers me to realize I won’t be able to do that for some people.

To paraphrase an old friend, I promise I’ll come back to town to make this right, “if they’ll have me.”