Raindrops on roses are nice, but one of my favorite things is when a reader brings in a beat-up old copy of one of my books. I love to see that the book is worn and well-loved. Not only has this reader enjoyed it, but she has probably shared it with friends and family. Recently, this happened several times as I was signing copies of That OLD FLAME OF MINE across the southeast. Readers come into the store hesitantly, usually clutching the old book. They look around to see if anyone has noticed them brining a book INTO the store instead of taking one out with them. The reader approaches quietly and usually says something like, “I really love your books. I read all of them. I have some favorites.” And the book or books are carefully put on the table in front of me. “I have read these books so many times, but I always seem to miss when you come to sign books. Would you mind signing these for me? It would really mean a lot.” The last time it was THE TELLTALE TURTLE from the Pet Psychic series and an old copy of FRUIT OF THE POISONED…