Newspaper Days signing set for Saturday at Hastings in Joplin

The final preparations have been made for the first signing for my new book, Newspaper Days, which is scheduled for this Saturday, Dec. 5, 1 to 4 p.m. at Hastings in Joplin.

The book features highlights (and lowlights) from my 22 years as a reporter and editor at southwest Missouri newspapers, beginning at the Newton County News in 1977 and ending in 1999 at The Carthage Press.

These should make Christmas presents for someone you don't like.