So on overload

OMG, so when a book comes out early, guess what happens?

The author freaks out. :)

I kicked my PR plan into overdrive and have been mailing books, making endless phone calls, scheduling interviews, writing a zillion guest blogs, etc.

I have sooo much news to share and some fab pics from my NYC trip. I just have absolutely no time to give everything the proper posting it deserves. Not yet, anyway. I'm working on it! As soon as I get a bigger chunk of the Triple Fault draft written, I'll start the giveaways and will blog about all of my news.

But thank you sooo much to everyone who has emailed, IMed, Facebooked and every other mode of communication to say you've ordered TAKE THE REINS. Yay! :)

So, you sold your book. Tell us about the money!

The past couple of days have been interesting. Using that word loosely. I've had two old friends whom I haven't spoken to in months call to say hi. That's nice, huh? Well, both people asked about my books and I told them I was busy writing the second. The next question--"so, how much did you make on that book?" Um. Well. Do I ask your salary? Would you ask me that if I had a "normal" job? I've been asked that question before and it always trips me! I never know the right response and I feel all awkward and weird. I've read about this on author chats and listservs and it does seem there is no right answer to this question.

Still, don't you think it's just proper etiquette not to ask? After all, it's really your own business. :) What would you say?