Editor's note: I've always wanted to write an editor's note, but don't particularly enjoy editing, and certainly am not particularly skilled in the department. However, now that I have cross-posted a blog written by my wife Daniella Ponet, I jumped at the chance to insert an editor's note. Daniella wrote the post below after we got back from the book tour, which I actually haven't edited in the slightest. Daniella, for followers of the blog but not personal friends, is my first editor, and...