Frequently Asked Questions

Ordering books

What do I put in the “Book Inscription” text box?

Can I buy more than one signed copy of the book at a time?

Can I buy more than one unsigned copy of the book at a time?

Can I buy a combination of signed and unsigned books?

Can I make a purchase if I live outside the United States?

Shipping & Returns

How are the books shipped?

What if I want my order shipped more slowly?


What is your returns policy?

About the book;

about Eric Laster

For what ages is “The Adventures of Erasmus Twiddle” appropriate?

What is Eric Laster doing now?


Ordering books

What do I put in the “Book Inscription” text box?
Within the order form on the Buy The Book page, the text field labeled “Book inscription” is where you put the name of the person to whom Eric Laster should sign the book (for example, if you enter “Peter,” Eric might sign the book something like this: “To Peter—hope you enjoy the book! Regards, Eric Laster”).
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Can I buy more than one signed copy of the book at a time?
Yes. Please email us with exactly what you’d like to order—include the quantity desired, each inscription desired (the different names to whom you want each book signed), and the shipping address or addresses.

When we receive your email, we will create and send to you a unique PayPal invoice that details the order, along with the cost of books, tax and shipping. When you pay that invoice, we will ship your order as you have specified.

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Can I buy more than one unsigned copy of the book at a time?
Yes. Please email us with exactly what you’d like to order—include the quantity desired and the shipping address or addresses.

When we receive your email, we will create and send to you a unique PayPal invoice that details the order, along with the cost of books, tax and shipping. When you pay that invoice, we will ship your order as you have specified.

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Can I buy a combination of signed and unsigned books?
Yes. Please email us with exactly what you’d like to order—include the quantity of signed books desired, the quantity of unsigned books desired, each inscription desired (the different names to whom you want each book signed), and the shipping address or addresses.

When we receive your email, we will create and send to you a unique PayPal invoice that details the order, along with the cost of books, tax and shipping. When you pay that invoice, we will ship your order as you have specified.

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Can I make a purchase if I live outside the United States?
Yes. Please email us with exactly what you’d like to order—include the quantity of signed books desired, the quantity of unsigned books desired, each inscription desired (the different names to whom you want each book signed), and the shipping address or addresses.

When we receive your email, we will create and send to you a unique PayPal invoice that details the order, along with the cost of books, tax and shipping. When you pay that invoice, we will ship your order as you have specified.

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Shipping and returns

How are the books shipped?
Within the United States, we ship all books Priority Mail, insured, with delivery confirmation. This means that most books arrive to their destinations, depending on the delivery address, within two to three days of shipping.

We strive to ship all orders within 24 hours of confirming payment; we will email you when your order ships. Shipments originate in Los Angeles, California.

International orders will be shipped Federal Express International Priority. Please
email us if you truly need your international order shipped via a different method; we will do our best to accommodate you.
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What if I want my order shipped more slowly?
Within the United States, we will try to accommodate you via a custom order, although we may require the addition of package insurance or other proofs of delivery and protections in order to ensure that your order arrives safely at its destination. Please email us with your instructions—include the quantity of signed books desired, the quantity of unsigned books desired, each inscription desired (the different names to whom you want each book signed), and the shipping address or addresses.

When we receive your email, we will create and send to you a unique PayPal invoice that details the order, along with the cost of books, tax and shipping. When you pay that invoice, we will ship your order as you have specified.

International orders will be shipped Federal Express International Priority. We have had bad experiences with other forms of international shipping. Please
email us if you truly need your international order shipped via a different method; we will do our best to accommodate you.
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What is your returns policy?
We are committed to selling all books in great condition, and we employ quality checks before any book is shipped. We will not accept returns for any reason other than damage during shipment. Each package shipped is insured; if your package is damaged or lost we will not issue a refund without this insurance.

If you receive a book that is damaged in transit, please
email us within three calendar days of receiving that book to be eligible for a refund. Anyone with a book deemed eligible for a refund will receive return instructions via email. The damaged book must be returned before a replacement is shipped or a credit is made to a customer account.
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About the book; about Eric Laster

For what ages is “The Adventures of Erasmus Twiddle” appropriate?
While the book jacket lists the appropriate ages as 8 - 12, it depends upon a person’s reading level and sense of humor. Advanced readers as young as five years old have enjoyed the book, as have many 8 to 12-year-olds and a healthy number of good-humored adults. Libraries seem to catalog it mostly in the 4th to 6th grade range, as well as categorizing it as a book that will make readers laugh.
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What is Eric Laster doing now?
Right this second? I don’t know. These days, Eric Laster is completing a novel (for grown-ups) and working on other new fiction, as well as playing music. He is also excited about the new pair of soccer cleats he just acquired.
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