I have learned through the school of "hard Knocks' just how easy it is to say NO anymore. The church just called and asked if I could work in the kitchen and help set up for a 3 dy Church breakfast over the holiday wkend.
I said NO; I'd really like to, but I'm just not up to all that standing and running around. She said...OH, OK! Slam dunk! Done.
You could always tell your 5 people that you will get a brochure to them and have a "book party". That way they can order something if they like, and your consultant gets a party. Plus, you can have a book party for a couple wks or as long as you want to show the book around.
Hope you feel better soon. My FM has been kicking me a little in the tail lately, too. take care...