Let’s hope pretty sells. A LOT. I actually found the cover artist, Amy Cartwright, for the book at her web site. It’s been fun looking through her archives.
At your store, you mean? Is it your experience that your store gets titles in a little before their official release dates? Because I’ve found they’re often on store shelves even when Amazon still says they’re only available for pre-order.
Unless it is a “big” title, we don’t usually get them until the Friday before the Tuesday street date. Of course, I’ve been watching our shipments since early December for this, cause for me it is a big title!!
Alas, no. My system doesn’t let me order in titles before the date myself – though my home office can do so. I think you’re tagged as Dec 26th up here. But I pre-ordered with the hope it’ll ship early. 🙂
Wait a second (just finished a cup of coffee, and am therefore firing my cylinders properly)… does this translate to: there are copies on the shelves?! Because YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS!
WOW!! Now ya got me all anxious again!! Did I tell you that I recommended Coventry Christmas to my assistant manager who was looking for a “feel good” Christmas book. She loved it and can’t wait for this one now.
I was thinking about how the first line of A COVENTRY CHRISTMAS was, “I hate Christmas.” Wouldn’t it have been funny if the first line of this one had been, “I hate weddings.”
I say this because, instead, I played off a famous first line the way you did in Mardis Gras Mambo.
So pretty!
Let’s hope pretty sells. A LOT. I actually found the cover artist, Amy Cartwright, for the book at her web site. It’s been fun looking through her archives.
Loving a ton of her design elements and adore her “Christmas tree.”
now see? Something else to do besides not write.
You’re trying to pretend I’m sabotaging your writing career. You want the world to think I’m evil!
Let’s hope evil sells. A LOT.
evil always sells.
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeee!
I’m jealous. Mine hasn’t arrived yet!
At your store, you mean? Is it your experience that your store gets titles in a little before their official release dates? Because I’ve found they’re often on store shelves even when Amazon still says they’re only available for pre-order.
Unless it is a “big” title, we don’t usually get them until the Friday before the Tuesday street date. Of course, I’ve been watching our shipments since early December for this, cause for me it is a big title!!
Aw, thanks. =)
Alas, no. My system doesn’t let me order in titles before the date myself – though my home office can do so. I think you’re tagged as Dec 26th up here. But I pre-ordered with the hope it’ll ship early. 🙂
Wait a second (just finished a cup of coffee, and am therefore firing my cylinders properly)… does this translate to: there are copies on the shelves?! Because YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS!
It doesn’t officially drop into bookstores until January 6. Sometimes they arrive early, but this is probably a little TOO early.
I haven’t even gotten my full shipment of author copies. Just the two.
Oh, that is PRETTY!!!
It’s a happy cover to me. =)
I am so proud of you that I’m about to bust…!
The cover is lovely, Becky.
I’d imagine that you’re pleased.
How neat!!
I look forward to purchasing a copy for myself, SOON!
😀
Thank you. =)
Merry Christmas to you!
I know! =)
WOW!! Now ya got me all anxious again!! Did I tell you that I recommended Coventry Christmas to my assistant manager who was looking for a “feel good” Christmas book. She loved it and can’t wait for this one now.
Now THAT’S a happy story. Thanks! =)
how exciting!!
You will definitely be getting a signed copy, since I borrowed your name. =)
i can’t wait! 🙂
SQUEE!! Congratulations Becky!!! *RUNTACKLEHUG*
Thank you! You know, Jim is one of only three people who’ve read it. He was my California consultant and fact checker.
Ooooh! I agree with Marika. Pretty!
Let’s hope it’s also witty and bright!
you do?
YAY!
I was thinking about how the first line of A COVENTRY CHRISTMAS was, “I hate Christmas.” Wouldn’t it have been funny if the first line of this one had been, “I hate weddings.”
I say this because, instead, I played off a famous first line the way you did in Mardis Gras Mambo.
Gorgeous! I must order a copy. 🙂
Thanks. If you do, I hope you enjoy it!
Congratulations! Hopefully seeing that cover warms you up a bit 🙂
Thank you. =)
Ah, the Ninjas are totally planning their silent assault on B&N, followed by infiltration of The Compound for autographs!
America’s Lesbian has spoken!
Wheeeee!
Just placed my “pre order this item” order at Amazon!!!!
🙂
Thank you so much! =)
Yippee skippie!
So is it Actually In Stores ™ yet?
I don’t think so. But soon, I hope!
Big congrats, Becky!
(P.S. I’m not sure if I’ve told you this before but we have some of your books in our local library)
I always love hearing where they’re available in libraries. Thank you. =)