Have I driven you to the liquor cabinet yet?
I just wanted to apologize for the 6 or 7 emails you've gotten from Feedblitz lately. As you can tell, I have been updating the site to include all the relevant info about The Middle Place, which hits bookstores on January 8. In anticipation, I thought I'd share the backstory about the cover.
At first, it was set to look like this (that's my actual school picture from kindergarten):
But some people thought I looked a little alarmed in that photo, or like I had just been whacked in the ass with a paddle but was trying to remain stoic. So then it changed to this:
But then a few other memoirs that are coming out around mine seemed to have similar covers so the next thing I knew, they sent over this:
At which point, I was headed to the liquor cabinet for some self-soothing. Rather than crawl into a nice fat bottle of Pinor Noir, I opened up Photoshop and came up with my own little idea, which, it turns out, is being "a bad customer" and so I backed off and that's how the book jacket came to be this:
Which we are all very happy with.
At any rate, while all this has been unfolding, you've been peppered with emails about my site and I'm sure there's a simple way for me to control for that but the truth is, I'm no tech support and my husband is tiring of the role.
So, anyway, thanks for hanging in there. (6 people unsubscribed and mother didn't like that one lousy bit.)
And hey, if you want an advance copy of The Middle Place and you're one of those people who loves to evangelize about your favorite new book or movie or song, send me your mailing address. I only have 5 so "act now!"
At first, it was set to look like this (that's my actual school picture from kindergarten):
But some people thought I looked a little alarmed in that photo, or like I had just been whacked in the ass with a paddle but was trying to remain stoic. So then it changed to this:
But then a few other memoirs that are coming out around mine seemed to have similar covers so the next thing I knew, they sent over this:
At which point, I was headed to the liquor cabinet for some self-soothing. Rather than crawl into a nice fat bottle of Pinor Noir, I opened up Photoshop and came up with my own little idea, which, it turns out, is being "a bad customer" and so I backed off and that's how the book jacket came to be this:
Which we are all very happy with.
At any rate, while all this has been unfolding, you've been peppered with emails about my site and I'm sure there's a simple way for me to control for that but the truth is, I'm no tech support and my husband is tiring of the role.
So, anyway, thanks for hanging in there. (6 people unsubscribed and mother didn't like that one lousy bit.)
And hey, if you want an advance copy of The Middle Place and you're one of those people who loves to evangelize about your favorite new book or movie or song, send me your mailing address. I only have 5 so "act now!"
posted by Kelly Corrigan at 3:22 PM
14 Comments:
I would love a copy....can't wait to read it and to tell everyone about it! I'm send my mailing address to your email address!
BTW.....I like the cover!
Me, too! I enjoy your columns, Kelly, and find your writing thought provoking. I'm looking forward to reading more.
I so would love a copy too, and sent an email to your info@ address...
I already have a copy and will be joining the MotherTalk book club to wax poetic! EEEEPPPP! :) I've enjoyed hearing about you and from you since your appearance on the Today show and also appreciated that your shared photographs with all of us on Circus of Cancer. Thank you!
Truthfully, I like the second "draft" the best.
This is the first time that I've been here and I'm considering sending you a long-winded email. [prepare yourself]
I have an advance copy of The Middle Place warming my side table and though I'm only on pg 56, I've completely drank the Kool-Aid.
Definitely sending an email now.
I'm done. It's fabulous.
Review's up. Thank you, Kelly
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Hi Kelly,
Have all five of your advance copies gone out? If not, I'd absolutely love one. I just found your site through a mutual friend -- and have laughed and cried my way through many of your columns and blog posts. And - given that I've long been obsessed with my own "middle place" - I can't wait to read your book. Just in case, I'll send an email to your info address.
Kelly,
I would love an advance copy if you still have any! I look forward to reading your new book--as I do each month when your article arrives on my email. I'll send my mailing address to your email. Best wishes for 2008.
Kelly, my math isn't great tonight, can't tell if you have any copies left. If so, I would love one. I can send my mailing address to your email address, just in case. From a fellow survivor, Katie
Umm. I think you've mailed out all five by now. But if you haven't, or you found a sixth one at the bottom of the box, I'd love one.
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Sorry about the "deleted comment"...the link didn't link. :)
I just posted my actual review of your book and did a trackback, but I'm not sure that your site wants to play nicely with mine.
Here's the review.
So - I'm not a big "poster" and was hoping to send you an email directly, but can't find any place that says "Email Kelly directly" without going through publisher, speaker folks or PR team! But, I have just finished your book and am all aflutter with eagerness to tell YOU directly how much I loved it. It is beautifully written, totally honest and completely absorbing. I think I also got rather obsessed with it because we have many similarities - I'm 36 with a 1 year old and a 3 year old, living in Marin, went to college at W&L, and now have my beloved parents and brother living across the country (often wondering why they are so far away). I related to your story on a million different levels - that inability to ever completely let go of the family you're born with, that stubborn desire to control situations that are beyond control, that complete passion for your child's every move (combined with a good dose of utter exasperation when they drive you mad.) I have not stared cancer down as you have - and was amazed at how you got through your ordeal with such grace and strength.
As a working mother who has about five spare minutes a day, I must tell you I read your book in three days last week. I wrapped it up while getting my hair highlighted - and got many-a-strange look while the tears streamed down my face, as the foils did their magic. I have since ORDERED several people to read it and my mom and another friend have already finished it as well. I have quite a large circle - so you can expect I'll sell lots of books for you!
Anyway - that's all. Just thought you might like to know what an impact your book is having....let me know if you'd ever in a million years consider coming to my San Francisco book club. The Middle Place is our next book!
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