So, turns out I have some pretty high-profile backers of my upcoming book. I just got Justin Guarini to endorse "Romantic as Hell" and my boner hasn't gone done since I've received his quote.
In anticipation of it's general release, I am doing something I've NEVER done before.
*does naked robot dance*
It's not that. I do that a lot, actually.
NO! What I'm doing is actually offering both versions of the book - Paperback and Kindle - in a PRE-SALE OFFER!
Here's what YOU get for ordering the book in advance of it's release date:
Pre-order the beautiful, full-color paperback for $15.99, and get FREE SHIPPING on a SIGNED copy of the book AND an autographed 5x7 lithograph of the alternate cover! (US only - outside the US subject to add'l shipping) Pre-order the full-color Amazon Kindle version for $4.99 and we will email you a SIGNED graphic of the alternate cover the day the book releases, along with a link to your Kindle download.
My book, "Things Go Wrong for Me" has now been on sale at Amazon and Barnes & Noble since December 14th.
In that short period of time it has surpassed sales records of "50 Shades of Grey" and has made me one of the most prolific pathological liars of all time.
I'll give you a minute.
I AM getting some amazing reviews, though, on Amazon (above and beyond what I have listed ON my book itself) and thought I'd share some of them with you. I picked these based on the review TITLES because, well...you'll see:
Because nothing says 'blockbuster' like 'you should read this while taking a dump.'
Because of width restrictions in this blog I had to cut off these reviews but I HIGHLY suggest going and reading at least that last one because it's hilarious and mentions Oprah.
Obviously, I paint with my words.
On a related note, if you're using ME as your guide to parenting, you are going to have some seriously messed up little ones.
I'm a big fan of this last one because not ONLY do book reviews that include 'porno' and 'parenting' in the same sentence sell books (bad, bad books that get you on a Federal watchlist) but here are TWO reviews that pay homage to my New England heritage by including the word 'wicked.'
Thanks to everyone who has read the book and thank you all for your support and wonderful reviews!!
As of right now, it has surpassed BOTH "The DaVinci Code" and "The King James Bible" in Amazon.com sales.
One of those two previous sentences is total bullshit.
To help celebrate the release of my book, several bloggers agreed to read, review and interview me to help get the ball rolling during my first full week of book sales. None of these people were compensated for this in any way, shape or form. They're just helping me out out of the kindness of their hearts.
They are probably pissed about this.
Book Blogging Tour - Day 5
Today's participants in the Blogging Tour are:
Good Day Regular People - let me tell you something about 'The Empress.' She is awesome AND it's people like her that keep me writing. True story.
It's So FUZZY! - You can't go wrong with a blog name like THAT.
Momma Mia, Mea Culpa - Meleah has, in true fan fashion, done a great review that includes my video book trailer!!
As of right now, it has surpassed BOTH "The DaVinci Code" and "The King James Bible" in Amazon.com sales.
One of those two previous sentences is total bullshit.
To help celebrate the release of my book, several bloggers agreed to read, review and interview me to help get the ball rolling during my first full week of book sales. None of these people were compensated for this in any way, shape or form. They're just helping me out out of the kindness of their hearts.
They are probably pissed about this.
Book Blogging Tour - Day 4
Today's participants in the Blogging Tour are:
Houston Keys - this guy always always gives as good as he gets, especially when it comes to commenting on my Facebook page.
Jewels at According to Jewels - Jewels and I have known each other a while from Studio 30 Plus, According to Jewels and also over at The IndieChicks.
Alura's Crossworld's Cafe - The second of Ms Darkstar's blogs with reviews and humor so this kind of fits right the fuck in. I'm doing an interview with her over there today!!
Mommy Memoirs - I met Nina while trying to woo her ex-husband, a Boston radio personality, who is actually quoted on the back of my book. Also? She's hot. So there's that.
As of right now, it has surpassed BOTH "The DaVinci Code" and "The King James Bible" in Amazon.com sales.
One of those two previous sentences is total bullshit.
To help celebrate the release of my book, several bloggers agreed to read, review and interview me to help get the ball rolling during my first full week of book sales. None of these people were compensated for this in any way, shape or form. They're just helping me out out of the kindness of their hearts.
They are probably pissed about this.
Book Blogging Tour - Day 3
Today's participants in the Blogging Tour are:
Adminderella - a great interview with me that involves me talking about sex toys.
Going Like Sixty - Mark has been a faithful follower and reader of mine for a looong time. He pulls through once again!
Carrie Rambles - Carrie is really cute and has been a great friend and staunch supporter of me, my blog, and the book. I constantly beat her at Words with Friends. Just throwing that out there.
Ed's Funny Pages - Ed is a good friend and kind of an arch-nemesis of mine. Of course, he skewers me all over the place on this one.
As of right now, it has surpassed BOTH "The DaVinci Code" and "The King James Bible" in Amazon.com sales.
One of those two previous sentences is total bullshit.
To help celebrate the release of my book, several bloggers agreed to read, review and interview me to help get the ball rolling during my first full week of book sales. None of these people were compensated for this in any way, shape or form. They're just helping me out out of the kindness of their hearts.
They are probably pissed about this.
Book Blogging Tour - Day 1
Today's participants in the Blogging Tour are:
Christopher DeVoss - not only did he read the proof of the book, but we did an 'on the fly' interview as well. It's not pretty.
Momma Mia, Mea Culpa - Meleah has been one of my most ardent fans from since forever ago and, once again, she ROCKS.
The Fadderly - Jesse posts a "discussion" of my book on his blog, so head on over and feel free to discuss his finer points in the review. Awesome!!
I have SO many people to thank - including YOU, my faithful readers - that I don't even know where to begin so I will leave my thanks to the 'dedication' section of my book.
That said, here are a couple of reviews that I've ALREADY received and that you'll find on the book itself!
You might recognize some of the names:
"Rodney Lacroix has created a wonderfully hilarious book, and also has a very fun name to say out loud." Jenny Lawson Author of NYT Bestseller, Let's Pretend This Never Happened
"A hysterical book written by a man with no filter, a vasectomy and a name like 'Rod?' I'm all over it." Jenny McCarthy NYT Bestselling Author, TV personality, Cougar Raper
I also got great reviews from comedienne/actress Suzy Soro and Bo Sellers, Boston radio personality, Kevin Barbare, actor David Beach and another super famous blogger Margaret Andrews of "Nanny Goats in Panties" fame.
Going to RCG Publishing will give you links to all the books PLUS the option to get an AUTOGRAPHED copy!!
BONUS: The Kindle version of the book will be available at a reduced price of $2.99 for the first week!!
Thanks, guys. I couldn't have gotten this far without you.
*************************** HELP WANTED!
I'm looking for anyone who wants to help me get the word out about the book prior to the release, during and after with Blog posts (interviews, reviews, etc.), Tweets and Facebook status updates.
Mark your calendars - because on that date, THIS goes on sale:
HOLY. CRAPBALLS.
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UPDATE
If you go to RCGPublishing.comright now, you can - for a limited time until December 31st - purchase an AUTOGRAPHED copy of "Things Go Wrong for Me" BEFORE the paper and Kindle versions go on sale Friday.
No shit.
Yes. My book. My scribble.
Click on the "Buy Now" button below for your very own AUTOGRAPHED copy of "Things Go Wrong for Me!" before it's available on Amazon.com!
$15.99 plus $1 shipping till Dec 31! Get your autographed copy with a personalized message.
Direct to you from my shitty little house in New Hampshire.
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I also made a Facebook Fan Page for the book, where you can hear about updates, contests, giveaways and - coming soon - the "Where's Things" photo op for YOU, my loyal readers. You can click on the link above, or just click on this button:
In order to whet your appetite for the book, I suggest you go to the purchasing site of RCGPublishing.com and check out the reviews thus far as well as an excerpt.
That said, one of the things people are doing these days are 'book trailers.'
A book trailer is like a movie trailer except for, you know, books.
I hate that I have to explain EVERYTHING to you people.
I know. I should have flexed my abs a little more.
Ugh. Hindsight.
Extra points if you can guess what tune I'm trying to hum there. Extra extra points if you can guess the tune that I think it ends up sounding like.
The book will retail for $15.99 for a FULL COLOR copy, and a Kindle version will also be available AND priced at $2.99 for the FIRST WEEK!!
Yeah. This is happening.
Crazy.
*************************** HELP WANTED!
I'm looking for anyone who wants to help me get the word out about the book prior to the release, during and after with Blog posts (interviews, reviews, etc.), Tweets and Facebook status updates.
