God it’s a wonder anyone makes it out alive, let alone with a book intact!
If Lady Whistledown could expose Regency-era scandals with a well-placed quill, surely we can outwit the bureaucratic overlords with some well-aimed stamps and a network of rogue book smugglers (a.k.a. the Harvard post office). If all else fails, we may have to pivot to the trusted medieval method of illuminated manuscripts, personally transcribed by candlelight and delivered via carrier pigeon. 😂
Darn, darn, darn this sucks so much about the book situation. Hopefully the challenge and stupid ban will add to the mystique and make it a runaway success in the end.
Thank for all these lovely offerings, I can’t wait to check them out.
You know, we have been so, SO lucky. We immediately got on the phone with people who said, "Hello??? This book is NOT porn, this is basic healthcare and it's grounded and hysterical, and it NEEDS to be on shelves and so we will have excellent news soon. If anything the ban has fueled our preorders and energy for the title. We're wildly grateful.
So much fun stuff in this issue! Thanks for giving me a lift. Loved seeing what Iris' loot sold for. I was definitely tempted to buy a gaggle of eyeglasses, but I keep reminding myself that I need less stuff. The publishing thing is just nuts and so frustrating. Hope you're free of all that annoyance soon and can keep on bucking the system and making the world better one book at a time.
I've missed you my friend. Your posts always make me smile. I can't help but think of Mary Tyler Moore and throwing her hat in the air with the song, "we're going to make it after aaaaallllll" playing in the background. I'm sure you will!
P.S. I clicked on the old man by the sea link and read that story. Melancholy. And such simplicity. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing that one.
Awww. Kim! I miss you! I hope yoga teacher training is going well! And wasn't that old man just beautiful? So poetic. And I DO think "We're going to make it after all!" 😂 It just might take a minute, lol.
I love your goodie bag posts, Alisa! All the news and trivia and art. Love it. I also appreciate the publishing update. Wtf? The latest publisher is squirming too? And, though away now with parents, a topic for a long chai when I get back, I want to be called to stuff envelopes in your kitchen. Anytime. Thanks for the Bebe plug:). And can I have Camille reach out to you for bloggy advice? She’s an 23 year old English major for God’s sake! Can you imagine?! ❤️
Our new distributor is so gracious and lovely--we are just a bit caught in the gears of the old-school publishing machine as our *old* distributor (who labeled us as "porn") still hasn't relinquished us from their grips! We have a new launch date in NYC and will be sending out a press release for that very soon! And, of course, I am ALWAYS down to stuff emails with you and to help C with her new Substack! Give her my # and tell her to text me!❤️
Also...I'll tell her! You guys (C and You) actually look alike which is a huge compliment to both of you.
What's this I am hearing...NYC?! But, but...what about the launch at BHBooks? No? Maybe we can do a Boston launch or Cambridge launch, too. Or, my house!
And...can you send me a sample of the "porn" I am dying to understand what someone is constituting as porn that was meant as a midlife women's self help book. WTF
God it’s a wonder anyone makes it out alive, let alone with a book intact!
If Lady Whistledown could expose Regency-era scandals with a well-placed quill, surely we can outwit the bureaucratic overlords with some well-aimed stamps and a network of rogue book smugglers (a.k.a. the Harvard post office). If all else fails, we may have to pivot to the trusted medieval method of illuminated manuscripts, personally transcribed by candlelight and delivered via carrier pigeon. 😂
The book fairies would ❤️love❤️ that! 😂
Darn, darn, darn this sucks so much about the book situation. Hopefully the challenge and stupid ban will add to the mystique and make it a runaway success in the end.
Thank for all these lovely offerings, I can’t wait to check them out.
You know, we have been so, SO lucky. We immediately got on the phone with people who said, "Hello??? This book is NOT porn, this is basic healthcare and it's grounded and hysterical, and it NEEDS to be on shelves and so we will have excellent news soon. If anything the ban has fueled our preorders and energy for the title. We're wildly grateful.
This is fantastic! I’m glad I pre-ordered my copy🙂
Keep FIGHTING!!
Thanks, Tamara! 🙌❤️ We'll have good news to share very soon on the distributor front!
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So much fun stuff in this issue! Thanks for giving me a lift. Loved seeing what Iris' loot sold for. I was definitely tempted to buy a gaggle of eyeglasses, but I keep reminding myself that I need less stuff. The publishing thing is just nuts and so frustrating. Hope you're free of all that annoyance soon and can keep on bucking the system and making the world better one book at a time.
Ah, thanks, Hilary! We will have good news to share very soon on the distributor front! And yes, Iris's old tchotchkes are so hard to resist! 😂
I've missed you my friend. Your posts always make me smile. I can't help but think of Mary Tyler Moore and throwing her hat in the air with the song, "we're going to make it after aaaaallllll" playing in the background. I'm sure you will!
P.S. I clicked on the old man by the sea link and read that story. Melancholy. And such simplicity. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing that one.
Awww. Kim! I miss you! I hope yoga teacher training is going well! And wasn't that old man just beautiful? So poetic. And I DO think "We're going to make it after all!" 😂 It just might take a minute, lol.
Thanks Alisa, needed every bit of your wacky humor and energy. In a way, we are all in the dark stomach these days.
"your book is branded as pornographic" Well, notoriety does sell : )
I certainly hope so... for all the mayhem it is creating 😂
Just ordered the book! ☘️☘️☘️
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Sue! Happy St. Paddy's! ☘️❤️☘️
You are so welcome! ☘️
I love your goodie bag posts, Alisa! All the news and trivia and art. Love it. I also appreciate the publishing update. Wtf? The latest publisher is squirming too? And, though away now with parents, a topic for a long chai when I get back, I want to be called to stuff envelopes in your kitchen. Anytime. Thanks for the Bebe plug:). And can I have Camille reach out to you for bloggy advice? She’s an 23 year old English major for God’s sake! Can you imagine?! ❤️
Our new distributor is so gracious and lovely--we are just a bit caught in the gears of the old-school publishing machine as our *old* distributor (who labeled us as "porn") still hasn't relinquished us from their grips! We have a new launch date in NYC and will be sending out a press release for that very soon! And, of course, I am ALWAYS down to stuff emails with you and to help C with her new Substack! Give her my # and tell her to text me!❤️
Also...I'll tell her! You guys (C and You) actually look alike which is a huge compliment to both of you.
What's this I am hearing...NYC?! But, but...what about the launch at BHBooks? No? Maybe we can do a Boston launch or Cambridge launch, too. Or, my house!
And...can you send me a sample of the "porn" I am dying to understand what someone is constituting as porn that was meant as a midlife women's self help book. WTF
Ps thank you for the heads up on the Apfel auction!!
Such a treasure trove!
Thanks for the tip about the Apfel auction - talk about an icon! And so excited for my copy of Quickies to arrive! ❤️
We have to have you at the launch in NYC! ❤️❤️❤️
Iris Apfel auction! She has some fab items.
The Iris Apfel Barbies are INSANE!
Barbies?! That’s amazing.
Love this post! Thank you, lovely.
Wow. Iris had A LOT of glasses. LOL. I wouldn't have minded a pair or two.