I'd say you are in great company, both on the evening out and the ban of the book! It will all work out in the end, goodness always does. But sometimes we just have to be very patient. Let your readers know if and how we can help!
We feel so fortunate to have found Substack! And yes... patience, but also our readers can help by preordering our books directly at http://empresseditions.net with a free shipping code of: GDIE5DE and signaling to the behemoth distributor that they can't tell us what to read. ❤️
It's utter idiocy. It's literally Heather's job to talk about these things. I would want both my adult daughters to read this book and to know what is coming in midlife in terms of sexual health and happiness. They/we... all of us deserve it. And yes, the funding helps us to un-break a very broken publishing model--so we are completely grateful.❤️
What an exciting week!!! Congrats! Interesting that all those banned books were authored by women. Hmmm. A few of them are anti semites so I'm not too displeased. Yes, I'm hyper aware these days, unfortunately.
And funding! You are killing it, sweetie! Sending Mazel hugs!
Yay for distributors who believe that midlife women should feel sexy! I know you can't share the name of that other place and publicly shame them... but know that I'm internally doing it for you. LOL *pulling out my phone and making a call to the Department of Dark Errands*
"Sexily Ever After' I am a crone at 67 who has spontaneous orgasms in the night, in the intimacy of my self holding—relaxing—doing nothing. OKAY, TMI just saying, midlife is just the beginning of mysterious wonders. If you don't let the vampires suck your erotic creative juices and empty out of toxic shame—all of it. It does not belong to you anyway—all women are meant to feel sexy and beautiful. I saw that these books were banned— our local bookstore has a section listing the banned books. They are hot sellers, especially those by Toni Morrison and Margaret Atwood. I am sure that is not the case everywhere.
I support your alternative walk for publishing and stand beside you.
I am cheering you and your book on. Go Sexy! Love, Salty.
oh myyyy what a talented handful of writers all gathered together ...envious.... i swear anne kadet has a key to that place or else has carved out living space in the upstairs bathroom lol trust it will all work out with the new distributor keep on chooglin'
You gorgeous peeps have had a busy week. May the distribution gods shine brightly upon you, and every copy of Quickies, so they land in the hands of those of us eagerly waiting!
What a week!! Congrats on the funding (!!) and who knew that an expert talking about her field of knowledge would be considered porn. Ugh. Makes you wonder if the people who decided on that label actually read the book. Speaking of which, I cannot wait to read this one!! 🦋
It's so grounded and funny. Heather worked six years on it. I have to believe this is some kind of mistake (or idiocy), but we have a plan to deal with it now--it's just going to take some cartwheels on our part. 🤸
Oy! What a bumpy ride. Sounds like bunch of dudes are behind this ban, just trying to kill women's joy. I'm so glad you have a great team of folks there to support you and I can't wait to read the book. Let us know if we can write letters or jam phone lines or do anything to help.
Thanks for the mention—I loved meeting you, albeit too briefly! What a wonderful gathering. Hope to see you again, and I look forward to reading more from gotham girl.
It was far too brief and apologies if I get so, SO shy at these events! I was completely in awe of the conversations in the room. I can't wait to read more of your work and for us all to get together soon! When we have the launch party for Heather's book, I'll be sending invites for all. And yes, the banned book list shows a stunning lack of imagination and a fear of engaging with our own truths. It's indeed mind-boggling.
Oh my gosh, me too! The best conversation--your stories from your rom-com life had me in stitches! 😂 Cannot wait to read more! And yes, we're going to get this book out no matter what these weenies say!
I'd say you are in great company, both on the evening out and the ban of the book! It will all work out in the end, goodness always does. But sometimes we just have to be very patient. Let your readers know if and how we can help!
We feel so fortunate to have found Substack! And yes... patience, but also our readers can help by preordering our books directly at http://empresseditions.net with a free shipping code of: GDIE5DE and signaling to the behemoth distributor that they can't tell us what to read. ❤️
That is so crazy!!!! What utter moronitis! But congratulations on getting the funding! How exciting 🤗❤️❤️
It's utter idiocy. It's literally Heather's job to talk about these things. I would want both my adult daughters to read this book and to know what is coming in midlife in terms of sexual health and happiness. They/we... all of us deserve it. And yes, the funding helps us to un-break a very broken publishing model--so we are completely grateful.❤️
What an exciting week!!! Congrats! Interesting that all those banned books were authored by women. Hmmm. A few of them are anti semites so I'm not too displeased. Yes, I'm hyper aware these days, unfortunately.
And funding! You are killing it, sweetie! Sending Mazel hugs!
I'll take'em! ❤️❤️❤️
Yay for distributors who believe that midlife women should feel sexy! I know you can't share the name of that other place and publicly shame them... but know that I'm internally doing it for you. LOL *pulling out my phone and making a call to the Department of Dark Errands*
Thank you, lady ❤️. I'm gonna be calling you about Dept. of Dark Errands soon! (for reals)
No problem. I see how busy you are with EE and I'm trying to get my own writing off the ground, so take your time. LOL
"Sexily Ever After' I am a crone at 67 who has spontaneous orgasms in the night, in the intimacy of my self holding—relaxing—doing nothing. OKAY, TMI just saying, midlife is just the beginning of mysterious wonders. If you don't let the vampires suck your erotic creative juices and empty out of toxic shame—all of it. It does not belong to you anyway—all women are meant to feel sexy and beautiful. I saw that these books were banned— our local bookstore has a section listing the banned books. They are hot sellers, especially those by Toni Morrison and Margaret Atwood. I am sure that is not the case everywhere.
I support your alternative walk for publishing and stand beside you.
I am cheering you and your book on. Go Sexy! Love, Salty.
Huzzah!!! Thank you Prajna! And YES! We should ALL be having spontaneous orgasms in our 60s :) We're so glad you're Salty and with us! ❤️🔥👑❤️
Yes, cheering you/us/all these amazing authors on! Otherwise, we're in the jaws of Gilead..
oh myyyy what a talented handful of writers all gathered together ...envious.... i swear anne kadet has a key to that place or else has carved out living space in the upstairs bathroom lol trust it will all work out with the new distributor keep on chooglin'
That would be the best story(!)--if Anne had a secret lair behind the bookcase--very Only Murders in the Building! 😂
You gorgeous peeps have had a busy week. May the distribution gods shine brightly upon you, and every copy of Quickies, so they land in the hands of those of us eagerly waiting!
We have a good plan!
What a week!! Congrats on the funding (!!) and who knew that an expert talking about her field of knowledge would be considered porn. Ugh. Makes you wonder if the people who decided on that label actually read the book. Speaking of which, I cannot wait to read this one!! 🦋
It's so grounded and funny. Heather worked six years on it. I have to believe this is some kind of mistake (or idiocy), but we have a plan to deal with it now--it's just going to take some cartwheels on our part. 🤸
Oy! What a bumpy ride. Sounds like bunch of dudes are behind this ban, just trying to kill women's joy. I'm so glad you have a great team of folks there to support you and I can't wait to read the book. Let us know if we can write letters or jam phone lines or do anything to help.
Thanks, Hilary. You are the BEST! If you can share this post, I'd be so grateful! ❤️
Done!
Thanks for the mention—I loved meeting you, albeit too briefly! What a wonderful gathering. Hope to see you again, and I look forward to reading more from gotham girl.
PS. This banned books list is mind-boggling.
It was far too brief and apologies if I get so, SO shy at these events! I was completely in awe of the conversations in the room. I can't wait to read more of your work and for us all to get together soon! When we have the launch party for Heather's book, I'll be sending invites for all. And yes, the banned book list shows a stunning lack of imagination and a fear of engaging with our own truths. It's indeed mind-boggling.
I’m feeding and fueling myself off these disruption fumes. Keep it going @alisa!
Thanks, Beth. Heather spent six years on this book, it's literally her job to talk about this stuff... and so I've been beside myself in... WTAF?😂🔥🤬
Ha! Perfect title.
This list of banned books!! Excellent company to be in. And also, to hell with book banning.
🙌 ❤️
Congrats on the ban! :)
Thanks, Anne! A badge of honor!
I loved meeting you, Alisa!! So glad you’re getting this book out despite insecure men!
Oh my gosh, me too! The best conversation--your stories from your rom-com life had me in stitches! 😂 Cannot wait to read more! And yes, we're going to get this book out no matter what these weenies say!
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