I guess that's all well and good, and to be expected, and it might even be interesting to a stranger or two, bla bla bla.
But there's a dark side: I worry that folks will think I'm putting on airs.
So I guess I'm in a bit of a pickle. I want to share every trial and triumph with my loved ones, but I don't want to grandstand.
So, with that disclaimer, I announce that I will be receiving a Starred review in this week's Publisher's Weekly. Apparently this is a big deal.
This article explains:
a "starred" review in PW still increases a book's chance of getting media coverage and showing up in your neighborhood bookstore
(in the end, I guess, it like, screw it -- it's my blog. If I can weep here, I sure as hell oughta be able to holler.)
6 comments:
I thought that was the whole purpose of a blog -- self-aggrandizement.
At least, that's what a Journal-World website commenter thought was the purpose of my blog. (It's okay, I thought that too.)
Woo! Congrats Joe!
This, of course, compromises my objectivity in writing about you and your book for the J-W. But I'm so darned proud...
It is your blog, so do what you like! You have reason to be proud and happy about this. Can't wait to read the book.
I CANNOT WAIT to read the book! And, to buy copies for all my friends!!
For real.. I echo those sentiments! We're really proud of you.
congrats on all this. having written a book is already cool on its own, and good reviews on top of that make it all the more exciting.
i modeled for a book that was recently listed on amazon, and haven't heard for sure whether my pic is included, but it probably is... not exactly how i had envisioned my first (hopefully not last) contribution to literature... but i'll take what i can get!
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