Yesterday when the FedEx guy walked up to my door I was thinking it must be a product sample for something I had agreed to review for my blog. Wondering what it was, I grabbed the package and looked at the return address. My heart just about lept into my mouth when I saw that it was from F&W Media - my publisher! I knew that I would be getting an advance copy of my book but thought it was still weeks away. I figured that starting in September I'd be stalking the mail-man like an anxious college student waiting for admissions letters. Patience is not my strong suit.
My hands were shaking when I opened up the package, with my two boys flanking me on either side. I said "I think I'm going to cry." "From happiness, right?", asked 9 yr. old Drew, sounding a bit concerned. "Yes, I think so", I replied. Seriously, a part of me was scared to death. No one's seen this book aside from my publisher and my husband. It's like this top secret part of me that is about to be revealed to the world. Sure, I'm scared. But I'm proud too. All those tough-it-out days and long weekends of researching, writing and crafting finally payed off. And my publisher packaged the book up so nicely - with fun photography and colorful graphics - I hope you'll like it. :)
I can't wait to show you more! But since the release date is almost 2 months away...I have to keep a lid on it for now. Meanwhile, you can take a peek at Practically Green on Amazon - they even have the Look Inside feature up and running so you can really get a feel for what it's all about. The rest of the books are on a slow boat from China. Arriving in a bookstore near you by October 23rd.
It looks great! Congratulations :)
Posted by: Abbril | August 28, 2009 at 01:11 PM
Congratulations! I'm putting your book on my reading list.
Posted by: Condo Blues | August 28, 2009 at 03:15 PM
It looks beautiful! Can't wait to see it IRL
Posted by: Jaime | August 28, 2009 at 03:35 PM
Congrats!!! I can't wait to read it. With all the books by the Green Mom's I'm thinking I need to write one someday. hehe I'm sure your book will be wonderful!
Posted by: Lisa | August 29, 2009 at 08:59 PM
How exciting congrats!!! Cant wait to see a peek inside ;-)
Posted by: Mara | August 30, 2009 at 08:56 AM
YAY... how exciting!! Congrats!
Posted by: Suzanne B (Crunchy green Mom) | August 31, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Congratulations! I totally understand the feeling of seeing you book published. A feeling of pride and nervousness. I constantly worry about people emailing me about mistakes.
Posted by: Jennifer Lo Prete | September 03, 2009 at 03:33 AM
would love to have an advance copy to review on fgg! is your publisher sending any? it looks awesome. congratulations!
Posted by: moira nordholt | September 04, 2009 at 07:20 PM
We sometimes forget how small the percentage is of people who are aware of the things that we take for granted in terms of living green. Your book and blog are an important contribution. Horray for Practically GREEN
Posted by: Anna Lonsdale | February 26, 2010 at 07:50 AM