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I just checked, and my copy

CaliforniaPaige — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 13:05:01 +0000

I just checked, and my copy (from Amazon UK) is scheduled to arrive in early November. I'll make sure to write a scrathing critique glowing review once I've had a chance to read it. Major congrats on finishing what I assume will be an excellently written book, G!

One other thought. If any of

Michael Wolraich — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 19:27:54 +0000

In reply to Thanks, Destor! You're the

One other thought. If any of you write a post that relates to Tea Party / Beck / Palin craziness, you can stick a link on the end of it to my book. That way, if you your post happens to be featured in google news or goes viral, a lot of eyes will see it.

But no prressure on that if you don't want to do it, seriously.

Thanks, Destor! You're the

Michael Wolraich — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 19:18:43 +0000

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Thanks, Destor! You're the best. Right now, there is a planned signing at the K-Street Borders in DC on 11/9, and my publicist mentioned a possible B&N reading in Manhattan on 12/15, but neither are confirmed. I'm also trying to set up an informal event at a bar/cafe in NYC. Possible dates include 10/22, 11/5, or 10/30 (for Stewart/Colbert fans who can't make it down to DC). I'll put up a post about ithe events once they are confirmed.

Publishers are hesitant to set up full book tours for first-time authors because the cost-benefit of the publicity is low, and it's often difficult to fill a room. They're definitely behind the book, however, and have arranged for it to be promoted on the tables in B&N and Borders starting next week. It will also be in Amazon's Featured Category all through November.

That said, it's a chicken-egg thing. If Blowing Smoke shows signs of taking off, they'll invest more in marketing, and then the book will fly. So anything that you folks can do to help drive publicity early in the game could make the difference between nice first effort and a bestseller. Well-written online reviews are be fantastic. So is networking. Know someone who has a media platform? Recommend the book. (Heck, buy 'em a copy. I'll reimburse you.) Know someone who has a lot of friends? Recommend the book. Know someone who can read? Recommend the book. Know someone who has yet to be potty-trained? Maybe wait a few years.

I'm also up for creative PR ideas. Destor, I'll email you to you to see what your thoughts are. Thanks again!

P.S. You can also write a

Orlando — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 17:47:41 +0000

In reply to Yay! Just ordered mine on

P.S. You can also write a review at the Barnes & Noble Website:

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Blowing-Smoke/Michael-Wolraich/e/9780306819193

Yay! Just ordered mine on

Orlando — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 16:45:39 +0000

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Yay! Just ordered mine on Kindle! I was worried that it wouldn't be Kindle-ready, so thanks for the heads up! Good idea about user reviews. I have access to my copy on October 12th and plan to write a review just as soon as I can finish it!

G-I can't help with the book tour unless you're coming to Jakarta. But I know all the good bookstores here, so if you're in the mood for a winter trip to the tropics, let me know!