Sunday, February 22, 2009

Blade of Glory

My hometown paper, the Toledo Blade, ran an interview with be about the book. There's a really nice picture -- I look borderline thinnish. The reporter did a lovely job. I'm always amazed when people like me, even after all this time and all the work I've done towards being a fine, funny and likable person.

The reporter did say I went to Boston College. I did not! I went to Boston University. Go terriers. I don't know where to, but go...someplace.

Anyway, here's the awesome Blade story.

It'll be linked to the right as well. Along with, of course, the link to the book at Amazon UK. I've heard it runs about $20 including the shipping. If you buy a copy, feel free to find me at Borders Toledo. I'm there a lot and will happily sign the book for you. I will allow you to buy me coffee, too, should you desire that special privilege. If you want to make sure I'll be around to sign the book, feel free to e-mail me through the blog.

Monday, February 16, 2009

More UK Press

I didn't have lapband surgery -- I had gastric bypass. And I'm not quite as direct about a link between my father being cranky and me being fat. But there's a new story about the book in syndication in the UK.

You can read it here.

Friday, February 13, 2009

Reading!

The reading at People Called Women was awesome. Lots of people came (most called women, and a few guys). I read a funny chunk o'book about buying new clothes and about drag clubs. People laughed a whole lot. I felt very good about it. Angelle -- who took the pic of me in the Times of London -- came a took even more pix. Lyhnn and Esther, my dear pals and former employers -- turned out. Becca read a lovely poem about me. And people ate the cookies I made (some of which were naughty conversation hearts).

I want to welcome all the lovely people who showed to my blog. I've sent them e-mail about it. Many of them asked about buying the book. While we're thrilled with the UK response, we do want to tell them that they'll buy it in the States soon. But til then, I've posted a link to the book at Amazon.uk and include it here as well:

Butterbabe!

I am going to sleep. Tomorrow, I must buy new tires. Damn. But also: Yay! Book readings!

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Times! Two!

The Times of London ran an excerpt of the book.

It's not the piece I thought they'd run. It's in the health section. I kind of hoped they'd run something from a later part of the book, but the publishers wanted something in close to publication.

Anyway, here's the link:

Times Piece

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Publication Day

I still don't know what to make of the actual publication. I'm very hopeful and the book will receive a lot of attention the the UK press. Tonight, mini-celebration with my mother and a family friend.

Everyone who helped me through all of this, thank you. The book is for all of you.