How to Knit a Love Song is here! In a store near you!
I've wanted this day to come for sooo long. You know that. I don't have to tell you that. And from everyone I talk to this is how today will go: I'll wake up with a big jolt. I'll sit straight up. I'll race into the kitchen with a spring in a step and joy in every cell of my body.
And then the cats will yell at me and I'll feed them and then I'll make some coffee and do some work. Just another day.
AS A PUBLISHED AUTHOR, THOUGH.
Ahem.
Let's celebrate with a contest! A BIG ONE!
I'm giving away three $25 Barnes & Noble gift certificates AND THE LOVE SONG SWEATER itself! I made it as the book prototype (I mean, Abigail made it for Cade….), and it's just lovely. Strong enough for a man, pretty enough for you!
RULES FOR ENTRY:
1. One entry for taking a picture of the book in the wild (in a bookstore) and posting it to your blog, Twitter, or Facebook with a link to an online seller
2. Two entries for taking a picture of YOU with the book and posting it to your blog, Twitter, or Facebook with a link to an online seller
3. Three entries for posting a review (anywhere, your blog, Amazon, GoodReads…) of the book
Send me notification when you've posted your links to yarnagogo@gmail.com and I'll add your entries to the hat! I'll draw the gift certificate and the grand prize winners in a month on April 2nd! That's it!
And now I'm back to pacing circles into the floor. Lala, the sisters, and the PensFatales are taking me out for champagne tonight. We're going to hunt for the book in bookstores. If we find it, we're celebrating. And if we don't, we're celebrating, too. So really, it's a win/win.
I can't fit it all into a woot, but WOOT! (And to all the knitters I met at Stitches West, hello. I love you. You made my whole year. Honestly.)
Oh, frabjous day.
Orli says
I will write my review and take my picture ASAP…just purchased your lovely book on Amazon 30 seconds ago. (Kindle editions count, right? ๐
HarpaJ says
The book isn’t here yet (I live way up here in the north) so I’m just commenting to CONGRATULATE you!
Leslie - the knitting therapist says
You know, we all just can’t wait to say “I knew her when…”
Can’t wait ’til they sell the movie rights – who should play Cade? Matthew Maconehey (can’t spell) – or how about that guy who plays Billy on Y&R? He’s far too good for TV and has that whole good-bad boy thing goin’ on.
Much loves to you all,
Leslie
Becca says
This makes me think of that scene in Stuart Little where the kid comes racing down the stairs yelling, “Today’s the day! Today’s the day!” And really, having a book on the shelves is so much better than adopting a mouse brother.
I’m anxiously awaiting my Amazon box to make it’s way across the Atlantic Ocean to my APO box. I suppose I could have bought it for my Kindle to read right away, but maybe someday down the road I’ll meet you and it’s hard to autograph an ebook!
Congratulations and WOOOOOT!
Evie says
Um… does it count if it’s on my Kindle? I just downloaded it! I’m so excited to read it!
Jenni says
Yay!!! Can’t wait to stalk your book in the wild. Maybe tonight, after martial arts class…
Jennifer says
Great idea! You’re too generous. I just got notification from Amazon that my pre-ordered copy is on its way Woohoo! Congratulations and Best of Luck!
Beverly says
Squee! My copy is wending its way to me via Amazon. So glad I preordered so I won’t have to wait for long!
It’s been so exciting to watch all the little moments that have led to this big moment. Congratulations!!!
Petra says
Oh, am I the first to comment? My copy of the book arrived today in the mail, thanks to amazon. Love the cover! I can imagine that you are excited.
I’ll report as soon as I have read it.
Annie says
Congratulations on today! I can only imagine how excited you must be.
TMK says
Rachael, I’m so excited and happy for you! It’s been a lot of fun to watch your excitement through the whole process and now…here you are! I can’t wait to see your book sitting on the shelf at Target today!
Enjoy yourself today! Congratulations!
Kathie
Sally at Rivendale Farms says
My copy is on its way from Amazon, can’t wait to read it! Hope one of your stops brings you to the Denver area – we have great bookstores and knitting shops so you’d fit right in.
(formerly) no-blog-rachel says
I went to bed last night thinking I needed to send you a note first thing in the morning saying CONGRATULATIONS!!! I’m so excited for you! I also can’t wait to get my hands on a copy. Enjoy your day as a published author!
XO – yay Rachael!
Annie says
Woo! and Hoo! So totally excited for you–and I hope you’re planning on posting pictures of your book hunting adventures today. I bet you’ll end up in the shipment receiving dock of a major bookstore, standing over some poor clerk with your own box cutter, telling him or her to “Open the damned box already!” and dancing up and down while Lala plays a new song (“The Book Song,” of course!) she’s written to commemorate the day. Have fun–you’ve definitely earned it!
Julie says
I just opened my Amazon email to say “Your order has been shipped”. This is very exciting, and I couldn’t be happier for you.
Lydia says
CONTRATS!!!!! I remember when you first posted on Rav that you were getting published, I’m so excited for you!!! Finally, a book that involves knitting which won’t make me want to cross my eyes with boredom. I could order it from amazon…. nah. I’m going book hunting this weekend so I can giggle and tell people I “know” the author. Erm. Sort of. lol.
Teresa says
XOXO Rachel!!
I see you’re coming to Ohio…Columbus is a little over an hour from me.
Could it be I would actually get to see you in person after all these years?
Tina Johnson says
Hi Rachel!
I am a lurker who reads everyday. Had to comment, to say congrats, and that I’m heading to my local Barnes and Noble right now to see if I can find your book!
Laura says
Yay!! Congratulations! Now to find a copy of that book. Awesomely special contest. Want the book anyway. ๐
Cathy R says
Congratulations! I’m heading to the downtown bookstore at lunch to see if I can find a copy!
I can’t wait to read it!
Lynn in Tucson says
WOOT! What fun it’s been to be a part of this ride!
Brenda says
Congrats on the book, can’t wait to read it. Listened to your interview on Knitcast last night and enjoyed it a lot.
Lorajean says
I’m going to powells on a hunt today, can’t wait to capture it!
Sarah S says
CONGRATS!! You know, I was just thinking about what I was going to do tonight. And now I know…I’m gonna go look for your book in stores in Rhode Island. I will report back tomorrow.
Tara says
What a wonderful day! Congratulations, Rachael. I will head out to my LBS today and place my order.
Michele says
I checked my email this morning and there from Amazon was a notice that your book was on my Kindle. I preordered after reading the excerpt. I can’t read it yet as it is my book to read this weekend on the plane to New York.
morningstar says
Congratulations, Rachael!!! What a happy day for you.
And I have a question:
The review copy said you would be publishing the sweater pattern, but I can’t find it? And http://www.howtoknitalovesong.com redirects right back here – I’m so confused!
KnittingInMind says
You know what? I stopped at Target on my way to work this morning, intent on buying your book and taking a picture of it (even brought my knitting WIP for the photo). I hadn’t even seen this post yet. But. IT WASN’T THERE! It wasn’t on the sign for “Arrives 3/2” either. ๐
I guess I’ll have to go to B&N…
Joan says
So very proud of you! Off to check out the local supplier of reading material and intending raise a little h*ll if “HTKALS” isn’t there!
Mariko says
Mine should arrive on my doorstep today! So excited. Have a GREAT day!!
lyssa says
Squee! I’m going to go look for it right now.
Kim says
Congrats, you’ve accomplished a hard, hard thing.
jodi says
Honey, congratulations! This is so exciting.
Rachel T says
I’m going book hunting after work tonight. Can’t wait!!
Lulubelle says
Rachael, I’m going to run out and buy the book! And, I’d like to heartily suggest that you do a book signing at a LYS in Oakland…because I can’t make it to West Portal! Waaah!!!
Vicki says
Oh fantastic day!! Just so dang cool.
Julie says
Yeah, Amazon just delivered! I finished a book last night and wouldn’t start another just in case my book arrived today. One of my bookgroups does themes rather than single titles. You are my “American Author” for this month’s theme, what perfect timing.
cgReno says
On my way to every bookstore in Reno until i have my hands on the prize. Going to enter the contest if i can figure out how to do any of those things!
Congrats Rachael, what an accomplishment!!!!
Gwen says
YES!
I can buy your book today!
Amy says
Congratulations! What a great feeling. Enjoy the day!
jennygirl says
Congratulations! Just heard about you on CraftLit. I have a book blog (and a sorely neglected knitting blog) and will definitely read and review your book. From blogging buddies, I know how tough the publishing industry can be, so congrats on keeping with it and being successful ๐
(Not to say if you don’t get published you are not successful, but the process takes enormous dedication)
terri says
Congratulations. I was in Border’s yesterday and thought “maybe they put it out one day early…” but NO! They really stick with the release date, huh?
Enjoy your triumph!
Heather Smedley says
Hi Rachael..loved your book. Almost completely gotten over being creeped out…if you know what I mean ๐
KnittingInMind says
Success!
I found, purchased, and blogged your book.
I’m too shy to put my own picture with the book for a second entry, does my knitting count? (I am my knitting, my knitting is me)
How about rearranging the display table at B & N???
๐
Leslie says
I had tears in my eyes for you, I only know you through your blog which has been such a pleasure! What a wonderful, amazing, fantastic accomplishment. I am in a B&N downloading your book to my Kindle even as I type this… and it has arrived. So, I’ve got to run!
mary mcmahon says
Rachael the very best congrats…hope it hits the NYTimes best seller list. Mary in Cincinnati
Sylvia says
I’ve been running out to the mailbox between squalls and MY COPY IS HERE and dry! I ripped open the package, smiled at your photo on the back, then opened the book randomly and was instantly inside the story. I love your writing.
I will blog it and post a review to Goodreads as soon as I read the book (would anyway despite your contest), but I promised myself I’d finish the taxes and one other awful bit of accounting first. Highly motivated! Back to crunching numbers and sorting through receipts…
I’m so proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Krista M says
Oh that is so EXCITING!!! I cannot wait to see your book in a bookstore! For sale! I will be the crasy lady grabbing everyone and saying, “My friend wrote that!!!”
cara says
Congratulations! That’s just crazy fantastic!
Leslie from California says
Rachel, Congratulations! You did it! A long time ago you dreamed that you would write a book and it would be published, today is that day! you did it! WHOOOOOT is right my friend. Everyone that loves you is so very proud of you. Enjoy this day, and write about it in your personal diary so you can always go back to this day and relive your excitement!
kat says
Wonderful!! Congratulations. I’ll be hunting for the book this weekend.
--Deb says
I can’t tell you how happy I am for you!
Kathy Klinge says
Picked up your book today from my local bookseller! Can’t wait to snuggle in with it and enjoy!
Theresa S. says
Happy street date! (And I mean that in a totally non-hooker way.)
jayaycee says
Congratulations! The cover is gorgeous and I can’t wait to read it!
jeni says
Woot, Amen and Congratulations!!
Jene says
Super Big Congratulations con Champagne! My local bookstore, BookPeople, in Austin has your novel on order for me. I expect to pick it to be here by Friday, where I have reserved the afternoon to begin reading. I am so happy for your success.
~ Jene
janna says
My copy came today! And that sweater is beautiful!
Suzanne says
I got a notice from amazon.com saying my book is on the way. Yay!!
Sylvia says
Okay, it’s after supper and we’re curled up on the couches listening to Mozart and I started reading page 24 aloud. I got to the Addi Turbo and my husband burst into laughter and exclaimed, “She’s a YOU!” [That’s good, really.]
Caitlin in Toronto says
Loved it, couldn’t put it down til I was done and am therefore UP LATE AGAIN. Loved the steamy bits, the suspense, and Clara, and the 911 content. And the KNITTING. Sorry for shouting. Reviewed on Amazon.ca (that’s what we have here in the great gray north!) Can’t wait for the next one!
Joan in Reno says
Congratulations! I tweeted receipt of my kindle edition right after you did and my preordered hard copy has been shipped from Amazon. I’ve already started reading it on my Kindle. It’s wonderful so far…
Evie says
I’m already halfway through!
“Oh, let me get a compass. Hang on for a really long time while I make one from these leaves” made me laugh out loud on the Tokyo subway. Just so you know.
--Deb says
Okay, here’s a picture of me holding my copy! (Posted to twitter, with an amazon link.)
http://twitter.com/__Deb/status/9955123405
--Deb says
Okay, I’ve got two reviews up–one at Chappysmom.com and basically the same review again at KnittingScholar.com … double the audience, right?
AND I posted it to Amazon.com, though that could take up to 48 hours to appear.
Sylvia says
Review posted to Goodreads. Will blog it in a day or two — crazy here trying to get the taxes out the door. Loved the book!
Lorna Leifur says
Congratulations! Truly enjoyed the read and (diversion) yesterday. I’m still giggling about the bathtub scene.
Brenda says
Rachael, I’ve just received a copy of your book in Wellington, NZ, and am looking forward to reading it very, very soon!
chantelaine says
It’s ordered. I promise you the review, nothing less! Congratulation!
Barbara Hahn says
Just finished your book (LOVED IT) and posted comment on Amazon. When will you be coming East to “hang out”???????
Jenn says
Just finished reading – couldn’t put it down! I wanted more! Great job – it’s fabulous!
Bette Marshall says
I’m a bit late in reading you’re announcement as I tend to put off cheking e-mail. I’m hoping to get to meet you when you’re in Atlanta but am adding one more item (finding your book) to my list of things to do before 7+ hours on a plane tomorrow. I am thrilled for you!! and love the excerpt and the sweater is really beautiful.