Congrats again Steph! My book should be enroute from Amazon.ca as we speak and I can't wait to curl up with it.
Posted by Erika at March 15, 2005 12:44 PMCongratulations! I'm hoping my Amazon order comes soon!
Posted by liz at March 15, 2005 12:45 PMWow! Way to accomplish a dream. You must be walking on air. I'm delighted for you. I think I'll buy two...just because.
Posted by Renee the Sequel at March 15, 2005 12:48 PMSteph, I loved your post. Take one blog entry to pat yourself on the back and celebrate! Today is not a day to be modest. Congratulations. Take time to print today's entry and stuff it in your children's baby book or keepsake box. They will enjoy having it/reading it years later.
Posted by Sue at March 15, 2005 12:48 PMMe too... I preordered awhile back when I discovered that you were going to be a published author while browsing for a different book. Many congrats! I have written and published articles over the years but it takes a whole different level of determination and commitment to get all the way through a whole book. I think you deserve a tropical vacation!
Posted by Birdsong at March 15, 2005 12:48 PMWill it be available in Europe too?
Oh, wow. That must be the most amazing feeling, to hold your own book, your own published words, in your hands. Congratulations!!
Posted by hickmama at March 15, 2005 12:55 PMCongratulations!!! So that means that Amazon should be sending it out soon. I've had it pre-ordered for a while now. Can't wait to read it. You must be so excited, Steph!
Maria
Argh! What about if I live in the united states? The paragraph that begins: "If you live in the States..." has been cut off!
Amazon U.S. says it's still not available, though. Argh. Argh. This has been a long month. I certainly need some harlot to spice things up!
Posted by sue at March 15, 2005 12:55 PMCongrats! I can't wait to get my copy. Though I do sometime order books on Amazon, this one is worth driving to my local Borders and getting :D
Posted by Jackie at March 15, 2005 12:55 PMcongrats congrats congrats!!!
(any word on how we can get an autographed copy?) :)
Posted by Kristen at March 15, 2005 12:56 PMThis is HUGE news, and Shhh, this seems to have taken her mind off of Amanda's absence. There was not one mention of her today.
Posted by Francine at March 15, 2005 12:58 PMWowee!! congrats Steph! I would order from Amazon, but I'm hoping to get it in my hands from my LYS. I'm so happy for you.
Posted by Barb at March 15, 2005 1:01 PMWhat an eventful week — and it's only Tuesday.
Enjoy your triumph.
Posted by B. at March 15, 2005 1:01 PMCongratulations!! Kudos!! Accolades!! Felicitations!! Applause!! (dratt, where is that thesaurus when I need it?)
Posted by Amylou at March 15, 2005 1:06 PMCongratulations. Now the scary part comes -- when your mom, aunt or someone similar reads it and give you their review! (reviews by proper reviewers in papers are not quite as scary)
Posted by Jo in Ottawa at March 15, 2005 1:07 PMcongradulations, i have order the book from am
azon, and cant wait to get it. ruby
Jump into the air, do your happy dance, take a bow. This is no time for modesty!!!! You got away from "I wish" and into "I did"!!!!!
Posted by ellen at March 15, 2005 1:10 PMWhooo!
Posted by Rana at March 15, 2005 1:12 PMCongratulations Stephanie. The Cdn. Bookseller's link won't go past page one right now but I will check back later for a bookstore near me. Enjoy and celebrate. This is more a Champagne celebration than Screech, I think.
Posted by Elizabeth at March 15, 2005 1:12 PMI cheated. I visited Amazon.com, got all the info, and then toddled *that* over to my happy local independent bookstore who already gets entirely too much of my money where I requested they order it for me.
Why not Screech AND champagne? Or would that just be too unutterably foul for words?
What a great achievement- well done!
I can't wait until it hits British shores.
Posted by Sarah at March 15, 2005 1:17 PMCongratulations! I know it's a book about knitting and wool and all, but I'm hoping there aren't many references to snow/winter in it. I need a break from all this dreary winter weather.
Posted by Kat in Boston at March 15, 2005 1:18 PMI'm so happy for you. Your fine blog writing has been a ray of sunshine for me since I first stumbled upon it.
My theory is that the ONLY reason that your book hasn't made it here from Amazon is that the entire warehouse staff is reading bits aloud to each other. They've probably already learned NOT to be drinking anything while listening (do you know HOW MUCH DAMAGE one of your devastating paragraphs can do, when imbibed simultaneously with soda pop?) but they just HAVE to get to that last page before they send any out. It is my firmly held belief that YOUR book has caused a whole Amazon slowdown. And as to what I *really* mean by that...
Yay! YAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYYAAYAYYA! Hurrah! Hurrah! Cheer cheer cheer!
(I'm not Canadian, I can gush. And although I'm not a teenager anymore, by far, I can jump up and down and scream. The cats send their abject horror and hope you only publish books infrequently so their mama won't embarrass this way too often.)
This message brought to you by part of the Port Townsend section of your noisy American fan club.
I'm calling all my area bookstores to make sure they order it in quick!!
Posted by alison at March 15, 2005 1:22 PMI've only started reading your blog, and I've been enjoying it greatly! Congrats on the book. I can't wait to read it. Next time you come the New York City, might I convince you to be a guest at our Knitting Group?
Posted by grannyanny at March 15, 2005 1:24 PMCongrats!
Posted by Marlene at March 15, 2005 1:25 PMBravo!!
I'm sending your blog and links to MY author friend... www.TamaraHanson.com She has said many of the same things that you just did. The agony. The joy. (The sold publisher/farce and need for super-human amounts of persistence...)
we'll see if local yarn shop will carry it!!
CONGRATULATIONS! I can't wait for the Michigan truckload to show up at my local bookstore :-)
A HUGE congratulations to you for realizing a dream. So few get to say as much. We've all been entertained daily with your blog - now you finally get some tangible return from your followers. I'm ordering my copy this minute & can't wait to read it!
Oh goody! That means the three copies I pre-ordered will soon be on their way to Cleveland! Congratulations!
Posted by Paula at March 15, 2005 1:33 PMHooray Harlot!
Posted by Beth at March 15, 2005 1:33 PMDo not be ashamed...humble maybe (but only starting tomorrow!) Woohoo...it's real and we can't wait to read it.
Posted by margene at March 15, 2005 1:36 PMCongratulations! Take a break, I'm sure you won't rest on your laurels' too long.
Posted by Wanda at March 15, 2005 1:36 PMTake a break. read the book. Reread it. Then sgo out and stop strangers on the street to read them passages from the book. I give you full permission. :) Know I'm a little worried that my copy will show up while I'm away for the weekend... Because Knowing it is here and yet I cannot read it will seriously mess with me.
Posted by erin at March 15, 2005 1:40 PMYee-haw! When does the book signing tour start?
Posted by Gina at March 15, 2005 1:41 PMAshamed of what.......???? You wrote a book!!! You go, girl!
Posted by Sandra at March 15, 2005 1:44 PMw00t w00t!!
Posted by Brenda at March 15, 2005 1:44 PMFélicitations Stéphanie! You should be proud and happy! I pre-ordered a while ago. I am now waiting with anticipation :-)!
Danielle
Posted by Danielle at March 15, 2005 1:46 PMBOOKBOOKBOOK!!#%&
Most excellent. :D
So, if, once it comes in from amazon.com, I was to send my book off to Canada (after reading, of course!) with chocolate, would it come back autographed? ;)
Posted by jae at March 15, 2005 1:47 PMLet's all raise our glasses (no apple juice please!) to Stephanie, the one and only Yarn Harlot! CHEERS and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
Posted by Barbara from Nova Scotia at March 15, 2005 1:48 PMCongratulations! I pre-ordered my copy on Amazon.com a while ago- I'll start checking my mailbox! Hooray!
Posted by Mary-Heather at March 15, 2005 1:48 PMnote to self: do not stalk your nidependent bookseller. they already think you are nuts.
I'm too excited for words. I am waiting with baited breath for the book store to call and say they got my order in!!!
Posted by anj at March 15, 2005 1:48 PMDoes it get any cooler? I can't think how.
Yay!
Yay!
YAY!
My advice: Bask. In the glow. A lot.
Posted by Kathleen at March 15, 2005 1:49 PMNow when rock stars ask you what you do you can say I'm a knitter, and I'm a PUBLISHED writer. Rock on with your bad ass self!!! I can't wait to read it.
Posted by melanie at March 15, 2005 1:49 PMCongratulations, Steph! Wow. Published. It sounds so distinguished. I am so impressed and proud! You are definitely good stalking material!
Have a great day!
Posted by Stalker Angie at March 15, 2005 1:52 PMHooray!
I think I have to order from Canada..... Amazon.co.uk says it's not published until May 23rd! I just CAN'T wait that long!
Excellent! Can't wait until my copy wings its way across the Atlantic and I can curl up and read it. Then I can also say that I've had e-mail from a real, live, published author.
Posted by Mandella at March 15, 2005 1:56 PMOh, I can't wait to read it -- congratulations!
Posted by sara at March 15, 2005 1:58 PMOh, congratulations Stephanie! That is absolutely wonderful news! I hope this means Amazon's got my copy in the mail so I can share in the wonder!
Posted by Deb at March 15, 2005 2:00 PMCongratulations, Steph...but hey, aren't Tuesdays for spinning...who said anything about this reading stuff!
Posted by Jen. at March 15, 2005 2:01 PMWow, congratulations!!! I'm off to find me one....
Posted by Bea at March 15, 2005 2:04 PMHoly Crap is right! Very, Very, Very cool. I'm going right now to find out which of my little Wyoming booksellers has it so I can get it now. I'm too impatient to order!
Posted by Stephanie at March 15, 2005 2:04 PMA big huge congratulations! You soooo deserve it. You are such a fantastic writer. I am going to go order it on Amazon.
Posted by Moni at March 15, 2005 2:07 PMYeah baby!
Posted by claudia at March 15, 2005 2:10 PMI would be reading *every word* too, if I were you. Don't be ashamed, BE PROUD! This is an amazing accomplishment and it's ok to be overcome with pride and excitement!!! Admire your work!! You deserve to revel in the moment, you know?
I can't wait to get a copy!
Posted by Lara at March 15, 2005 2:11 PMA BIG "Jumping up and down on the BED" congrats to you Steph. And interesting, how one of your babies go out the door just when another 'baby' comes in. Something very Buddhist about that to me.
Posted by Kim at March 15, 2005 2:14 PMCongrats Steph!
Wow what an accomplishment. Will be ordering this book very shortly!
I had originally planned to purchase from Amazon.
On reflection, I am hoping for a "signing" somewhere near. I will then have the pleasure of meeting our author - and have my copy autographed.
Afterthought - when I took my grandsons to the Harry Potter lauch, we wore costumes. What do I wear to a Yarn Harlot signing?
My purchase has been on pre-order since fuckin' February 26.
What? Me? No patience left? What was the first clue?
Posted by roggey at March 15, 2005 2:16 PMA 21-needle salute!
Posted by Sylvia at March 15, 2005 2:17 PMCongratulations from Halifax too!!! I preordered the book through a local independant book store, I hope they get it in soon or i might just have to visit a large online chain store:)
Congratulations! What an accomplishment. I can't wait to get your book in the mail. You must be so incredibly proud.
Posted by Esther at March 15, 2005 2:28 PMWay to go! Congratulations - remember to keep clicking the ruby slippers heels together just like Dorothy did...its not a dream - it is very real - Kudos to you making your dream a reality!
Posted by Loretta at March 15, 2005 2:28 PMCongrats on a job well-done. It looks beautiful. :)
Posted by Sharlene at March 15, 2005 2:30 PMJust booksense-d it. I raise a glass in your direction - conGRATS!
Posted by Rachael at March 15, 2005 2:31 PMI've been looking for it since last week. Haven't checked anywhere local today, I'm still waiting for a copy here.... yay BOOK!!
Now, being that today is Tuesday.... you know what I mean. Tuesdays are for ganseys. Right?
Posted by Cassie at March 15, 2005 2:32 PMCongratulations! Speaking as someone who works at a public library, are you going to donate a copy to your local library? I am sure they would appreciate it!
Posted by kirsti at March 15, 2005 2:33 PMCongratulations! A publisher in deep-dark Western Mass?! Go figure....
Posted by Colleen at March 15, 2005 2:35 PMCongrats! YOU ROCK! My copy is on its way to the almost-North Pole as we speak. Do you know yet if/where you're doing the book signing tour thing? The arctic is a beautiful place this time of year...
Posted by Sue M at March 15, 2005 2:36 PMCongrats! YOU ROCK! My copy is on its way to the almost-North Pole right now. Do you know yet if/where you're doing the book signing tour thing? The arctic is a beautiful place this time of year...
Posted by Sue M at March 15, 2005 2:37 PMI've been a fan of your blog for a long time, and this is most excellent news! Congratulations!! I went immediately to the Amazon website to order bookbookbook - and was told the delivery date would be MAY 16! I hope they're wrong! I pre-ordered it anyway!
Oh *my*!! I am SO proudaya, Steph! I don't even know you, except that I do a little b/c of your gorgeous, tear-inspiring, guffaw-producing, wisdom-filled blog. I feel like this is happening to one of my best friends. I'm sending big whoops of joy, hugs, and then I'm going out to dance in the streets!
Posted by Zachmami at March 15, 2005 2:43 PMBookbookbookbook! It's real! Congrats! Yippee!
I'm a-guessin' you and it won't be coming to Oz... 8-{ Time to hit Amazon again!
Posted by Lynne S at March 15, 2005 2:49 PMI'm frighteningly pedantic to mention this, but... 75 comments and nobody cringed at this??
" knitting has it's purposes "
Sorry... people keep telling me I need medication... I know they're right... but what irony!
Congratulations! What a week- Amanda went to Austria without you melting down in public, your book came...Wow. How are you going to top that?!
Posted by Tish at March 15, 2005 2:57 PMCongratulations Steph! I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of my copy. Now maybe all my non-blogging knitting friends will quit giving me that funny stare when I talk about the Yarn Harlot. You know the look; somewhat quizzical and confused. Somehow they miss the word yarn and jump straight to harlot. LOL
Posted by Risë at March 15, 2005 2:59 PMCongratulations! I second (or whatever) the question about getting signed copies.
And a note to monkeemaven: You haven't gotten used to that here? I accept that as a price I pay for the content of the Harlot's blog. (I admit, though, that I'm hoping that the book's editors will have caught such things. I, too, am a compulsive proofreader.)
Wow....Amazon used the word "pithy" in the description of your writing.....that puts you WAAAAY up there in Knitdom!
Posted by Jenny at March 15, 2005 3:02 PMThat's so cool that you can read what you've written. I can't. I'm either sick of it, or embarrased by all the mistakes I didn't catch. :P
Posted by Andrea at March 15, 2005 3:02 PMI'm so happy for you and the rest of us... Amazon just sent me an email yesterday that they didn't have bookbookbook in yet. I'm glad to know it's enroute. I will enjoy reading it, and look forward to the "world tour."
Posted by tree at March 15, 2005 3:02 PMyippee!!! i'll wait to buy mine from megan when you do your book party thang there. yaaay steph! you rock, lady!
Posted by kelly at March 15, 2005 3:08 PMHooray! My preordered bookbookbook should be rapidly on it's way from the amazon, I trust. Congratulations on realizing a dream!
Posted by Shannon at March 15, 2005 3:22 PMthere were never any doubts over here, anyone who reads your blog can't help but return, you're awesome, and I think your comments section can't help but prove that. Congratulations, I want mine autographed.
Posted by Julia at March 15, 2005 3:23 PMBe ashamed about absolutely nothin'! Your very own words, in a real live, printed and bound book -- with a cover, even -- The Coolest Thing. Congratulations.
Whee! I hope mine comes soon!
Posted by Kat at March 15, 2005 3:36 PMI just ordered...I can't wait to get mine! :)Congrats! I can't wait to chuckle..I KNOW it's going to be funny and charming! :)
Posted by heather at March 15, 2005 3:39 PMCongratulations!! I can hardly wait to read it!
Bravo! Three cheers! Yee-freeking-Haw!! Way to go Harlot!
Yay you!
Posted by ctate at March 15, 2005 3:43 PMCongratulations! I've been eagerly awaiting mine since January. I can't wait!
Posted by Sandy at March 15, 2005 3:44 PMWhen told bookbookbook would be out 15 MAR 2005 I took that to mean it would be in my mailbox on that date -
Guess not, huh?
(I really do know better; I just hoped...)
Congratulations!!!!!
Posted by Childe at March 15, 2005 3:44 PMHoly Crap doesn't begin to cover it. Holy effin crap, since I'm at work and can't swear. When/where is the tour?
Posted by Kerry at March 15, 2005 3:47 PMWell, I certainly hope it wasn't a ruse because i pre-ordered your book weeks ago. That and the book on Latvian mittens.
Posted by soo at March 15, 2005 3:48 PMWoooooo and Hoooooooo for you! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy. I've been eagerly awaiting our distributer to have any info on it and after reading your post I went and found that they finally have it on order from the publisher. (I work at my friend's local bookstore) I'll make sure they get set out right next to the register and push a copy into every customer's hand - knitter or not! ;)
Posted by Jeni at March 15, 2005 3:50 PMCongratulations!!! I hope they printed enough copies. From the looks of things, 'truckloads' might not be enough... ;-)
Posted by Carol M at March 15, 2005 3:55 PMMine isn't enroute yet! Tell those trucks to hurry up!! Seriously though Steph, congratulations and I know it is going to be a terrific book because you have proven yourself time and time again to be a really witty and clever writer. Yeah Harlot!
Posted by Laurie at March 15, 2005 4:04 PMCongratulations! And bless you for linking to Booksense. I can't wait to start handselling it to all my knitting customers!
Posted by Rachel at March 15, 2005 4:08 PMCongratulations! How cool. I can't wait to get my own copy.
Posted by Kate at March 15, 2005 4:09 PMOne thing that's worse than bad punctuation is bad manners.
Posted by rams at March 15, 2005 4:10 PMcongrats!! I am waiting for Amazon to ship it to me so tht I can read also! Congrats! (And that is why you got special choclate!)
Posted by mia at March 15, 2005 4:18 PMWhat a great day to come back home!! I just read the last week of entries, and am so happy everything is going well. Glad to hear Amanda is off to a great start in Austria, and so happy about the book! Can't wait to get it in my hands!
Posted by Teresa at March 15, 2005 4:21 PM
Yee-hah! Congratulations! My daughter (who placed my order for me) has been reminding me every day for the past week that the book will be here soon. Woo hoo!
Congratulations Stephanie!! Don't be ashamed, revel in every minute of it. And do you know when the bookbookbook will be making it to Australia?
Posted by Jo at March 15, 2005 4:37 PMCongratulations! I can't wait to get my copy. Cause even if it's only half as good as this blog (is that even POSSIBLE?) it's going to be freakin' awesome!
Posted by Laura at March 15, 2005 4:38 PMWoo Hoo! You deerve it, I can't wait to read it. Now go and eat more chocolate. Yay for you!
Posted by kerrie at March 15, 2005 4:44 PMCongratulations Steph, I can see how excited you are!! As am I, because I will have a copy winging its' way to me here in Australia from my beautiful SP Deb, who kindly informed me she pre-ordered me one!! Well done, I can't wait to read it!
Posted by Alison at March 15, 2005 4:48 PM~applause:applause:applause~
Posted by sandy at March 15, 2005 4:59 PMObservation from your fan club, here: a few days ago, bookbookbook was ranked #42,000 and something in the Amazon sales ranking.
It goes up and down - I've seen it in the 14k or so, and sometimes in the 5k or so. But today, it's up to #2200 and something.
How long until it hits #1, d'yall think?
Posted by Dena Shunra at March 15, 2005 4:59 PMYeah--wonderful! I love reading your blog but there's just something magical about a book, isn't there? I'm really looking forward to getting it.
Posted by Collette at March 15, 2005 5:24 PMYou are an inspiration to all of us writer wannabes out there!
Posted by LEE at March 15, 2005 5:25 PMso happy for you. mine is on order from amazon. only way to get it in italy. hope the 2nd book is in the making. pull out the envelopes. :)
Posted by michelle at March 15, 2005 5:26 PMStephanie,
I just found your blog a couple of days ago, your writing brightens my day with laughter and a , oh yes I know how you feel... As soon as I read about your book, I preordered it from Amazon, It did say that It would be available in May, so I guess I'll be waiting a while.... congratulations, And I also have a daughter that is 15,so another, "I know how you must feel"
sending you good vibes of comfort......
Roll it it while ya got it!!! Great for you! Now, if Amazon would just send me my book, It'd be great for me too. Book! Book! Book!!!
Posted by LisaK at March 15, 2005 5:37 PMBOOKBOOKBOOK!!! YAY! A rousing cheer from a wanna-be strumpet (which is, of course, what I call all your fans in my head, but in a totally affectionate way, naturally)! Congrats!
Posted by perclexed at March 15, 2005 5:59 PMHey, does anyone know what her agent/publisher/secret book ninjette did with our info about where we're all located? rams? Rana? do you have that secret info?
Posted by roggey at March 15, 2005 6:01 PMHoly crap, indeed!
Posted by Julie at March 15, 2005 6:07 PMOh, and about getting you to inscribe my book...do I have to wait for you to come to Tucson or can we arrange something else?
Posted by Julie at March 15, 2005 6:13 PMPhwee! congrats steph! I can't wait to get my copy of the bookbookbook!
Posted by Cheryl at March 15, 2005 6:19 PMWonderful! So great to witness your dream come true, Steph. Here's a toast to best seller level sales.
Congrats!
Posted by leslie at March 15, 2005 6:23 PMWAA-HOOO!!!!
I purposely didn't preorder it (I have no patience and am all about instant gratification) so now I can find it at the local bookstore and then run around showing everyone.
Steph, I'm all veclempt for you! Congrats!
Posted by Cara at March 15, 2005 6:27 PMHip, Hip, Hoooooooraaaaaaaay! Congratulations! Can't wait to read it--ordered 2 from my local IB.
Posted by Aldona at March 15, 2005 6:45 PMWOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO I'm in Massachusetts, can't wait to go and get it - you deserve the pat on the back from yourself and all of us! Way to go!
Posted by Cathy at March 15, 2005 7:02 PMCongratulations! This is totally awesome and rad. Nice work!
Posted by Daphne at March 15, 2005 7:06 PMI can scarcely breathe, I am so thrilled for you. Now, to go buy every copy I can find, put one in every room of my home, pass them around as gifts, wallpaper a room with the cover. You know, the normal stuff. Takes your mind off the daughter gone far and wide for a few minutes, right? Perfect timing! Are you going to wait the big celebration until she gets back? Or have a second one then? Enjoy it!
Posted by Teresa C at March 15, 2005 7:32 PM#545 on the Amazon listings. Just sayin'.
(Yes, I check every three hours...)
Posted by Dena Shunra at March 15, 2005 7:38 PMCongratulations!
I have not only ordered your book, I'm a librarian and I orderred a copy for my library!
see...
http://opac.tulsalibrary.org/search/aPearl-McPhee%2C+Stephanie./apearl+mcphee+stephanie/-5,-1,0,B/frameset&FF=apearl+mcphee+stephanie&1,1,
I can't wait to read it, I know it will be wonderful. Love reading your blog!
Congratulations! I just ordered it and I'll get in ..... November!
Posted by Lu at March 15, 2005 8:07 PMHow cool!! You'll still talk to us all right? You aren't going to forget us little people now that you're famous?
Posted by Vicki at March 15, 2005 8:35 PMStephanie, you are a ROCK STARRRRR! I adore your blog. Congratulations!
Posted by Lisa at March 15, 2005 8:43 PMCongratulations! I can't wait to get my own copy! YAY!!!
Posted by Rossana at March 15, 2005 8:45 PMWheeeeeee!!!!!! I'm so happy for you. Can I order mine now on Amazon? Go, girl!
Posted by lynette at March 15, 2005 8:51 PMCongratulations!!!! I am so excited for you!!!
I'm off to order my copy from Amazon right this minute.
WOO HOO!!! Harlot's published!!!! :)
Posted by Lora at March 15, 2005 8:51 PMCongratulations!
So pleased for you :-)
Wow! Congrats! hehe You've done it. Basked a little in it hehe you deserve it! :)
Posted by Laura Y at March 15, 2005 9:21 PMWOW! Congrats! You've done it! Bask in it! You deserve too after all that work. :)
Posted by Laura Y at March 15, 2005 9:21 PMAnd I ask you again, HOW can I get your John Hancock on my copy??
Posted by Laurie at March 15, 2005 9:51 PMI can't wait for the mailman to bring it to my door! Congratulations, Stephanie ... what an accomplishment!
Posted by Christy at March 15, 2005 9:52 PMCongratulations! Now, THANK YOU. Because while some people write a book for themselves there's usually an audience in mind, and well, thanks for letting me read it!!! You can take back next weekend when I will be reading bookbookbook instead of pressing reload reload reload to see if you've blogged. Not that that would bug you, seeing as I'm poking the mouse and not you, but I send strong vibes in Canada's direction and while my sense of direction is lamentable, it might make some kid make "that noise" near you. Or some kid in Vancouver. So. Thanks!
Though my friends won't be thanking you because I already give them "yarn harlot anecdotes" even if they don't knit... A whole new book of fodder. They'll be thrilled. So thrilled, or rather disgusted by my mauled retelling, I'm sure they'll buy the book, too.
Congrats! Can't wait to see it myself! :)
Posted by Jessica at March 15, 2005 10:25 PMYeah!!! Momma got a brand new book!!! Can't wait to see the UPS man stopping at my door. Will this come out in audio so I can knit and listen to you? Congrats, your daughter will think your the bomb...
Posted by debs in PA at March 15, 2005 10:32 PMAs ZZ Top would say-
You're ba-a-a-a-a-aaaad, you're nationwide.
And may I add, in the immortal words of Napolean Dynamite-
"Lucky!!!"
p.s. I didn't think we were strumpets,I thought we were Harloteers?!?
Holy freakin' cow, chickee! I'm so thrilled for you (with you?)....is there going to be a tour? If so, Powell's (www.powells.com) here in Portland is a MUST! Because I say so...
Posted by Colleen at March 15, 2005 11:07 PMI just ordered my copy for my birthday - could not think of a better present to get myself!
Congratulations - and as a fellow commenter said this is not a day for modesty - go let it all hang out girl and enjoy yourself
Posted by Nathalie at March 15, 2005 11:09 PMCongratulations! I just added your book to my Amazon Wish List. I think I'm going to get a copy for my knitting sister's birthday too! Enjoy all your success!
Posted by Nancy at March 15, 2005 11:10 PMCongratulations!!
Posted by eyeleen at March 15, 2005 11:10 PMPlug away! You definitely have good reason to feel proud & excited! Congratulations, Steph & enjoy! So what about the next book - when will we be seeing that transported by the truckloads to a bookstore near us?
Posted by Deb at March 15, 2005 11:20 PMNo shame allowed! Please continue to feel proud and accomplished -- it's deserved.
Posted by Gina at March 15, 2005 11:34 PMLike you need to hear from me on this subject, but I preordered months ago and I'm pouting that I have to wait. What the hell, I'll add this to the pile: Congradulations. No one deserves it more than you, and maybe now Prince will pick you out of the crowd.
Posted by julia fc at March 15, 2005 11:36 PMWheeeeeeeeee! Congratulations Ms Harlot! Can't wait to read it.
Posted by Margot at March 15, 2005 11:38 PMApplause, applause!
Posted by Terry (ninjaknitter) at March 16, 2005 12:06 AMCongratulations Steph! This is wonderful. I cannot wait to read it, and I'm so very happy for you.
Huzzah!
Three cheers for the Harlot!
Huzzah!
And... I have a gift certificate to Amazon!
And ... I have a gift certificate to my local bookseller!!
What to do, What to do??? Who will get me my very own copy fastest???
Yay! You had me scared there for a minute, thought you were going to say something bad happened. Looking forward to getting the book!
Posted by Janet at March 16, 2005 12:55 AMWooHoo! I'v been waiting for this to hit the stores! And so have a few other dozen people I know. I'll order my copy right after I finish typing this comment.
Huge congratulations! I can't wait to get my copy!
Hugs,
Bonny in Victoria, BC
Posted by Bonny at March 16, 2005 2:29 AMDon't worry about the plug. Didn't work on me.
I'm gettin' the thing from www.amazon.co.uk
where it's been on my wish list for some time.
Many congratulations!
And if you are not in Canada or the USA (there's a lot of us this side of the pond) you can order it off amazon.co.uk, delivery date end of the month.
Fancy, me knowing a real live author!
Posted by Jill at March 16, 2005 3:30 AMYee-ha, indeed!
Posted by Ellen in Conn at March 16, 2005 7:02 AMCongratulations!I hope Amazon will be quick to deliver it to Germany.
Posted by Susanne at March 16, 2005 7:02 AMStephanie, I'd be dancing in the streets! Take your moment and bask in the glory of all your hard work. I preordered my copy at my favorite bookstore last night (Borders in Methuen, Mass). I also spoke to the manager and he was very enthusiastic about your book and if your publisher deems his humble establishment worthy of a book signing he'd be happy to host it!
I can't wait to sit down with bookbookbook and a cuppa something hot!
Carrie
Posted by Carrie at March 16, 2005 7:54 AMWay to go!! Solid proof that there is justice in the world. I know of no others who deserve this more! ...Does this balance Monday's blog or what?
I'm sure Amanda and all your children are sooo proud!!
gillian
Posted by gillian at March 16, 2005 8:49 AMOrdered my copy last night from Buy.com ... crossing my fingers in hope it ships soon! You done good, Wool Pig.
Posted by Jen at March 16, 2005 10:28 AMBought mine yesterday at Amazon and can't wait to get it.
Posted by kim at March 16, 2005 11:18 AMDear Ms Stephanie;
Congratulations! This has been a truly momentous week for you - first you give birth to a child who can (and does) travel the world because of accomplishments you nourished and skills you shared, and now you hold in your hands the results of an entirely different 'mothering'. I am so pleased that all the hard work and love you've invested is coming back to you in such wonderful ways. (I know, it's odd to think of the pain/worry of watching your daughter leave for Europe as 'wonderful' - but the fact that she earned the right to go/was brave enough to go/is loved enough to try is truly a very wonderful thing. I ordered your book through my local independent seller this morning (along with Dance of the Dissident Daughter (Sue Monk Kidd) and The Way the Crow Flies (Anne Marie MacDonald, have you heard of her? she writes beautifully)...but I will be reading YOUR BOOKBOOKBOOK first. I am so pleased about your successes that I have actual tears in my eyes, all for a woman and family I've never even met! Thank you so much for sharing with us.
Posted by JoAnne at March 16, 2005 11:41 AMMazel Tov! There's nothing better than reading your own words in print and having that moment - Oh my gosh. I wrote that! So impressive. Enjoy every moment of it.
Again, congratulations. Can't wait to get my copy.
Posted by Cara at March 16, 2005 12:59 PMYou deserve a bit of praise. Writing a book is quite an acomplishment. I pre-ordered your book. You know why? because I LOVE the your blog. Congrats... :-)
Posted by Lorraine at March 16, 2005 1:32 PMCongrats!
Now the big question in my mind is - how do we get autographed copies?! :)
Chris
Minneapolis, MN
If it's anything like your blogs, I'm in for a treat! You've inspired me to knit socks and ponchos after 20 years of hibernation. I look forward to your blog postings every week. I stumbled upon your website in December and can't thank you enough for sharing your thoughts about life, knitting, parenting, and your terrific humor. Cheers to a great writer and knitter!
Posted by Beatriz at March 16, 2005 1:56 PMI just placed an order with Amazon and, yes, it does say it's not available until mid May. I thought this was because I was ordering from Australia, but other commenters are saying the same thing.
Now I'm tempted to cancel the order and see if I can get it faster from somewhere else.
Any chance your publisher could shed light on the Amaxon delay, Stephanie?
Any recommendations on where else an Aussie knitter could order the book from?
Posted by trudi at March 16, 2005 5:36 PMOh congratulations Stephanie, I cant even imagine how you must be feeling!.... btw, plug not needed! - I've already pre-ordered mine from Amazon.co.uk where they are still saying that its not yet published and they have no release date either....?! Never mind, it will get here in the end and I can wait, I know it will be worth it!
Posted by Fiona at March 16, 2005 7:30 PMCongratulations! I cannot wait to buy my very own copy!
Posted by Janet at March 17, 2005 11:07 AMCongratulations Stephanie!
Posted by Samantha at March 17, 2005 5:22 PMWoo hoo! I haven't checked in for about ten days so just saw the good news. Congratulations Stephanie! I can't wait for my copy to leave Amazon and arrive here in Australia.
Posted by Rose at March 19, 2005 8:02 PM