It’s finally happened! My book is on sale today! Thank you if you can help spread the word!
Here’s the pretty cover, including the very cool, purple spine:
Here’s a fuzzy shot of the back cover:
And here’s how you can help give this book wings: If you like it, post a review on Amazon or GoodReads. Talk about it on Twitter, FaceBook, or on your blog. Talk it up at your local library, bookstore or book club. And if you don’t like my book, please do these things for one you do like. Word of mouth is what keeps books alive.
If you’re in New York tonight (September 21), we’re celebrating at the Book Revue in Huntington, and then again on Friday (September 24) at the Word bookstore in Brooklyn. Hope to see you there!
And thank you, very sincerely, for all of you who’ve been with me through this whole rollercoaster ride. Your support and friendship has meant the world to me. xo
Marilyn Peake
September 21, 2010Congratulations, Susan! I’m so happy for you! UP FROM THE BLUE looks amazing! I ordered a copy on Kindle, but would love to also purchase a signed hardcover or paperback, if you make those available. Will you be doing that? I wish you all the best with your novel. It looks fantastic!
Susan Henderson
September 21, 2010I would love to sign a book for you, Marilyn. And thank you for this!
Marilyn Peake
September 21, 2010Thanks so much, Susan! That’s wonderful news! How would I arrange to purchase a signed copy?
Nathalie
September 21, 2010And for it’s coming out I have used the word “Launch”!
http://wordofthedayfreshfresh.blogspot.com/2010/09/launch.html
Am waiting eagerly for my copy which I have been told has been sent along.
Wishing you joy of the day.
Susan Henderson
September 21, 2010Thank you, Nathalie! xox
Nathalie
September 21, 2010Ad the video is up on my LJ (http://spacedlaw.livejournal.com/334688.html).
Susan Henderson
September 21, 2010God, you are so kind!
Jessica Keener
September 21, 2010–And we’re e-partying on Facebook where people can see links to more fabulous writers blogging about your book today and this week. I bought 2 copies today!
Here’s the e-party link:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=152916538070484&ref=ts
Susan Henderson
September 22, 2010That was one of the nicest, most generous things anyone’s done for me. Thank you.
Thank you seems like to small a thing to express how I feel.
Melissa Sarno
September 21, 2010Congratulations! I was lucky enough to meet you at BEA and get an advanced copy of the book. I loved it. I will certainly post some good reviews.
Susan Henderson
September 22, 2010Melissa, Thank you, and glad you’re here!
Tish Cohen
September 21, 2010Sue – so happy for you today! I hope you’re enjoying every second. And I hope every person who comes across UP FROM THE BLUE on the blogosphere rushes out to buy it!
xox
Susan Henderson
September 22, 2010Thank you for what you and Robin and Jess did for me–the whole day was a gift. xo
Billy Bones
September 21, 2010Ooooh, look what I found!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SPPi3uKhBs
After today, I’m hoping that To Kill a Mockingbird will become my second favorite book.
Susan Henderson
September 22, 2010I hadn’t seen that, but I remember when someone asked me if I wanted to talk about why I liked To Kill a Mockingbird (and of course I did) and then he turned on the camera and he said I was so nervous I was making him nervous!
Billy Bones
September 22, 2010You do nervous very well.
Peggy Payne
September 21, 2010Billie Hinton just sent me your way with huge praise for you and your book on her site. Congratulations on this amazing debut. I look forward to reading your Up From the Blue and visiting here again.
Susan Henderson
September 22, 2010Peggy, Thank you! And welcome. Any friend of Billie’s is a friend of mine.
Laura J. W. Ryan
September 22, 2010Oh, Happy Day!! Congratulations, Susan! I look forward to picking up my copy!!
Best wishes,
Laura
Susan Henderson
September 23, 2010Laura, Thank you!!
Aurelio O'Brien
September 22, 2010Yay – my copy is on the way! I’ll be posting a blurb for you to my peeps soon.
Big hugs…
A
Susan Henderson
September 23, 2010Aurelio, Thank you! I recommended you for an interview the other day. If someone you don’t know gets in touch, that’s probably the guy I sent. 🙂
Aurelio
October 1, 2010Hey, thanks! You’re the best. So far, no unusual inquiries – now I’m all curious…
I’ve just started in on your book now that I have it in my hot little hands. I’m loving it even though parts make my guts tense. Some aspects of the mother in your book are very similar to ills my own step-mom suffered from – interesting, if not a bit creepy… and it’s reading so true!
We need to talk about this next time we’re together.
I’ve been buried in work, but I’m really hoping to do my part for you this weekend on my various blogs, social sites and such. 🙂
Susan Henderson
October 3, 2010I’ll take that as a promise that you’re coming to visit!
Nathalie
September 27, 2010It’s arrived! I found it in the mail today. Oh joy!
Susan Henderson
September 28, 2010The closest I’ve ever been to Italy!
Hannah Holborn
October 12, 2010I have waited for this book launch ever since reading Motorhead oh so long ago! Can’t wait for my copy to arrive!!!!
Funny thing–the girl on the cover looks exactly like my adorable niece.
Hugs,
Hannah
Susan Henderson
October 12, 2010Hannah, Thank you! And I love that little girl on the cover, too.