I've just gone onto Waterstone and signed up for them to notify me as soon as it is available to buy here in the UK, I'm looking forward to reading it.
Beautiful Rob. What I most love is the way you both echo one another's gifts in the world and amplify each others voices to make a difference in the world. I know how involved you were behind the scenes to help on the marketing front with the book. Congrats to you both for the success of the heart it already is, regardless of the number of sales.
Thanks so much, Rick. Yes, Emma's been living with this quote from Caroline Donofrio: "It's not the size of the venue that matters, it's the heart of the crowd."
Major congrats to both of you! Wonderful to get a glimpse into the story of how it came to be. So much to be proud of for getting this out into the world and going about it the way you did. Can't wait to read.
Hi Jill! Good luck in the next few months, let me know if you want to chat about any of this. It's a lot of work (and heartache) launching a book into the world, but it can be fun, too. :-)
What a twist, a road from silence to tumbling words in a spoken voice, from laptop to the paper of printed books, from the golden throne to the public. I was just using the 40 days image of arduous journey in writing a friend about the foil wrapped chocolate coins of Hanukkah gelt that languish on the store shelves after the holiday. Kudos to initiating and following through on the book journey. It's also a kick to learn of levels of supportive community for someone in the library world.
I love that 40 days image, Carol. And yes, it's great to see the support for librarians, in general, and specifically, here. We spoke with a few PR companies who specialize in promoting debut authors, but it was cost-prohibitive, and I think certainly would have been far less effective than Emma reaching out personally about her own book. That seems more important than ever, these days.
Thank you, as always, for reading, and for the thoughtful comment.
Congratulations to Emma! I’m going to order a copy today - no one prepares you for all the little and big ways we have to let go - looking forward to reading Emma’s musings on those issues (the kid going to college is a tough one - good luck to you guys navigating that).
Can't to hear what you think, Laura. There's so much letting go, isn't there? And yes, I'm somewhat in denial about the college departure, though at least Northampton (Smith) isn't too far. Plus, I just had coffee with her in town, and she is more than ready to spread her wings. Ah... August will be something, though. I hope you and the fam are doing well, and that we get to catch up before too long. x
Your enthusiastic support for your wife’s work convinced me to buy her book. I read some other reviews and a synopsis of the novel on Amazon and then I purchased it! I can’t wait to start reading it. Thank you for your recommendation. I know I will love it and i will make sure you both know when I finish reading it.
I started No One You Know in the middle of the night last night (insomnia) and couldn’t stop! It’s so f’ing good, I’m gripped, and madly highlighting the many great lines. What this book did NOT succeed at was putting me back to sleep! 😂 Tired with no regrets. Can’t wait to pick it up again tonight! I should be writing this to Em! 😁
Thanks for sharing this news, Rob. Congratulations to Emma. Her book sounds intriguing. I'll look out for it in the UK. I applaud her determination in both writing it and getting it out into the world.
I've just gone onto Waterstone and signed up for them to notify me as soon as it is available to buy here in the UK, I'm looking forward to reading it.
Oh, that's amazing to hear, thank you, Sarah. I think they under-ordered in the UK, as my sisters-in-law mentioned it was sold out at Waterstones. They said it's still online here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/no-one-you-know-a-novel-emma-tourtelot/7976657
Can't wait to hear what you think.
Thank you so much, Sarah! I really appreciate that. Fingers crossed they get more copies across the pond soon...
I’m delighted to support NO ONE YOU KNOW, which is really about almost everyone you know, if you are a parent or live among parents.
Thank you, Rona. Emma was so thrilled by your review.
I am thrilled that she got testimonials from such heavy hitters.
Thank you for being such a thoughtful and enthusiastic early reader, Rona!
Beautiful Rob. What I most love is the way you both echo one another's gifts in the world and amplify each others voices to make a difference in the world. I know how involved you were behind the scenes to help on the marketing front with the book. Congrats to you both for the success of the heart it already is, regardless of the number of sales.
Thanks so much, Rick. Yes, Emma's been living with this quote from Caroline Donofrio: "It's not the size of the venue that matters, it's the heart of the crowd."
Yes he was, Rick! And thank you. x
My pleasure. Just bought my copy!
Major congrats to both of you! Wonderful to get a glimpse into the story of how it came to be. So much to be proud of for getting this out into the world and going about it the way you did. Can't wait to read.
Thank you, my friend.
Thanks so much, Alex!
Congrats to Emma, from a She Writes Press sister!
Thank you, Jill! I see your book's out this June! 🙌
Hi Jill! Good luck in the next few months, let me know if you want to chat about any of this. It's a lot of work (and heartache) launching a book into the world, but it can be fun, too. :-)
Thanks for your kindness and best wishes on your launch! I’m so happy to be part of this sisterhood created by @Brooke Warner
What a twist, a road from silence to tumbling words in a spoken voice, from laptop to the paper of printed books, from the golden throne to the public. I was just using the 40 days image of arduous journey in writing a friend about the foil wrapped chocolate coins of Hanukkah gelt that languish on the store shelves after the holiday. Kudos to initiating and following through on the book journey. It's also a kick to learn of levels of supportive community for someone in the library world.
I love that 40 days image, Carol. And yes, it's great to see the support for librarians, in general, and specifically, here. We spoke with a few PR companies who specialize in promoting debut authors, but it was cost-prohibitive, and I think certainly would have been far less effective than Emma reaching out personally about her own book. That seems more important than ever, these days.
Thank you, as always, for reading, and for the thoughtful comment.
Congratulations to Emma! I’m going to order a copy today - no one prepares you for all the little and big ways we have to let go - looking forward to reading Emma’s musings on those issues (the kid going to college is a tough one - good luck to you guys navigating that).
Can't to hear what you think, Laura. There's so much letting go, isn't there? And yes, I'm somewhat in denial about the college departure, though at least Northampton (Smith) isn't too far. Plus, I just had coffee with her in town, and she is more than ready to spread her wings. Ah... August will be something, though. I hope you and the fam are doing well, and that we get to catch up before too long. x
Your enthusiastic support for your wife’s work convinced me to buy her book. I read some other reviews and a synopsis of the novel on Amazon and then I purchased it! I can’t wait to start reading it. Thank you for your recommendation. I know I will love it and i will make sure you both know when I finish reading it.
I started No One You Know in the middle of the night last night (insomnia) and couldn’t stop! It’s so f’ing good, I’m gripped, and madly highlighting the many great lines. What this book did NOT succeed at was putting me back to sleep! 😂 Tired with no regrets. Can’t wait to pick it up again tonight! I should be writing this to Em! 😁
Thanks for sharing this news, Rob. Congratulations to Emma. Her book sounds intriguing. I'll look out for it in the UK. I applaud her determination in both writing it and getting it out into the world.
Amazing!