What's that, you say? Still haven't found that perfect holiday gift for that hard-to-please friend, relative, or blood-enemy?
Then you, my dear reader, are in bucketloads of luck...
'BIRTHDAY WISHES!' - the first (but not last) collaborative effort between me and my soon-to-be-wife is now available in hardcover form from Visikids publishing on AMAZON.COM!
Are you tired of children's books that are purile, lame and just plain insulting to their budding little minds?
Are you - yourself - a fan of the genre?
Do ya like funny drawings?
Do ya like a good rhyme?
Then follow this here link and plop down your dough, Jackson, 'cause Leigh and John have answered your prayers!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1933156031/sr=1-1/qid=1165955400/ref=sr_1_1/105-4343581-3041242?ie=UTF8&s=books
Now even though ordering one would be simply marvelous of you, I really must recommend that you order no fewer than ten. I mean, you'll want to give one to at least everyone you know, right? But then, you're a popular person... you know WAY more than ten people. You're right... better order fifty. Good call.
Okay, enough with the sales pitch... but I truly am wildly excited about the release of this book. It's my very first children's book EVER - and believe me I've been asked to do many. It was only after I met Leigh and read her wonderful and unique writing that I felt inspired to tread such waters.
For those of you who are unaware, 'Birthday Wishes' is a story told entirely in rhyme about about twins who take 'sibling rivalry' to a whole new level when they discover that every year their birthday wishes actually come true. As we all know, siblings are prone to wicked pranks, and thus begins their 'wishing war' as they induce all manner of horrors on one another whenever their birthday comes around.
Apart from being Me'n'Leigh's first collaboration, this book was absolutely one of the most fun projects I've ever participated in. It got me back into painting and drawing for the fun of it. For me, this book represents more than just a publishing venture, but an expression of our respective artistic inclinations and a labor of love. That, if for no other reason, is why I think you'll enjoy it.
Sincerely,
John
7 comments:
Okay, I only bought one fantastic copy (and I'll want it signed by the both of you!), but I forwarded Leigh's email to everyone I know. Sorry, but that's not a very long list of people!
And, in the emails I sent out, I plagurized your summary of the book. I'm sure you'll see it soon enough!
That's incredibly cool of you!
Remind me not merely to sign it, but to do a drawing on the inside for you.
Seriously, that's incredibly sweet of you. Much obliged!
Wow! That makes ME want to spread the word to all of my friends and send out massive e-mails with the link to Amazon on it so that lots and lots of people can order the book!
Maybe if I show that I've helped spread the word, John will do a personalized sketch for ME, too!
Sincerely,
-Someone Who is Utterly Not John Fountain Noway Nohow - Nope - Totally Someone Completely Different
Thanks Mama of the House!!! Rad. We seriously appreciate your support!
John and Leigh,
Congratulations on the book! May this be the first of many successful collaborations from both of you!!
I'll see about scoring some copies as well. Will it be available locally? Perhaps through Barnes or Borders?
Presumably... I'll keep everyone posted on that.
Thanksm Louie!
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