What a rush for me. I have discovered the phenomenally large and phenomenally pro-active members of Cruise Critic. Apparently they has already discovered me, because when they began discussing Cruise Confidential on their boards, the sales went through the roof. My publisher had trouble providing enough books out there, and suddenly it was backordered. I think that is the fantasy of every author, to have a book so popular that it is back ordered. Well, Cruise Critic fans took it to a whole new level after Cruise took the gold at the Book Expo America for humor, and now it is completely and utterly sold out.
Fortunately, my publisher is baking a whole new load of goodies for us, and they will be out probably by mid June. They are heading to the distributors now, for those who are waiting. I am truly thrilled and humbled by all this. Yes, humility is something that I am aware of, despite my many critics who think otherwise. It is a thing I take great pains to avoid, to be sure.
So for those many who helped propel Cruise Confidential forward, I thank you humbly. I promise to roam the boards on Cruise Critic as often as I can, and try to answer some of those excellent, random questions thrown through the void at me.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
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David...
I am so HAPPY Cruise Critics could help boost your book -- but your style and talent is what's selling it!!!
Of course... Cruise Critic posters LOVE TO POST and talk... and our topics are varied and our feelings and opinions, diverse, BUT CRUISING is at the heart of it all!!!
And CRUISE CONFIDENTIAL is food for our souls!!!
I am a loyal CARNIVAL CRUISER, soon to be platnium after taking my first cruise on the Elation in 2006. I've stepped across into crew territory a few times on decks and through "secret doors" -- I totally LOVE the aft balcony up the stairs from Empress or out the rear doors of the dining room... on the FANTASY... but have been ushered off many times too!!
I continue savoring your book and lovin it. I don't want to read too fast, because I don't want it to end!!!!
Bless you and thank you!!!!
Lambie
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