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Tuesday, April 29 2008
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There was this one time when I asked a whole bunch of people if they would help me put together a book, some of them close friends, others whose work I had admired for years, and I remember one exchange in particular when this one guy said SURE! and the excitement I experienced was not unlike what I imagine it would feel like to impregnate Angelina Jolie myself.
That book comes out today:
It's called Things I Learned About My Dad (in therapy) and it's a collection of essays about fatherhood from the perspective of fathers, wives, daughters and sons. I've written two of the 17 essays, one about my father and one about Jon. A few weeks ago I gave my father an advance copy of the book with the hope that he would read what I had written, but I didn't say anything to him other than HERE IS MY HEART AND SOUL, DO WITH IT WHAT YOU WILL. I found out a week later that he had taken it home and used it to prop up a wobbly toilet. I like to think that I improved his life by those two inches.
The other authors are Kevin Guilfoile, Matthew Baldwin, Matt LaPlante, Alice Bradley, Doug French, James Griffioen, Greg Allen, Greg Knauss, Maggie Mason, my hot geek husband Jon Armstrong, Leah Peterson, Sarah Brown, Eden Kennedy, Gail Armstrong, and my man in Houston, Bill Farrell. I am eternally indebted to these people for their hard work and cooperation and for making this book such a spectacular collection of emotion: humor, sorrow, frustration, joy, and forgiveness. I won't say which, but one of these essays completely transformed me, and I'm a better person for having read it.
Starting today the book is available at the following retailers:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Powells
Booksense
Kensington Books
On Thursday June 5 I'm going to be doing a signing at a local bookstore called The King's English on 15th East in Salt Lake City. I'll be sure to post more specific details as that date draws near and would encourage everyone to come and say hello even if you don't want to bother with the book. I haven't ever done a local meet and greet and thought this would be the perfect occasion. But be warned, I am known to bite. And suddenly break out into song.
I don't think the publisher is sending me anywhere to do press or signings, but I've had a few requests from readers who wanted to know if they could send me their copy so that I could sign it and then send it back to them. I'm more than happy to do this as long as you include return postage (please send it to the address on my contact page), and what the hell, I'll tuck a little extra something into the envelope. I promise it won't be gross. Maybe.
Finally, I want to thank my editor Danielle Chiotti whose name should be right next to mine on the cover of the book given how much work she did to get this thing out the door. She is a superhero, and I can't thank her enough for hanging in there with me. Also, my agent Betsy Lerner, who has been my tireless advocate for over three years. She has suffered endlessly, and I owe her a beer.
I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS IS OVER, THANK GOD. Fly, little book, fly!
1. thealchemist said:
Congratulations!!
2. Jamie Butler said:
How exciting!!! I just ordered a copy!
3. Rachel said:
Congrats! Can't wait to get my hands on a copy.
4. Elizabeth said:
I just went out on my lunch break and bought it, and already can't put it down!
5. Brandy said:
Congrats! I can't wait to read it!
6. D. said:
Big congratulations to you! I pre-ordered a copy when you first spoke about it, and just yesterday evening I got e-mail from Amazon saying it had been shipped and will arrive by May 5. I can't wait!!!
Again, big congratulations!
7. Barb in Michigan said:
You Rock! Congratulations and I can't wait to get it and read it!
8. Michael Simmons said:
A Kindle edition? Please? WITH SUGAR ON TOP!?
9. Rebellious Arab Girl said:
COOL!! Congrats! I will look up the book on Amazon and order it! Better ship to Canada! I can't wait! :)
10. grace said:
You deserve a big congrats!!
11. Erica aka littlefirecrackr said:
Congratulations Heather. I know you are excited for this to be done. Be sure I am sending a book for your autograph!
12. friendy furpants said:
I'm working on getting my company to carry the book in our stores for father's day. So if they do, you owe me big!
13. Melissa said:
Awesome. I'm buying it this instant. And congratulations to you!
14. Chaser said:
Congratulations! It probably feels like giving birth to a second child! Looking forward to reading it soon!
All the best...
15. Alexandra said:
Heather, this is more than a "little" book. You have shared important things, often disguised in humor that leave the reader thinking about what really matters. Thank you for sharing the person you are and your family with us, as you make the world a better place. Congratulations.
16. Mia said:
Congratulations. I can't wait to get my hands on it.
17. Erin said:
Congratulations! I'm going on vacation tomorrow so I'll go out tonight and buy it. I'm sure I'll probably end up reading it all while lying in bed tonight and have nothing for the plane ride. Can't wait! Congrats again!
18. Pretty Lush said:
I've opened a new window for Amazon.com to drop the book into my cart. While it loads, I'm adding: Congratulations. I can only imagine the blood, sweat and tears that goes into such personal writing.
19. Shelly said:
I orderd your book back in March when you mentioned it.. Cant wait to receive it.. after I read It I would love to send it to you for a autograph! Love the Blog so im sure I will love this book...Hurry Up May 5th!!!
20. Ames said:
Congratulations! I can't wait to read it!
21. Office Geek said:
I think the Post Office will make you drop off packages in person, so just be forwarned that you won't be able to drop them in a mailbox. I do think folks can pre-buy a priority-mail rate stamp, though. And recycling mailers is always a great idea. :) Happy signing!
22. Emily said:
I'm ordering it as we speak on Amazon. Can't wait to read it.
Emily
23. You can call me, 'Sir' said:
Just for you, I'm now going to learn how to read so that I can make it through your book (I only come here for the pictures).
24. Jaime said:
I can't wait!
25. Tuli said:
Wonderful news! Looking forward to reading this essay collection.
Cheers!
26. Rachel said:
I pre-ordered mine on amazon and can't wait for it to show up. Congrats and please know that if I were in salt lake I would definitely come down to meet you in person, since you're a part of my day, every day, when I should be working. Thanks for all your writing, especially the essays in the book that I can't wait to read.
27. Amelia said:
PUMPED you are doing a signing in SLC. Congrats on the book...and see you June 5th!
28. Jenn said:
I promise to buy it AND not use it as a toilet prop.
29. Lyz said:
I pre-ordered mine on amazon. I can't wait!
30. Amy said:
Congrats, Heather! I bet Chuck is jealous. All he ever got to do was make a calendar and here you are, with a BOOK!
31. bevskid1 said:
Was surfing Amazon and saw today as the release date. Congrats! You're number 518 on the list of bestsellers and I just purchased mine.
32. Michelle said:
I'm placing my order on Amazon today! Once my finals are over, I'll be dedicating all my time to reading it.
You have to get the publisher to send you to LA for a book signing!
33. Tammy said:
I promise to read it ON the toilet! Can't wait.
34. Rob said:
#518 best seller on Amazon already! My order is going to help that out. I think I'll help my two favorite bloggers out with just one purchase. Heather, of course, and then Steve at Sneeze.com by using his Amazon link.
Congratulations Heather.
Rob
35. RH said:
Just ordered my copy...cannot wait! Thanks for all great reading material you provide us all everyday.
36. Kristie said:
I just ordered my copy...before I read this. It will get a pass ahead of all those other books sitting in a pile next to my bed that have been begging me to read them for months and months. Because I feel like I KNOW you. And Jon, Eden, Alice, Maggie and Jim, all because I read these fantastic blogs you all write. Looking forward to a glimpse into the lives of the other writers in the book as well.
I promise it will never prop up a toilet in my house.
37. Jeni Reno said:
From one Bartlett graduate to another, Congratulations Heather! I am like a proud mother.
38. Leesavee said:
I won't read it on the toilet, but I'm sure my husband will. I CAN'T WAIT!!! So very awesome for you (and Jon). Congratulations!
39. Ray said:
yay! Congratulations! I pre-ordered mine on Amazon! I can't wait to read it!!
40. Cyclingred said:
What's with the B of M add on your site? Seems so unyou. :)
41. shaunacon said:
Congratulations!
I am going to be patient and pick up a copy at the signing. Although, I can't wait to read it and I do have a gift certificate to the Gateway that is burning a hole in my pocket. Maybe I will buy it then just get it signed later... I can't wait to read it!
42. Kristi said:
Whee! I got an email from Amazon last night saying it was on the way, I should have it tomorrow!
Congratulations, Heather. Very cool! I can't wait to read it.
43. Enjolie said:
Yay! congratulations heather!
just ordered my copy on amazon, can't wait to start reading and laugh, sympathize, and lord knows empathize too.
<3
enjolie
44. mirela said:
Dear Heather,
Your stories and pictures are my daily fix! You are by far, the best blogger on the net. Can't wait to read your book, I'll try to buy it today.
Thank you for your wonderful writing!
45. Sandy said:
Hubby just asked what I wanted for my b-day tomorrow...nothing like waiting till the last minute. I told him a yellow cake with chocolate icing and your book. I've been attempting to pre-order FORever but never got around to it. Thanks for offering to sign, I will be taking you up on that. Congratulations!
46. Monica said:
I'm leaving to B&N to get my copy now!! You MUST come to San Francisco to do a book signing!!!
47. Therese said:
Congratulations, Dooce!
48. shaunacon said:
@Cyclingred - I think it is awesome about the Mormon ads showing up on here. They probably just are looking at statistics with the keyword Mormon and advertising on those sites without looking at which sites they are specifically advertising on. Which means Heather and Jon can get silent financial retribution for everything the church has done to them without the church actually knowing. Love it.
49. Elizabeth said:
Heather, please come to LA to promote the book! You know you want to! It's a good excuse for you guys to return to SoCal and for your stalkers, I mean fans, to finally meet you.
50. Jessica said:
So awesome. Congrats, Amstrong Family - you deserve this! Getting my copy this week and can't wait!
51. Jannie Sue said:
Congrats!
I'm so going to Barnes & Nobles today to check it out.
52. m said:
Yay!
53. Nicole said:
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm willing to bet $$ that your dad reads it or is secretly in the process of reading it right now :)
54. doug said:
Huge congrats, Heather! Awesomer than awesome.
55. admin said:
Note: Some ads that appear on dooce.com are beyond our control. This includes the LDS ads.
These appear to be remnant ads that are thrown up if no premium ads are displayed.
56. Ryan said:
Congratulations, friend.
57. Tootsie Farklepants said:
Congrats to you and all the contributors!! I met Leah at a gathering a few weeks ago. I was very quiet. I hope she didn't think I was stuck up. I just needed more wine. Maybe if I send you my copy of the book to sign you'll tuck some of your moxy into it? Hell, just rub it on your armpits and write "smells like Dooce spirit" on the sleeve. Thanks.
58. Sue at eLuckypacket said:
Congrats,Heather! I'll be buying one for sure.
59. Brittany said:
I'm so glad you posted this. I lost track of when it was coming out and now I can go and pick it up, just in time to fly off to vacation and enjoy it with a nice stiff drink!
60. LaurenE. said:
I'm totally ordering a copy for our library!
61. karen said:
WOO HOO!!! Congratulations! I'll read it eventually, as soon as my local library orders it. I'm a cheap a$$ when it comes to books. Forgive me.
62. shannon said:
Congratulations, Heather...this is awesome!!
63. Jennifer said:
So. Freaking. Cool. Can't wait to see the book and check it out for myself.
64. Wendy said:
Congrats to you and all of the other contributors! I can't wait to read it.
I do want you to be careful, though, when you go to that book signing in Salt Lake City. I wouldn't want any Mormons to toss their holy underwear at you. Be on the lookout!
65. Lori Magno said:
Congratulations! Book ordered!
66. Fishing Around said:
I just ordered a copy! I'm really looking forward to reading it given the more than awesome title!!!
67. angela said:
YAY!!!! This is so great. Congratulations.
68. Lena said:
Please do post more about the signing at The Kings English! I would love to come by and meet you! I am new to the blog, but already I am hooked. I look forward to the book.
69. Brandy said:
Congratulations! I have been looking forward to your release announcement since you first mentioned the book - wonderful, wonderful news.
70. Lindsay said:
Well done, you!! I can't wait to buy a copy!
71. Sheryl Stephen said:
Heather,
Congratulations, and best wishes always.
72. TiffaneyC said:
Congrats!! Longtime lurker here, I just ordered a copy and I am thrilled. Kudos to you, your family, and all those involved. Be proud...you deserve it. <3
73. Kim said:
AGGGGHH. I have been waiting for this day since you mentioned you were writing a book. I just got my copy, and I'm so busy at work, I might have to work overtime. Dammit, don't they know I need to read Dooce's new book??
74. MontanaJen said:
::Pats dooce on the back and hands her a special margarita on the rocks::
75. Cathy said:
Just ordered a copy. I hope it sells like gangbusters. Congrats!
76. Patti said:
I have my copy to take on vacation . . . when I get back I'm mailing it for that autograph.
Congrats!
77. Brandi Koskie said:
What an amazing accomplishment!! Congratulations. I hope it flies!
Plan on signing mine, too! ;)
78. Jennifer said:
congratulations!
And it's okay if you put something gross in the envelope. Maybe I'll send you something extra too
79. Anne said:
Congrats! Can't wait to read it - ordering it as I type, well not really, but in just about 15 seconds...!
80. Lisa said:
Congrats! Mine copy should be on it's way from Amazon today.........I'm so looking forward to reading it ;)
81. Lori said:
Maybe your publisher doesn't think you need a press tour because you have such an internet following (and I did just buy your book online) but OMG - if you ever came to LA I would totally show up and buy another copy just to have you sign it.
82. Kate said:
Congratulations. What an amazing accomplishment! Go litle book!
83. Vicki said:
Ordered mine today. Can't wait!! Congrats on another big accomplishment!
84. natalie said:
Congratulations! And please come to DC for a signing! My husband's from Bartlett and will love it that you've got a book out. Father's Day present for him!
85. Kristan said:
Heather, no worries. With your fan base, this book isn't just gonna fly. It's gonna freaking ORBIT!
NASA could take some lessons. :P
Congratulations! I look forward to
getting my grubby hands on it and cradling it like a newborn infant while my boyfriend disowns me and takes the dogreading it.86. UncommonBlonde said:
Fly it will! Congrats. My copy is about to fly right across the country so you can sign it. Yipee!
87. Lauren said:
I am so excited about this! I pre-ordered a copy from Amazon, and am SO EXCITED to send it to my bad for Father's Day.
I do hope you'll come to DC for a book signing. I would TOTALLY come to buy another book...maybe for my stepdad! :)
88. Marcy- The Glamorous Life said:
How exciting for you! I can't wait to read it...
89. T said:
I'm sending you a virtual chocolatini. Enjoy your great success!
90. Isabel Kallman said:
whee!
91. Ann said:
Congratulations! I'll be buying it today! The title alone, I'm sure, speaks to many of us. Now, how 'bout one about the Moms?
Looking forward to watching it climb the bestsellers list.
92. Ray said:
Congratulations Dooce! I can't wait to run out to Borders and overpay for it! Seriously, like many others, I have been waiting for the release of your book.
And, if I send the book to you to have it signed, please do not send me any Polly Pockets stuff, or I will be forced to send you Thomas the Tank engine moisy toys. And, definitely don't send Jon's clogs.
93. Nicole said:
Heather, I'm so proud of you! Think back on how far you've come and how much you've accomplished . . . my goodness!
It's been 6? 7? years since I emailed you asking for help on how to make one of those photo galleries you used to do. and I miss all the old posts you took down! I still can't drive behind a mitsubishi without thinking "how about some blinker action, mitsubishi motherfucker". And I hope you remember that, it was a former 'currently thinking'.
What I'm getting at is this - you are affecting people's lives, in such good ways, and you should truly let yourself enjoy every good minute of it.
94. Aliaspice said:
Looks like at least 93 copies will sell!
...am going to put in a request to purchase here at the library I work at...
95. Erin said:
I'm so so so excited for you and all of the writers/contributors. I will be purchasing a copy and look forward to reading it :) Congratulations!
96. SarahThe said:
Am dying to know which essay it was now. You should have a contest. Winner gets... one of your featured prints. Or something. Something like those cute fox napkins!
97. Chrysalis said:
Congratulations! Did you know it's already available used?
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/
Things-Learned-About-My-Dad-Heather-Armstrong/
9780758216595-item.html?ref=Search+Books%3a+%2527
things+i+learned+about+my+dad+(in+therapy)%2527&sterm
=things+i+learned+about+my+dad+(in+therapy)+-+Books
98. anti-blogger said:
I just love you Heather! You crack me up! Everything you say is just freakin' hilarious. I wish your book well, and can't wait to get my hands on a copy. I swear I won't use it to sturdy a toilet, I'll leave that to your family. But I can't promise it won't see the inside of my bathroom! *Yuck, Gross! Like you want to hear all the various locations your book will be in my house! Bleh!*
I too think your photography is incredible. You have many talents. Thanks for sharing.
99. Becky said:
Awesome! Congratulations. Enjoy your momentary sigh of relief.
100. Ariel said:
I asked my boyfriend to order it for my mothers day gift. He said he would. HE DIDN'T, so I just bought it! And now he has to actually think about what to get me :)
101. sarah said:
i can't wait to read them! i bought a copy today, and when i'm done reading it will be my dad's father's day gift- yay!
102. Amanda said:
Congratulations! What an exciting day for you and your family.
103. Jen said:
Congratulations, it looks like a fantastic read!
How about a signed book giveaway? No? Okay. Cool.
104. Drew said:
As a father and a Dooce fan I will consider this a must summer read. Congratulations!!
105. Christy said:
How exciting for you! I can't wait to go out & get it tonight--I'm looking forward to reading the essays of so many bloggers I've come to know and love (not in a weird way--maybe.) Congratulations on all of your success!
106. Ely said:
Congrats! I can't wait to dig into this
107. May said:
I've only been following you a few months, but I must say your success couldn't be helped. You've worked hard, your fans LOVE you (and your haters can go fly a kite); now sit back and enjoy that success. YAAAAAAY! Congratulations!
108. Christy Wood said:
Congratulations!!! I guess this means my pre-ordered copy will be shipping soon (claps in anticipation!)! Like a true dooce addict, I will now have something to read in between your posts.
109. Lori said:
I was going to say "Congratulations" but a bunch of people already said that.
Then I was going to say "Enjoy your success" but I thought that could come out like a veiled threat depending on how you read it.
How about "You did it! Be proud!!!"
No...too corny...
I like sandwiches.
There.
P.S. My Captcha was Topaz Men, which sounds like a band.
110. alex said:
De-lurking to wish you my very best. Great job, Heather!
111. Sra said:
Your dad sounds like a bit of a dooce-bag. No offense. If it makes you feel better, I'm planning to check out your book.
112. Michael Drips said:
You'll be THRILLED to know that Amazon doesn't tell you if you have already pre-ordered an item, so due to my own lack of sense or awareness I am receiving TWO COPIES of your book today. Gah!
Well I suppose I could donate one to the local library instead of returning it to Amazon. I can see the headlines now: "Mysterious Heart Attack Deaths of local elders linked to shocking library book!".
Yeah, the more I think about it, the library donation is a given!
113. James | Double Danger said:
We are really happy for you, and we are getting the book. Hope it does well.
114. L C said:
Tip of the cap to you, milady!
115. sara said:
Dooce done made herself a book.
Hot dang!
(congratulations!)
116. Carmeneckard said:
Tomorrow is my best friend's birthday. She is also an avid daily reader of yours. I'm on my way to the bookstore to get 2 right now. Congrats!
117. Shannon said:
Congratulations Heather! I plan on ordering this in a couple of weeks and giving it to my dad for father's day.
118. Her Ladyship said:
Heather, yay on the book! I can't wait to buy it (so that everyone can enjoy those sweet sweet royalties). It's my little way of saying thanks for the entertainment through the years.
119. Cheri said:
Ahhhhh! It's out! Congratulations!
You MUST come to Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena,CA for a reading/signing!! www.vromansbookstore.com It's the best little indy bookstore going. You would LOVE it - and it would give you an excuse to come play in the sunshine.
120. Emma! said:
I have pre-ordered mine from amazon, but I have to wait another 2 WEEKS for it to be released in the UK!!!!
Congratulations Heather, looking forward to more literary wonders!
121. larkspur said:
Hey, Heather - good work.
I'll get your book from my local independent bookseller (I'm lucky to have one in the neighborhood: http://www.bookpassage.com) since it showed up as "in stock or available ASAP" in their searchable database. Book Passage has stores in Corte Madera and San Francisco, and they are all about the author readings, so even if you don't get sent on an all-expenses-paid Book Tour, I know you sometimes come to SF, so you should read aloud when you do, kthx.
PS: I like the cover. Tasteful. Not cartooney. Refreshing.
122. Nancy said:
Congratulations, kiddo. You must feel like you've just given birth to an elephant!
123. Rubbish Parent said:
Holy cow.
I've just had a huge penny drop.
See, a while ago you posted a picture of you with Bill.
And a little while later I was in a store, buying something for my precocious 4 year old, ably assisted by a wonderful guy who looked REALLY familiar.
Then I checked back on his blog and the picture of his sneakers confirmed it.
It's a small, small world. And now I feel like I'm one person closer to stalking you. (Just kidding)
124. dogfaceboy said:
Congratulations! Betsy is my agent, too, and I adore her.
125. RubiaLala said:
Woo hoo!
126. The N. said:
That is awesome - I am very happy for you! I need to get a copy because I am afraid of therapy and I still have some learning to do....
127. val cox said:
I'm so proud of you, this is great! I can't wait to buy and read this special book!
128. elisabeth said:
A very big CONGRATULATIONS to you! I'll be swinging by Barnes and Noble after a visit with the family. I'm sure I'll have trouble closing it until I've finished, and I CAN'T WAIT.
129. Bill said:
Over?
This is only Book One!!!
130. Robin said:
Any book with Chucks on the cover is a book I wanna read.
131. girlwiththemask said:
Are you going to take all of your clothes off and run through your local town square again in celebration?
132. Katie said:
Did you Dad REALLY use your book to prop up the toilet?????
133. Sarah said:
I actually read that your were SINGING and I took a double take .. because, I recalled how great your voice was in your little webcam video the other day!
I'm excited to read your book ..and, may just pass it on to my husband as a father's day gift after ward! :)
You're a neat person, Heather.
134. Ash said:
I'm so excited to get my hands on this book!!
135. Meredith said:
I'm stopping at a book store as soon as I get out of work. I'm definitely looking forward to the book! I'll also be buying a copy for a friend . . who enjoys your blog, but doesn't get to check in too often. Can't wait!
136. Laura Thompson said:
Congratulations on your book! This is really exciting.
137. Devon said:
You are such a studmuffin! Go, Heather, GO! My first stop after work today is B&N to scoop up your book. Ohhhh, the excitement! *grin* Love your site, love what you're doing. Keep it up, dammit. =)
138. Beth said:
Congratulations - such a great accomplishment and a fab group of contributors!!
139. Cooble said:
First of all Congratz, and now that thats out of the way I had a very hard time buying your book at my local Barnes & Noble. For full story check out my post at Coobles.blogstop.com the post is titled "She's worth a Dooce"
140. Kbee said:
Congrats, Heather! Excited for you! This book is going to be hah-uge. Can't wait to get my copy and devour it before the dog does. Yay!
141. Theresa said:
Congratulations! I pre-ordered a copy weeks ago, and cannot wait to read it. I'm sure I will not be disappointed.
142. Cara said:
Kudos on a wonderful accomplishment! As a faithful Dooce reader and someone w/ a challenging (read: bi-polar) relationship with her father, I cannot wait to read it.
The weather is nice in SF right now. Next time you're here visiting friends, please consider a book signing. I'll drag my sisters and lovely mother up for a girls day out in the city just to say hello!
Cheers!
143. Kelly said:
AHHH! I'm so excited to read it! Congratulations...what a huge accomplishment!
144. Anne said:
I picked up my own copy from the office today (stupid mailman can't be bothered to put it into our actual mailbox) and immediately plunked down on bed and proceeded to 1) smack my boyfriends hands away so he couldn't read it first and 2) ignored the work I was suppose to be doing. Heh. Oops.
Must say brilliantly done! I've flipped through and read your essays as well as Maggie and Jon's. I'm very excited to read through the rest of it (graduation work be damned. It'll still be there tomorrow) and will probably get a copy for my own father to show him while I'm a pain in the ass, I still care.
Congrats Heather and Jon and everyone! :)
145. Tanya said:
Congratulations Heather! I pre-ordered and am super excited to get it in the mail. A new book and a fun mail delivery! What more could a girl ask for!? Ok, lots, but this is a great start.
146. Anonymous said:
I totally want to buy this book. It looks like I have to order it online, as it has not been released in my city yet.
I love your cite.
147. John Dickerson said:
Congratulations Heather. Now I look forward to your guidance and advice on how to manage the Amazon rankings emotional yo-yo fest.
148. SpaceAgeSage said:
I just saw your blog mentioned at the ProBlogger's site because of a post there on "Mom Blogs," so I decided to come by for visit. No wonder you have such a following! Your About Page got me hooked. Real, honest, and heart-generated humor in such a quirky mind is hard to find. Thanks for the laughs.
149. Ben said:
Pure rockstar. Congratulations!
150. Erin The Great said:
Mazeltov! I bet you're excited the agony of getting a book published is over.
151. Anonymous said:
I feel like such a groupie, I just popped over to amazon and bought a copy! Congratulations!!!
152. Amy said:
I work for a library and we purchased many copies--I thought you'd like to know that you've got a waitlist!
153. stephanie said:
It's NEVER over. Especially when you do great things. I have a feeling this is just the start for you. the questions is are YOU ready to fly?
My guess is yes, and how wonderfully wide your wings will be!
Cheers good pal!
154. Vee said:
Congratulations! I can't wait to get my copy.
Thanks for sharing you life with us.
155. DM said:
Oh, that's right! Yet another book to buy for my vacation! Yes!
Do you choose the spam blocker words? Because Gov and grotesque is perfect.
156. Ashley said:
Can I second the request for a Kindle version??? I'm into instant gratification, and really want to download it now! :)
Congrats!
157. Janelle said:
I think I will buy a copy of this book for me and my dad for his birthday. I love how the relationship with my father has changed as I have gotten older and now we can talk to each other like adults.
158. Paul said:
Dude! Dood! Dewd! Congratulations!
159. Reba said:
What an amazing bunch of people you collaborated with. Can't wait to read it!
160. Marissa said:
Oh how completely fun. Congratulations.
161. Angela said:
Congrats!!!
i have chills... i can't wait to get my hands on a copy.
162. Jessica said:
Congratulations! I can't wait to read it.
163. Spatula said:
Congratulations! Heather, I am going to sound totally smurfy, but you and your work really inspire me.
I hope the book is available here in Canadianland, because I am under a credit card purchase moratorium. (It hurts, it hurts!)
Heather's Dad: Jolly Jebus! Read the damn book!
Heather's agent: don't let her get away with just one beer.
164. Courtney said:
I'm so glad you're doing a local book signing! Hooray!
165. robinv said:
weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! Congratulations! Can't wait to get my hands on it and read!
166. Patty R said:
Congratulations on the book! You are going places lady!
167. Anonymous said:
I would rather chew my leg off than read this shit.
168. Jessica said:
Congrats! im sure this whole book is going to be one cry-fest story after another so im bound to love it! im really proud of you for writing this!
169. Sheila said:
YAY! I got confo from Amazon this morning that the two copies I ordered were shipped. Weeeeeeee!
I can't wait to find out what all of this clog business is about.
170. Devanshi said:
I got it already. I already read 'Day Job' and cant put it down :).
171. Joe Crawford said:
Bought a copy at lunch. Congratulations on getting out into the world! Here's to more Dooce publishing!
172. Christine said:
And I bet you are celebrating with lots of drinking and HOT sex today! How exciting for you, Heather! Congratulations.
I'm going to buy my copy after work, and I WILL be mailing it for you to sign. Thanks so much for letting your fans do this.
173. Linda said:
CONGRATULATIONS!! I am another who will order one. Your writing is amazing.
Cheers!
Linda @ Barefoot in the Park
174. Sarah said:
WOW, congratulations!! I am definitely going to get a copy!!
175. jp said:
I look forward to details on the book signing - although after reading this site for 4+ years, knowing that you're just down the road in Salt Lake, it might be a little weird to actually meet you. Honestly, it's been strange to see you all over the local news lately.
Congratulations on the book!
176. Spandrel Studios said:
Never in my life have I clicked that Amazon one-click order button faster than I have just now.
Congratulations on this remarkable achievement!
177. William said:
Congratulations. I look forward to reading it.
178. becky said:
CONGRATS!
I can't wait to get a copy.
Now take a deep breath and drink A LOT OF WHATEVER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE YOU CAN GET YOUR HANDS ON!
179. Theresa said:
Holy shit - you're at #12 on Amazon's Hot New Releases! Way to go, Heather (and Jon and Alice and Maggie and Mrs. Kennedy et al)!
180. Janet said:
Congratulations Heather! I look forward to picking up a copy and few more as gifts for friends who are about to become Dads. I hope it flies off the shelves!
181. Theresa said:
Oh, and I preordered 2 copies way back when you first mentioned it, but Amazon - for some probably arcane and senseless reason - isn't going to ship them until May 5. I may have to go pick up a third copy tonight just so I don't have to wait.
182. Anonymous said:
Those are some of my favorite authors too! I can't wait to read this book ... CONGRATULATIONS!
183. Kathleen said:
Can this book really be considered done if it has not been photographed atop Chuck?
In any case, congratulations!
184. Kathy said:
Congratulations Heather! I'm really looking forward to reading it.
185. Andrea said:
Congratulations, Heather!
This is such an amazing accomplishment for you and I hope it brings you nothing but joy! I just ordered mine off of Amazon. This made me laugh:
clogs (9)
You just can't escape them, can you?
186. sylvie said:
Congratulations! hubby heading to Chicago this week he is so flying back to France with your book! :)
187. Mary said:
Congratulations! My order is being processed as I type. And I'm definitely getting the autograph -- with or without the something extra!
188. Charlotte said:
Nice shout-out for The King's English -- I worked there through the 5 grueling years of my PhD -- I hope you have a wonderful experience with my favorite ladies (really, sort of like the moms I wished I'd had) beaming at you on the back porch while you read. Congratulations! And wait until the first time you walk into a strange store and see a pile of them -- it's very strange and wonderful ...
189. Amber said:
And you'll be appearing on Oprah when?
Congrats a ton. I think this qualifies you as "legitimate," and coming from the South, that means something.
190. Sandra said:
Congratulations! So exciting ....! i wait for the day i get published - hehehhee ;)
191. Connie said:
When I went to check my bank account statement online, I noticed that a couple of dollars went missing. I clicked on the link and realized that it went to purchasing this book. I totally forgot that I pre-ordered it.
Congratulations on its release!
192. Mary said:
Congrats Heather!! That is so very awesome and exciting and I can't wait to read the book!
193. theSpectrum said:
Congratulations Heather! Can't wait to read it!
194. becca said:
congratulations!!!! i can't wait to read it.
195. Camille said:
Looks like I will be heading to Barnes and Noble this week. Would love to get a book signed if you ever make it out to LA(...again!)! Congratulations, Heather :]
196. Amanda said:
Just seen your tweet about fun games at the Armstrong household....try the ugly game - You and Jon face each other and pull the ugliest..creepiest face you can pull then slowly go to kiss each other keeping your eyes open ...the one who pulls away screaming in disgust before kissing loses....I win every time....
Congratulations on getting your ass together to write a book. So many people say wouldnt it be great to do that but you have done it...what an achiever you are missy...Well done ..Gold Star.
197. Art said:
You know what would make the book signing great?....dancing. Thank you for sharing
198. d. Sharp said:
Another loud 'Congratulations!' to add to the growing pile of best wishes.
Please - seriously consider a signing at POWELL'S in Portland.
Independent bookstores don't get any better than Powell's and Portland loves you.{ I took a poll.}
199. Mari said:
In just the time since you posted this, your book has risen from 550 + to number 98 on Amazon's sales list.
Congrats on your book. That's an awesome achievement.
200. Abby said:
98 in books on Amazon. I kid you not. My copy will be arriving at my door soon, and yours after that. PS I love that you're helping with reCAPTCHA!
201. Christine said:
P.S. Will Entertainment Weekly be reviewing your book? As mainstream as they have become in the last decade, you know you've hit it big time when you make it in there. Go Heather!
202. Chelsea said:
Congrats! I'm excited to get my copy soon. I pre-ordered your book on Amazon.com. Can you please, please, pretty please come out to Seattle for a book signing/reading? It's really beautiful out here during this time of year!!!!
203. Andria and Co. said:
EEEEKKKKK! I can't wait!!!!!!! I'm gonna for sure send a copy to you to have it autographed. Oh, and you might wanna make an edit to your post, seeing as how you have pets and all, some fucktard will most likely send you a copy, and then complain when they have a Chuck hair attached to the return copy, and sue you for their animal allergies.
204. Laura said:
Perfect for Father's Day! Good thing I have a month or so before that to read it myself before passing it off as new to Dad-O...is there any way to add the "Search Inside" feature to the Amazon listing?
205. RzDrms said:
well, CRAYON! good'un fer you! :)
206. Jeannie said:
Your Dad didn't say anything?
jeannie
207. Kristen said:
just added to the amazon purchasing flurry.
i toyed with having it shipped to you for direct access autographing, but couldn't find the option to include a prepaid shipping envelope back to me. bummer. congrats (and my book buying dollars) headed your way regardless!
and i'm gonna assume comment #167 was posted by chuck?
208. Clem said:
I don't know if it's been said, but I believe you've missed a golden opportunity here! It's like how the rappers talk about their new album will 'drop' on such and such a date, you should have titled this one Release Date: Dropping the Dooce....or something of a similar vain.
Congrats!
209. Shelly said:
I am so ticked....I went to my local Barnes & Noble, and they don't 'carry' your book. Because they are a 'small store'.....guess I'll order it, since the Library doesn't have it either.
Squeeeee anyway on the book release. I can't wait to read it. I was going to read it ALL tonight, but now I can't. Pout.
210. kristy said:
I just ordered my copy and your little book has already cracked the top 100 in sales on amazon.com - hooray!
I do believe I will be sending you my copy to sign. I can't wait to get my hands on this book!
Congratulations to you, Heather. You deserve every bit of success this book brings to you and your fam.
211. Carrie said:
Congratulations for taking your writing career to the next level. Then again, maybe this blog IS the next level, in which case congratulations for going back and completing that level you skipped over before.
212. Me (Jacquie) said:
Congratulations, Dooce! I would love to give a copy to my dad for his upcoming birthday, and it's fun to imagine the conversation where I tell him how I knew I'd like the book because I've read your blog for so long (no, not her dog - but wait, yes - her dog too) and, how I am a fan of both your sentiment and your style (her literary style - but wait, yes - also her sense of style).
Then I think maybe a set of barbeque tools instead?
Best of luck!
213. Meegan said:
Congratulations! Can't wait to read it. Seems like a good time to celebrate. Bourbon and Izze tonight, perhaps? Mmmmm....bourbon.
214. sunrisesister said:
Oh WOW! Heather, tell me this is coming to Australia like.. TODAY! Please!
215. Ron said:
Hey...Congratulations, Heather!!!!!
Yahoooo!!! Yepeee!!!
Ok...Barnes and Noble, TOMORROW!
P.S. and congratulations not only for the book...but for all the recent "good stuff" that's been coming your way. You deserve it! Enjoy the GLORY!
216. Jennifer said:
I guess my local bookstore made a mistake and put the books out early but I got your book about TWO WEEKS AGO. My husband and I were book shopping and I saw your book on the shelf and was THRILLED.
I have read a few of the essays so far and what I have read is just wonderful.
I'll be sending you my copy to be signed + return postage. It's kind of you to offer that for folks who aren't in Utah.
You did a great job - congratulations!
217. manda said:
Congrats!!! Just about to order mine. Are you aware of the fact that you are currently the number 59 on Amazon top 100??? (And that is up from 98 about 3 minutes ago!!!)
I can't wait to get it, and you better warm up your hands. I'm sure you're going to get a butt-load to sign.
BTW, random question. Is Leta a fan of Shrek and Princess Fiona?
218. Margaret said:
Heather - as of two minutes ago you're at #59 on the bestseller list on Amazon. I can't wait to read your book, which I just ordered five minutes ago, and I haven't ordered a book online in almost a year! So excited to see what folks wrote about their dads, those relationships can be so complicated - I know this for sure. Congrats!
219. bohica said:
I'll be checking my local B & N for a copy this week; can't wait! Congratulations on getting this done.
220. pretendingsanity said:
I've had it on pre-order at my local B&N so hopefully they will be calling me!
Big, big congratulations!!
221. Danielle said:
Good for you, Heather. Btw, the book title on the Amazon page is a little screwy. The subtitle is missing, along with a space that would keep some of the words from running together. Maybe you can get someone to fix it.
Best of luck with the book!
222. Jenn said:
Well Done!
I am looking forward to buying a copy. Hopefully the little bit of revenue that you get from my purchase will go toward hundreds more Polly Pocket shoes and clothes for your lovely Leta. Hey, what can I say? Misery loves company, baby!
And please talk your publisher into flying you out to So Cal for a book signing. I'd love to drop by and say hi. I'll even bring bourbon!
Seriously, congratulations Heather. You're an inspiration.
223. Maiken said:
I ordered my copy today, and I am counting down to the very second it arrives. I think I may take the day off when it arrives.
224. Lisa Stone said:
Terrific news!
Congrats.
225. SuperWoman said:
Congrats on the new book, Heather!
I'll be sending mine along for your "Herbie" Hancock (Tommy Boy) upon receipt from Amazon...
Kudos!
226. CO-tation said:
For all those haters- suck it. Dooce is honest, beautiful and funny!
227. starbutt366 said:
WAIT! How's your dad's toilet? Did the book do the trick?
Just kidding!
Congrats. I'm looking forward to getting a copy. Also, I agree that you ARE a great inspiration. Thanks for sharing your life.
Best wishes,
star
228. Emily said:
Congratulations!!
I am new to your blog (yes, thanks to the local news) and have become hooked on it! I've even shared it with everyone I know. You are so quick whitted and hilarious and so real. Good thing people like me have people like you, who will say what we all are really thinking!
Best of luck with the book!
229. Danielle said:
OH MAN! My parents just bought tickets to come out that week. I was planning a road trip to SLC for whenever you had a book signing. I was hoping for a late June date :( Hopefully you'll be doing more than one!!!!!!!!
230. sevanetta said:
Congratulations, Heather!!! That's amazing. Coming from Canberra might be a bit far to get to the signing, but man I wish I could. :) Enjoy it.
231. Florencia said:
Heaaaatheeeeer!
As soon as I heard about this book I wanted it so I pre-ordered it on Amazon.com. I also got Add it Up (Violent Femmes) since I couldn't find my copy anywhere... anyways, congratulations. I look forward to reading the stories and laughing and I am sure, crying a whole lot too. I still haven't been able to buy my ticket to Blogher, but if/when I do, I'll bring my book over and beg you to sign it. Hope all is well with your lovely family, dogs included.
232. eloise said:
What a fantastic accomplishment! Congratulations. I am so happy for you.
233. Nicole said:
Wow...I bet you get to be on OPRAH!
234. Joeythegirl said:
Congrats on the book! I happen to be coming to Utah in June, so I can come stand in line with all the other Dooce fans! I'll be the one with the booze.
235. LA Lawyer said:
Congratulations! I am buying it today and sending it off for the signing.
236. Joy Zaczyk said:
Congrats Heather! Another instance of your heart walking outside your body? Go with the flow and enjoy...it will be wonderful I am sure...
Joy
237. Sophia said:
I love how your book is paired with Cringe. I've never obsessively checked a website for the past 5 1/2 years like I have yours and Sarahs.
I'm so proud of you! (&SB)
*high five
238. Erika said:
Please, please, please come to Monterey for a signing.
Or at least somewhere nearby in California. I would totally buy several books and take you out for a martini! Also, we're super dog friendly here. Doris Day (I'm not making this up) has a great hotel/ wine bar here that caters to guests with dogs. It's wild. You'd love it.
Are you convinced yet?
239. Cat said:
Congrats, homie! I've been waiting for this so I could buy it for my dad :)
240. Wynnster said:
Heather
I am sending you my book to sign.
Please do not put Coco Poops in the Envelope
KTHNXBYE
241. Bags said:
A book signing? Really? I've been waiting for this day my entire life (or at least for the last month or so). I'll be there with bells on... and that's it. Just bells.
242. gale said:
2 words: book plate. Or maybe it's one: bookplate
(I am a photographer , what do I know of words?)
That way you just sign & mail paper,gross things still an option.
and: congratualtons