Ça y est… It's book launch day! First French Essais is now available here, on Amazon.
A Very Special Day in a French Life…
The morning sun is warming the countryside and still I'm trembling like a leaf–trying to write this crucial book launch page without a PR team, without a marketing director, without Mom.
Like the two shots of coffee I've just downed, I trust Mom will kick in very soon with a plan that would make Og Mandino proud.
"You don't have to be The Greatest Salesman in the World," Mom would say. You are God's Little Superstar!
God's Little Superstar? To think!
It's good to think but currently my mind's a chatter!: How to sell this new book? Without seeming pushy? And you don't want to appear desperate… But do ask for help when help's needed!
H-E-L-P! I would be so grateful if you would buy my book today. Here's why: when a number of readers buy a book within a short period, this alerts the book sensor fairies. (Translation: a surge in book sales can boost a book into Amazon's spotlight giving it the chance to be noticed by potential readers!)
To help this wish come true, please order "First French Essais" right now–buy it for yourself or for a friend (Easter, Mother's Day, upcoming birthdays…graduation or "Just Because Day"!)
I am deeply grateful for your help in shining the light on this tender book of photos and essays from France. In "First French Essais," I have done my best to illustrate real, everyday, French life–sharing as many useful terms and expressions–and beautiful snapshots–as possible!
Thank you very much for your support! I'm on my way, now, to dig out my husband's ski suit and warm up inside it. Not sure if it's cold in this room–or just the coffee talking. Either way, sounds like the beginning of a cheesy publicity stunt. Hmm….
Amicalement,
Kristin
P.S. for Kindle, iPad, iPhone… the e-book will be available two weeks from now. Consider getting the paperback today, for a friend. Merci beaucoup!
Lots of educational goodies in the book First French Essais, including
- one dedication chapter (a side-by-side bilingual story!)
- "valorisant": the word that changed my career path…
- colorful photos in every chapter
- detailed photo captions highlighting villages, French culture, French quirks!
- a question & answer section
- a fun word puzzle to help you recall selected vocabulary
- a gorgeous book interior and cover by TLC Graphics
Click here to order First French Essais.
France and UK readers: First French essais is available at Amazon.fr and Amazon.co.uk
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Every chapter in First French Essais has a polaroid photo beside the title, the picture recalls the image on the previous page. Isn't it lovely? Thanks Erin, for your hard work!
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Just bought it – good luck!
Just bought it – good luck!
Bon courage, Kristin! As another American resident in France, I always enjoy keeping up with your wonderful site. I’m going to order the book right away. Congratulations!
Bon courage, Kristin! As another American resident in France, I always enjoy keeping up with your wonderful site. I’m going to order the book right away. Congratulations!
Just ordered your book and can’t wait to read it! I discovered your blog, French Word-a-Day, when I returned from France in October, and always look forward to reading it. Congratulations on the new book and Bonne Chance!!!
Just ordered your book and can’t wait to read it! I discovered your blog, French Word-a-Day, when I returned from France in October, and always look forward to reading it. Congratulations on the new book and Bonne Chance!!!
Just bought your new book! Oh, the anticipation! Bonne Chance, Kristin!!
Just bought your new book! Oh, the anticipation! Bonne Chance, Kristin!!
Just bought one for my niece who is graduating from college in Colorado this spring, then heading to France to be a nanny and study art. She’ll love it!
Break a leg, it looks like you already have a lot of sales, hurray !!!
Bises, Suzanne
Just bought one for my niece who is graduating from college in Colorado this spring, then heading to France to be a nanny and study art. She’ll love it!
Break a leg, it looks like you already have a lot of sales, hurray !!!
Bises, Suzanne
ps Mine will be a kindle version, can’t wait !
ps Mine will be a kindle version, can’t wait !
Suzanne–and all Kindle owners who are buying the paperback as gifts–I really appreciate the gesture!!
Suzanne–and all Kindle owners who are buying the paperback as gifts–I really appreciate the gesture!!
Congratulation to you and warmest welcome to your new book!
I’m going to order it… right away !
Congratulation to you and warmest welcome to your new book!
I’m going to order it… right away !
Felicitations!! Here are some excellent tips for marketing your new book: http://www.jamesaltucher.com/2012/06/the-choose-yourself-era-how-to-sell-300000-books/
Bonne Chance et bon courage. Merci bien pour tout que vous faites.
Linda
Felicitations!! Here are some excellent tips for marketing your new book: http://www.jamesaltucher.com/2012/06/the-choose-yourself-era-how-to-sell-300000-books/
Bonne Chance et bon courage. Merci bien pour tout que vous faites.
Linda
It’s done, and I can confirm that it is also available now on Amazon.co.uk where I bought it.
It’s done, and I can confirm that it is also available now on Amazon.co.uk where I bought it.
KRISTI DARLING,
Looks like you are doing fine on your own with this delightful marketing plan….it´s always so much better when it is straight from your heart instead of planned out by marketing guru´s. I am always so proud that you have the courage to just be yourself.
If all of your dear friends here on French Word-A-Day continue on spreading the word I do believe you will be able to break through that barrier and catch the attention of Amazon´s ´Best new releases`. Hopefully all of your friends will form your own sales team and encourage all of their contacts and local bookstores to rally around and push you up the charts. I just think that there is power in love and there is definitely love in all of the hearts of your readers, wanting you to succeed so you will have the stamina to continue on down this wonderful path and continue on with your dream. Actually you are right in the ´mist´of living your dream right now – you are one blessed young lady and as always I am so proud of you. I´ll be back later, love reading all of your friends comments.
XOXO
MOM
KRISTI DARLING,
Looks like you are doing fine on your own with this delightful marketing plan….it´s always so much better when it is straight from your heart instead of planned out by marketing guru´s. I am always so proud that you have the courage to just be yourself.
If all of your dear friends here on French Word-A-Day continue on spreading the word I do believe you will be able to break through that barrier and catch the attention of Amazon´s ´Best new releases`. Hopefully all of your friends will form your own sales team and encourage all of their contacts and local bookstores to rally around and push you up the charts. I just think that there is power in love and there is definitely love in all of the hearts of your readers, wanting you to succeed so you will have the stamina to continue on down this wonderful path and continue on with your dream. Actually you are right in the ´mist´of living your dream right now – you are one blessed young lady and as always I am so proud of you. I´ll be back later, love reading all of your friends comments.
XOXO
MOM
Aw. Thanks, Mom. XOXO 🙂
Aw. Thanks, Mom. XOXO 🙂
It looks very interesting but I don’t find a Kindle version…will that come out soon? I avoid buying printed books if at all possible.
It looks very interesting but I don’t find a Kindle version…will that come out soon? I avoid buying printed books if at all possible.
Hi Kristi,
I just ordered your book and I can’t wait to read it.
Bonne chance!
Hi Kristi,
I just ordered your book and I can’t wait to read it.
Bonne chance!
Hi Kristin,
I am so happy for you! I am going to order your book right now and I can’t wait to read it!
Bonne chance!
Sandy Vichery
Hi Kristin,
I am so happy for you! I am going to order your book right now and I can’t wait to read it!
Bonne chance!
Sandy Vichery
Just ordered your newest book! Now I have the entire collection! (& so do a few of my friends!)
Congratulations! Felicitations!
& I love the cover you chose….perfection.
Happy Happy Spring
(perhaps you could do as Ann Mah did w/ her book & sign bookplates w/ a note to all those who request them so we could have signed copies?! just a thought)
Kay
Just ordered your newest book! Now I have the entire collection! (& so do a few of my friends!)
Congratulations! Felicitations!
& I love the cover you chose….perfection.
Happy Happy Spring
(perhaps you could do as Ann Mah did w/ her book & sign bookplates w/ a note to all those who request them so we could have signed copies?! just a thought)
Kay
Just ordered your new book…and I will be reading it on Monday…Merci for all your posts…
Just ordered your new book…and I will be reading it on Monday…Merci for all your posts…
I just ordered your new book!
I just ordered your new book!
Bonjour Kristi!
Just ordered your book–have them all now! LOVE the cover, too!
~Kathy A
Bonjour Kristi!
Just ordered your book–have them all now! LOVE the cover, too!
~Kathy A
I just ordered your book. I’m excited to read it. Before my next Les Bavards meeting, I will try to figure out how to promote en francais.
I just ordered your book. I’m excited to read it. Before my next Les Bavards meeting, I will try to figure out how to promote en francais.
Hi Kristi,
I just ordered your delightful new book on Amazon. Et le plaisir est le mien!
I read your blog faithfully and am inspired and enlightened by it.
Bon courage, Bonne chance!
Priscilla
California, USA
Hi Kristi,
I just ordered your delightful new book on Amazon. Et le plaisir est le mien!
I read your blog faithfully and am inspired and enlightened by it.
Bon courage, Bonne chance!
Priscilla
California, USA
My Tom got to your blog first today and said “You have to order Kristi’s book immediately! Today! And order one for me! So I ordered two and posted the link to the book and blog on Facebook. Best wishes!!! Congratulations!!! Good luck!!! We love you!!!
My Tom got to your blog first today and said “You have to order Kristi’s book immediately! Today! And order one for me! So I ordered two and posted the link to the book and blog on Facebook. Best wishes!!! Congratulations!!! Good luck!!! We love you!!!
Done and done. Looking forward to getting it in the mail!
Done and done. Looking forward to getting it in the mail!
I am sold. :^)
I am sold. :^)
I just ordered the book, and will share w/ our local French-American community group that meets next week.
Peter
Mercer Island, WA, USA
I just ordered the book, and will share w/ our local French-American community group that meets next week.
Peter
Mercer Island, WA, USA