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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After several years of enjoying your website, I look forward to a little of the back story, it seems. I have loved your website reminding me of a wonderful trip to Provence a few years ago, plus helping me retain some of my French skills after having taken on Norwegian a couple years ago!
After several years of enjoying your website, I look forward to a little of the back story, it seems. I have loved your website reminding me of a wonderful trip to Provence a few years ago, plus helping me retain some of my French skills after having taken on Norwegian a couple years ago!
Is it really side-by-side bilingual? The Amazon page implies that it isn’t, because it says the language is English and never mentions bilingual.
Is it really side-by-side bilingual? The Amazon page implies that it isn’t, because it says the language is English and never mentions bilingual.
Done! Ordered it while enjoying a cup of coffee and reading your blog!
We look forward to reading your latest literary “l’oeuvre”!!!
Wish we were in France right now….. As we look out the window , all we see is snow …. So your photos of flowers certainly bring us much joy!
Amicalement,
Charlie & Nina , In snowy New Hampshire
Done! Ordered it while enjoying a cup of coffee and reading your blog!
We look forward to reading your latest literary “l’oeuvre”!!!
Wish we were in France right now….. As we look out the window , all we see is snow …. So your photos of flowers certainly bring us much joy!
Amicalement,
Charlie & Nina , In snowy New Hampshire
Congrats, Kristin! Just ordered my copy and will devour it when it arrives. I live the French life vicariously through you. We will all look forward to your next book!
Congrats, Kristin! Just ordered my copy and will devour it when it arrives. I live the French life vicariously through you. We will all look forward to your next book!
Just ordered two copies–one for me and one for a friend! So happy to help. I’m a fan of yours all the way!
Just ordered two copies–one for me and one for a friend! So happy to help. I’m a fan of yours all the way!
wouldn’t miss it Kristin…just got my own personal copy to enjoy…congratulations..you are so incredibly talented besides being lovely xo
wouldn’t miss it Kristin…just got my own personal copy to enjoy…congratulations..you are so incredibly talented besides being lovely xo
I think your announcement is great!
It’s like movies: you want to really support a movie, especially a small, independent one, the first weekend.
Another way of thinking about this purchase:
All year we get to settle in with your blog and a cup of coffee and travel to Provence for FREE! A magazine I get just sent me a renewal notice for the coming year: it’s $89. We could all buy a copy or two of your books when they come out, and still be way ahead!
Also, you get a percentage if we go to Amazon through the link on this page, right?
Kirstin, thanks for the richness you bring to my life with your blog.
I think your cover and its story might make this the most successful of all your books.
Cheers!
I think your announcement is great!
It’s like movies: you want to really support a movie, especially a small, independent one, the first weekend.
Another way of thinking about this purchase:
All year we get to settle in with your blog and a cup of coffee and travel to Provence for FREE! A magazine I get just sent me a renewal notice for the coming year: it’s $89. We could all buy a copy or two of your books when they come out, and still be way ahead!
Also, you get a percentage if we go to Amazon through the link on this page, right?
Kirstin, thanks for the richness you bring to my life with your blog.
I think your cover and its story might make this the most successful of all your books.
Cheers!
John, the last chapter, a tribute to a Frenchman, is bilingual. Very sorry for the confusion.
To everyone reading and commenting, thank you–it feels like a virtual book release party. Indeed, it is!
John, the last chapter, a tribute to a Frenchman, is bilingual. Very sorry for the confusion.
To everyone reading and commenting, thank you–it feels like a virtual book release party. Indeed, it is!
Congratulations Kristin—great!!!
Will you be bringing some when you come to Paris?
Congratulations Kristin—great!!!
Will you be bringing some when you come to Paris?
Hi Kristi!
Will order your book as soon as I drop this note to you! I have enjoyed all of your books, and am looking forward to adding this one to my collection. Any chance you may do a book signing in Phoenix in the near future. My friend and I live in Page, AZ ( Lake Powell) and would love to come down and meet you! (She attended an earlier one for your first book , and met you, and your husband who was offering samples of your wine ) Best wishes, and good luck to you!
Hi Kristi!
Will order your book as soon as I drop this note to you! I have enjoyed all of your books, and am looking forward to adding this one to my collection. Any chance you may do a book signing in Phoenix in the near future. My friend and I live in Page, AZ ( Lake Powell) and would love to come down and meet you! (She attended an earlier one for your first book , and met you, and your husband who was offering samples of your wine ) Best wishes, and good luck to you!
Kristi, I tried to buy it today but it’s not available in Canada yet. Désolée!
Amitiés,
Bill
Kristi, I tried to buy it today but it’s not available in Canada yet. Désolée!
Amitiés,
Bill
Rats! It is not yet available at Canadian outlets like amazon.ca or chapters.indigo.ca — can’t wait to be able to order it right here. Soon as … !
Rats! It is not yet available at Canadian outlets like amazon.ca or chapters.indigo.ca — can’t wait to be able to order it right here. Soon as … !
Ordered as a gift. I will get the Kindle edition for myself. I began to follow you when my daughter gave me your first book years ago.
Ordered as a gift. I will get the Kindle edition for myself. I began to follow you when my daughter gave me your first book years ago.
Add me to the numbers – I just bought your book on Amazon. I love books on Kindle, but I just couldn’t wait! (and, I still really love ‘holding a book and going back and forth throughout the reading.’) Congratulations!! I hate to tell you, reading from one of your replies, you didn’t ‘mess up with the natural flow of things.’ And, even if you had, isn’t ‘messing up’ actually a true part of the natural flow of things – or at least I hope so, as I am always messing up! ha ha! I am so happy for you. It must be such a relief, and at the same time, such an extraordinary feeling of accomplishment. You should be very proud – we are all very proud to ‘know’ a real life writer and author of books! We’re coming to Paris May 16-22, then again June 12-14, Provence area May 23-30 – maybe that’s one of times/places where you will have a book signing! Wouldn’t that be grand!
Add me to the numbers – I just bought your book on Amazon. I love books on Kindle, but I just couldn’t wait! (and, I still really love ‘holding a book and going back and forth throughout the reading.’) Congratulations!! I hate to tell you, reading from one of your replies, you didn’t ‘mess up with the natural flow of things.’ And, even if you had, isn’t ‘messing up’ actually a true part of the natural flow of things – or at least I hope so, as I am always messing up! ha ha! I am so happy for you. It must be such a relief, and at the same time, such an extraordinary feeling of accomplishment. You should be very proud – we are all very proud to ‘know’ a real life writer and author of books! We’re coming to Paris May 16-22, then again June 12-14, Provence area May 23-30 – maybe that’s one of times/places where you will have a book signing! Wouldn’t that be grand!
I just ordered your new book! I will share it with our French friends when we are in Paris in May ! I am confident this will be a big success!
I just ordered your new book! I will share it with our French friends when we are in Paris in May ! I am confident this will be a big success!
Just ordered the new book & hope your sales go through the roof!
Just ordered the new book & hope your sales go through the roof!
THANK YOU DEAR FRIENDS !!!!!!
KRISTI´S NEW BOOK IS #148 ON AMAZON …..YEA!!!!!
LET´S HOPE SHE CAN BREAK INTO THE TOP 100 —-
I CAN´T BELIEVE THIS IS MY LITTLE GIRL…I AM SO HAPPY.
XOXO
JULES
THANK YOU DEAR FRIENDS !!!!!!
KRISTI´S NEW BOOK IS #148 ON AMAZON …..YEA!!!!!
LET´S HOPE SHE CAN BREAK INTO THE TOP 100 —-
I CAN´T BELIEVE THIS IS MY LITTLE GIRL…I AM SO HAPPY.
XOXO
JULES
Hi Kristin! I’m so excited for you! Just ordered the book right here!!!
Bisous! Eileen
Hi Kristin! I’m so excited for you! Just ordered the book right here!!!
Bisous! Eileen
Movin and Shakin! Made it to 148 on Amazon, and currently no. 2 on the Movers and Shakers list! This book just may reach new readers after all. Thanks for your support!
Movin and Shakin! Made it to 148 on Amazon, and currently no. 2 on the Movers and Shakers list! This book just may reach new readers after all. Thanks for your support!
Just tweeted and FB’ed the announcement. Off to order multiple copies. Wish I could have had my blog post ready for today, but life keeps mugging me. I will have the blog interview up by next week.
Just tweeted and FB’ed the announcement. Off to order multiple copies. Wish I could have had my blog post ready for today, but life keeps mugging me. I will have the blog interview up by next week.
I just ordered 4 books and two of them will go to my daughter and to me. We will be visiting France for the first time this coming Fall. Marilyn and Jim Reynolds have invited us to stay with them in their beautiful home after we spend a week in Paris.
Marilyn Reynolds introduced me to your blog which delights me each time I receive it. I enjoy your humor, great photos and commentary.
Bonne chance avec les ventes.
KaySue
I just ordered 4 books and two of them will go to my daughter and to me. We will be visiting France for the first time this coming Fall. Marilyn and Jim Reynolds have invited us to stay with them in their beautiful home after we spend a week in Paris.
Marilyn Reynolds introduced me to your blog which delights me each time I receive it. I enjoy your humor, great photos and commentary.
Bonne chance avec les ventes.
KaySue
I love the honesty. For that I am buying the book and excited to receive it. I look forward to sitting on my sofa, surrounded by my 4 Labs and living vicariously through your pictures and writings. Thank you for the weekly smile. All the best to you.
I love the honesty. For that I am buying the book and excited to receive it. I look forward to sitting on my sofa, surrounded by my 4 Labs and living vicariously through your pictures and writings. Thank you for the weekly smile. All the best to you.
HI Kristen,
Will your book be available when you speak at Adrian Leed’s Apres Midi next month? I would love to get an autographed copy!
HI Kristen,
Will your book be available when you speak at Adrian Leed’s Apres Midi next month? I would love to get an autographed copy!
Dear Kristin,
I have just ordered three copies of First French Essais…and two more Words in a French Life and one Blossoming in Provence! One of my favorite things to do is give your books to my friends. They enjoy them so much I like to suprise them with another. A treasure chest opened today! Congratulations on this new book and cheers to Jules, such a supportive mom!
Dear Kristin,
I have just ordered three copies of First French Essais…and two more Words in a French Life and one Blossoming in Provence! One of my favorite things to do is give your books to my friends. They enjoy them so much I like to suprise them with another. A treasure chest opened today! Congratulations on this new book and cheers to Jules, such a supportive mom!
Congratulations on this new book!!! I look forward to reading it. I have purchased several copies for my daughters, a friend and myself. Can’t wait to read!!!
Congratulations on this new book!!! I look forward to reading it. I have purchased several copies for my daughters, a friend and myself. Can’t wait to read!!!