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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KRISTIN, JUST ORDERED THREE BOOKS ,,I KNOW THEY WILL BE FABULOUS, JUST AS YOU ARE. I LOVE ANYTHING YOU WRITE AND THE LOVELY PICTURES TAKE ME AWAY TO A BEAUTIFUL PART OF THE WORLD, THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU. LOVE YOU, JOY WOOD.
KRISTIN, JUST ORDERED THREE BOOKS ,,I KNOW THEY WILL BE FABULOUS, JUST AS YOU ARE. I LOVE ANYTHING YOU WRITE AND THE LOVELY PICTURES TAKE ME AWAY TO A BEAUTIFUL PART OF THE WORLD, THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU. LOVE YOU, JOY WOOD.
HI DEAR FRIENDS,
YOU HAVE BROUGHT KRISTI INTO THE TOP 100 ON AMAZON!!!!!
KRISTI IS #41 RIGHT NOW….
TAKE A PHOTO OF THAT PAGE ON YOUR COMPUTER AND YOU CAN PUT IT IN YOUR BOOKS.
xoxo XOXO
JULES
HI DEAR FRIENDS,
YOU HAVE BROUGHT KRISTI INTO THE TOP 100 ON AMAZON!!!!!
KRISTI IS #41 RIGHT NOW….
TAKE A PHOTO OF THAT PAGE ON YOUR COMPUTER AND YOU CAN PUT IT IN YOUR BOOKS.
xoxo XOXO
JULES
Just ordered the new book from Amazon.fr … will that count for the ratings?
Looking forward to reading it ♥
Just ordered the new book from Amazon.fr … will that count for the ratings?
Looking forward to reading it ♥
Salut Kristin,
Looking forward to reading your imaginative writing and story telling. I know I will enjoy. My whole mailing list has been notified of this gem.
Herm
Salut Kristin,
Looking forward to reading your imaginative writing and story telling. I know I will enjoy. My whole mailing list has been notified of this gem.
Herm
Just ordered the new book. Can’t wait for it to arrive. Like all the others I know it will be wonderful. Congrats and BIG HUG sent your way.
Just ordered the new book. Can’t wait for it to arrive. Like all the others I know it will be wonderful. Congrats and BIG HUG sent your way.
Salut Kristin,
I ordered your new book just now from Amazon. Since it’s only 15:56 hours here in Menlo Park, California, the order should count toward your first-day sales. I wish you great success with your book! Bravo d’avoir suivi vos reves en France il y a longtemps!
-Ed Klinenberg
Salut Kristin,
I ordered your new book just now from Amazon. Since it’s only 15:56 hours here in Menlo Park, California, the order should count toward your first-day sales. I wish you great success with your book! Bravo d’avoir suivi vos reves en France il y a longtemps!
-Ed Klinenberg
Congratulations, Kristin! I look forward to purchasing your book (and encouraging friends, relatives and neighbors to do the same) from our local independent bookseller.
Congratulations, Kristin! I look forward to purchasing your book (and encouraging friends, relatives and neighbors to do the same) from our local independent bookseller.
Bon courage, and all best wishes on your latest endeavor. I look forward to reading it!
Amicalement,
Chris
Bon courage, and all best wishes on your latest endeavor. I look forward to reading it!
Amicalement,
Chris
P.S. I’ve also suggested that our county library system purchase copies of your book. Libraries are a great book buyers!
P.S. I’ve also suggested that our county library system purchase copies of your book. Libraries are a great book buyers!
The book will be a huge success.
The book will be a huge success.
Looking forward to reading….but it will have to be the Kindle version!
Will wait ….patiently !!
Looking forward to reading….but it will have to be the Kindle version!
Will wait ….patiently !!
I ordered 2 copies of your new book today (one for me and one for a friend). I can’t wait to read it. I love your blog…your observations, your insights, your genuineness and your photos. With every entry I am transported to France and especially to Provence which I adore! Félicitations et bon courage from a silent, but devoted admirer…
I ordered 2 copies of your new book today (one for me and one for a friend). I can’t wait to read it. I love your blog…your observations, your insights, your genuineness and your photos. With every entry I am transported to France and especially to Provence which I adore! Félicitations et bon courage from a silent, but devoted admirer…
Bon courage! It looks wonderful!
Bon courage! It looks wonderful!
Done. Can the top 25 be far? Congratulations!
Done. Can the top 25 be far? Congratulations!
Amazon has confirmed my purchase of your book, and it will be arriving shortly. I’m looking forward to it. I’m glad it has pictures.
Amazon has confirmed my purchase of your book, and it will be arriving shortly. I’m looking forward to it. I’m glad it has pictures.
Congratulations! Truly interested in reading your book — but I need in on kindle.
Congratulations! Truly interested in reading your book — but I need in on kindle.
On Amazon, you’re No 1 in “Travelogues & Travel Essays” – Congratualtions! I hope you are getting a well-deserved sleep (or are still up smiling!)
On Amazon, you’re No 1 in “Travelogues & Travel Essays” – Congratualtions! I hope you are getting a well-deserved sleep (or are still up smiling!)
I ordered my copy . . . along with your other books . . . I have some catching up to do! Congratulations! This has to be very exciting for you! 🙂
I ordered my copy . . . along with your other books . . . I have some catching up to do! Congratulations! This has to be very exciting for you! 🙂
Just ordered your book Kirsten and wish you all the very best – you deserve it! I love reading your blog and looking at your photos – I feel as though I’m receiving messages from a friend of many years.
Good luck my friend!
Just ordered your book Kirsten and wish you all the very best – you deserve it! I love reading your blog and looking at your photos – I feel as though I’m receiving messages from a friend of many years.
Good luck my friend!
I ordered your book today. Looking forward to its arrival. Bonne chance avec lui.
I ordered your book today. Looking forward to its arrival. Bonne chance avec lui.
Copy ordered. Review posted! Bonne chance!
Copy ordered. Review posted! Bonne chance!
Wonderful, Kristin. Happy to support you. I’m sorry I’m just a few days late reading your posts. Best of luck to you!
Wonderful, Kristin. Happy to support you. I’m sorry I’m just a few days late reading your posts. Best of luck to you!
Chère Kristin,
I hope you don’t mind that I use the endearment “chère”, but I feel like you are a friend ! I Just bought the book & am looking forward to a good read!
Bon chance et félicitations !
Gabrielle
Chère Kristin,
I hope you don’t mind that I use the endearment “chère”, but I feel like you are a friend ! I Just bought the book & am looking forward to a good read!
Bon chance et félicitations !
Gabrielle
Just ordered a copy. Can’t wait to read the new book. I always enjoy whatever you have to say. Bonne chance!
Just ordered a copy. Can’t wait to read the new book. I always enjoy whatever you have to say. Bonne chance!
Kristin. Could you please send me (or someone else may be able to) send me the link to your U-Tube promotional video “how to open a bottle with a book”
I can’t find it on UTube would like to forward to friends, my wine drinking friend!
thank you
Kristin. Could you please send me (or someone else may be able to) send me the link to your U-Tube promotional video “how to open a bottle with a book”
I can’t find it on UTube would like to forward to friends, my wine drinking friend!
thank you