BOOK RELEASE DAY! March 1, 2011
All the excited words and exlamation marks can't tell you how over-the-moon I am that How to Knit a Heart Back Home is out today. YOU all know. It's been a long road, and it's been a whole YEAR since the first book came out -- can you believe that? I've been a published novelist for a year. And you know what? This morning, I'll wake up and make coffee and wander around the house, and nothing will have really changed, except that my book is out in the wild, making its own way, and I can't help it at all. It has to fend for itself.
That doesn't stop me from loving it, though. I love it so hard that I wrote a little song about it and played it on the uke for you. (And only with you, darling readers, will I share the link for the outtakes. Ahem.)
DRAWING! PRIZES!
Like last year, I'm going to have a little drawing.
In order to be entered, just post a review (good, bad, or middlin') of my new book on any website: Amazon, B&N, Goodreads, or your own blog, by April 1st. Email me when you do, and I'll put you in the raffle!
Two runner-up prizes: $25 Barnes & Noble gift certificates
Grand prize: a $50 Barnes & Noble gift certificate
AND a handwoven scarf made just for you! (Choose your color; I'm having so much fun with my new Schacht Cricket loom!) It would look something like the scarf on the right, but you don't want that one, because it was my first and is a little bit wonky. (Also, I'll kick in a four-pack of Cadbury Creme Eggs, because everyone should have some this time of year.)
So. YAY! I seriously can't wait to hear what you think. (And I think I'll sleep in today, burrowing under the covers, reading a romance, hoping for the best.) ENJOY!
You = Rockstar. xoxo
Posted by: jodi | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 00:06
Great song, I wish every book insight would be done that way :) can't wait to read the new book, I loved the first one...unfortunately it's gonna take some time until it makes its way to Luxembourg! Still congratulations and keep writing please ;)
Posted by: Jill | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 01:07
OMG! I love this! This is such a great and personal introduction.
And CONGRATULATIONS on you book release, let's not forget that!
Posted by: Harpa Jónsdóttir | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 03:09
Great is my W00T!
Posted by: Adrienne | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 04:13
Does my previously posted review count? :)
Posted by: Jeremy | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 04:46
You're so cute! Love the song introduction and I will be buying your book this weekend! Loved How to Knit a Love Song and I know I will love this one!
Posted by: Laura from beautiful West Michigan | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 05:02
Ordered my copy yesterday from Amazon - can't wait!! Congratulations, I have no doubt this will be as successful (or more so!) than the first one!
Posted by: Sally at Rivendale Farms | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 05:35
Congratulations Rachael! I can't wait to read the new book! I will order it from Amazon.ca this week - hoping the ".ca" will have it - they should LOL. Wowza :)
Posted by: Pat L | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 05:46
That was too cute Rachael! You have a great voice! I can't wait to read this one!
Happy Release day. I posted our little Q&A session on my blog.
Posted by: Ing | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 07:18
Awesome song! Very impressive! Are you going to do this with each book you write? If you do then you can produce a CD to go along with the book! lol Loved it. Looking forward to the book loved the first one!
Posted by: Kathy Sexton | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 07:28
Now you are mkaing want to get a Cricket!!! I have already posted over on Facebook about how you are on Robyn Carr's blog today. I just finished Robyn's latest book. And now to move on to your new book. A very good time for reading.
And I may have mentioning something about a fiber bribe over on the blog post on Robyn Carr's blog. So if you are still undecided about trying to come to MDS&W this year, I vote that you should. I will even pull out the drum carder and create some luxery batts for you. Silk, camel, and who knows what else? And they smoosh down so they will fit in your suitcase. Just saying.......
Posted by: Mia | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 07:32
Now I'm CRAZY excited to read the book after that song!
Posted by: Lorajean | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 07:53
Love it! Love the song, and the outtakes too :), and I can't wait to read this book! Congrats!!
Posted by: Bonnie | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 07:54
Love you babe! Great song and I can't wait to read your book.
Congratulations! I bet it skeins my cashmere like the last one did.
Mwah!
Posted by: Dr. Steph | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 07:55
You are too adorable and your voice is so so rich and warm and lovely. Can't wait to read this one!
Posted by: Carrie | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 07:56
Mah-velous! I just ordered the book, and it should be here by the end of the week. Good thing too; I loaned your first book to my sister and she hasn't given it back :)
Posted by: Aimee | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 08:04
What a nice into to your newest book. You have a pleasant voice ... I watched/listened to the song twice. Can't wait to read How to Knit A Heart Back Home.
Posted by: Mary Ellen Zeitz | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 08:15
That's just too cute. I love the song and I got the book this morning via whispernet on Kindle. I'm already into the 3rd chapter and loving it already. Oh, I would also like to let you know that I've read your short story as well. I thought it was just great and very funny. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent.
Posted by: Lindsay | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 09:04
Congrats! :)
Posted by: Reina R. | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 09:19
Happy book day! Now, where to buy....
Posted by: Rachel T | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 09:35
Here's the review I posted to B&N and Amazon:
That rare sequel that is even better than the first book!
Rachael Herron has done it again -- and even better than the first time! The characters are very believable, and make you want to root for them. Who could resist the tried-and-true good girl/bad boy romance? With more mystery, and less suspense, How to Knit a Heart Back Home is even more to my liking than How to Knit a Love Song. And the HUMOR -- Lucy's mother reminds me of (Janet Evanovich's) Stephanie Plum's Grandma Mazur! I very much look forward to Rachael's third book in the series, due out this fall.
I mean every word, Sweetie! The book was WONDERFUL!!!
Hugs...
Posted by: Lily | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 09:35
Today!!!!
Will save the song for home. A safer place.
Posted by: Gwen | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 11:55
Loved the song! I'm so amazed when poetry (especially song lyrics) can tell an entire story in a few lines -- that's a rare skill. And I admit that I like my poetry/songs to rhyme... Can't wait to read the new book. Congratulations!
Posted by: Rhonda from Baddeck | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 13:35
Awesome song! Look forward to book release down here. Contests on another milestone - no first novel only problem here.
Posted by: Judith | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 14:09
Yay! I'm planning to buy it tomorrow at my local independent bookstore. (I'm sure they'll have it, but if they don't, I'll make them get it!)
Posted by: cordeliaknits | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 15:25
Congratulations, can't wait to read the new book. What a wonderful way to introduce it.
Posted by: Susanne | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 17:00
Loved the song! Congratulations on the release of your second book!
Posted by: Susan Marshall | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 18:06
So excited to read the new book.
Your song! Your singing! I adore you!
Posted by: Beverly | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 20:04
Yay! Mine came from Amazon today!
Posted by: janna | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 21:16
Due to a severe lack of Internet in Big Bear, I overcame my horrible carsickness and read from the instant the wireless on my phone kicked on long enough to download my kindle copy.
Oh man. This is so so good. Dare I say I like it even more than the first?? It's hard to tell actually. I'll post my review on Amazon tomorrow but for now please just know how much I love it. I can't wait for the next one; I have no idea how but I know you'll make it so worth it.
Posted by: Orli | Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 22:53
LOVE the book!!! A friend let me know about you and your books. I'm glad she did! I really love the song too! You're so cute to post that for all of us. :)
Posted by: Samantha | Wednesday, March 02, 2011 at 04:55
Wow!! You have a great singing voice!!
Can't wait to read it!!
Posted by: garret | Wednesday, March 02, 2011 at 06:18
I am reading the book now and can't wait to finish it. It is wonderful and I think I may love it even more than the first book!
Posted by: Kristina | Wednesday, March 02, 2011 at 06:52
Woo hoo!
Posted by: TMK | Wednesday, March 02, 2011 at 11:39
Hey tweasel. Never guessed you were so hawt when singin, but you totally are. Lala is one lucky, lucky girl. 4 some reason, my one click @ Amazon is not working right right now, and it's freezing here in so ca'lina so I'm not getting out of my nice warm bed to go get my card and re-enter it. I'll deal with the bank tomorrow and hopefully be reading on my laptop by tomorrow nite.
Love ya!
Maddy
Posted by: Maddy Green | Thursday, March 03, 2011 at 00:09
Yay, doll! Great huzzahs throughout the universe.
Very glad the book's out!
Posted by: Anne | Thursday, March 03, 2011 at 04:59
Love Love Love the book! I hope there is a third in the making! I am 1/2 way thru but I don't want it to end! Loved the short story too!
Posted by: Dara | Thursday, March 03, 2011 at 07:50
Great song. My baby stopped bouncing in his walker to listen, and when you were finished, he smiled. So did I. Good luck on sales!!
Posted by: Rose Sell | Thursday, March 03, 2011 at 08:33
I just finished reading your book, and it's wonderful! Congratulations!
I wanted to tell you that I was very touched that you thanked me in your acknowledgements. It was a very gracious and thoughtful thing to do and I tear up a bit when I think about it.
Posted by: Your Fairy Godmother | Thursday, March 03, 2011 at 10:30
I want you to do my next book pitch for me! And bring the uke.
Posted by: Evalyn | Thursday, March 03, 2011 at 13:13
Still working my way through it, but definitely enjoying it
Posted by: Anna | Thursday, March 03, 2011 at 18:39
I finished your book last night. Loved it. Loved your song. But I can't find an email address to let you know I reviewed the book on Goodreads (first one btw) and to enter your contest.
Posted by: Margie | Friday, March 04, 2011 at 08:36
Great Song ... new book downloaded to Kindle for weekend reading (thanks for publishing on Kindle)... what pattern is the shawl/kerchief that you are wearing in the video ... looking forward to more...joy
Posted by: Joy Brooks | Friday, March 04, 2011 at 08:42
I just got a notice from amazon.com saying my book is on the way. I am really looking forward to reading something good. I just had surgery and day time TV is getting to me, I don't feel like knitting and I don't want to read anything I have so your book better hurry up and get here!
Posted by: Suzanne | Friday, March 04, 2011 at 17:15
Congrats on your book! I'm so excited for you!!
Oh, and I do hope your hand is ok! :)
Posted by: Leah | Friday, March 04, 2011 at 20:22
Got my copy yesterday in the mail from Amazon and I didn't go to bed until I finished the book. I loved it--when does the next one come out
Posted by: Robin | Saturday, March 05, 2011 at 10:56
Can't wait for my copy to arrive! Loved your song :-)
Posted by: Suzy | Saturday, March 05, 2011 at 12:19
Wow...finished this last night and reviewed it on Amazon.com a few secs agao. Welcome to my family Cyprus Hollow! Love both of these modern day love stories that combine my favorite passions- KNITTING and READING! Can't wait to see which couple is next. Write/Knit On!
Posted by: Andi W | Sunday, March 06, 2011 at 08:15
Good gracious, is there no end to your talents?
Posted by: Evelyn G | Sunday, March 06, 2011 at 22:35
I loved the new book. I reviewed it on Amazon- kindle edition.
Posted by: Rachael Buttler | Monday, March 07, 2011 at 16:22
Yipee! Loved the book. Reviewed it on Powells.com
Posted by: Lorajean | Tuesday, March 08, 2011 at 21:19
Oh my gosh you are so cute I can't stand it! And the outtakes, well ... lucky us, getting to see those!!!
xoxoxoxo
MaryB
Posted by: MaryB in Richmond | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 21:10