I couldn't sleep last night. Too excited...too awed...too worried about whether or not it's okay to wear jeans to one's book launch party (they're pretty jeans, and I'll wear them with elegant, peep-toed shoes--does that make a difference?)And now morning is finally here and I can say the words I've been longing to write since I drafted my first essay back in high school: My book comes out today! I know that this not news to most of you, my awesome blog friends who have been hanging out with me through this whole process--getting a contract, writing/re-writing/re-re-writing/trying to keep the whole story in the same tense, discovering that my cover would have a giant bullfrog and glossy red lips on the front...it's been a crazy two years filled with all sorts of unexpected fun, and I'm so grateful for you guys who have shared this trip with me--thank you!
Here are three ways you can take part in today's celebration, if you're in a partying kind of mood:
1. Get the book! As I understand it, first week sales are super-important, so a huge thank you in advance to all of you who invest (or have invested) your hard-earned money in my story!
2. Win the book! Head over to Manic Mom's blog and leave a comment about your first (or worst) kiss...we'll be sending a signed hardcover copy to the best smoochie tale!
3. Name the book! Last night when I wasn't sleeping, I realized that THAT FROG needs a name! So I thought we'd make today NAME THAT FROG day!
What does he look like to you? (Wilbur comes to mind...or perhaps Percival???)
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I think he looks like a Roger...Totally random, I know. But I love it! Good Luck today, and I think jeans sound great with cute shoes. Very nice!
YEAH!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!
And I think jeans are fine....my first signing is on Saturday and I plan on wearing my pretty jeans ;-)
Howard.
Definitely Howard.
Howard the Fresh Prince!
YAY! Congrats!
ANd these first/worst kiss stories are so much fun!
I think Fred. :-)
Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you!!!
I think Percival is a great name, it at least sounds like it might have princely potential. Congrats!
CONGRATULATIONS, TRISH! I have to say, the froggie looks like a "Hector" to me ;-) Enjoy your day!
Henry. And, wear the jeans. It's YOUR day!
I got the book and am beginning it this weekend - wanted to reserve good reading time with a solo couch and a glass of vino. Thanks for sending! I'll see if a Q&A or a review is in my bones afterwards.
That TOTALLY explains why when I scoured B&N on Sunday for a Trish Ryan publication displaying a smooched froggy I found nothing.
Your book was even better than I expected, and that's saying a lot. But more on that later... I went to Barnes and Noble to buy my second copy (to give away) and did my little part by turning them face OUT to be eye catching and then putting a couple of copies UP FRONT on the "Thought provoking" table (there was a little space there on that shelf that needed to be filled). I felt like such a rebel, rearranging their displays like that.
Congrats to you!!! Amazing accomplishment!
Morton Wallace maybe? Or Horton? Or perhaps Herman?
Congrats dear! So! Exciting!
Darwin, because he evolved! :)
As you already know, I bought my 3rd copy today. I'm going to give it to my pastor's wife. I'll be buying another one on Saturday for another woman I know.
And I moved your book in the display because it was being hidden by some turnstyle type thing with impulse buy items. So you are now prominently displayed on the Featured Books shelf at the Family Christian Store in Georgetown, TX. And I faced your book at the big Barnes & Nobles in Round Rock. On Saturday, I plan to visit a couple of Borders to do the same.
Texas will know about Trish Ryan and her frog. And oddly, I thought of Percival before I read Sarakastic's reply. But I will love him no matter what his name is.
Congratulations my dear friend!!! I am so thrilled for you. I am off to order the book STAT. Enjoy, enjoy!!!
Yay! Grats! Wahooo!
Wear jeans!
Percival is good, and so is Cedric.
Enjoy your day - you so deserve it.
What an exciting night - I'm thrilled for you! And it is YOUR book launch - wear whatever you'll feel great in. Walking in with that kind of confidence pretty much nullifies the need to dress a certain way!
Names? Theodore and you can call him Teddy or Theo for short.
Congrats on the book coming out! That's so exciting!
My book arrived today via Amazon and now I want to call in sick to work to read it! Is that wrong? ;) Seriously, congratulations on the book coming out, I can't imagine how excited you must be!
Whoo-hoo, whoo-hoo!!! Congrats, girl!
I like Percival. ;-)
Yea!!! I'm so excited for you, and I can't wait to see you in Maine on Saturday. And I think Dwayne--he looks like he has a lazy eye or something...no offense to any readers here named Dwayne :)
Noooo! The froggy can't be Horton! That's an elephant!
Hope your launch party is awesome!
He looks like a Charles.
I ordered your book from Amazon last night along with Alison's book Department of Lost and Found. Looking forward to reading them both this summer.
Patricia
Congratulations!!!
Simon.
Herman
Orvil
Richard (insert nickname joke here)
congrats trish!
i like the name floyd!
I like Bronson and Edmund. don't know why, but they stick out to me!
I'm so proud of you! Wish I could be there to celebrate with y'all!
Congrats on the delivery date! And I think he looks like a James or or William.
Congratulations! Can't wait to read your story.
Guy. Spoken with a French accent. I will get the book. And CONGRATULATIONS!! ENJOY!!
It's your book launch - I reckon you could wear pyjamas and everyone would go "yay Trish!!"
BIG congratulations! I can't wait to read the book - I'm ordering it off Amazon when my next paycheck comes through :)
How about Gomer?
I will be posting my review tomorrow...
I like Frank for the frog.
Really, I just love the name Frank for ANYONE/THING.
I'm SOOOOO happy for you. The cover is amazing- I hear GREAT things about the book. (My indie store is pulling a copy aside for me to pick up this weekend)
Congrats, congrats, congrats.
Hooray! Congrats! I'm partial to the name Hubert! :)
I just received my copy of your book. I was sent it from a friend saying that she thought I might enjoy it. I can not wait to turn the first page. :) Tara
George the frog. *nods*
BTW, almost done with the book!! Omg you're incredible I can't gush enough about your book and it's fabulousness... :) :)
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