Hi friends! Of course, I’m still traveling Over the Hill on the Yellow Brick Road, looking for anything and everything weird enough to converse with me. In the meantime, I thought I’d remind you about my new book because it might make a great Father’s Day gift for your dad, grandfather or even your husband. (Okay, call me crazy, I give my husband a gift on Father’s Day.) The book consists of conversations I have “Over the Hill on the Yellow Brick Road” that are not currently found on my blog. I turned those conversations into a story. Here’s a reminder of that conversation…
Traveling Over the Hill on the Yellow Brick Road, I’ve spoken to people and things while passing through the Neighborhood of the Empty Nesters, the Avenue of Ages and Stages, climbing over Makover Mountain, visiting the Career Change Cafe, and looking back on my life in Reflecting Ridge. I’ve put all those conversations omtp a book! Here it is! The only problem is, my book is being a hypochondriac. While I was setting up links to Amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com, my book screamed at me:
BOOK: Ah!!!! Don’t make me travel across the internet!
Why not?
BOOK: Because I’m filled with conversations about growing older. I feel really fragile and responsible. If something happens to me on the way to Amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com, I’ll never forgive myself.
What can happen?
BOOK: If someone clicks on me, it could really hurt. I could end up with internal bruises that will take forever to heal.
I understand what you mean. Whenever I stub my toe, I’m afraid I’ve broken my pinky bone. Or if I reach for something and feel a pain in my back, I worry I’ve torn a muscle.
BOOK: And that’s not the worst of it. What if someone clicks on me, and then, as I’m on my way traveling to Amazon.com I pick up some kind of internet disease? Something with strange chemicals. I don’t want to get sick.
I know what you mean. I don’t like flying in my older age because I’m afraid I’ll contract a disease. And I don’t like visiting foreign countries because I fear I’ll come down with a virus and I’ll be too old to fight it off.
BOOK: So, if you understand my feelings, why do you want people to click on me? Why are you torturing me by sending me across the internet?
Because, as a book, you carry a lot of wonderful conversations along with a story. My virtual friends might want to give a copy of you to someone special as a birthday gift, a Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gift, an anniversary present, a Christmas or Chanukah present, or someone just might want to have a copy for herself or himself. Maybe they’ll even write a nice review. And–
BOOK: Alright. I can’t argue with you. How much clicking is involved?
Well, if you go to Amazon.com and click on the Kindle edition, you can see the introduction and first few conversations in the book. And if you click on the paperback version, you can see a book description. And–
BOOK: Stop! That’s too much clicking.
Oh come on.
BOOK: Okay. I’ll do it for you.
I appreciate it! Virtual friends, I hope you’ll take a look at my new book. And if you need to click on the book cover, please do it gently.
BOOK: Thank you for your consideration.
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Thank you soooo much!!!! I’m wearing the biggest smile on my face. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 🙂
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It’s a great read for everyone 🌹
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Sending you tons of hugs.
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Good luck with it
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Thank you so much!
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Your book sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing.
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Wow! Thanks for your kind and supportive words. You made my day. 🙂
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it is my pleasure!
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It’s lovely when our books love us back! ❤
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Ha ha yes!
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Congrats, Cathi.
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Thanks so very, very much!
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LLLLLOVE this!!!! Nicely done!!!! Of course, the book is wonderful! Can’t wait for part II
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Thanks so much, Barb! I’m forging out in the world. I’ll call you later to ask you how to post directly on Facebook. LOL. Yes, I’m pathetic.
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Of course your book would be a conversationalist, Cathi. Well done!
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Have you read it? I couldn’t tell from your comment.
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Not yet – but it’s on my list!
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No pressure! I just wasn’t sure. Love you!
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I have so done that – stubbed my toe and thought surely I broke it. It’s hard sometimes to swallow your phobias in order to have a good experience, isn’t it?
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Yes! Those freakin’ phobias just pop into my head out of nowhere sometimes! They drive me nuts! 🙂
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I just shared this on my Twitter (15k+ followers) – here’s the link: https://twitter.com/BiculturalMama/status/1004547709154594818 Good luck!
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Maria–I can’t thank you enough! I’ll contact you through email to discuss.
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Your book sounds wonderful!!!
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Thank you, Ann!!!!
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We’ll be very gentle – and quiet too Cathi and Book ! 🙂
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Ha ha! My book thanks you.
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LOL 🙂
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Thanks for re-sharing! I’ve added your book to my want to read list at Goodreads!!
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Wow! Thank you so so so so much!!!! You just made my day! I hope you enjoy the book when you’re ready to read it. 🙂
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I’m sure I will! I love the cover on it, too – so fun, it may be better as a physical book than just a Kindle version. I’m selective when it comes to physical ones now, they have to spark joy and be fun to look at!!
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I agree!
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I cannot say enough about the land of olderish! You make me smile. I’m reading the book now and will definitely leave a review. The kindle edition is perfect!
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Ah Lisa! It’s 8 a.m. today as I’m reading your comment, and you just made my day. Actually, you made my week, month, year and decade. I’m so happy you’re appreciating being in the Land of Olderish and I soooo appreciate your upcoming review. By the way, your framed lilac print is still enjoying sitting on my Victorian table in my house.
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😘 your book is wonderfully fantastic! I cannot wait to do the review! You just made my day! I’m so happy you liked the lilac print and have it in your home. 💞😊
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I DO love the lilac print and think of you every time I look at it. Also, thank you so very much for offering to write a review for my book. Reviews are sooo helpful online. You know I’d do the same for you in a heartbeat. 🙂 Most importantly, I’m glowing knowing that you enjoyed it!
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My copy of the book just arrived. So looking forward to reading it. -Jill
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Hi Jill! I really, really hope you find the book meaningful–through laughter and tears. I also look forward to your reactions–both positive and negative. Have a great day!
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many congrats & best wishes with it, Cathi — would love if you’d guest blog post about it for my site — if you’re interested, here’s llink to flexible guidelines: https://happinessbetweentails.com/2018/01/29/got-1-to-3-great-photos-or-illustrations-an-article-300-words-or-less-that-youd-like-published-on-happiness-between-tails/
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Hi da-AlL! I’m so happy and grateful for your guest blog invitation! I sent you an email at the link you enclosed which includes the post and info you’ll need. Thank you so very much! I’m really excited to be a guest on your wonderful blog!
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thanks, Cathi — busy day today – will check it out soon & reply 🙂
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Congratulations! I’ll take a look at it in the coming weeks to learn more. 🙂
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Yaaay! Looking forward to it! And I’ll respond to your detailed email very soon as well! I have a cat who likes to pounce on my computer keyboard on a regular basis, so you and I and Baxter and my cat are all in the same boat.
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Sounds good!
As for the cat, yes, we are in the same boat. We can let them type and have conversations!
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Haaaa haaaa! I’m in!
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