FRENCH WORD-A-DAY

a little glitch? When I tried to write CELEBRATE, as described above and buy your book, the site said I couldn't use the code because I wasn't the author. :-(

Carol, thank you for trying to buy my book and for the "glitch" report. Yikes! I saw the 20 percent discount, I realize now, on my personal sign-in page (over at the publisher's site), that the discount is only available to authors.

I am terribly sorry about this.

Yay! I just bought my copy. I can see it now...in the queue, waiting for some kind worker to put it into its mailing envelope, print the address label and send it winging its way to Iowa! I can hardly wait! Congratulations on taking a giant leap and doing this.

Meredith, Thank you for your help. So sorry, to all of you who tried to order with the discount. I will mention this in tomorrow newsletter. Thanks again for your help and support.

Hi Kristi

Congratulations on the new book, which I have just ordered. I am so thrilled, both for you and for me, that I don't care about the 20%

Thanks again for all the pleasure you create for us, your readers.

Happy Xmas in advance.

George

Kristi,
Your new book is on it's way to Copenhagen.
Regarding the discount, I hope for a bottle of Jean-Marc's wine next summer, for instance 'Cuvée Lunatique'... :).

Thank you, mille mercis, for your enthusiasm and books order.

Michelle, A thousand thanks more! A caresse is on its way to Smokey, just now :-)

I saw a preview on Sunday,and it is really stunning. Five copies are now on their way to friends in Canada and one to France. Thanks again Kristin and Jean Marc,for the visit and wine tasting. You gave such a wonderful welcome to me and my family. bisous, Peggy

Congratulations, Kristin! I just ordered two copies ... glitch and all. I can't wait for them to arrive ... one as a gift and one to enjoy over the holidays.

Chère Suzanne, thank you!

And Andi, merci, too! Yes, send along your friends email and I will send the invite. Same goes for everyone who purchases a book today -- don't miss this Cinema Verite bonus! Just send along, as Andi has, your receipt and the email address (and person's name) to sign up for the photo site.

Kristin,

I just ordered your new book as a x-mas gift for my dear mother. She has been fighting cancer for the past two years and I just wanted to let you know that your blog and previous book has been a great source of joy to her! She and I are both francophiles and have enjoyed taking French classes together in the past and even a memorable family trip to Provence. We both always read your blog and then discuss it on the phone with each other. Thank you for bringing daily french life to life for us!

Kind regards, Lisa

Bravo Chere Kristin! I've ordered my books and can't wait to see them. Booksmart is great. I make photo books of my grandsons every year and have used this site. Congratulations and meilleurs voeux! Bisous!

Kristi - you never cease to amaze me...!!!

What a great surprise to wake up and find that my beautiful daughter is still inspired to create more and more joy to bring into our lives. You are wonderful.

XOXO

MOM

Dear Mom, What more could a daughter ask for—thank such lovely words from her Mom on this "new departure" of a day.

Speaking of moms, to Lisa in Naples, you note touches so many of us. Sending prayers and positive thoughts (and hugs) to you and your mom.

And, to Mary Rossi: Joyeux Anniversaire!!!! Re how to order the book: try this link:
http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1032545

Oh, Kristin, mil congratulations to you! I work in publishing and am so excited that you've gone off on your own to create this wonderful book. The preview is lovely. Just put it on my Christmas list, as well. :) Many continued blessings to you and your family!

Just ordered two copies and am happy to support your enterprising spirit.

SNOW overnight but melting as I type in Crystal Beach, Ontario.

Just ordered your book, Kristin! Looking forward to reading it with a cup of hot chocolate or a glass of wine! Also will enjoy your beautiful photographs on Cinema Verite (my order number is 807021). You really ought to (in addition to everything else you do!) plan an exhibition of your photos.

Kristin...
Trying to buy your book but ran into the same problem with the promo code... What if I buy the book at the normal price, will you be able to remedy it at your end or shall I wait? What about the discount good for only today.... will it be extended?

Bonjour Kristine! I am so excited for you....and for me!! I just ordered two books. One for my French teacher and one for myself. Just in time for Christmas! You so inspire me because it is my dream as well to live in the country [hopefully in Provence] and write memoir. I have enjoyed following your stories. Congratulations on your new book. I will be looking for the next one soon :) Terri

I just bought the book too. My order number is 807320 - I am excited to read it and to see Cinema Verite! thank you and good luck with your book.
Jeanne in OH

Kristin, I discovered your first book before I discovered your blog (sometimes doing things backwards does work out!). Now I'm thrilled to the blog has sent me to blurb to buy your second book. Wishing you the best of luck and do you require the order number for Cinema Verite? I'm 807510
PS Blurb is great for putting photographs into book form.

Congratulations!!

This will be my second Kristin Espinasse book and I can't wait to receive it! Well done.

And what beautiful words from your Mama, Jules. I always look for her notes and I am never disappointed! You two have a special bond and we, your FWD readers, are blessed to witness it.

Again, congrats and blessings galore!

P.S. Cold (finally) and a bit of rain on the way!

Kristin: Have you thought about a book of photos, or primarily photos? Yours have gotten so consistently good that a separate volume of them would surely be welcomed (I know it would be by me).

I have just ordered your book and look forward to receiving it here in beautiful Victoria on the west coast of Canada where the temperature today is 9C and sunny - after several weeks of rain! My receipt number is 807826. Thanks so much.

Ali - bien sûr! The CV bonus is good through Dec 1st--today! (to all of you who have not yet purchased book, keep this in mind).

Ann, thanks for your receipt number. I'll send the CV info next.

Michael, I would love to do an all photo book. Merci for your interest

Mona, great to have your message, which will hopefully motivate others to buy the book instead of printing out all the internet pages. Thank you!

Sandra, I am sorry about the discount problem. I misunderstood (having viewed in on my account, I thought it was good for all accounts. In fact the 20 percent discount is for authors only.

If you still want to buy the book, here's the address to do so.
http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/1032545

Dear Kristin,
I just bought your book, despite the fact I could not get the introductory 20% off, using the word CELEBRATE.
Ca ne fait rien, because I have so enjoyed my daily fix of French word-a-day over the years, and thank you for having given your fans an entire book. Joyeux Noel, Walda Besthoff, New Orleans

Je suis tres heureux! I have now added another Kristin Espinasse to my library. I agree with so many others, you are an inspiration and a joy, and I'm particularly impressed with the bravery you've found. I'll be fascinated to understand how you published this volume. Keep up the incredibly good work!

Douglas: I had a hunch that it was you who created this Wikipedia entry. Am I correct?... In any case: merci beaucoup! I was so excited to see it. Wait until my parents find out...

Walda, Bill, Claudia, Fiona: I am so tickled by your words. What a way to end this day, but not before sending Fiona her link (thanks for the order number! Keep warm up there in Ecosse :-)

Hi Kristin. Your photos are so enjoyable as is everything you write in FWAD. I eagerly await delivery of my copy of your new book. My order number is 808586 and look forward to the CV bonus as icing on the cake!

Félicitations, Kristin! I'm excited to have not only your word stories, but a collection of your wonderful photographs. I, too, found your blog through your last FWAD book. I hope that by the time I finally make it to your part of France I'll speak like, well, not a native but something more than a tourist with a hopeless Midwest accent.

I'm also looking forward to a future photography book from you. Now I'm off to buy my copy.

Kristi:

Taking a mini-break from grading, I peaked at FWAD thinking I would get Monday's entry, but lo and behold! a mystery Tuesday entry. No mystery, indeed - just all good news. Congrats on the self-publishing. This is the beauty of the Internet, n'est-ce pas?

If you would like a recipe selection for another publication, let me know. Domaine Rouge-Bleu and cranberries are a match made, if not in heaven, then definitely in my kitchen. :)

All the best, from a sunny (!) Pacific Northwest -

Bob: so good to know Angela is getting this book for Christmas. Merci!

Douglas: Aha! C'était vous! Well then thank you very much... for taking one year off my age (I was born in 1967) But I really wish you'd put back in "French" author. That was just too cool. (Although Jean-Marc gave me lots of French flak: you can't possibly be a French author and still say "le" soupe!). I shall never forget that soup is feminine. Here's wishing you better weather/working conditions.

CV links are on the way to those of you who purchased books on DEC 1st and who sent in your order numbers. Thanks again!

Dear Glenn,

I did not react dishonestly. I am terribly sorry that you and others did not receive the discount. I have contacted Blurb several times, in distress, and done the best I could, under the circumstances.

I did update my site, immediately, by taking down the "20 percent" note. And in today's newsletter, I am announcing the misunderstanding.

Congratulations, Kristin, what a great idea to do this! I have ordered, order # 810606...now the hard part...keep or give as a gift?? :-) Keep up the great work! Diane in California (where it is still Dec 1) :-)

Congratulations Kristin! I look so forward to reading your book. I do have a tip for marketing your book. There is this wonderful book called 1001 ways to market your book by John Kremer. This book has been invaluable to me when I started my publishing company. I wish you brilliant success.

Salut Kristin, well I'm glad to see I wasn't the only one buying your book Kristin, despite the problems. I bought two, one for a gift to my lovely sister in law and one for ourselves. I am looking forward to the Cinema Verite. One is enough. My order numbers were 807889 and 807896.
Merci de Minneapolis!

Hurrah and Vive Kristin! I just bought your book and hope that I will have it in time for you to autograph it for me when you are in Phoenix! I look forward to seeing you and congratulating you in person with a big Arizona hug!

Thank you for these cheerful and encouraging notes, which make all the difference.

Arnold: thanks for pulling for me; meantime, I have not forgotten your lively story and I look forward to posting it.

Kristin, just received this notice and haven't checked out your book, but certainly will. But is interesting that the day you put out this notice I was actually daydreaming and perusing my French calendar. I was wondering if you were going to put out another book soon. And then,
I was thinking, that I would absolutely adore a "French Word A Day Calendar" with your wonderful photos! What do you think???

Hi Kristin

Congratulations, it looks like a great book, I have just ordered it and can't wait to receive it!

I hope you sell heaps.

Happy Christmas to all of you, I hope you have a fantastic break.

xxx Chris