Okay. I did it. Finally launched the ebook version of Happy Hour and Other Sorrows. I attempted to also launch the paperback but Amazon claimed the ISBN was assigned to another book which was BS but try arguing with Amazon on a Sunday night after a bit of wine (for courage) might have been involved.
Yes, those of you on the side of color were absolutely right. The mostly black and white doesn’t work. So I’ll be changing the cover as soon as our weather turns cool and rainy again. Today temps are set to hit the eighties (80s) and so as soon as I finish this post, I’ll be outside in the garden! But there’s no need to rush. This book contains no sex, no real violence, no zombies and very little bad language. It’ll never go anywhere! I’m just happy to be done with it after soooo many years and iterations.
In other news. I’m really excited to announce an upcoming interview with Bojana Stojcic regarding a book of flash fiction she wrote entitled Knives All Blade. Here’s a teaser:
She’s a fascinating writer/poetess who seems to have a handle on the flash fiction genre. I keep asking her more questions about the subject because, as long time followers know, I’ve got a real thing for short stories in all their various forms.
But not today – it’s glorious outside for at least one more day!
Happy Tuesday!
Saying nothing in particular 
Wonderful ♥️
Thank you!
Good luck with the book!
Thanks! It’s a book I promised I would re-release after my publisher went out of business … it’s only taken me eight years!
Congratulations! I’m pleased to read that your book is finally out there. Odd about the ISBN but am glad you had a glass of wine to fortify you in your time of stress.
I’m not looking to make any money or anything like that … it’s just a load off my mind. The people who inspired the book have all passed away and now they no longer haunt me!
well congratulations … Is the book on Amazon Noe can I buy it …yours for starters 💜💜😔
It is but if you really want to read the book, I’ll send you the pdf. Save the 2.99!
Thank I’ d love that but happy to buy too 💜
The cover looks great!
Congrats and good luck with the launch.
I’m way over the fancy launch party stuff. It was a debt now paid.
Woo hoo! Congrats, Jan. I’m so happy for you. (Of course I bought it right away. Just please be patient with me. I’m currently reading two books….It was too hard to make up my mind).
Thank you! I’m still rereading parts of Knives – it’s so good that reading it slowly and carefully is the best way to really appreciate your work! I think you’ll find Happy Hour is pretty easy reading – especially for someone with knowledge of so many languages!
Don’t be so hard on yourself. And guess what, I opened a few pages out of curiosity, and I now I can’t stop. To hell with other books, you’re next, hon.
It’s a warm, sunny day in Munich, B playing in a sandpit, and, cell in my lap, I’m enjoying Happy Hour tremendously! So there, deal with it!
(I have a couple remarks/dilemmas/questions regarding German. Let me get back later, ok? I’ve made some screenshots.)
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I’m so glad you’re enjoying it. Any help with the German would be great! The original book had three editors and there were all Americans. Fifty years ago I landed in Southern Germany knowing only Hoch Deutsche and the town I lived in was home to many Czechs fleeing communism and so the German they spoke was not what I learned in Herr Azmus’ class! I will be forever in your debt!
I understand…
My son is watching cartoons now on “our” computer, brutal usurper!
My hands are tied.
But I AM taking notes, no worries.
Congratulations on finishing the book. It may have been a struggle, but you did it and deserve praise for it. I hope a few more glasses of wine were consumed after pushing the ‘publish’ button.
Thanks! So far the feedback has been great so whew!!!