Jun
25th
Totz Only will be hosting a special reading for The Great Willow on the date listed above. Everyone who comes to the reading will get a free bookmark! Books will be available at Totz Only and will be signed at the event!!! Hope to see you all there!
Totz Only, 3009 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, Ca 91505
800.845.totz
Looking forward to it!
Michael
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Jun
13th
Attention everyone! The Great Willow is now available at a small selection of independent book stores. Please see the section “Other Places to Buy“. It is also noteworthy that The Great Willow will be available at Barnes & Noble (coming soon)! We are also setting something up at Six Flags Magic Mountain during the summer!!!! WOW! Please visit these fine stores to purchase The Great Willow and pass the info on to a friend! Cheers! Michael
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Jun
2nd
Special Thanks to Ms. Steinberg and Mrs. Klenbrodt and the Sierra Canyon School Early Kindergarten classes! A great school with great kids! Thanks for having me today! Cheers! Michael
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May
20th
WOCM-FM will be interviewing me on their morning show, “The Rude Awakening”, with Bulldog. It is the first National interview I have ever done and will be broadcast live on Irieradio.com (WOCM). Tune in at 9a.m. EST on Friday 23rd May to listen.
Hope you can join me! Cheerios, Michael
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May
15th
Thank You!!!! The response has been overwhelming for The Great Willow! I have been trying to number, sign and send every order that has been placed, and I’m happy to say…most pre-orders have been shipped. You should receive them soon. I can’t thank you enough for your patience.
Note #1: I have run out of book marks and have ordered a box. They should be here on Monday or Tuesday. If you do not recieve your book(s)…you will. I want to make sure you get everything that was promised to you.
Note #2: Internet sales and Amazon.com…The book is available at Amazon as well as my website. If you order from Thegreatwillow.com you will get a free poster and bookmark (for 900 copies only)…this does NOT apply for Amazon or any other website. After the initial 900 books are gone, the books will be generic and you can order them from any bookstore/website/panhandler/circus clown/etc in the world. I urge you to purchase (for now) from my website. If you want to be anonymous…use Amazon…see if I care! Either way…Thank you! :~)
Note #3: I want to thank Kym Checkor and the first graders, kinders, and pre k for welcoming me to Rio Vista Elementary School to read to them. THANKS GUYS!
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May
7th
The books arrived today at 10:45 a.m. and they look amazing. Thank you all for your patience. Nancy and I will be autographing and numbering most of the day on friday and I will send the books out to those of you who paid no later than tuesday of next week. This is awesome. You will not be disappointed. Please spread the word to your family and friends about The Great Willow. Check for updates and book signings at local book sellers and The release party (planning soon) date TBD. The wait is over. 2 long years from start to finish. Enjoy! Cheeeeers!
Michael
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May
1st
Sorry for the delay. The Printer had some problems with the cover. All fixed now. Books will ship tomorrow and should be here within the week. We will number and sign each book as promised and add your free gifts along with them. They will be shipped imediately after signing. I thank you once again for your patience.
Sincerely, Michael
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Mar
16th
This is the phrase of the day…release date!!! April 5th! I will be sending out conformation mailers to those who pre ordered this week. Within the envelope is a letter of thanks, payment instructions and the invoice for your purchase. Please follow the instructions carefully so I can ship or deliver your book without a problem. I must say it has been a VERY long haul to this point, but your patience will be worth the wait! I promise! Thanks again to all of you.
Cheery bye…Michael
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Feb
27th
It’s almost finished and I would like you all to know…those who pre-ordered the Willow will be receiving invoices for your orders. They will go out approximately two weeks before the books are completed. When you receive your invoice, please send either check, MO or…you can write your credit card on the invoice (which will be destroyed by means of SHREDDER!) and will be charged appropriately. If you decide to pay by CC, please be sure to put your CC number as well as the 3 digit code on the back. It is also important to put your name as it appears on the card. And don’t forget the expiration date (very important)! Tax and shipping are included (if applicable) so please don’t fret when you see a bill for slightly more than $15.95! I can be contacted via the CONTACT page of this web site if there are any questions.
Cheers, Michael
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Feb
14th
Proof!!! Upon viewing the proofs for The Great Willow it will be only a matter of weeks before the final prints are compete! Breathe! I have been invited to partcipate in a couple of contests which bring rewards if you win. One is the Moonbeam awards and the other is the Independent Publisher awards. I plan on entering in several categories including best artwork and best childrens book (4-8). Wish us luck! Nancy is on the block for her art, so show your love! Judging does not take place until the end of the summer, but submissions are welcome asap. SO….please stand by. I will also be sending out invoices for those of you who pre-ordered. I leave it in you hands. In a few days…I will be able to fulfill orders online using credit cards….
ALSO>>>>This poster will come FREE with your order!!! Anyway. Too much info…digest this and I will feed you more in the next few days! Peace! michael
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