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Thursday, June 07, 2007
T13: the anti-promo
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 1. The heroine, Addie, is neither a virgin, nor orgasmically challenged. In fact, she's a former slut, who fully intends to return to her slutful state once she sorts out a few familial and financial problems. 2. No alpha hero. Just a sweet guy who cooks, listens, and knows how to fuck. And really, what's the point of that? Why would you want to read about a beta like Sean? Men are weak unless they call the heroine a bitch at least once and practically pee on her to mark territory. Right? RIGHT? 3. Addie doesn't want kids. Seriously. No babies of her own. No secret desire to adopt doe-eyed orphans from Somalia. She's not a normal heroine. Run away! 4. Sex doesn't conform to the formula. While it's smokin' hot, it probably won't be what you expect. You'll be shocked and titillated. Better not risk it. 5. Addie doesn't rely on Sean to solve her problems. She has her shit handled and isn't looking for a white knight (or a secret billionaire) to sweep her off her feet. 6. Addie has tried women. Yes, you read that right. She really is a slut. She touched girl parts on purpose. 7. The book features "beautiful writing" and "gorgeous, evocative imagery." In a romance novel?! Pshaw. Everyone knows romance novels are the lowest of genre fiction. Mystery is always beating up Romance and calling it a whore. 8. Your Alibi features a healthy, loving relationship between Addie and her best friend, Lorene. What? A supportive friend who isn't secretly jealous of the heroine's all around awesomeness? One who doesn't matchmake at stupid / inappropriate times? A best friend who isn't a gay man obsessed with makeovers?! The devil, you say. No, really. It's true. Don't read it. The shock might kill you. 9. Sean's cheating soon-to-be ex-wife isn't a villainess. Don't get too close to this book. The crazy idea that people are just people, all of whom are fallible and imperfect, might rub off. 10. It has penguins in it. 11. Sean doesn't suffer from commitment anxiety. In fact, he's a big, gentle bear, terrified of being released into the wild. No, the hero isn't a bad boy. Definitely don't read this. It's too weird. 12. Your Alibi suffers from a serious lack of angst. Though the characters have issues, they're of the "suck it up and deal" mentality. I know -- that just won't do. Proactive problem solving in lieu of pointless complaining counts as a deal-breaker. 13. The hero and heroine aren't witches, warlocks, vampires, or werewolves. They're not famous, fabulously wealthy, or incredibly beautiful. This is a book about normal people with real problems. I'm just not sure you can handle it. However, if you choose to disregard my warnings, you can acquire Your Alibi from Liquid Silver Books on June 25th. |
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You're right, I so don't want to read it. YOUR so-called "clever" reverse psychology DID NOT WORK ON ME, Sirrah!
(psst... when did you say it was coming out again?)
But she'll change her mind in the epilogue, right? Right???
*g* Very clever tactic. I'm sold.
Pengquins and a beta hero? I'm so there.
Terri
Great TT and it sounds like a great book! Good luck and congrats on your release. :)
Forget a book description. It'll just be:
YOUR ALIBI, now with 87% more penguins than your average romance
#4 made me chortle. I'd love to see more heroines who strike off the beaten path and aren't full of apologies for it! :)
I'm sold! And I love penguins, too.
I love it.
You really are trying to turn me into a reader of straight contemporaries aren't you?! You KNOW that after "Guide", I'm not going to be able to resist this one, don't you? And I suppose you're going to make me cry again, aren't you, dammit?!
Alibi is a ...bigger book. Stronger. More impact, heart, and punch. It's for anyone who has loved and lost, anyone who has ever said goodbye to a loved one, anyone who ever thought their life was over, and then found the strength to turn it all around and try again. And what's more, win this time. It's for people who never give up, who take the pile of shit they've been handed and plant a garden with it.
I daresay it's gonna rock your world.
Oh. I'm sorry. Did you mean birds?
This was a great list, Ann(ie). VERY clever and well-done.
You no longer have need of me, grasshopper. The student has surpassed the teacher.
Noooooo. Then who will be my chief fangirl? I had sized you up as perfect for the job. Enthusiastic, fun, interesting, but without the side order of hashed crazy that so often comes with fangirldom.
Sounds awesome. :)
Just today I've had google hits on "site:blogspot.com annie dean" and MULTIPLE hits on "ann aguirre grimspace"
How cool is that?!
Cool! I'm having a hard time adjusting to the idea that people know who I am. I mean, gosh, my brother in law told me over lunch a couple weeks ago, "I read your website, I want a copy of Good Touch. I read the first chapter and then tried to scroll down, thinking, 'more, more, more, there has to be more, what's the silver thing? I can't believe you left me hanging like that!!!"
Let me say, Juan is not the reader-guy type. He's more the Don Juan de Marco type, except he likes car surfing and extreme sports instead of poetry.
So the idea of strangers googling me and my book is like WHOA.
Hi Annie! I hope you like it. :)
PS anyone who wants to steal the anti-promo idea is welcome, but I demand linkage!