The Book
Thursday, September 29, 2011 NOTE: This post appeared September 28th on CSquaredPlus3. Last post before the move to ChrisyRoss.com.
This isn't the final book wrap, but it's the only file I have to share. It's 95% of the actual.
I shared the Amazon link (pre-order the paperback, and Kindle format coming soon!) on Facebook and have tweeted news about my book...once. It feels funny to self-promote. In the same breath, I'm proud of the project and the content concept.
To Mormons, With Love is written primarily for an LDS audience, (Apologies to my mother's bridge group if you've been misled. She was confused.) but I believe there's cross-over potential. Several nonmember friends pre-ordered the book on Amazon. I'm flattered and moved by their blind trust and support. If you're not LDS, but have Mormon friends, neighbors, or a general curiosity about life in a predominantly Mormon community, you might enjoy my story and message. It's a quick and easy read, but tremendous thought is behind every word, illustration and design element.
I was asked to write a feature article for LDS Living based on the book. The article will appear in the November/December issue. To say that I'm honored and thrilled for the opportunity is an understatement.
Darrell Driver turned my illustration concept into a beautiful piece of cover art. And Justin Hackworth provided the lovely family photo, complete with irritated family members.
Very shortly, like in a matter of hours, my new site will be complete. Ninjamatics, founded by Elan and Aidan Morgan (Schmutzie and The Palinode), did a fantastic job redesigning my blog. I'm so pleased. I don't want the project to end, because it's been such a pleasure working with Elan. A few of you have already taken a peek at the site because it's not password protected, but give me a minute, and I'll share it with the rest of you.
CSquaredPlus will have a new name and different look, but I'll continue to blog in the same manner—sporadically and about personal things. I'll also promote my book, but not ad nauseam. I promise. If you're a current subscriber to CSquaredPlus3, your feed will automatically be transferred to the new URL.
I'm excited! And nervous...
Book Stuff, Writing tags: book stuff, shameless self promotion, to Mormons with love, writing 
Reader Comments (5)
I totally pre-ordered the book. Totally. Not just partly. Totally. :-)
I'm so excited. It was thrilling to order your book on Amazon. I'm not making this up. I was t.h.r.i.l.l.e.d. Did you sense something in The Force when I put "Chrisy Ross" into the search thingo (not a word) on Amazon and I squealed out loud?
XO
Also, I am a huge Schmutzie fan. Your site is awesome. XO again.
I'm so proud of you!
I'm so proud to know you, and this IS NOT just for LDS audiences...this is a HUMAN book. XO.
Hi: I just read the article about your book from the website LDS Living. I think this book would be great for non mormons and mormons alike. Non mormons would see this as an up close and personal view of the mormon (LDS) life style. If moving to a predominately mormon community, this book may relieve non mormons of the same culture shock you and many others have experienced. I will be purchasing this book today. :)