Thursday, July 21, 2011

Cowboy grandma publishes three books- Casper Journal!

Hello readers!

Talked to Grandma Helen today and she says "Hello from Wyoming!"

As a proud granddaughter, I would like to draw your attention to the recent article published about Helen in the Casper Journal.  Read it, share it, pass on the news about her books!
www.casperjournal.com

I was extremely happy to receive my books a few weeks ago.  An early Christmas present.  Now that the heat wave in the St. Paul is over (for the time being) I can get back into my routine of sitting on my back porch and reading a hymn in the morning with my cup of coffee before I face the day.

Warm summer wishes from Minnesota,

Allison Schmill

In any great adventure, a misadventure.

July 8, 2011

In any great adventure, a misadventure.

I thought I might escape with the books now on sale.  "Twas not to be.

I sent out 94 sale flyers with the wrong telephone number for Xlibris.  I sent out a porn site.  Quickly made 90 telephone calls and sent out four notes.  Had even sent a flyer to the Obamas.

Fortunately, most people were amused (though I left a lot of messages).  A good friend who told me about my mistake was as shocked as I was.

Again, I am a member of the Fallen Human Race.

The posters came--pretty.  The bookstore took one of each, Paradise Lost 2011 and the Grandmother's Hymns.  I gave the owner accompanying book marks and cards.

The newspaper reporter is trying to get my story and pictures in the July 20 paper.  Ralph's Books will hope to have some in stock by then.  It will be a very close call.

Jackie mailed your copies of the three books today. Enjoy.

Blessings,
Grandma Helen