Not five seconds ago, I was walking down the street and this guy wolf-whistled at me (because I’m hot) and then goes, “HEY COURTNEY WHERE IS YOUR COVER AND YOUR TRAILER? I WENT ON THE INTERNET AND NOTICED THEY WERE GONE, PS YOU ARE HOT.”
I was like, “Thanks, bb! And check out my blog for full details!”
And then he was like, “HEY CAN I HAVE YOUR NUMBER, MAYBE WE CAN GET TOGETHER SOMETIME–”
And I was like, “IS YOUR NAME ROBERT PATTINSON?”
And he was like, “NO, BUT–”
And I was like, “K THNX BAI.”
So that part of the story had a tragic end. Poor old Not Pattinson.
But the reason my cover and my trailer have been removed from everywhere whence they were (‘whence they were’?) is not so tragic, really. Unfortunately, there was a little hiccup regarding one of the images on the cover. It’s no one’s fault–truly Just One of Those things–but because of this, I had to remove my cover from everywhere it appeared. My site, my social networking sites and… the trailer.
This trailer has made more cameos on the internet than Ricky Gervais has in movies, I swear!
Anyway, I’m really sorry for any inconvenience this causes the people who were kind enough to link to it and I hope you’ll consider relinking the revised trailer when it goes back up in the VERY near future. I’m thrilled with the positive response it’s gotten so far and thank you for it! I should be getting a revised cover soon, which is pretty exciting, since you all know how I feel about this cover business. Eee! So keep your eye out because both the cover and the trailer will be returning soon.
I have also decided this hiccup has made my galleys WORTH MILLIONS, so if I sent you one you are now a MILLIONAIRE! But, like most things, just because I decided this doesn’t make it true.
Man, we have been through so much together on this blog, haven’t we? *wipes tear from eyes*
Can’t wait to show you the sexy newness coming your way as soon as it’s showable!!
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publication date
Wednesday August 20th, 2008 @ 1:50pm
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Don’t you fret, my friend. I will pimp the trailer, the book, the movie, the dvd, the pet line, etc, etc, etc.
xoxo, f.
Courtney, thank you for being super positive! (You could be acting like a super diva–and while that would be annoying, I would understand–but you’re not and that makes me go, “wow, my author is really is awesome!”) We will get a new cover, a (partly) new trailer, and everything will be well again. (And, just think, all this “controversy” over your trailer/cover makes you super hot too!)
Will totally be linking the new cover! Totally.
And because I did not win your ARC (YO!!!), I have made my own copy of your book (so there!), written in green crayon on yellow construction paper and it has a Top Secret Cover which no one will ever see but I can tell you I made from the covers of TV Guides from the early 80s, when NBC had a killer line-up. Since I’ve never read your book, I had to kind of make up my own story, but I wrote it like I thought YOU would write it, so it’s ever so much better than my own manuscripts.
Can’t wait to see the new version!
Huzzah for sexy newness!
Pfffttthhht!! I just searched ebay and there are no galleys yet!!!
BUT THE REALLY IMPORTANT THING: Did you get HIS number??
Srsly, I am sooo bummed. Good thing your hangman wasn’t on the cover, cuz I’d like *cry*!!! Now I will TRY to wait for the ~*UBER-SPARKLINESS*~ that is SURE to come!!!
I had to look up Robert Pattinson on the Google to find out what the heck you were talking about. And during said googling I made the stunning discovery that I COULD PRACTICALLY BE HIS MOTHER. You know, if I’d menstruated when I was seven. BUT STILL. I am feeling painfully old right now.
But he is pretty cute for a wee young thing.
why do these things always happen to you?
I’ve been reading your blog since your last contest, and I love your sense of humor.
Good luck with your next cover! (And on getting a wolf-whistle from Robert Pattison, who has shown he has an excellent sense of humor in interviews.)
Felicia: Ooh, thank you!!! That means a lot.
Amy: Aw, shucks! It helps having an awesome agent. Also I save my super diva attitude for super crises. Like when my coffee is not made to perfection by the servants I don’t actually have. ;) I’m excited about the new cover!!!
S: The first time I read your comment, I laughed. The second time I read your comment, I laughed again. The third time I read your comment, I laughed some more. The fourth time–you see where I am going with this? Ahahahah. Oh, man. You win!!!
Briony: Huzzah x 2!
Emily: YOU STEALTHY EBAY SEARCHER, YOU. I didn’t his number. I mean, there was just no point. Because when Robert Pattinson does eventually ask me out I don’t want to break anyone’s hearts. I’m crossing my fingers for an ~*uber-sparkly*~ covah!!
Annika: Damn! Ahaha, whoops. I didn’t mean to make you feel old. Just replace Robert Pattinson with Daniel Carig if it helps? He was my second choice, but then I was like, better go with the guy that plays Edward in Twilight. The thought that I put into my entries, I’m tellin’ ya.
Kelvin: I HONESTLY DO NOT KNOW.
Livinia: Aaah! Thank you so much for coming back to comment! And for the compliment! And thank you for the luck–I’m really excited to see the new cover! Robert Pattison is AWESOME, I must say. I’m all about his sense of humour too. Not his insane good lookingness. *whistles innocently*
(Ha ha! I had my fingers on the wrong keys typing my own name, and it came out as “Duds”. I love that.)
I can’t believe that because I did not win the contest, not only do I not get to READ the book right now, but now I also am NOT a millionaire. Thanks much.
(I am so calling you Duds from now on!! Hah!)
*is properly guilty*
Courtney, you know what I think because I already told you, but I will tell you again that I think this new cover will be EVEN BETTER and I CAN’T WAIT and I am SO EXCITED to see it and the new trailer that I am practically SCREAMING and I should really calm down, huh?
Seriously. What I said before, and more.
THANK YOU, Nova!!! Times a million!!! Your excitement is contagious, eeee. I can’t wait to see my new cover! Thank you for your emails as well. You helped a lot, more than you know. :)