More on the release party tomorrow — it was awesome, in short, and seriously packed — but for now, I’m pleased as punch to note that it’s just been reported to me that one of my secret goals for the book has already been met.
A parent in Texas who bought two copies — one for her daughter, and another for the school nurse’s office — has just reported that the nurse told her that the book lasted a whole two, madly thumbed-through days in her office before some kid swiped it.
Sure, it seems a bit off to have a benchmark for the book’s success based on theft, but it really does tell me all I need to know. 
May 10th, 2007 at 3:32 pm
Saw the book in the STrib last week…hope you saw it.
http://www.startribune.com/218/story/1156085.html
May 11th, 2007 at 8:22 am
Awesome. The sex book shelf at my local library is always in shambles– I think half the catalogued books in that decimal range have been stolen. Glad to hear your book tempts thieves– I’d rather they were stealing that than some half-baked Joy of Sex thing. It makes me want to buy extra copies and just leave them on the bus at 3pm or so.
May 11th, 2007 at 9:34 am
I guess theft is the newest form of “damn this is useful” flattery;-). Love the bus idea.
May 11th, 2007 at 1:46 pm
hi heather,
i’m a freelance book reviewer and do pieces regularly in the paper where i live. i would be happy to get a copy for review, then donate it to a local school or youth center when i’m done with it.
if you are interested, shoot me an e-mail.
thanks, and congrats!
May 11th, 2007 at 5:57 pm
Oh, that’s perfect. I share your glee. Well done, you.
May 12th, 2007 at 11:55 am
Yeah, that’s a great sign. I hope the book is being passed around and pored over, or simply imparting some desperately needed information.
The party was such a great time! Loved the demonstration, and the no pucker apple drink. Will definitely be going back to Karma.
May 14th, 2007 at 4:36 pm
Hey, Heather: maybe we should find a way to do a book release with Book Crossing (bookcrossing.com). I’m not sure kids who found your book would want to release it later, but maybe they would, given the mystery and the fact that you can log each trip the book takes on the internet. Any chance your publisher would foot the bill for this sort-of marketing gig? Just a thought–
It’s so cool that someone thought it was worth stealing–I’ve been meaning to donate your book to the schools here. What’s the best way to buy them so you get the most out of it? Or is there one?
Thanks!
Jennifer
May 15th, 2007 at 5:05 am
Abbie Hoffman would be proud. Seriously, I think its a great way to establish that the book is actually appreciated by the target audience.