Think Pink this St. Patrick’s Day
Cue the music, pop the champagne… I’ve set my official release date! Though chances are, you might want a Guinness instead, because Little Pink Houses will officially launch on Tuesday, March 17th—St. Patrick’s Day!
You may be wondering, what happened to March 9th? Well, my need to sleep, for one. (Though to be honest I’m not doing much of that lately.) Plus a few maddening technical glitches with the giant organizations who I am beholden to for sales, distribution, and reviews. But mostly it circles back to my OCD tendencies. The extra week is allowing me time to quadruple-check everything, and providing the peace of mind to know I’m delivering the best experience possible for readers.
So, St. Patrick’s Day felt like the logical, doable option. It was, actually, my son’s due date. (His middle name is Patrick, partly for that but mostly for his grandma Pat.) I’m probably close to half Irish. And let’s be honest: It’s just a fun day!
I’ll be celebrating with family and a few close friends at a local wine tasting room, drinking pink (my favorite rosé) and shamelessly wearing my book as one would a handbag while strolling around Old Town Scottsdale! Later in the month, I’ll be holding a bigger launch party, details TBA. If you are part of my ARC team, expect your invitation soon.
Now, I’m sure anyone reading this is chomping at the bit to get their hands on a copy. Ebook preorders are live now. If you want a physical book, you have a few options, none of them available until the 17th (unless you want a signed copy, in which case see the Q &As below). Preferred: purchase through bookshop.org (click directly or go through my website). This allows you to buy the book through your favorite independent bookstore. It costs a bit more, and the shipping window is longer, but I always prefer to support local, small businesses when possible. Of course, if you just can’t wait, I will not fault you for taking the easy route and ordering through Amazon. The important thing here is to buy the damn book! And tell all your friends—especially those who are in book clubs.
Speaking of which—here’s a short Q & A to address some questions I’ve been getting:
- Are you available to speak to my book club? YES! Either virtually or in person, depending on where you meet. Fill out the contact form on my website and I’ll be in touch. (You can also download suggested book club questions.)
- Can I get a signed copy? YES! Again, the magic portal is the contact form on my website. Submit your request, and I’ll reach out to make payment and shipping arrangements. The cost is $23, which covers postage.
- Are you planning to publish any more books? YES! Next up is a novel set in Door County, Wisconsin. Like Little Pink Houses, it features family conflict, a romantic subplot, and a good balance of snark to sweet… But it’s a completely different story.
- I’ve been wondering about your little yorkie. Is she perfectly trained yet? Regrettably, no. We’ve made some strides, but Ella is still a nervous wreck in the car and anywhere we walk her outside of our neighborhood. I’ll be getting back on top of the training—which may involve some doggy CBD—as soon as I publish this book!
Lastly, I just want to say how deeply I appreciate YOU. If you’re reading this, you’ve contributed in some way to my journey as a writer and, more importantly, as a human being. We are all, at the end of the road, a collection of our experiences—great and tiny. So thank you, thank you, thank you.
And buy the damn book!
What I’m reading: Little Pink Houses. Over and over and over and over again. At this point, I’ve read it cover to cover four times in the past eleven days. Trying to catch every typo. Making sure words don’t hyphenate in distractingly odd ways. Checking spacing, page breaks… Well, you get the idea. Am I bragging if I say I actually still really like it? I have one more proof to read through, then the epub to double-check, but I am closing in on DONE. Meanwhile, to unplug I’m reading A House Like An Accordion, by Audrey Burges. Audrey is mentioned in my acknowledgements. She’s a lovely person, a talented and imaginative author. This is her second book. I don’t read much magical realism these days, so it took me a few chapters to really sink into the premise. But once I did—Wow. I was hooked. It’s a strangely beautiful delve into the power of parent-child bonds and family love. Sprinkled with magic!
Pair with: As I type this, 6 PM on Friday evening, I’m sipping a magical mourvèdre from Pillsbury Vineyards, likely the last bottle I’ll ever have as Sam Pillsbury ceased winemaking operations in early 2025. So sad. Fortunately, this varietal, used in France mostly as a blending grape, is produced by numerous other AZ wineries. Give it a try at Chateau Tumbleweed. Or if you’re in the Phoenix area, stop by Carlson Creek’s Scottsdale tasting room. They do a lovely mourvèdre at a very fair price point and their staff are phenomenal. Farther afield, you’ll find it in red blends from the Rhône region, sometimes referred to as GSMs for grenache, syrah, and mourvèdre.
Cheers!
Lisa
Lisa Binsfeld author 