The book hit number two on iTunes - only the Colonel herself, Ms. Tina Fey, stood in our way. To be quite honest, I liked being in her presence. I'll probably never get that close to her again.
However, I'm hoping that when I Just Want to Pee Alone rips first place from her soon, she calls her agent and has a conversation:
Tina: What just happened? Who are these Pee Alone people?
Agent: It's that crazy woman, Jen, who says she's your best friend. She's brought like 30 more people to stalk you now.
Tina: What the hell?
Agent: I know. She's a bit relentless. But . . .
Tina: But what?
Agent: Well, I read this book and Tina, I gotta tell you. I'm really disappointed that we didn't get you in it. These are your people.
Tina: Really??
Agent: Yes! Funny, irreverent moms who like to laugh at everything, including themselves. And I'm not going to lie. I even cried once or twice. This book has it all.
Tina: Really??
Agent: Yes! These women just put it out there and have so much fun doing it. Does that sound like anyone we know?
Tina: Crap. I should have been in this book!
Agent: And besides Jen, there are so many of my other favorite bloggers in this book.
Tina: I didn't realize you were such a fan of bloggers.
Agent: Oh yeah, I was following RachRiot back when she was just a prolific and hilarious commenter. I love watching Divine Secrets of a Domestic Diva rollerskating in her unitard. Let Me Start By Saying has the best interviews. And I was so excited to see Honest Mom on the Katie Couric show last week.
Tina: Ugh. Was she quoting Madeleine Albright's theory on hell again?
Agent: No. I don't think so.
Tina: Hmm . . . OK. Well, it sounds like you're awfully busy with your reading. When do you get any work done for me?
Agent: I know it seems that way, but it really isn't hard to keep up with these ladies when you subscribe to them all. Look Tina, we missed the boat on this one, but we'll for sure get you in the next one. In the meantime, let's help them sell the hell out of this book.
Tina: You know what? You're right. I used to be a little afraid of Jen, but she's not so bad. Plus, Kansas is really far away from me. So, it's not like she'll knock on my door and thank me for helping her out. Right???
Agent: Definitely not. She totally respects boundaries - and restraining orders.
Tina: Great! Then let's do it! I'm going to call Poehler and see what we can do for Jen and this book! I'm on it!
In case Tina doesn't get the word out right away, I'll help you find your own copy.
KINDLE - CLICK HERE.
AMAZON PAPERBACK BOOK DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR - CLICK HERE.
NOOK - B&N is taking its sweet time. In the meantime, you can get it from Smashwords. Just follow the instructions for NOOK. CLICK HERE.
KOBO AND SONY READER - CLICK HERE.
Want to know who's in this book? I stole this list from Baby Sideburns. She says this list is "arranged in a half-assed pyramid so as not to show favoritism to anyone." Works for me! Kick Ass Contributors to I Just Want to Pee Alone:
RachRiot
Momaical
Snarkfest
Ninja Mom
Honest Mom
HouseTalkN
Naps Happen
My Real Life
Frugalista Blog
Baby Sideburns
Funny is Family
My Life and Kids
Mom's New Stage
Toulouse & Tonic
Random Handprints
Nurse Mommy Laughs
Suburban Snapshots
Four Plus an Angel
The Dose of Reality
Kelley's Break Room
The Mom of the Year
Life on Peanut Layne
Hollow Tree Ventures
The Fordeville Diaries
Binkies and Briefcases
Let Me Start By Saying
Bad Parenting Moments
Insane in the Mom Brain
Rants From Mommyland
You're My Favorite Today
Confessions of a Cornfed Girl
Cloudy, With a Chance of Wine
People I Want to Punch in the Throat
The Divine Secrets of a Domestic Diva
You Know it Happens at Your House Too
I Love Them Most When They're Sleeping
The Underachiever's Guide to Being a Domestic Goddess
PS - Hey Tina, I've got connections and if you want to see your name on this half-assed pyramid I can totally make that happen. Call me, girl!
17 comments:
You know, Tina is playing me when "they" make a movie about my life.
She doesn't know that yet.... or me... that could be a problem.
Many thanks to you for inviting me to join this fabulous list of ladies!I'm so honored! (and not at all freaked out. Nope. Not a bit.)
You know what they say: "Show her you love her by knocking her ass out of first place". I want to frame that screen shot of our book right next to Tina's and frame it above my bed.
OMG, I love the half-assed pyramid, I mean really is there any other kind?
Thanks so much for helping me get so close to Ms. Fey, and yeah, next time she should totally get in on the pyramid.
Half-assed pyramid, pseudo-interview with Tina...this is why I was so excited to be a part of this book. I think Tina will definitely give us some love at some point. How could she not?
If Tina is going to play you, Jen; then I have dibs on Amy Poehler playing me, k? Only fair, right! This was so real I almost felt like I was right there in the coffee shop with you (Tina) and I was the agent! ;)
I've spent most of the weekend making my family look down and gently curtsy as I walk by, which I'm CERTAIN is how people treat Tina, so I'm pretty much ready for her.
Thanks for the honor of being in this book and rubbing elbows with all the other kick-ass ladies! Unforgettable!
Thanks for the shout-out and *loving* the pyramid 'cause this bitch is on top! Heck yeah! Oh, and also? Great- now I have to get in the Thunderdome with Stacey Hatton to fight for my right to play Amy Poehler. Clearly I am Poehler. Duh. YOU'RE GOIN' DOWN, HATTON!
Hey Jen! I've been following your blog for some time now (you've even responded to my emails with wicked wisdom for me!) and I still love everything you write. I'm so happy that things have taken off like crazy for you and so many other mom bloggers, and can only hope for a fraction of your fame and a restraining order or 2! Good Luck with your book, and of course I'll be pinning that shit!
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Your obsession with Tina is probably one of my very favorite things about you. You really had me laughing here!
Thanks for inviting me into the book, and for sharing my interview with the world.
I really hope Tina takes you - I mean, her agent - up on her suggestion to pimp us out. Because THAT WOULD BE AWESOME.
Congrats! I'm off to check it out!
I cannot wait to read the book! <3
She has already called hasn't she?
CONGRATULATIONS!! And let me know how I can get into the next one. (Was that totally spammy? :) ) I'm going to buy this book! (Was that totally kiss-assy? :)) Seriously, though--congrats!
I am totally showing Robyn some love, I bought the book from her. (I was the first one!!) I am sure you understand, and I can't wait to get it and laugh my ass off! This is so awesome Jen, I am so proud of you and all the girls! <3 Devan
Awesome and huge congrats. Totally deserving of it, too!! :)
I can't wait to get it and laugh my ass off! This is so awesome Jen, I am so proud of you and all the girls! <3 Devanbirkin handbags
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