Love humor? Here's a chance to win a FREE copy of my book, Amazon #1 Best Seller in Parenting & Family Humor, Are You Kidding Me? My Life With an Extremely Loud Family, Bathroom Calamities, and Crazy Relatives. What are you waiting for? Click below to get started. Click Here For a Chance to Win Here's what Huffington Post Reviewer, Roz Warren, says: Roz Warren (www.rosalindwarren.com) writes for the New York Times, the Humor Times, the Huffington Post, Womens Voices For Change, and for countless other venues. Stacey Gustafson: An Erma for the Cell Phone Era When ARE YOU KIDDING ME?, a new collection of Stacey Gustafson's humor columns, turned up in the mail, I figured I'd … [Read more...]
Wait? What?! Semi-finalist in 2015 Kindle Book Awards
July 2, 2015 By 5 Comments
Best way to enter a writing contest? Submit your book and then forget about it! Months ago I entered Are You Kidding Me? My Life with an Extremely Loud Family, Bathroom Calamities, and Crazy Relatives in the 2015 Kindle Book Awards contest. Rules First, according to the judges,"We will initially read the “Look Inside” sample (90% of your score) and Amazon book description (10% of score). We’re looking for books with a compelling book description, but more importantly, books that “grab us from the beginning” and make us want to read more. The screening process is an indication of your potential buyers experience with your book, as subjective as that is. Book covers will only be judged to … [Read more...]
Make ‘Em Laugh At Open Mic
April 14, 2015 By 2 Comments
I jumped at the chance to make 'em laugh at Open Mic at the Pleasanton Firehouse Arts Center on April 8. It was an opportunity to share my favorite form of prose, humor writing. Even though I may not win any awards for writing, I bet I can make you laugh out loud. Laughter is part of sharing the human experience. My Problems Are Like Yours When I share my work, people laugh and can relate. That’s because my problems are like yours. Does your husband need to be reminded each week to take out the trash? So does mine. Do your kids complain about everything from the way you drive to your fashion sense? Mine too. See what I mean? You’re just like me except I write about it, much to the chagrin … [Read more...]
How to Write a Humor Book When You’re Stupid
January 5, 2015 By 6 Comments
When Caryn FitzGerald talks, people listen. She hosts the international radio show, “Coffee & Coaching with Caryn.” She wanted to talk to me about How to Write a Humor Book and sent this message, "I’d love to interview you in the next few weeks for one of my author chat series podcasts. It’s about 30 minutes, shameless plugging by me of you and your book. Let me know." What?! Say no more, I'm your man! And this is the story about how I starred in the podcast, Coffee and Book Chat with Caryn FitzGerald. It's Not the O'Reilly Factor Before the interview, she introduced me to the shows's format and promised to guide me through her questions. This was not going to turn into an episode … [Read more...]
Ultimate Book Lover’s Gift Guide 2014
December 1, 2014 By 4 Comments
Ultimate Book Lover's Gift Guide 2014 If you have book lovers on your holiday list, look no further than "The Ultimate Book Lover's Gift Guide" for ideas. This list features 20 books in a wide range of topics sure to please everybody on your list from inspirational, thought-provoking stories, fun reads, new moms, children, tweens and teens. Watch the YouTube video now! http://youtu.be/NfeOlghVXr8 Happy Holidays and Happy reading! This gift guide was compiled by Audrey van Petegem and Suzanne Letourneau of the ballyhoos, who support Indie Authors with their Branding and Marketing needs. The Holidays are coming and you know what that means…..It is … [Read more...]
Magical Holiday Evening Author Book Signing Towne Center Books
November 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Author Book Signing Let's help support our local favorite indie bookstore!! Meet me at Towne Center Books in downtown Pleasanton on November 22 from 5-7 pm during the Magical Holiday Evening, the annual open house including a visit from Santa. The streets will come alive with the sights and sounds of the holidays. This event coincides with the second annual Holiday Spirit Stroll. Twenty-one downtown merchants will be paired with local breweries, wineries and bars for a festive night sampling beer, wine and cocktails. Support your local stores today by shopping at locally owned businesses! We are celebrating the little guys today and encouraging everybody to shop small today - and … [Read more...]
How to Be a Guest on Blog Talk Radio
November 11, 2014 By 4 Comments
One of the greatest moments for a published author is when you're asked to talk about your book on the radio. Last week, I had the opportunity to be featured on Feisty Side of Fifty Radio, despite being ONLY 49 3/4. How to Be a Guest on Blog Talk Radio Mary Eileen Williams, the host, and I discovered that we shared the same birthday. I figured she felt sorry for me and allowed me to be on her show since everybody knows that a December birthday absolutely sucks. And for this gig, I could wear my pajamas. What's Feisty Side of Fifty* Hello and welcome to THE FEISTY SIDE OF FIFTY,™ the site that celebrates a truly remarkable generation of women. We alpha boomers, now fifty plus but … [Read more...]
Are You Kidding Me? Book Review on Humor Times
October 31, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The very talented and renowned Roz Warren reviewed my book on the Humor Times. Here's a blurb. Then click through to read the whole article. It's easy to enjoy the quick, upbeat glimpses into suburban family life in Stacey Gustafson's new book, "Are you Kidding Me?" -- By Roz Warren, Humor Times. via Stacey Gustafson: An Erma for the Cell Phone Era. Humor Times For more about Humor Times, the website says: "Keep the political insanity at bay with a Humor Times magazine subscription (or "prescription"!) — delivering the laughs to your door each month! The Humor Times hard-copy magazine features the finest in editorial cartoons, humor columns and 'fake news' each issue! … [Read more...]
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