Introducing Author Dorothy Rosby, Alexa’s a Spy and Other Things to Be Ticked Off About

I’d like to introduce Dorothy Rosby, speaker and syndicated humor columnist whose work appears regularly in publications in the West and Midwest. We met at an Erma Bombeck workshop and instantly clicked. Her friendly personality, cheerful attitude and wiliness to help cemented a friendship. I’m pleased to promote her upcoming book, Alexa’s a Spy and Other Things to Be Ticked off About: Humorous Essays on the Hassles of Our Time. The pandemic created an interesting challenge for a book release. Here’s the story behind the title of her new book, Alexa’s a Spy and Other Things to Be Ticked off About: Humorous Essays on the Hassles of Our Time.   The Book Formerly Known as Ewww If … [Read more...]

Are You Still Kidding Me? Launch Party! Win Prizes!

Welcome to the Are You Still Kidding Me? launch party. Doors open when the clock strikes September 18 at 12:01AM!! Or whenever the Amazon Gods deem the time is right. I wish we could celebrate together over champagne and red velvet cake but instead how about a chance to win fabulous prizes, like a free book and gift card? Keep reading. It took me over three years to write and publish Are You Still Kidding Me?, but with the help of other authors, bloggers, family and friends, today I released my book baby on Amazon. Plus, I excited to add that Are You Still Kidding Me? pre-release made #1 on Amazon’s Hot New Releases in Parenting Teenagers and Parent & Adult Child Relationships. … [Read more...]

Are You Kidding Me? Book Review on Humor Times

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...]

Don’t Lick the Minivan Book Release

My friend and fellow blogger, Leanne Shirtliffe, has released a new book, Don’t Lick the Minivan and Other Things I Never Thought I’d Say To My Kids (Skyhorse, May 2013). This is the first time I’ve ever called someone a friend that I have never met.  I’ve been following her blog for months and attended her webinar, How To Write Funny (Er): 10 Humor Techniques for Writers of Fiction and Nonfiction.  I feel like I know her now! Leanne asked me to be part of her Don’t Lick the Minivan book release, or the DLM Street Team. I was fortunate to get an advance copy of her book and wanted to share it with you. Her humor hits the spot for the mom trying to please everyone, with very little … [Read more...]