I’m very excited to announce that my new book, Love At The Speed Of Email, is now available.
Lisa looks as if she has it made.
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She has turned her nomadic childhood and forensic psychology training into a successful career as a stress management trainer for humanitarian aid workers. She lives in Los Angeles, travels the world, and her first novel has just been published to some acclaim. But as she turns 31, Lisa realizes that she is still single, constantly on airplanes, and increasingly wondering where home is and what it really means to commit to a person, place, or career. When an intriguing stranger living on the other side of the world emails her out of the blue, she must decide whether she will risk trying to answer those questions.
Her decision will change her life.
Buy from:
Amazon: Kindle
($9.99) Paperback
($12.95)
Createspace: Paperback ($12.95)
Barnes and Noble and elsewhere
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I’ve been humbled and thrilled by the endorsements this book has already received from fellow authors. Leeana Tankersley describes it as a “travel memoir with a deep soul”. Nicole Baart calls it a “modern-day fairy tale.” Susan Meissner has this to say:
“Love at the Speed of Email is part grand romance, part travel memoir and part essay on life’s most precious gifts. Lisa McKay is a phenomenal writer; clever and comedic, poignant and pitch-perfect. You will love this love story.”
This book has been a long time in the making. There have been countless emails and skype dates, dozens of plane rides, a marriage, a baby, and a move to Laos along the way. Please help me celebrate it’s release by buying a copy and spreading the word.
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Launch giveaway: Win a silk scarf from Laos
Celebrating the book launch by sending out signed copies from Laos is more than a little impractical (especially seeing as I have yet to see a copy except via skype – those of you who order paperbacks now will see it before I do).
Luckily I have another great option – one that supports the local economy and is even more beautiful than my book – silk!
Laos is renowned for its silk production. The weaving they do here is gorgeous, delicate, and time-consuming. A single scarf takes a couple of days to make.
So to celebrate the the release of Love At The Speed Of Email I’ll be giving away a silk scarf from the night market here in Luang Prabang to someone who shares the news of this book launch with friends. You’ll even be able to pick the colour.
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Here’s how it will work …
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Help me spread the word about Love At The Speed Of Email by doing one or more of the following:
- Host me on your blog for an interview or a guest post
- Share this post or the book’s information page on facebook, twitter, pinterest, you name it…
- Link to news of my book launch on your blog
- Download the first chapter of the book - Sinsters Abroad – or this launch announcement and email them to friends you think may be interested (know anyone in a long distance relationship? Humanitarian workers? What about friends who read memoirs or love a good love story?)
- Leave a review on the book’s page on Amazon, GoodReads, Barnes and Noble, or any other forum.
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If you let me know you’ve helped share the news by doing one of the following, I’ll enter your name into the draw.
- Tag my name in your facebook post or tweet (@lmwriting)
- CC me on your email
- Leave a comment on this post
- Send an email to lisamckaywriting{at}gmail{dot}com
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If more than 100 people join in on the fun I’ll be giving away two scarves – double the chance to win! I’ll draw the winners on Friday July 13th (and thank you in advance for helping me make what might be the first-ever virtual book launch from Northern Laos a success!)
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Two of the above already done
So proud of you, Lisa. It’s a wonderful book. It’s been a couple of years since I’ve stayed in bed to finish a book. And I already knew the ending! Let’s figure out how to do a virtual FB author’s party in the coming weeks…
Already included you in my blog before I realised that you were requesting it!
Should be up on my facebook page and twitter as a result.
Just downloaded the Kindle version and looking forward to enjoying it
Thanks, Lynne. That means a lot!
PS: Yes, your book has been endorsed by a dog!!
Look, I’ll take it. Plus, dogs are known to be great judges of charact… I mean, books.
Hi Lisa just shared this link on my facebook page and have ordered your book – can’t wait to read it!
Hey Karen – thanks so much!! Hope you guys are all well.
Lisa,
Congratulations! I was so excited to share in your first book being published and am so thrilled to hear about the 2nd! I have downloaded the Kindle version and can’t wait to read it. I am going to suggest it for my next book club (July) so I may get back to you with some questions – I have read your book clubs guides and am thrilled!
Congrats on Book Baby’s birth! Can’t wait to read it and follow your virtual book tour over the coming weeks!
Bree, thanks!! Would love to be involved in anything blogish or bookclubish or either. Look forward to chatting soon.
Congrats on the publication of your new book. It’s certainly beautifully designed and has a very catchy title. As a former development worker and frequent traveler, I certainly relate to the themes. The best of luck with the launch, Clare.
Yes, if you’re a former development work and frequent traveler I imagine you can. Thanks for taking a peek.
This is soooo exciting! Congrats on seeing your dream come true. I wish you nothing but the best.
Thank you, Andi!
Posted a link my Facebook with the note that I can’t wait to read the book!! I live in Bolivia so will have to wait a bit…
Thanks Jennifer!
Yay about the book! Am stalking now to get my hands on a copy and so looking forward to spreading the word tomorrow on my blog!
Hooray for the launch being official. So glad it’s getting underway. Hope you’re having a good day.
Congratulations on releasing your new book! I posted an Amazon link to the book on my FB page and promised to get back with my friends after reading it … I’m off to start reading!
Rachel
Hey Rachel, thanks! Hope you enjoy.
Lisa, congratulations on your book launch! How exciting!
I shared your book’s info page on my Facebook page and would love to host you for a guest post on my blog this summer. Just let me know when! If, of course, you’re interested.
Now then, time to curl up with “Spinsters Abroad” as I try to fend off the stomach flu that’s threatening my house.
Thank you Kay! I’d love to, I’ll email you today. Hope the stomach flu passes your house by.
Thanks! So far, so good. I just hope my luck holds out because if it hits, I’ll catch it. I catch everything and with four kids, we have a lot of things come through our house.
tweeted for you – good luck!
Thanks Vicki, I’ve added your name to the giveaway list.
Just shared this to my Facebook page. I enjoyed the first chapter and will be downloading the Kindle ( or Nook version if available) right now! Best of luck with the book!
Thank you Dawn!!! Hope you enjoy the rest of it. I’ve added your name to the giveaway draw.
I read this book in a bout six hours and upon finishing it regretted reading it so quickly! I wished it could go on indefinitely. Then again, I believe I had the same reaction when I finished My Hands Came Away Red. I have no trouble putting this book in my top 5 favorites! For someone who can relate to books being a sanctuary, struggling to understand human suffering while believing in a just and loving God as well as finding “home” this book was a little like coming home. Or at least I found some…relief (I’m not sure that’s the right word) in reading the words of what I feel so often and lack the gumption to say it. I was pulled in so many different directions as I read this book – I won’t say this book changed my life, but it certainly made me think about some of the hard questions you asked and the thoughts you pondered. At one point I regretted marrying, and then I regretted marrying who I did marry, and then I felt blessed to have married who I did. However, if I wasn’t married I’d join the 1st humanitarian aid organization that would have me! Living in the “land of plenty” sometimes makes you lose sight of what’s important in this life. This book was yet another reminder that family and home (whether it’s a place or something else entirely) and helping others should be at the top of that list. Thank you and your family for sharing your lives and writing this book. Job well done!
Hannah, thank you for this lovely, lovely review, and for posting it on Amazon! I am thrilled that you enjoyed it, and really touched that you’d made the time to leave public comments to that effect. I hope you’re having a great week.