Yay! I can finally share my book’s publication date and title! And on International Women’s Day, too.
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Never, Never, Hardly Ever, my book about how my type-A mother and I managed to survive working together for over a decade in her iconic Vancouver Asian antique shop, will be available on Amazon in both paperback and Amazon Kindle on Wednesday, March 20, 2024! Mark your calendars.
Never, Never, Hardly Ever
I’m sure you’ve got questions. I’ll do my best to answer the most pressing.
1. Why “Never, Never, Hardly Ever?”
Well, two reasons really. I never, ever, imagined I’d be working with Francine (Frankie’s family nickname) for longer than a few months. I reluctantly joined her for the summer of ’83 as a way to earn my tuition for a post grad year at college. Selling antiques wasn’t an aspiration. Despite growing up surrounded by them, I knew nothing about Asian antiques and cared for them even less. But the main reason behind the title, is that “Never, Never, Hardly Ever” was the official name of our unique payment plan. You could buy something and pay for it over time, with no interest. I know, right?
2. Why the leaping frog?
3. Can you give us a wee teaser?
“It’s gone to a mother who wanted it as a spirit booster for her hospitalized child. Of course, I had to sell it to her.”
“How much did she pay? Did she give you cash or did she pay a with credit card? Is it for her? Or for someone else?”
4. Did you ever learn the truth about the pig’s reception?
5. You chose to continue on with FROG for a decade? Something clearly changed your attitude. What?
6. How can we help you, Kelly?
Thank you so very much for your support, guys. It means the world to me. And of course, Francine will be tickled pink.
Jane says
So wonderful to have this teaser , and love the title and cover so much !!
I have set a reminder to order my copies on day 1 ! Can’t wait!!
So happy that all of your hard work is finally coming to fruition!
kellylmc says
Thank you so very much, Jane. SO good of you.
Marie Austin says
Very exciting news. I look forward to reading it
kellylmc says
Thank you, Marie! I am excited to get it off my laptop and out into the world.
Mo says
Love the title, love the cover and can’t wait to read about your adventures!! Congratulations, my friend!!
kellylmc says
Mo – thank you. Truly.
Ken McGunagle says
Kelly: Very happy for you on the occasion of your first book. I can’t wait to read it.
kellylmc says
Thank you so much, Ken. I think it’ll give you some insight into what makes this quirk magnet tick.
Kathy G says
I’m embarrassed to admit that a follow-up reminder would be good 🙂
kellylmc says
Oh, I quite understand the need for that! Will do! Thanks Kathy.
Katy says
I love all of this so much and will order your book with joy!
kellylmc says
Aw, thanks, Katy. You’re the best.