Whom You Know: If You Give a Mom a Martini- from Lyss Stern!

Thursday, May 7, 2009

If You Give a Mom a Martini- from Lyss Stern!

Peachy Deegan already told you how great she thinks this book is (see previous "Read This") but it is always great to hear right from the author!

This is from Whom You Know's Mover and Shaker, Lyss Stern:

Hi !

This is a huge week for Julie and I and I hope to get you involved.

A couple of weeks ago our first book, an absolute labor of love, hit store shelves. The book, If You Give a Mom a Martini: 100 Ways to Find 10 Blissful Minutes for Yourself was released from RandomHouse’s Clarkson Potter Books. The initial response from the media and, more importantly, the moms of the world has been amazing! We wrote this book for all moms out there who know the value of having their personal time but know how difficult it is to find it. If brushing your teeth provides the only moment of the day when you’re truly alone and at peace, then this book is for you!

We know you love your kids, but your pre-mom self—the one who savored a glass of wine after work and exercised on her lunch break instead of shopping for baby food—is deserved. We have compiled 100 imaginative ways—including with celebrities, such as Kelly Ripa, Jill Hennessy, Joan Hart and Cynthia Rowley (to name a few)—to spend your time when you have 10 luscious minutes to yourself.

The suggestions for using your moments alone to the max run the gamut from sweet to satiric—treat yourself to a single, beautiful flower for your bedside table or play kickball with your son and punt the ball really, really far. Try surreptitiously rearranging your Netflix queue so your movies arrive before your husband’s and kids’ do. Browse for bling at Harry Winston. Or leave the kids to shop with your husband and slip into Brookstone for a rest in one of their giant massage chairs.

With any book launch it is very important to build early momentum and substantial velocity. So we’re taking a run at bestseller status! I’m really asking for your support here and ask that you help by forwarding this e-mail to family and friends and if you can, purchase a copy of the book. This book, besides being a wonderful resource for yourself, would make a great gift for any mom you know, especially with Mother’s Day a few days away ?

Thanks in advance for everything and I look forward to hearing how you’ve enjoyed the book!

Warmest,
Lyss xoxo

BUY the book on Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/martini-amazon
BUY the book on Barnes&Noble: http://tinyurl.com/martini-bn
CHECK out the website: www.IfYouGiveaMomaMartini.com

P.S. Visit the above links to buy and watch the sales numbers with me. If you get an extra minute check out some of the reviews as well-or feel free to write your own!

Recent Testimonials by Brand Ambassadors on their Experience with Whom You Know

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Peachy has such a strong relationship with her readers. She provides honest and real comments; she is truly a trusted source in a very large circle
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"
Peachy Deegan is a gem. She is wonderful to feature our Irish brands in 'Whom You Know'! The articles are beautifully and passionately presented, bringing products and brands to life, making both relevant and fun for her many faithful followers to read. I am immensely proud for our hand-crafted products to be included in this venue!"

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Bill Follett
President, Belleek Group North America
www.Belleek.com

"As you know from my past features, Peachy Deegan and I were in the same class at Boston College prior to either of us becoming entrepreneurs. When we played together on the BC Alumni softball team in Central Park years ago, she mentioned she could not find a great dentist in Manhattan and could often be found networking on her phone in the outfield hiding from the ball. She was my second patient ever in 2006 when I opened my dental practice; I was one of the first sponsors on Whom You Know and the first Mover and Shaker featured in 2009 and have worked with her continuously since. She's even talked her friends that are doctors into being my patients, and they subsequently send their hospital colleagues. I don't know anyone that is as great of a networker and writer as Peachy, nevermind that she is upstanding and always good for her word. Cosmopolitan Dental is so happy to be in the company of the caliber of major brands she works with today, and although she will tell you a million ways to get your teeth dirty between Peachy's Picks, Terrific Takeout and Peachy's Pantry, Peachy Deegan will tell you there is only one way to get your teeth clean!"
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http://cosmopolitandental.com/