As you know by now, I have a new book coming out on October 2, only a little over one month from now. (Don’t) Call Me Crazy: 33 Voices Start The Conversation About Mental Health is an anthology filled with essays, lists, comics, and art about the topic of mental health — whether or not you yourself or someone you know experience mental illness, the book will appeal since it digs into not only the illness aspect of mental health, but also the wellness side of the equation. The book is geared for teen readers, but it should also have great appeal for adult readers.

One of the most important things you can do for an author is preorder their book. I know I’ve been lucky to hear from many who’ve already preordered their copies of (Don’t) Call Me Crazy, but I wanted to extend my thank you not only to them (thank you!) but also to those of you who will place an order between now and publication date.

And I’d like to thank you for it in a couple of ways.

 

Preorder Thank You #1:

If you preorder a copy of (Don’t) Call Me Crazy, send your receipt or proof of purchase to me at kelly@stackedbooks.org. I will send you one of the custom enamel pins I had made. They’re 1-inch, with a pink brain and banner covering the brain stating “Mental Health Matters.”

Personal orders or orders that you’ve placed as a librarian for your collection, so long as you have a receipt or proof of purchase, are game. Preorders placed before this post are fair game, as are any orders prior to October 2, subject to availability of pins.*

It really is that easy. Limit one per person, but know if you’ve ordered more than one copy of the book, I am forever grateful.

 

Haven’t yet ordered a copy of (Don’t) Call Me Crazy and are debating where to order it? There’s something especially set up for you, too.

 

Preorder Thank You #2:

Order (Don’t) Call Me Crazy through my local independent bookstore, Read Between the Lynes, and you’ll not only be receiving a sweet enamel pin, but I’ll walk down to the bookstore and sign a copy for you.

In addition to those things, I’ll select one winner at random who orders through Lynes to win a $25 gift card to the independent bookstore of your choice. This is my way to thank you for supporting my local bookstore, as well as my book.

Here’s the link to order through Lynes. I will keep track of each of you, ensure you get your pin, then randomly select a winner on or around October 3 (I’m at a school visit all day for publication day, so you get a bonus day!).

 

 

Important Notes:

Here’s the not-so-fine print about the preorder campaign!

• My quantity of enamel pins is limited, so this is first-come, first-serve. Giveaway will run until October 1, midnight Eastern time, if supplies last.

 

• Submit your mailing address with your proof of purchase. US residents only. Sorry friends abroad — know I appreciate you, too, but my wallet hurts shipping across borders.

 

• I’ll mail out pins once a week, and I’ll respond to each email with acknowledgement of receipt and let you know when your thank you has been mailed.

 

• That’s all!

 

One More Thing!

I know not everyone can afford to buy a book or support me in that way. What would thrill me just as much is knowing that you’ve requested the book be added to your local library, that you’ve recommended the book in your own networks, and/or that you are able to attend one of my upcoming events.