Let's Celebrate! King of Bad is WCP's #1 Bestseller!

As Jeff Mean would say, "Holy crap, Batman!"

 My publisher, Whiskey Creek Press, was kind enough to inform me that King of Bad: Super Villain Academy Book 1 is their #1 Bestseller! A lot goes through one's mind when they learn such a thing about their book. Not one thing was coherent.

 I'm super...

 thankful
excited
blown away
encouraged
and STOKED

 To say THANK YOU to everyone who has or will buy a copy or three of my book, I'm going to give away a cool gift. (Sorry, has to be U.S. shipping address only.)

A chalkboard mug

I've always wanted one of these, but instead of buying one for myself, I'm going to order one from Upstart to be shipped directly to the winner's address of choice. It comes with chalk. And I'd TOTALLY love for the winner to supply a picture of the mug that says KING OF BAD on it! (Picture not required, just really, really desired.)

 To qualify to enter please help me spread the word about my BESTSELLING book! (<--Oh. My. Goodness!!)

 Thank you readers and good luck. 

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Comments

  1. Donna McDineSeptember 1, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Congratulations, way to go!

    Warmly,
    Donna

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  2. Janet Ann CollinsSeptember 1, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    That's wonderful news, Kai!

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  3. Margo DillSeptember 2, 2013 at 4:55 AM

    Hi Kai: What super exciting news. I hope I win! :) That mug is so cool. My hubby will roll his eyes for sure.

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    1. Kai Strand, AuthorSeptember 2, 2013 at 7:48 AM

      Isn't that SO much fun? I think all teachers should have one at least. Good luck with the contest. Thanks for helping me share my news!

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  4. Shel DelisleSeptember 5, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Sweet!

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  5. Beverly Stowe McClureSeptember 8, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    That's a neat mug. What's even neater is being # 1. Yahoo. Congrats.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    Who doesn't want to fly, besides I think my brain would explode if I could read peoples minds.

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    1. Kai Strand, AuthorSeptember 12, 2013 at 7:45 AM

      You are so right! I would NOT want to know what the people around me are thinking.

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  7. Jeff ChapmanSeptember 14, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Congrats, Kai. That is wonderful news.

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  8. Jeff ChapmanSeptember 14, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    As for superpowers, I wish I could roll back or stop time, at least for an hour or so.

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    1. Kai Strand, AuthorSeptember 15, 2013 at 8:22 AM

      Thanks for helping me celebrate, Jeff. I love your superpower idea! I could use that one too!

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