John Whitworth's New Book
 

Hooray for me! This accomplished member has just learned that his new, brilliant book 'Girlie Gangs' now has a real existence. Since I have, perhaps unwisely, bought FIFTY of the things (for flogging) please remember to get your SIGNED copy directly from me. Americans can send illicit dollars and get a discount. Watch this space for details. Oh Quincy, I'll swap one for one of yours. Australians can send THEIR illicit dollars. The only cash I don't take is Euros. Well, would you? Drachs? Why not?

John, why not consider having Paypal payment? It's easy to set up. All you need is an email address and to adjust your pricing to cover the cost.

If this idea appals you, as regards orders from Sweden, I think I have some GBP left from my last trip so will be eagerly waiting details.

Huge congratulations on the new production. Your books are more fun than a barrelful of monkeys.

I could take a few to West Chester, John, and let them fight over who gets one! Or maybe I could do a special offer:

"Buy John's, get Jayne's half-price." ;)

Good thinking, both of you. Nothing wrong with Swedish money. You have your own, do you not?

I'd rather pay you through Paypal, John, than send cash over the pond...but I'll do whatever it takes to get a signed copy. Congrats!

Give me half a dozen books to take across the pond, John. I could have an auction.

You've got a gal who's just said she's willing to do anything to get her hands on one - (Ah, but how much would she pay? ;)) I might come back with 100s of $ for you! :D

Congrats, John!

I confess I haven't GOT the book. The publisher has. Soon, soon, and I think I have a paypal account.

Enough about you, John: I want to talk about me. When (where and how) can I get a copy?

Ed

You can get a copy when I get one, Ed. It's a MARVELLOUS book and well worth waiting for. It ought to win every prize in sight and win me the MBE which is so close to my heart. Or OBE. Or knighthood. Or Baronry. Baron Whitworth of Rough Common. It has a ring to it.

Congrats John!

Congratulations, John!

John, Girlie Gangs resonates for me, having been de-pantsed by one when I was too young and stupid to enjoy it! Looking forward to your humorous take.

Ralph

Great news, John. I know I have a treat in store. Bill

It is only because they wander around the condo that I can't say if I have a complete collection of Whitworthia or not. I promise you, though -- I will have one before the year is out. Congrats, John. I'm sure Girly Gangs will be as funny as the rest of them. Or funnier.

Best,

Ed

Thank you, Ed. Funnier. Being old's a riot for a start. You really can't take things seriously when you can't run for a bus and you start looking forward to bedtime.

Love the title, Girlie Gangs! I wanna steal it from you--now! That title pretty much sums up my memory of grammar school.

Am I going to have to take an extra suitcase with me to West Chester to accommodate signed books for all your US fans, John?

How about, instead of "Buy John's, get Jayne's half price", we make it "Buy John's, get 'ers thrown in"? :rolleyes:

Jayne

http://www.amazon.com/Girlie-Gangs-J...7809796&sr=8-1

September 2012?

Aw, shucks! We can't wait till 28th September, for heaven's sake! :(

Many congrats, John!

Charlotte

The book is here. I am looking at fifty of them. Anybody in the UK who sends me a tenner, or a cheque for a tenner, will get a signed copy by return, post free. Americans need to pony up $20 into my paypal account (which I think converts it into pounds, doesn't it) and they will receive a copy post free. Of course you need to let me know your address.

Mine, for anybody who needs it, is:

20 Lovell Road
Rough Common
Canterbury
Kent CT2 9DG
UK

HOW do you pay into my paypal account? I don't know but I'm trusting that you do or you will tell me what I must do. I gather you need my email. Send me a private message and I'll give it to you.

ACT NOW oh my sisters and my brothers!

STOP PRESS. Jayne, the great and the good Jayne, will have copies at Westchester. All signed. All waiting for your dollars.

Excellent news! I've cancelled my Amazon order that's been hanging around since last year and will get one of Jayne's signed copies.

congrats, John!

Maryann,

One copy's definitely got your name on it :)

I have one that John 'owes' to Quincy for a book swap that's only half-completed till I get there.

The others... not many... are up for grabs, folks! Whoever's first to accost me with $20 will get the much-coveted, signed, latest Whitworth.

There are going to be a few disappointed people who will just have to wait - and it might be a long wait.

[John, I'll blame you if I get mobbed! :p]

Jayne

How does one put $ into John's Paypal account? The 'Send Money' function says I need to type in his email address. Is that the correct way to do this?

Thanks,

Ed, who is busy painting animals on his cave wall, and will soon learn how to make fire.

... and invent the wheel :D

Yes, Ed, that's the way. You'll need John's e-mail address in order to do the PayPal thing. Perhaps a PM to John is the way to get that.

(By the way, I've got nothing but praise for PayPal; for me it's worked swimmingly, both for buying books and for selling them, and it's great for international purchases.)

I am so tired of reading threads that make me sad I won't be at West Chester--and here's another. I'll be missing an easy way to obtain this book, signed by its illustrious author and distributed by the illustrious Jayne!

Congratulations, John! (Sorry not to meet you, Jayne . . . along with so many others.)

Best,
Jean

There's a Girlie Gang in my neighborhood! I hope those who snapped up a copy at West Chester are enjoying it. Even folks who are not poetry lovers love this book, I have found. Perhaps there's still some hope for the Muse.

Ed

No one snapped up a copy at West Chester actually, Ed. (Shall I tell them why, John? ... John?)

Oh, I'll just tell you alll anyway! Well, my mate John sent a big bundle of his books to me - but he put my name on the parcel and his niece's address! John's niece lives about 70 miles away from me, but very close to where my brother lives, so I asked my brother if he could go and pick them up for me. He would have done, except the young lady had gone away for a few days; by her return I was already en route for WC - sans books!

So there you have it. Or don't have it, to be more accurate.

Never mind, all those signed copies will be sent out soon to anyone who'd like one. They'll be well (Whit)worth waiting for! :)

Jayne

I have a rare unsigned copy of Whitworth's book.
It's genuinely funny, finely-crafted and a delight to read.
There are so many poetry books out at the moment, but you should buy this one.

OK, so if you want this masterpiece here's what you do?

Step 1. You send me a private message with your address
Step 2. I reply, giving you my email address.
Step 3. You pay $20 into my Paypal account.
Step 4. I send you the book, post free.

Wow!

John--

Signed, yes?

Best,
Jean

If you want it signed I sign it, Jean.

I get to review it for Angle.

Are Angle getting you a review copy, Orwn?

I was just going to buy one from you anyway.

Never give up on a free copy, Orwn. I'll send you won (another bribe) and if you get one from Angle you can give it away to someone deserving.

If you insist. I won't tell anyone.