Simon Says Wha?
According to the Simon & Schuster blog, I rank number 9 (for “You Grow Girl“) in Simon & Schuster’s list of top selling Canadian authors so far in 2007. That’s only 3 places behind Canadian artist/writer/designer mega star Douglas Coupland (for his two S&S published books “Shampoo Planet” and “Life After God.”)
My mind is officially blown.
June 29th, 2007 at 7:10 pm
Well, that’s just fitting…because I bought your book at Chapters today. Can’t wait to crack open a Schooner and start reading.
Hey, You GO Girl! High five!
June 29th, 2007 at 7:22 pm
That is so fucking fantastic Gayla! I’d say I’m surprised too, but it’s such a fabulous book, I’m really not ;). Congradulations!
June 29th, 2007 at 8:30 pm
wow congratulations Gayla this is truely a blessing. As corny as it sounds and being so new to the site. I’m really proud of you and I can see why you are ranked number nine so far this year. here’s going for #1 Hurray You Grow Girl!
June 29th, 2007 at 9:04 pm
Congrats Gayla! As Kelly put it so eloquently, it’s fucking fantastic! =)
June 29th, 2007 at 9:10 pm
excellent news gayla. good on ya!
June 30th, 2007 at 1:54 am
wowee! that’s so cool. all that hard work paying off! :)
June 30th, 2007 at 7:15 am
Give it a little longer, G, another great book and a little more time for Douglas Coupland to write a couple more dull books (All Families are Psychotic, anyone??) and you’ll be well above him in ranks!
I think I’ve recommended your book far more often than any of his!
Congratulations, you deserve it!!
June 30th, 2007 at 8:19 am
CONGRATS!
It really is an excellent book! I tell all the fellow gardeners, or wannabes, about it. Hell I was a wannabe before the hubby gave me your book and I found this site. It is all AWESOME!
Congrats, again
June 30th, 2007 at 9:03 am
Woo-hoo! Very cool. I loaned my copy out and now I want to just buy another one because I kind of miss it! I’ve also bought it as a gift for people. Yay Gayla!
June 30th, 2007 at 9:05 am
Also, you beat out Tommy Chong! Kickass. ha
June 30th, 2007 at 9:30 am
Thanks to you all for indulging my enthusiasm and for your support! Who knew being #9 would be such a positive?
June 30th, 2007 at 1:53 pm
Congratulations, that’s wonderful though unsurprising, it’s such a wonderful book.
I can’t believe Chong’s Canadian–my world’s turned upside-down.
July 1st, 2007 at 5:15 am
gwe, if you dig deep enough, it seems _everyone_ is canadian. ;p
July 1st, 2007 at 3:51 pm
9 is a magic number, even better than 1! I bought your book a couple of years ago, just when I started gardening, and it’s been so helpful, but better than that: fun! I especially love the fabric covered journal, which I just made in summer instead of winter, so I can record what looks good when and plot accordingly…
July 2nd, 2007 at 8:41 am
Congratulations!
July 2nd, 2007 at 6:34 pm
> gwe, if you dig deep enough, it seems _everyone_ is canadian. ;p
Please dig deep on me, then. This United Statesian needs to hitch up the Conestoga wagon. It’s BC or bust!
Gayla, congratulations! That’s great news! And well-deserved.
July 5th, 2007 at 5:25 pm
I kind of discovered you backwards - found your incredible site about 3 mo.s ago & just ordered your book. I’m like a kid w/ ants in my pants - can’t wait for the book to come! Just like everyone else that left comments, I too have recommended your site (& book) to everyone that I’m around - just spredding the garden goodness. I’m so happy for your #9 ranking - how cool is that!! I hope you don’t get swept up in the Canadian “celebrity” rush & forget about us - haha! Just kidding - enjoy every minute of it, you deserve it GURL!!
July 12th, 2007 at 7:29 pm
I had never heard of your book and last week I was shopping in Winners and I had seen your book and I couldn’t believe it was only 4.99! Original price was 10.00 but even at 15.00 I would have bought this book.. I am so glad that I bought it. It’s so cute. My lil gem of a hand book for my self who’s wishing her thumb would turn green =)
July 14th, 2007 at 8:41 pm
Gayla! That’s great news! Congrats! When’s the #9 party??
Tina
July 16th, 2007 at 12:06 pm
That is so great! Congrats on the #9 ranking - well deserved!