"Lost" hits the major online book retailers

What a surprise I got this evening when I typed "Lost in the Ivy" into Amazon's search feature. Yes, there it was. MY book. As green as it can be.

Then I took a quick jump over to Barnes & Noble's online store and typed in my book. And, lo and behold, there it was again. MY book.

You can't see this, but my fingers, right now, they're dancing on the keyboard. "What a feeling..."

Oh, no. They're not dancing to "Flashdance". I must be giddy.

Please stop me before I get to that scene where the water splashes over me. The best way to do that? Order the book, of course. Many copies. The more the better. Oh, and tell a friend or two to do the same.

Here's the direct Amazon link and the direct Barnes & Noble link to the book.

And after you've read the book, if you like it, be sure to write a review of it on Amazon. Let others know. That's one of the best ways to get the word out. 

Update on Friday, July 1, 2005 at 08:41PM by Randy Richardson

It looks like I'm going to have to dance naked in the streets. A few hours ago I sent a newsletter to my mailing list subscribers reporting that Lost in the Ivy debuted on Amazon at No. 12, 177. In that newsletter, I noted that a 5-digit ranking for a little book like mine is a huge success, especially when you consider that there are more than 2 million books available for sale on Amazon. I was so pleased that I mentioned that if my little book ever got a ranking in the 4 digits I would be dancing naked in the streets. Well, guess what folks? As of 8:45 CST, Lost in the Ivy had climbed to No. 5,373!

I know this won't last, but it sure is fun right now! Many, many thanks to all of you out there who are buying my books. It means so much to me that people will actually pay money to read my words.

Who knew that dancing naked could be so much fun?