Life, Love, Laughter

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For the past 10 months I've been doing little in the way of creating, but being a writer since I could hold the pen wrong (the nuns beat me for the way I held a pen) I did jot down a number of memories, funny stories, and things I just couldn't bear to forget when it came to my brother, Jeff.

My publisher, looking for the next book, asked me to send what I had. I was hesitant as I've never submitted anything that wasn't completely finished, but I did, and just let the chips lie where they may.

Then the week really got interesting!

The Buffalo News contacted me to say that they are going to run a feature article about my books - it will run in the November 1st Sunday edition (page 1 -I'm told) and my upcoming gig as a speaker at the Toastmasters Breakfast of November 6th at the Seneca Niagara Casino. (Come to it! I'm ready to go!).

And then...

Sterlinghouse offered a contract for Life, Love and Laughter - the story of the greatest guy in the world - Jeff Fazzolari.

And I ain't done...

But I will be.

And it gives us time.

Due to the personal tone of the book - we are all going to work together to make sure that the publisher knows that this book will have a great following.

I don't want even a single dime from this book. It will go to Johnny, Rocco & Farrah.

Yet I'm offering you the chance to pre-order it!

Send your requests to me through this blog or e-mail (cliffordfc@roadrunner.com), or wait for an order form that we will post, or send direct notices to my publisher - Sterlinghouse Publisher at 1-888-542-book or www.sterlinghouse-bookstore.com

And now the most challenging thing I ever did...

And with the Yanks one win away from the series...

I have to finish the greatest love story ever told!

Comments

John said…
Congratulations! I immediately thought of the time in your father's garage laughing my ass off when I drove up there expecting the opposite. Should be an excellent book!

Which day are you speaking? Nov 6th is a Friday. Do you mean Sat. the 7th?
24 October, 2009
Carrie Lynn Fazzolari said…
Go get 'em Cliffy! You deserve it and so does he...
24 October, 2009
Cliff Fazzolari said…
Thanks John - yeah I'm speaking on the 7th after breakfast - I hope it isn't a buffet or they may have to wheel me to the podium
24 October, 2009
deafjeff said…
Well u can obvously put me down for a few. I want hardcover, tell the publisher to get on it.

Congrats buddy, maybe the clouds are starting to part.
24 October, 2009
Denise said…
You can add me to the pre-orders! I can't wait to see it in print.
28 October, 2009
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