Shameless Self-Promotion – Part 1

We all know what GDP is, right?

Ever heard of GNH?

GNH stands for Gross National Happiness.  It's how in Bhutan they measure the progress and well-being of their country.  Meaning they measure happiness by how much happiness there is.

Is that STUPID or what?

Happiness = Happiness?  How ridiculous!

We all know here in the West the only valid way to measure happiness.

Happiness = $$$$!

I've been looking at my book sales and it's clear that I couldn't possibly be a happy person.  Sales are slumping, meaning the $$$$s just aren't pouring in.  How can I be happy?

But wait!  Aha!  Eureka!  Voilà!

Christmas is coming!  And yes, that means people are buying gifts and that means they're going crazy spending $$$$s.  If I can get those $$$$s to come my way, I'll be very happy!
Now let me be completely candid with you.

I sincerely believe my happiness should be sufficient reason for the tens of thousands of people reading this posting, to each order at least one of my books. 

But which one?

I'm going to focus all of the excitement, all of that highly charged, irrepressible hankering to put $$$$s in my personal banking account by focusing attention -- at least for now -- on one particular book.

Wondering what to get that special someone for Christmas?

Fret no more!  Just watch this!
 

Seeing that highly persuasive sales pitch, how could you possibly resist?

But just in case you're still tottering on the fence, not entirely sure yet, how about a parade to put you in the holiday spirit? 

[ As an aside, I have to be blunt with you.  I'm really wondering why these excellent book trailers weren't even shortlisted for the annual Clio awards.  Cronyism! ]

There you have it!  An irresistible force has overwhelmed your better judgement.

The Man Who Loved Too Much - Book 1: Archipelago is available from all of the usual suspects.  You can even walk into your favorite local book store, and after giving you an enigmatic smile, the clerk can order a copy -- if it's not already right there behind the counter with the nudie magazines.

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The Man Who Loved Too Much - Book 1: Archipelago

Amazon (Kindle) . . . amzn.to/1tyIRiw
Amazon (Paperback) . . . amzn.to/1z8F8aD
Apple iBooks . . . apple.co/1nkebQx
Barnes & Noble . . . bit.ly/ZDnQVO
Kobo (Indigo) . . . bit.ly/1Og3q8g
Kobo (US) . . . bit.ly/2qSmc0J
Powell’s Books . . . bit.ly/1mxVXtS
Tower Books . . . bit.ly/1oyzU7T
Smashwords . . . bit.ly/1w62HOX
Direct from printer . . . bit.ly/1r6qWYQ

Poor Billy Green! When he was just turning four, his father tried to throw him in the trash.  He was a smart kid but that just seemed to create enemies. His mom did everything to protect him.  But this was Detroit, armpit of the wasteland! Catholic school didn’t help much, except the time he got his first kiss from an atheist nun.  Home life was dismal.  Was his father capable of anything but drinking beer and farting?  And what was with that neighbor who made puppets and tried to molest Billy?  Golly!  Detroit was sucking the life out of him.  At such a young age.  Then adolescence swirled around him.  Like water in a toilet bowl.  High school was a B movie.  Only without a plot.  So finally he did something about it.  Billy ran away … to college.  Cornell University.  That was a good move for sure!  He studied hard, lost his virginity, met the love of his life.  Things were definitely looking up!  What could possibly go wrong?


This originated at the author's personal website . . . http://jdrachel.com ]



Shameless Self-Promotion – Part 1

When You Wish Upon A Star

 

Wow!

Very grateful!

Humble . . . flattered! 

As of today . . . all 5-star reviews!

No, I didn't buy them! 

The Man Who Loved Too Much - Book 1: Archipelago is available at fine 
book stores everywhere and of course online . . .

Apple (iBook) . . . bit.ly/1ycltFD 
Amazon (Kindle) . . . amzn.to/1tyIRiw 
Amazon (Paperback) . . . amzn.to/1z8F8aD 
Barnes & Noble . . . bit.ly/ZDnQVO 
Smashwords . . . bit.ly/1w62HOX 
Direct from printer . . . bit.ly/1r6qWYQ 

Here are excerpts from the reviews (read them in their entirety on Amazon) . . .

"I really liked it! Very quirky and clever writing! The characters grab you right 
away, take hold and you can't wait to see what happens next. The only problem 
is that the book ended and I have to wait until March to find out what happens 
next!"

"Young Billy Green is one of the unforgettable characters in literature, the kind 
that comes around, moves in, stays, and occupies a place in your life. Is it Billy 
Green, or is it John Rachel's ability to tell a good story? It is both. The story is 
epic in its scope. . . A wonderful, unforgettable read.

"I read this book in an afternoon and then pondered it for several days. It's
hard to exactly pinpoint, but there is an incredible level of intelligence in the 
development of the main character Billy. He seems naive in some ways, yet in 
other ways you see that he is anything but! It's this rich complexity that keeps me 
still analyzing Billy long after I read the last page. I am anxiously awaiting the 
second book.

"Billy Green stole my heart. From his earliest days his dear mother loved him 
with a love so deep you could put your arms around it."

"I laughed uproariously, and then I cried. You will be begging for more. Voila! 
Your wish has been granted. This is the first part of a trilogy which follows Billy 
until he's twenty-eight. Part Two is coming soon."

"This is written by someone who uses words so masterfully; who employs satire
at its finest, can get downright dirty if life dictates it, and appears to have fun with 
it all."

"John Rachel's characters are awesome! I am an avid reader. Sometimes it takes 
awhile for a book to "lure" me in. Not with this novel though. I was "hooked" from 
the very beginning. I can't wait for the next two installments to find out where it 
takes Billy."  

"John Rachel delivers another masterpiece with the style and insight only 
John Rachel can deliver!"

"This is a wonderful coming-of-age story that will grab you and charm you. 
Just read the first few pages and it'll pull you right in. If you like Salinger, you'll 
love this. It's that great theme of a kid who knows too much for his own good in 
world populated by so-called adults who control the machinery. GREAT STUFF! 
A real pleasure to read."

"A friend of mine who knows that I read science fiction an adventure
books, suggested I read this book. At first I wondered why. This is the
life story of some kid named Billy growing up through Catholic school,
getting his first blowjob, Life love parents, all the usual problems we
all have. What was different though is the author . . . because the
author is an exceptionally good writer that creates a witty, clever and
imaginative world for Billy to grow up in. You will be charmed with
Billy and his bold and sassy way of dealing with the bumps and grinds
of life. And you will wonder why this book only cost $.99, because it
is written as well as any bestseller out there."