FRIENDS: “The Backyard Parables” (my third book) is officially out! Thanks for all your support on the way to the starting line–because actually, that’s what publication day is. It’s not a finish line, but the start of the process of bringing a book to readers. Oh, dear, that means miles to go before I sleep; send vitamins! If you can’t send vitamins, perhaps join me in a little jumping up and down and shouting “hooray” about what has been called “a blessing” by “Eat, Pray, Love” author Liz Gilbert, and “a love story” by “The Vegetarian Epicure” author Anna Thomas, among other early, tender feedback. The book has already been featured in places from “People” magazine to “Good Housekeeping” and “The New York Times.”
get your own copy now
WANT TO ORDER a copy of “The Backyard Parables”? Some places you can do just that, now that it’s finally a real, live book:
IF EACH OF YOU who visits here to harvest some of my “horticultural how-to and woo-woo” this month bought a book, you’d have conspired to create a giant hit!
(And I could blog fulltime, and stop answering my accountant’s five-years-running questions about “Now how are you going to monetize this crazy website of yours, Margaret?”)
Tee hee, but back to being serious for a second:
I LOVE THIS NEW BOOK with all my heart. I’m so proud that it’s out in the world (and I even shot the cover photo!). And most of all: I hope you will have the chance to read it yourself before too long–whether in hardcover, e-book or audiobook. Further enticement follows (or just start reading the preface right now by downloading this pdf).
my previous books
I HAVE WRITTEN two previous books–one, in 1998, that this website was then named for a decade later, and another (in 2011) about my decision to leave my city fast-lane life and move to my rural garden fulltime. “A Way to Garden” (the book) is a collector’s item now (you can find it at used bookshops sometimes, or used on Amazon or Alibris [dot] com). You can purchase “And I Shall Have Some Peace There” at any bookseller, including Amazon (affiliate link). I offer gift-wrapped, signed copies of the two most recent ones here.
Congratulations, Margaret! Amazon let me know it’s on the way, a birthday present to myself. Can’t wait to read it and enjoy more of your garden and life wisdom.
My copy of your newest book is on its way from the mighty Amazon. I look forward to reading it.
Congratulations!
Just ordered my kindle copy!
Congrats Margaret!
Congratulations Margaret! I pre-ordered and I’m so excited to recieve the book and to start reading!
Hooray indeed! My copy is on the way.
Congratulations on yet another milestone! It’s only the first day of the book, and I have already read a citation from it in my new copy of Better Homes and Gardens (February issue)!
Can’t wait! Amazon is delivering the 4 copies I ordered- that’s how many times I had to replace your last book, after the friends I shared it with held on to my copy… So looking forward to reading it. What a wonderful winter escape!
Jumping up and down and shouting ‘hurray’ as requested :)
Just got it! In hardcover. Can’t WAIT to read it. I’m actually putting off starting it, believe it or not, because it’s such a delight to have something so tantalizing to look forward to…my reward for finishing some other less delicious winter projects first. I know it’s meant to be read, but right now I’m using it as a carrot. Whatever works, right?
My New Year’s resolution was to read the books I’ve already bought before buying any new ones but I’m breaking it for this book. Wish you every success.
Notified that my copy has shipped today. It will be a good weekend read. Congratulations!
congrats margaret!!! received your book as a christmas gift from my son, and i can’t wait until i receive my copy.
Thought I would be the first to tell you my copy is on the way, but no. Best of luck with the sales. I’m sure they will be fantastic.
Congratulations! Just got notice from Amazon that my copy has shipped. I am looking forward to reading what you have to say, again. I have both of your other books. One niggling request – please don’t put ads at the top of your blog page. On the right is fine but ads at the top really detract from your beautiful web site (monetizing not withstanding). Just sayin’
Can’t wait until my copy arrives!
Congratulations!!
Congratulations! My copy is being shipped today. I wanted a hard copy to be shelved with your others.
Congratulations!!! I will order mine later today and can’t wait to read it! :)
Congratulations, Margaret. My copy is supposed to arrive today. I plan to spend this evening reading.
Wow – another great book to add to my collection. I just “The Backyard Parables” from Amazon and cannot wait to read it. I hope you’ve got a best-seller and make TONS of money !
Preordered back in Sept from amazon and it ships in a day or two. Can’t wait. Good thing I have a 6 day mini vacation starting Sunday!
Amazon is shipping it out today. I am looking forward not only of reading it (I loved the excerpt!), but also reviewing it at my website. Congratulations with all my heart, Margaret!
Thank you, Kat; how sweet of you to say hello and tell me so. Kind of funny thinking of the “baby” being out there in the world at least. :)
You, too, Sally — always good to hear from you.
And Cathy, welcome and a big thanks. Enjoy!
Margaret, I cannot wait for my copy to come in. I was sooo excited when I saw Fed Ex drive up yesterday because I thought he was bringing me my new book. Instead he delivered protein powder for my new diet – bummer! I have all your books and I know this one will be just as great!
As a fellow author I know how it feels to “put the baby out there”. I will go through this myself later this summer. Congratulations, Margaret for sharing it with all of us. I look forward to reading it!
Congratulations Margaret! I ordered my copy this morning and it should arrive in the next three weeks – I cannot wait. I also managed to track down a copy (via Amazon) of A Way To Garden and I am enjoying reading it and thinking about the garden in a different way.
I hope you are celebrating in some way today!
Hi Margaret ~ I just read the free excerpt from your new book. It is fantastic! I cannot wait to get my hands on the book and read on. I laughed, was inspired, and felt like you were telling my story also.Congrats and looking forward to … the rest of the story… :)
Congratulations! That cover photo is awesome.
Congratulations! I am almost finished reading your book “And I Shall Have Some Peace There,” which I am truly enjoying. I will be reading “The Backyard Parables” next!
Since the publication date of your book is so close to my birthday, I took it as an omen and ordered it as my present to myself! Can’t wait.
Well done!!
Hi Margaret, Mine is on it’s way from Amazon today also, but what a surprise I had, I had also ordered the Kindle edition from Amazon, it was waiting for me this morning whne I opened my emails!! So I just started reading it… it is WONDERFUL!!! You have a #1 hit for sure! Congratulations! Will be going to New England Moible Book Fair Jan. 30 to hear your talk! Very Excited!!
The backyard parables just came. I haven’t even opened it yet but I will as soon as I finish this. I’m looking forward to reading your latest. I love the frog and Buddha and I’m sure I’ll love what’s inside the covers.
Congratulations and thanks for another amazingly inspiring read.
Ah! Margaret!!!! What a day! Enjoy reading the comments of all the kindred souls who have anticipated this day so very much. The two emails are next to each other today, yours and Amazons. Can’t wait to hold that baby in my hands, congratulations and thank you, Daisy.
Oh, Redsoxgal, from your lips to my accountant’s ears. :) Can’t wait to meet you at New England Mobile Book Fair!
Thanks Karen, Kim, and all of you. How kind! (Kim, my carrot-growing info is here.)
I bought an autographed copy of your first book. Is that an option for this one?
My two copies are on the way from amazon. Congratulations. Cannot wait for more Margaret pearls. You can be sure I will share with friends from CHS as well as the Farmington garden club. You have many fans in both!! Lynn
Congratulations Margaret!
My copy should be on its way from Amazon, and I can hardly wait to read it. Oh and yes: I did my jump and shout in my snow-covered garden.
All the best
Emøke
Just bought the Kindle edition. So glad to support you in this way. I hope that everyone does buy the book and you can continue to share your incredible wisdom with us in a relaxed and supported way! Thanks for all you do!
Whooo-HOO! Congratulations! I love to hear about life lessons learned in the garden. We all have ‘em. Looking forward to reading yours!
I thought I heard a rumble from over your way, Emoke. Thank you on all fronts!
The Amazon Best Sellers ranking was about 9900 this morning…I just checked this evening and it’s 1600. Good going, Margaret and your fans!
I had to stop reading to make dinner but I’m back. Excellent, thank you Margaret.
My Amazon copy is on the way, Congrats Margaret! I hope to get mine autographed at one of your events.
Doris, Lorie, Elizabeth — thank you all. (Glad you didn’t starve on my account, Lorie.) :)
Proud of you…and for you!!! I am ordering a hardbound to enjoy it!! Great Day!!!
Margaret,
I look forward to my copy coming. Your newsletter is the ONLY newsletter that I save so I can read it from top to bottom. Now I am looking forward to your book. Jumping and shouting from long island, new york.
My copy arrived today via Amazon and I’ve already dug in. So far, I’m loving your latest book. Congratulations!
Hi Margaret,
I ordered my book yesterday on Amazon! I thoroughly enjoyed your previous work and can’t wait to read your latest–your writing is magical!!! Give Jack a hug for me.
Bill