Remember how I said I was funny? I know I don’t show my funny side much here in this blog, and I explained it a while ago… HERE. Well, I was offered the opportunity to BE FUNNY!! Actually, I like to think of it as sharing my expertise on how to communicate with your man. Oh friends, do I have some good insights for you! Everyone will be able to read it in the upcoming “Clash of the Couples”! This book is the new anthology of some hilarious writers sharing their own experiences of those ‘moments’ where there is a bit of conflict, a clash so to say- with the opposite sex. It happens. Right? I am THRILLED to be a part of this book and cannot WAIT until it is launched on November 3rd for all the world to see! There are some amazing bloggers and brilliant writers sharing their own unique and hilarious stories to entertain you and perhaps you may be able to relate to many if not all of the pieces in this humorous book. Check it OUT!
Coupledom. Fact or fable, Adam and Eve birthed the perpetual relationship drama as seen on TV today. Despite the serpents, this couple HAD IT MADE. Luxury real estate, lush gardens, and privacy out the yin-yang. Life was glorious until the bare-bottomed babe could no longer resist temptation. Despite her better half’s warnings and threats to sleep in a tree, she tasted the forbidden fruit. One bite of that seductive, juicy contraband and the stage was set for eternity— a nibble that has blossomed into an endless supply of tiny tidbits that divide lovers to this day!
Taking a cue from the naked explorers of authentic sin, Clash of the Couples is a new anthology featuring a collection of completely absurd lovers’ squabbles and relationship spats. Think couples fight over kids, sex, and money? Think again! Furniture, the last beer, and where to store the placenta are what genuinely ignite our feuds. And no argument is off limits. This book has it all!
Inside you’ll find a gut-busting compilation of stories such as: “I Can’t Believe You Ate My Sandwich,” “Never Assume Anything,” “Only I Can Talk About Me,” and “You Want Some College Boobs?” from forty-three fearless writers. Prepare to laugh, roll your eyes, and shiver in suspense. While Eve may have had the first bite, we ate the whole tree. And made pies.
Published by Blue Lobster Book Co., Clash of the Couples launches loudly and obnoxiously on November 3, 2014. You’ll hear us coming, but look for it on Amazon, B&N, Apple, and other places where you typically buy books. For instant updates, follow along on Facebook!
The incredible lineup includes many amazing bloggers and friends of mine! Take a look at these authors!
Andrew S. Delfino of Almost Coherent Parent
Crystal Ponti of MommiFried
Camille DeFer Thompson of Camille DeFer Thompson
Kimberly Morand of Anchor Magazine: Navigating Depression, Bipolar, and Anxiety
Meredith Napolitano of From Meredith to Mommy
Chris Dean of pixie.c.d.
Linda Roy of elleroy was here
Kevin Zelenka of Double Trouble Daddy
Sarah Cottrell of Housewife Plus
R.C. Liley of Going Dad
Mary Widdicks of Outmanned
Marie Bollman of Make Your Own Damn Dinner
Ginny Marie of Lemon Drop Pie
Mike Reynolds of Puzzling Posts
Leigh-Mary Hoffmann of Happily Ever Laughter Blog
Lisa Petty of Lisa R. Petty
Lynn Shattuck of The Light Will Find You
Jeff Bogle of Out With The Kids
Stacey Gustafson of Are You Kidding Me?
Angela Godbout of FRaPS
Courtney Conover of The Brown Girl with Long Hair
Jenny Hills of Express Bus Mama
Marcia Kester Doyle of Menopausal Mother
Julia Arnold of Frantic Mama
Jessica Azar of Herd Management
Susan A. Black of I Like That
Dave Lesser of Amateur Idiot Professional Dad
Sarah del Rio of est. 1975
Nicole R. Wildhood of Naught Be All Else
Angela Keck of Writer Mom’s Blog
Alexa Bigwarfe of No Holding Back
Brian Sorrell of Dadding Full Time
Kathryn Leehane of Foxy Wine Pocket
April Grant of 100lb Countdown
Bev Feldman of Linkouture
Jodi Flaherty of The Noise of Boys
Scott Rigdon of Three Five Zero
Lydia Richmond of Cluttered Genius
Allie Burdick of VITA – Train for Life
Michelle Grewe of Crumpets and Bollocks
Barb Godshalk of Co-Author of Tall Tales and Short Stories from South Jersey
Jonathon Floyd of One Funny Daddy
Amanda Mushro of Questionable Choices in Parenting
Chris Carter of The Mom Cafe <—– that’s me!!
Cool beans! Well done, Kitty 😀
Thanks love. Hey- guess what? I think I got through all my comments!! And it only took the ENTIRE DAY!! Good Lord, remind me to NEVER EVER let them go for this long EVER EVER again, okay? Geez.
I need sleep.
Love you.
Lots.
Oh…
And miss you.
TONS.
<3
Yikes! Double well done then. Now sleep.
Wow, lots of awesome folks listed up there! Congratulations and wishing you the best on the book release!
Thanks SO much Jhanis!!! I can’t wait to read everyone’s contribution!! I’m sure it will be SO entertaining!! 🙂
So excited to be a part of this with you and everyone else!!! Happy cover reveal day to US :-)))
I’m SO excited too Allie!! YAY! I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy when it’s published!! WOOT!
Aww, congrats Chris and can’t wait to see your addition to this book now 😉
Thanks so much Janine!!! You’re such a love!!! Do you know what? I would be EVER so grateful if you would be interested in doing a review of it? Is it bad to ask you in this comment? I’m too tired to go ‘out of my way’. LOL NO pressure hun! Just though of it, and you would be such a blessing to share in support of it! If it’s too much, I TOTALLY understand!!! 🙂 MWuah!
Aww, Chris not bad to ask and give me idea of when it would need to be done for, as I just signed up for Class Mom at Emma’s school, so I am trying to keep up with all and would try my best as long as I have some advance notice. But for you I would try my best 😉
You are SUCH A DEAR to EVEN consider it Janine!! 🙂 The book comes out early November… and as far as I’m concerned, you have all the time you need!! (We’ll leave it open and I will give you a holler when the book is out- and you can decide then?)
SO EXCITED FOR ALL OF YOU!! Cannot wait to read this book!! It sounds HILARIOUS, just from the titles alone! God knows, we will be able to relate to every single bit! WOOHOO!! :)-The Dose Girls
I cannot WAIT for you to read my piece girls!! I think you will TOTALLY get it!! Hee hee… Thanks as always for your support, my dear friends!!! I pray you are both holding up okay over there! Will come by to check in on you SOON!!! Mwuah!
I’m so excited that you’re part of this book! I can’t wait to read everyone’s stories!
Me too Ginny!! ME TOO!!! YAY! 🙂
I hope nothing bad was written about me in this book. Your loving husband
Oh YOU!!!!!!! So THIS IS when you show up. Ah… hey, I think we need a mandatory marriage meeting to talk this through, yes? 😉
Never anything bad, love. Just a much needed educational piece. lol (XO)
Love that this is listed under “Marriage encouragement”! Pleased to meet you and be in this book with you too! Can’t wait to read your essay!
Ain’t that ironic about “Marriage encouragement?” LOL! Well, I consider my piece more of a tutorial. Maybe you will understand… but possibly not Andy! Will see… 😉
I can’t wait to read this book from cover to cover. Looking forward to your story, Chris. You always crack me up.
I also love the fact that Derek’s comment is above mine as I type this. So funny. Did he not get to approve it?!
I can’t wait to read the book and all the other pieces too!! Derek- that goofball! He was jut messing with me. I DID read it to him… and he was a bit offended and gasped at times and then smiled- cause he KNOWS I’m right!! lol Poor guy. But he’s a good sport!
I’m thrilled to be a part of this book with you and all of the other amazing writers. It will be FUN to read everyone’s essays. I can just see myself reading the entire book in one sitting as soon I as get my hands on it :).
I feel the same way Julia!!! I am DYING to get my hands on it!!! WOOT! 🙂
I an so excited to have met you and so many other talented folks because of this book. Now, I just can’t wait to read everyone’s work!
Me TOO Chris!!! Me TOO!! I think that’s the best part about being a in a book with other writers… the joy of connecting and learning more about everyone else. LOVE that. 🙂
Oh, I don’t know Chris. I think you’re plenty hilarious and awesome all at once!
I can’t wait to read this.
Derek’s comment is cracking me up. I do hear how you talk about him, and I do know how lovely you are and how lucky he is to be married to you so I imagine your story will be plenty awesome for me to read.
Yeah- that guy!!! He’s a winner! But…
Well, you’ll find out soon enough!!! Hee hee… 😉
This book is going to be AWESOME! I can’t wait for it to be released!!
I know! I KNOW!!! YAY!!!!! 🙂
Yay Chris – can’t wait to read your humor outside of Facebook 🙂 So excited for you, Crystal, and all the other contributors!
Well, lets hope you can laugh with me through my piece Dana!! I sure got a kick out of my contribution! lol 😉 I have a good feeling lots of women will relate to what I wrote!
I am looking forward to reading your story, Chris, and so excited to be a part of this with you!
I feel the same way Bev!! YAY!!!!! 🙂
Yah!!!! Congrats!!! Can’t wait to read it!!!
Thanks Leah!! I can’t wait to read the other contributions!! Will let you know when it’s OUT! 🙂
I’m so excited for you! And what a great group of writers!
I agree Katy!! I great group of writers indeed! I don’t know many of them… so it’s always so cool to get to know them better through a BOOK! 🙂
Congrats Chris! This book sounds so great – definitely something I’d like to read. My hubby and I sometimes fight about the most ridiculous things! Can’t wait to read it!
I can’t wait to read what everyone else wrote!!! I enjoyed writing my piece for SURE!!! 🙂
This will be such a fun read! Congrats!!
I know… I simply cannot WAIT to read the other pieces in the book! 🙂
Congratulations, Chris! I’m so excited for you and can’t wait to read it!!!
Thanks hun!! I can’t wait to read the other contributor’s pieces!! Wanna do a review? Hell, why not just ask here? Life’s too short, remember? 😉 (I mean I am replying to comments from how far back? lol)
I’ve heard about this from other bloggers — congrats on being included! I can’t wait to read this. I think having these little “spats” is healthy most times — because it’s never really just about the cap of the toothpaste. as long as we are respectful — or, repentant if necessary. looking forward to it.
I am looking forward to reading everyone else’s contributions!! It’s such a fun topic to write about. At first I really didn’t want to share anything that would portray my man negatively… because that doesn’t honor him or our marriage! But then I had an idea… 😉
You’ll see. 🙂
Chris! I am so excited for this! Thank you for swinging by! I very much look forward to getting to know you better!
I think that is the best thing that comes out of doing an anthology with other writers Jodi! The connections are AWESOME! I’m so excited to develop lasting friendships with you and the other bloggers I don’t know yet!! YAY! 🙂