Conversations with Rodolfo and Perpetual Flapper: both ready for preorders!

So yes, I'm *thisclose* to being a legitimate non web author. 2 of my books are ready for preorders, and I'm hoping you loyal readers will place a few. Since I'm not a fan of silent publishers I decided to self publish on 1921 PVG Publishing. Which means each book costs me about $300 to get out there. So...preorders help make sure I wont be eating out of garbage cans for the next few months. I'm really proud of both of these books, so I'm hoping you all will love them too. Preorders can be shipped by December 9th, 2009 if requested (Christmas! But please mention that when placing your order) otherwise the general release date for both books is February 1st, 2010 (both will be available on amazon.com and all such bookstore sites). And yes, they ship worldwide!

For those of you with your blogs and twitters and what not, I'd appreciate it if you spread the word. I'll love you forever if you do!

First up my novel:


Conversations with Rodolfo by Hala Pickford
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About
Silent film legend and icon Rudolph Valentino died unexpectedly at the age of 31 in 1926. His sudden death launched a type of mass hysteria that had never been seen before. For many decades it almost seemed his death overshadowed his life, complete with an 83 years running memorial service.

Some argue that it was a shame for him to die so young, while others are certain talkies and the depression would have done away with his fame anyways. Still others are certain he could have gone on to some icon like status without an early death, ala Chaplin or Louise Brooks.

This got Miss Pickford to thinking...what if indeed Rudy had not died in 1926 yet lived a long life? Would it have been for the better? Or for the worst? Would his fame have continued? Or would he have ended up lost in time? That is the focus of Conversations with Rodolfo.

Synopsis:

After losing his job, 20 something reporter Michael Johnston discovers something incredible. The girl he has been seeing, Gloria, is the granddaughter of the film star Rudolph Valentino!

Amazed to find the 100 something year old star still living Michael asks if he can interview the man who now calls himself "Rodolfo". Despite Gloria's protests Rodolfo is eager to tell his story, which spans the Roaring 20s to the present day. Both Gloria and Michael will soon discover there is a lot no one knew about this iconic actor...

Instructional Book:

Perpetual Flapper: The Girl's Guide to recreating the looks and fashions of 1909-1931 by Hala Pickford

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Perpetual Flapper: The Girl's Guide to recreating the looks and fashions of 1909-1931 is an instructional book designed to help women recreate the looks of vamps, flappers, Shebas, and baby vamps!

Each look will contain instructions and historically accurate information on:

*Hair

*Make up

*Fashions

*Accessories

*Pop Icons

*Modernizing the Look

Make up and hair instructions will be given in their original vintage format as well as a modern way so women can easily recreate the looks without trying to decode the historic terms and slang.

In addition to the easy to use instructions many wonderful tips are included such as which brands to use, where to shop, and modern Hollywood makeup secrets! Whether creating a costume or an every day look Perpetual Flapper is sure to have just what you need!

In addition to the book there will also be an instructional DVD available for free for those who place orders before December 2009. When ordering please specify in your checkout whether you would like the DVD or rush shipping. You HAVE TO PREORDER to either get an early copy OR DVD. If you order after December 2009 you will not get a DVD.