Big News! I Just Had a Baby.

Big News! I Just Had a Baby.

Don’t get too excited. It’s just the galley (preview) copy for the media-types. But if this really turns you on, you can pre-order for a discount. Just follow the links…

Author : Christelyn Karazin

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Well, maybe not, but it feels like it.

After nearly two years from conception to birth, I have nurtured this little nugget of an idea, and today the stork dropped this on my doorstep.

 

Author Christelyn Karazin holding "Swirling"

Yep, you guessed it.

SWIRLING, BAAAAABEEEEE!!!

Pop quiz: Take a look at that ice cream cone. Do you see a man? How about a woman?

For those of you who have been here from the beginning, way back during the Long Hair Care Forum heyday, you remember how [some] of those chicks said I couldn’t do it, that the concept of the book was unnecessary and stupid, and a bunch of other soul-killing stuff.

I’m here to tell you this:

It feels EFFING GOOD to prove the haters wrong! DO NOT let ANYONE tell you that you CAN’T do something. Have a dream. Make a goal. See it through.

And for those who have joined this crazy family and just can’t seem to stay away, thanks for your participation, contributions and support. This audience has grown so large (over a quarter of a million page views every month), that even if a fraction of you purchased this book, it would be a best seller.

Just IMAGINE who would hate that. ;-)

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Chonilla 28 pts

YEAH!!!! Hercules, Hercules, Hercules!  I am so proud and happy for you Chris. You are an inspiration and just simply awesome girl. I cannot wait to get this book and indulge myself into some Swirling.  CONGRATS! From Mrs. CHO herself Sherley :-)

candlelight 53 pts

Hey Chris!  Woo hoo!  My pre-order is DONE.   I'm so excited for you.....  Are you ready for the next level, 'cause here it comes!  Congrats to you.  :-)

abiolatv 22 pts

Yayyyyyyyyyy! So proud and excited for you Chris. I'm even more thrilled for all of us because we get to read your words, sis. xoxo

HarlemGirl 216 pts

Hi a friend told me about your blog, Wow congratulations on your book.  My fiancee is from Norway and I will be soon moving there but in the meanwhile I hail from New York and look forward to seeing what you ladies and gentlemen are all about. 

Toni_M 18864 pts

 HarlemGirl Welcome! :)

Black Women With Other Brothers 1656 pts

Congratulations on all of your hard work, much success to you!

Bren82 1314 pts

Congratulations, Chris! 

I know this book has been long expected. Can't wait to read it.

Nonya 210 pts

CONGRATULATIONS CHRISTELYN!!!

 

For some reason, your site rss had not been refreshing in my browser.  Glad I I decided to hit the site direct because it seemed odd that there had been no posts since Mar6th.

cherrylaldave 5 pts

congratulations chris! i know you have worked very hard to make this dream come true. i'm excited for you...i think this book is going to sell like hotcakes!

claireshegoes 41 pts

I'm ticked because I suck at optical illusions! I think I can see one face, but not....

 

D'oh!

 

LMAO.

 

Chris, congratulations on your book!!

S85 46 pts

Yay! (claps) Congrats Chris on your book! 

Brenda55 19513 pts moderator

Wow Chris, I just went over to Amazon and read some of the advanced reviews for your book.  Some heavy hitters there.  It is gonna get busy around here when it comes out.

Brenda55 19513 pts moderator

Oh forgot to mentioned that I just pre- ordered it for my Kindle.

Christelyn 8772 pts moderator

 Brenda55 Thank you!!!

Lili2009 1826 pts

I just placed my pre-order. There's another female blogger that has a book ( but in my professional field) that I pre-ordered, too.  With the hostility toward women in the political discourse nowadays, I'm motivated to get our voices out there as much as possible. So, pre-order, people! (PS: I live in a big city where folks leave books on the seats of trains for commuters to pick up. Maybe you should consider doing that for someone who doesn't know to even seek out this entertaining information!)

Christelyn 8772 pts moderator

 Lili2009 Thank you SO much! I appreciate all the warmth and support of everyone who is sharing this experience with me. Trust me, you won't be disappointed--the book has gotten rave reviews from both sexes and ALL races!

Luna Noire 415 pts

I wish you the greatest success - you deserve it! You worked hard, you had to get through some rough patches, and I congratulate you on this accomplishment. Woo-hoo!

MercedesHasLeftTheBuilding 1068 pts

i'll buy a copy of your book too, Chris! :-D

Jules1 170 pts

Congrats Chris! There is not a better feeling than a goal accomplished.  You are leaving a great legacy behind for your children,  living by example not to ever give up on their dreams and to believe in themself.  Keep on doing what you believe in, do it with passion and humility and you will forever continue to succeed in every endeavour.  You have some great ppl on this forum who love you and appreciate the work you are doing.  I have bought  books from others bloggers, so rest assured I will support yours as well. 

Shulamit 1982 pts

Congrats mama!! I am so happy and proud of you. Keep that fire burning!

Violets Mommy 43 pts

It says on Amazon it will be available in May. I will be buying it. Congrats!!!

eugeniaberg 7245 pts moderator

Congrats, now when can I buy it and read it. I need stuff to do during this sabbatical.

Christelyn 8772 pts moderator

 eugeniamitchell Hi E! You can buy it now on preorder, but the official release date is May 15.

eugeniaberg 7245 pts moderator

@Christelyn Okay thank you. I'll be ordering.

tj_michaels 9 pts

Woohoo! Congrats, woman! I'm so totally proud, and yes I will be getting a copy for my Nook!

Brenda55 19513 pts moderator

Got back from baking in the Caribbean sun today so I have a bit of catching up to do.  Just wanted to stop by and say congrats on the new book.  I will down load it once it is available on Kindle.

Christelyn 8772 pts moderator

 Brenda55 BRENDA!! You're BACK!!!

Brenda55 19513 pts moderator

 Christelyn  Yep, deeper, darker and as hubby tells me more delicious.

 

Of course he browned up nicely and looks hot. Again congrats on the new book looking forward to peeping it.

Karla 18240 pts

 Brenda55 Whoohoo!  You're back!.  Girl, I'll bet you look awesome and are feeling amazing.

Brenda55 19513 pts moderator

 Karla Right about now we need a vacation from the vacation. There were a lot of wine tasting opportunities  and we, wine lovers that we are, took full advantage.  Brought home a bottle of bubbly that was given to us after our vow renewal ceremony and a bottle of Bacardi Limited Reserve rum that is not available here in the States.  We also kept the corks from the wines we drank ad will be shopping for them soon. In a word we had a great time but we are beat. 

LadyLittlefoot 664 pts

Congratulations Christelyn  on achieving your dream/goal. Very inspiring. 

Soul_Incites 360 pts

Oh my God I LOVE that cover!!! It took me a minute to see what you were referring to. It's like the candlestick/two faces optical illusion.

 

Congratulations! Well done. I'm grinning from ear to ear.

 

I may pre-order, but it's likely I'll just order-order it when it's out, since my budget thus far is largely spoken for - I'm spending a month in Europe for the first time ever! And yes, this site and Oneika's site and a few others have served as inspiration for that. Thank goodness for my Delta airlines-working relative!

BrwnBeauty 79 pts

WHOA...not seen LHCF in AGES.

Not a lot of positive people there.... let alone get encouragment from.  Kudos to you for continuing on.

CONGRATULATIONS on your accomplishment!

Betty Boo 259 pts

So, Christelyn   which is harder? Giving birth to a book or a child?

Christelyn 8772 pts moderator

Ha! It's a whole different kind of pain. ;-) Betty Boo 

EarthJeff 3335 pts

 Christelyn   Betty Boo As I always tell my students when I go through the whole lecture about child birth and show "The Miracle of Life" with the scene of a real child birth....  If men were the ones responsible for having babies, the human race would die out in one generation.  They just LOVE hearing about 1. the pain and 2. how every substance in the female body comes oozing out with the baby.

ElfeV 7093 pts

 EarthJeff  Christelyn   Betty Boo I remember watching TMOL on PBS. I'm surprised that I still wanted to have children after! lolz.

EarthJeff 3335 pts

 ForestElfQueen  Christelyn   Betty Boo  It is pretty graphic.  I had a student tell me they were going to go home and say I was showing porn.  I told them "Nice try, I am a Biology teacher, this is Biology, deal with it".  Actually it occurs to me, reading your comment, that TMOL should be shown in sex ed.  

ElfeV 7093 pts

 EarthJeff  Christelyn   Betty Boo  I was just thinking the same thing! LOL It really should be part of sex ed! It shows that it's serious business. I had this thing for medical and human sexuality books when I was younger and I feel it helped me to delay sexual activity. For me it gave a type of awe and respect for the process. Even though I was married for a while in college, I knew that I did not want to get pregnant(thanks TMOL..lolz) then either.

ElfeV 7093 pts

 EarthJeff  Christelyn   Betty Boo Y'know, it amazes me how many people give sexually-charged media a pass: films, adverts, soap operas, music, books etc but get so touchy and precious when the basic nuts and bolts o' reproduction are introduced. lolz. foolishness!

MyBetterSelf 8250 pts

Congratulations Christelyn! Pre-order placed. Looking forward to the official release. Wishing you many blessings and much success to come. Congrats!!

ART-GIRL 85 pts

Congrats. I'm going to pre-order a copy from Amazon.

Christelyn 8772 pts moderator

 ART-GIRL Thank you!

EarthJeff 3335 pts

 ART-GIRL  Not to be cheap or anything, but I am holding out for the BB&W regulars discount...

Christelyn 8772 pts moderator

 VintageNarcissa Why wait when you can pre order? ;-)