Note to Sarah Lacy.

Congratulations. Your book doesn’t come out until May 15, but tonight it is #52 on Amazon.com.

Even though I thought your interview-approach was instructive for how not to conduct an interview, I still think you’re a good writer and I want to read your book. Also, I know how tough it is when you’re on stage and you have no idea why people are groaning.

Anyway, I just want to let you and the ten people who read this blog know I pre-ordered a copy of your upcoming book (here’s my e-mail confirmation):

Delivery estimate: May 19, 2008

1 “Once You’re Lucky, Twice You’re Good: The Rebirth of Silicon Valley and the Rise of Web 2.0″
Sarah Lacy; Hardcover; $17.16

Sold by: Amazon.com

Also, I’m sorry if it sounded like I was attacking you when I was melting down with the rest of the audience the other day. I didn’t mean to be a part of any mob when I twittered to others what I was thinking at the time.

And while I like you and will never again say anything negative about you, ever, I will note this: Not being liked by bloggers and people who use Twitter can be the foundation of an extremely successful book-marketing plan and can help drive-up speaking fees. So, I’d view all of this as an opportunity rather than an obstacle.

P.S. I’ve also become one of your fans on Facebook.

(Note: This post includes shameless self-congratulation.)

Mr. Magazine, Samir Husni, has named his “30 Most Notable Magazine Launches” of the past year.

I’m especially partial to one of the launches included, Hooah, a magazine published bi-monthly for the Army National Guard.

A very creative editorial and design crew from Hammock Inc. are among the supporting cast members in publishing Hooah. I appreciate that the work they and others are doing for the publisher of the magazine (The National Guard) has received such a shout-out and honor from Samir.

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