I’d
Rather Wear Pajamas
by
Chelsea Walker Flagg
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GENRE:
Humor/Memoir
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BLURB:
Everybody has the awesome opportunity to find their own strength and path through life. Some come about their self-discoveries through studying and working hard. Others (Chelsea) spend their time nearly burning down kitchens and driving around the country with a car full of hangers.
Chelsea grew up wanting to be “strong.” She thought arguing her way through childhood and becoming a world-class attorney would get her there. But, through a series of humorous, and only slightly embarrassing events, Chelsea comes to realize that maybe her strength is meant to shine in different ways.
Excerpt
“FTL’s
biggest client was a fabric design company that made nothing but
Hawaiian prints. I’m actually pretty sure they no longer make
anything, but rather spend good chunks of their time suing other
companies who copy their designs. For me, it meant perusing
catalogues and clothing websites in search of items with designs
similar to this company’s retired fabrics. How great a job is that,
by the way? I was getting paid to look for shirts with palm trees and
hibiscus flowers on them. This whole law thing was too good to be
true.
My best
assignment came when FTL caught wind that a men’s underwear line
was infringing on our client’s design name. She came by and dropped
a stack of male lingerie catalogues (yes, they exist) on my desk to
go through in search of this name. I spent the better part of a week
looking at pictures at mostly-naked men with socks stuffed in their
skivvies.
Nobody
knew what to do with me. On one hand, studying oiled-up men in
scandalous poses just had to be against any number of company
policies. On the other hand, I was legitimately doing work in an
effort to make the law firm money, so they couldn’t discourage it.
In the end, they just left me alone. And that’s how I learned that
you can buy men’s briefs with pre-padded butt cheeks.”
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AUTHOR
Bio and Links:
Chelsea
was once obsessed with cats, longed to live in a big city, didn't
think she would ever have children, and aspired to be an attorney.
She now lives in Boulder, Colorado as a stay-at-home mom and comedic
writer with her husband and three daughters. She has no current plans
to own a cat.
Chelsea
Walker Flagg Social Media Links
Book
links: The
book will be $0.99 during the tour.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Hilarious excerpt. Not just the situation but the matter of fact way the protagonist has of relating the situation.
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Hi Sherry! I just finished Amy Poehler's "Yes, Please" for the second time through. I definitely find myself attracted to funny memoirs to glean more inspiration for my own writing. I love funny female voices! What are YOU reading right now? (Please say I'D RATHER WEAR PAJAMAS is in your queue somewhere ;)
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Thanks, Steph!! Excited to hear how you like it! Hopefully you have the luxury of reading it while in your pajamas ;)
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Hi Sherry - We're up in the mountains skiing this weekend and got a few inches of snow last night. It's been really warm otherwise, though!
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No romantic movies - just a romantic day...just kidding - I have three kids, not much room for a full romantic day ;)
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Loving your questions, Sherry! Since my book is a memoir, all the characters are very dear to me ;) the main players are myself (of course), my amazing husband, and my awesome sister/best friend. All great characters!!
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I'm a t-shirt and yoga pants gal myself. Nothing fancy, just comfy :)
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