OK – I blew it.

Yesterday, I was updating the blog site with a HUGE picture of the book, plus some of the endorsements I have received. I sent out 400 postcards to event planners yesterday, so I cleaned up the site to give them an idea of what the book was about, and who liked it.

So I disabled the Feedburner feature of the site so that all those endorsements would not get sent to all of you. Or so I thought.

I apologize for what looks like shameless self-promotion. But I must say, it has been a blast hearing from all of you and the congrats on the book (and those tricky endorsements.)

Love and Hugs, (and a red face)
Kathi

 I love this book!  This message is life-changing and will transform the way you look at your marriage – and your man.  When we look for and encourage the best in people, we tend to find it.  I will be recommending this book to everyone!  – Shaunti Feldhahn, best-selling author of For Women Only: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Me

Wow! I can’t think of anything more powerful a woman can do for her marriage than The Husband Project!  There will be thousands of smiling men as a result of this great work! I highly recommend it for every woman. Shhh! It is a secret, but I’ve already started on The Husband Project to bless my man!

 Pam Farrel, author of best selling Men are like Waffles, Women are like Spaghetti and Red Hot Monogamy.  

I couldn’t put the book down. With great insight into the heart, desires and needs of men, Kathi has put together a “can’t miss” guide to a better marriage. It has wit (I’m still laughing at the “Worship Macarena”) and wisdom. My favorites are 2, 14, and 20 – oh, and all the bonus projects (hey, I’m a guy). Now I’m going to put everything about this book out of my mind so when my wife gets it, I’m surprised (but hopefully not clueless).

Steve Jordahl, Producer, Family News in Focus, Focus on the Family

Have a sizzling affair—with your spouse! The Husband Project brims with the kind of secret and surprising advice that’ll help you become the wife he desires. A fun, innovative, and practical book.  

Mary E. DeMuth, wife of one, mother of three  Author, Ordinary Mom, Extraordinary God  and Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture

Although The Husband Project is camouflaged as an adorably written and delightfully funny book, in all reality it’s a powerful tool to help facilitate a more solid and fulfilling marriage. Lipp’s engaging style of writing presents her many suggestions in a plausible and exciting way. Chock full of fresh ideas and practical insights, I found this book inspiring and entertaining—and the 21 day plan easy to follow. The principles found in The Husband Project are sure to infuse your marriage with renewed passion and reawakened love.

What little girl hasn’t dreamed of Prince Charming?  Of her wedding day?  What happens beyond happily-ever-after is Kathi Lipp’s territory.  If your romance has turned into a nightly sitcom, this author has some fun ways to put the courtship back into your marriage, not to mention bonding time with your girlfriends.  An excellent resource for all things relationship and getting the most out of a joyous journey alongside your husband.

Kristin Billerbeck Author of What a Girl Wants and The Trophy Wives Club

Hey Project Managers -

Just wanted to give you a heads up that thanks to all your love and support – we have a real live book:

Isn’t it pretty? You know when you were in high school and you got your first formal dress and you just stood in front of your mirror and for a few minutes you didn’t feel like the fat girl or the girl with Don King-style hair but actually felt kind of pretty and like you might have a chance making it in this life?

Or was that just me?

Anyway. That’s how I feel when I look at this cover – like there is a real author out there somewhere who wrote a book and I stole her cover.

And I’m not giving it back.

I cannot thank each of you that contributed to the book – whether it was by posting or praying. I hope you enjoy YOUR book when it comes out on January 1.

And yes – we will party. More details to come…

If you have come here because of the MOPS convention – WELCOME! come by our booth and enter to win all those fab prizes (Victoria’s Secret Gift Cards – now that is a tool of The Husband Project.)

Hi Project Managers…

Yep this is what I have looked like for the past 24 hours…

The Husband Project is at the editors (where they are undoubtedly marking it up with gallons of red ink right now.)

It actually has been there for over a month, but as soon as that was off, I started working at a fever pace on the next book, The Marriage Project. We are doing TMP as a church starting this Sunday. So the bare bones (like all of you have had on this site) had to be finished and into the church THIS WEEK in order for everyone to have the booklets by this Sunday.

 I can’t thank everyone here on this blog for everything they have given to The Husband Project. So many of you have shared so openly. You have to know that you have helped several women, (and marriages…)

 Prayer Please

I would love to have your prayers for this weekend. I am preachin’ at my home church this weekend: www.churchonthehill.com and we will be kicking off the whole TMP booklet for everyone to do. Please pray that I will have the right words to say and that all the women of our church (moms or not) will be encouraged.

 Love you women, you rock.

 Kathi

Hey ladies - No we didn’t forget about you – however, I am in the final week of writing the book, so apparently posting (and showering) have become optional.

 We will be back on the wagon next week – but I have a favor to ask. I have received a couple of great testimonies of how The Husband Project has changed an aspect of women – they have been more intentional about dressing up for their guys. They have thought twice before saying something about their guy that has been less than supportive.

I would love to hear your stories – and fast!!! I want to get all of this into the book in the next day or two.

So, do you have an encouragement for other wives out there? Think of the public service you will be doing (and helping me up my word count!!!)

Send your stories to kathi@kathilipp.comIf I use them you will receive lots of love and a copy of the book!!

If you have not received your prize, it’s my fault.

I was trying to be nice and include a little extra gift for all the winners. Unfortunately, it made the package too “lumpy” (for some of them) and I’ve now had two returned. If you have not received your prize, please e-mail me and I’ll be quick to get another one right out. Sorry! I hope it’s worth waiting for.

Thanks for the grace!

Kathi