Now Available – The Knot: My First Novel

by Josh Hanagarne on April 1, 2010

It’s April Fools, but this is no joke. Today, I am as proud as I have ever been. The Knot is for sale. In the post below, I’m going to lay out your various options for order.

First, if you need some background on how The Knot came to be written, watch this.

Dedication

I’m going to spare you the ginormous infomercial thing and just give you a look at the dedication page. You may roll your eyes. You may laugh. You may do any number of things, but I don’t care–what I say is heartfelt and sincere. You are all part of my life.

For Janette: I love you more than I can say

For Max: Love is not an adequate word

For my family: You held me up when I couldn’t hold on

For Adam T. Glass: You are my strange, strange brother

For the Readers of World’s Strongest Librarian: You are even stranger than Adam.

If you are here, you have my respect and affection. You have meant more to me than you can possibly know. If you don’t know how much you’re worth, just take my word for it until you’re convinced.

And if you’re looking for a review that isn’t mine, Kelly Diels has done a bit of raving here. And here’s a review from Eric Watermolen from Eden Journal.

Here are your options, in order of ascending awesomeness.

Option 1: You just can’t wait

If you are one of those instant gratification people and you don’t mind reading on a computer screen, you can download a PDF of The Knot for $15.00. Just click on the “add to cart” button below. If you need to come back and double-check the status of your cart, just click on the “view cart” button.

View Cart

Option 2: You just can’t wait and you have a Kindle.

Download it here.

Option 3: Buy from Amazon

A paperback copy of The Knot is on sale from Amazon for $20.95. I’m not at all embarrassed by that price. The Knot took three years to write and it’s got a whole lotta pages and I love it.

Buy from Amazon. (this link will also take you to a synopsis  of the book)

Option 4: Buy a signed copy! (shipping included*)

Contact me and include “signed copy of The Knot” in the subject. I will respond and give you a paypal account that you can put $30 into. After receiving your payment, I will sign your book with a glorious inscription worthy of your glamor as only I can, and send your paperback copy to you, with shipping included.

For $30.00, you get a signed copy and free shipping. (International orders, the first $10 of shipping is free. We’ll talk during the buying process if you choose the autographed copy)

*Please note: This option will take some extra time. I will do everything possible to get the signed copy to you as fast as possible while still fulfilling all of my other obligations.

If you’re a blogger: I will also write a thank-you post in the near-future and link to you in the post, provided you give me your url.

I am this book

This book means everything to me. It is pure me, and if you are a regular reader, that will be a good thing for you. The Knot is easily the most personal thing I am able to share with you. It was the only light-hearted thing in my life during the blackest years of my existence.

I want you to buy it because I am me, not because it is the greatest book ever, although it is.

And it easily the most creative thing I’ve ever done, and that’s saying something. Opening the package and seeing this book for the first time–well, I was as happy as I’ve ever been. When you read it, you will know that I had a hell of a good time writing it.

All my love and respect. Thanks for the support, yesterday, today, and always.

Josh

PS: I’m also hard at work on part 2 and will soon be recording an audio version of The Knot as well.

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{ 64 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Amy Harrison April 1, 2010 at 4:03 am

Congratulations Josh, can understand your deserved pride at the achievement!

I’ll be putting in my request for a signed copy asap. :-)

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2 Shannon O | Confessions of a Loving Wife April 1, 2010 at 4:41 am

So exciting Josh! I am so happy for you.

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3 frank April 1, 2010 at 4:41 am

congrats josh, I would tell you good luck but you don’t need it. Hell of a year for you huh.lol

frank

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4 Laura Cococcia April 1, 2010 at 4:59 am

Wow – I am thrilled, congratulations friend! Can I read it and then do a book review? :) I’m going for the signed copy version so stay tuned. You rock.

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5 Boris Bachmann April 1, 2010 at 5:17 am

Congratulations Josh! Ordering an e-copy right now.

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6 Nicki April 1, 2010 at 5:41 am

Congratulations, Josh! It is going on my list of as soon as I can purchase, meaning have the money, books. AND, I am putting it at the top of the list.

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7 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 10:14 am

As long as it’s on the top:)

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8 Kris Wragg April 1, 2010 at 5:47 am

One signed copy for me :) It can go straight to the top of my reading list and bypass the other 10 or so books I’ve still yet to read!

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9 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 10:14 am

Received and responded, Wraggy. You’re the best.

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10 Todd April 1, 2010 at 6:31 am

Josh, big congrats on the new book. I’m so excited for you. The cheapskate in my says go for the pdf version, but damn it, I’m gonna splurge for the signed hard copy.

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11 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 10:13 am

Received, Todd, thanks.

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12 Michelle April 1, 2010 at 7:02 am

Congrats! Give me a week or two to make a little money from the book I just published (shameless promotion: http://www.hartzdesign.com/helpless), and I’ll be picking up a signed copy. Awesome!

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13 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 10:13 am

Michelle, I’m on my way to check out that book now.

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14 Heather April 1, 2010 at 7:21 am

DUDE! YOU SO ROCK! I’M GONNA DOWNLOAD MY COPY AS SOON AS I GET HOME TONIGHT! YOU SO TOTALLY ROCK! :)

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15 Joshua Black | The Underdog Millionaire April 1, 2010 at 7:46 am

Good luck on your new book. That’s quite an accomplishment.

-Joshua Black
The Underdog Millionaire

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16 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 10:13 am

Thank you Josh. I appreciate it.

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17 Linda Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 8:28 am

I will expect you to sign the books I ordered with glorious inscriptions when you get here – for free. Congratulations Josh. We’re very proud of you. Mom

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18 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 10:13 am

Thanks Mom.

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19 Larissa April 1, 2010 at 8:57 am

Whoohoo!!!! It seems like I’ve typed that a lot this week. You have had so many victories in the last days, I bet you’re just beaming. Congratulations!!!! :)

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20 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 10:13 am

I’m beaming as much as a pale, pasty lunatic can.

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21 Heather April 1, 2010 at 9:10 am

‘ey, yo, you just made $15 from yers truly! :p

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22 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 10:12 am

‘ey, yo. Thank you:)

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23 Heather April 1, 2010 at 12:58 pm

Wilkommen! Plan on breakin’ bad and startin’ in on it tonight. Thanks for Seth’s book, too, “Linchipin”. . . .that un thar’s a real life-changer, bubby! Good stuffs! Danke schön!

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24 John April 1, 2010 at 9:24 am

Can’t wait to read it Josh…expect another request for a signed copy shortly :-)

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25 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 10:12 am

Received. a zillion thanks, good sir.

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26 Matt Cheuvront April 1, 2010 at 9:27 am

Awesome. Awesome. Awesome!

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27 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 10:12 am

Three awesomes. That’s the gold standard. I have arrived.

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28 Robby G April 1, 2010 at 9:33 am

Congratulations, I can understand how much effort went into writing it. You put 3 years into this project and it’s finally out. It’s extremely difficult to keep a blog going and also writing a book on the side, all the writing can really get hectic at times, no?

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29 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 10:12 am

Robby, hectic is the understatement of the universe. If it wasn’t so fun, there’s no way it would be worth it:)

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30 Justin Matthews April 1, 2010 at 9:47 am

Congratulations Josh This is way cool. I can’t wait until my novel is ready to be published. I am going to wait for the audio version though….I like books on tape (or mp3). you are awesome!
I am really trying to decide if you are climbing mountains, pushing them around, or tearing them down and scattering them to the wind. I suspect the latter.
Strength and Honor man.
-Justin

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31 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 10:11 am

I’m trying to hustle on the audio. Much appreciated, buddy.

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32 Carlos Velez April 1, 2010 at 9:56 am

I’m holding out for the audio version. That’s the way I read most of my books these days. If it’s on audio, it’s guaranteed to get read. Sounds awesome, good luck with it!

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33 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 10:11 am

It’s going to be fun, Carlos, I promise.

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34 Kris Wragg April 1, 2010 at 10:20 am

I would hope the audio book is narrated by yourself Josh, real man narrate their own books and not pay fancy voice actors!

Also it would provide a fantastic challenge to set PRs in how many pages you can narrate without a tic :) Although at this rate it you’ll do the whole book without any problems!

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35 Dustin Rippetoe April 1, 2010 at 10:01 am

Ordered!

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36 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 10:11 am

DR, thank you very, very much.

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37 Steph April 1, 2010 at 12:13 pm

Congratulations Josh, I am thrrrrrrrrrilled for you! But… will I be able to unravel this knot?! I guess there’s only one way to find out…

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38 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 3:12 pm

Oh, well played!

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39 Gina April 1, 2010 at 3:58 pm

Congratulations! What an achievement. Now you should grab your kettlebells and get on tour!

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40 kathy casey April 1, 2010 at 4:37 pm

One question: Do you ever sleep??

congrats!

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41 We Fly Spitfires April 1, 2010 at 5:03 pm

An email will be winging its way to you tomorrow morning with a request for a signed copy! :D

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42 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 7:12 pm

Thanks Gordon. I’ll be waitin’

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43 Mary Jo April 1, 2010 at 6:02 pm

Congratulations Josh! I just downloaded the Kindle version and will move this to the “read next” position!

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44 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 7:12 pm

Awesome. Glad to hear it went smoothly. I don’t know much about Kindle yet.

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45 Nathalie Lussier April 1, 2010 at 6:48 pm

Congratulations Josh, this is so great and I’m so happy to be able to share in the joy you must be experiencing at “releasing” this Knot. :)

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46 Andy Fogarty April 1, 2010 at 6:54 pm

SUUWEEETT!

Man this is your week for milestones. I’m almost finished with my current read and looking forward to getting my signed copy. Congrats Josh!

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47 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 7:12 pm

Awesome Andy, thank you so much.

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48 Cheryl from thatgirlisfunny April 1, 2010 at 6:55 pm

Hello Josh,
I’m very proud of you getting your book done! You didn’t send the link the first time you sent a message. I will tweet this notice now! Congratulations!

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49 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 7:13 pm

the first time it WAS Kenny.

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50 Logan Christopher April 1, 2010 at 7:10 pm

I don’t read novels too often but I’ll read yours. Any chance I get a signed copy when I see you in a couple weeks?

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51 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 7:13 pm

Absolutely, Logan. And I’ll be sending you responses tomorrow to your email. Crazy day!

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52 Anne Bender April 1, 2010 at 7:26 pm

I am so excited for you. Will be patiently waiting {biting my nails, pacing the halls, and stalking the mail lady} for my signed copy. :)

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53 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 7:28 pm

Anne, did you email me about it yet? Just trying to make sure nobody gets lost!

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54 Daisy April 1, 2010 at 9:11 pm

If I order it from Amazon, I’d love to put a signed bookplate in my copy. Is that an option?
Just because I’m impatient when it comes to reading material….

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55 Josh Hanagarne April 1, 2010 at 10:08 pm

Daisy, absolutely, but you’d need to send it to me with the bookplate after you received it from Amazon.

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56 Debbie Ferm April 1, 2010 at 10:10 pm

Congratulations, Josh! This is turning out to be quite a year for you, isn’t it? Can’t wait to read your book.

I hope you’ll get some down time to spend celebrating with your family:)

Debbie Ferm

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57 Josh Hanagarne April 2, 2010 at 8:01 am

Thanks Debbie. Things are pretty hectic, but I’m not complaining.

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58 Fallen Monkey April 2, 2010 at 8:33 am

Amazing! Just read the synopsis and so keen to read–I’ll be going for Option #4, so will be in contact. Congratulations on a phenomenal achievement!

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59 Greg April 2, 2010 at 9:37 am

What an awesome achievement Josh. I’ll be ordering my copy shortly!

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60 Annabel Candy, Get In the Hot Spot April 4, 2010 at 4:51 am

This is brilliant. I bet you can’t wait to see it on the shelf at your library. Congratulations big guy:)

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61 Shadie April 12, 2010 at 5:43 am

Is that seriously the cover, though? Because if it is I think you should really have thought about it a bit more. O.o

Ew.

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62 Josh Hanagarne April 12, 2010 at 7:52 am

Shadie, that is seriously the cover. I can live with it:)

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63 Kevin April 23, 2010 at 10:28 am

Josh,

I’m sorry I haven’t been by in a while. I’m very excited for you and I’m ordering a signed copy. I’ll make you a deal too. If you come take the DADvocate project take the survey and agree to be interviewed as part of the project I’ll give you the first 15 minutes of the interview to talk about your book and it will give you visibility to a growing group of daddy bloggers. The best part is I’m not even asking for a free copy. : ) I’d also like to share my daughter’s book with you too. “I Am Not Weird” it’s about cerebral palsy.

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64 Josh Hanagarne April 23, 2010 at 1:19 pm

done.

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