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My new book(s) is (are) now available for purchase!

I just completed and published my 3rd and 4th manuscripts and they became available to purchase last night. For the time being, they're only available on one site, but that will expand to several others before too long and hopefully, if I'm able to work my magic, I'll be able to get them into some book stores.

There are two versions of the same book, a censored and uncensored version. The reason I did this was for family, religious friends and others whom may be offended by certain words and/or topics. 

Honestly, there aren't too many such words or topics in the uncensored version. Out of 75,755 words, 43 would be considered vulgar. Out of 100+ topics which are tackled, 5 I could see potentially offending some people. 

The books are collections of humorous writings of mine. If you're a regular reader of my blog, I'm sure you've read some of these musings. I poke fun at: Twitter, politicians (Sarah Palin, Anthony Weiner, John Boehner, etc.), commercials (Cialis, Kay Jewelry, the shake weight, etc.), religion, meteorologists, celebrities (Tom Cruise, Britney Spears, etc.), language, athletes, tell crazy dating stories from my past, make up infomercials, provide over-the-top pick-up lines, etc. 

For the time being, both books are only available at http://www.lulu.com, but will be available elsewhere before too terribly long. I discounted both books at 20% off, this includes the paperback and downloadable versions of both. Also, if you're uncertain if you want to purchase a copy, but are curious on the material, just click on one of the links below and check out the book preview. That will provide a glance at my craziness:

If you happen to be interested in my other two books, I rounded up all of the cheapest prices for them and they can be found at the below links. Like with the other two books, if you're uncertain if you want to purchase them and need some help in deciding, feel free to go to the lulu.com page and preview the books. Seasons Come, People Grow: A Poetic Journey is a collection of poetry I wrote and released in 2006. It was well regarded by several people, including a couple of professional authors. In response to it, I had a newspaper article written about it and the author (which would be me) and was invited to do a book signing for a library's 10-year anniversary celebration and that went very well also. 

Seasons Come, People Grow: A Poetic Journey
http://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&channel=s&hl=en&source=hp&biw=1600&bih=684&q=Craig+Rozniecki&btnG=Google+Search#sclient=psy&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=qjG&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&channel=s&source=hp&q=%22Seasons+Come%2C+People+Grow:+A+Poetic+Journey%22&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=fce33a84b0764b22&biw=1600&bih=684

Amazon: $11.77
http://www.amazon.com/Seasons-Come-People-Grow-Journey/dp/1411684893

Lulu: $10.56
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/seasons-come-people-grow-a-poetic-journey/16107091

Downloadable version: $2.20
http://www.lulu.com/product/file-download/seasons-come-people-grow-a-poetic-journey/16107092?productTrackingContext=search_results/search_shelf/center/1

My second book, The Serious Scale of Sarcasm: More Balanced Than a Drunken High-Heeled Clown On a Tight Rope was released in 2007 and overall, is fairly similar to my two most recent books, The Kind-Hearted Smartass and The Kind-Hearted Smart Aleck. The main difference is the fact The Serious Scale of Sarcasm contains a balance of humorous and serious material. I received positive responses to this book as well, although not quite as positive as the before-mentioned Seasons Come, People Grow. Below are links to the cheapest prices for this book. As I've mentioned before, you're welcome to preview the book at lulu.com. For all of these books, I've discounted them at 20% off at the lulu.com site.

The Serious Scale of Sarcasm: More Balanced Than a Drunken High-Heeled Clown On a Tight Rope
 
http://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&channel=s&hl=en&source=hp&biw=1600&bih=684&q=Craig+Rozniecki&btnG=Google+Search#sclient=psy&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=v5v&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&channel=s&source=hp&q=%22the+serious+scale+of+sarcasm+more+balanced+than+a+drunken+high+heeled+clown+on+a+tight+rope%22&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=fce33a84b0764b22&biw=1600&bih=684

Lulu: $12.64
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/the-serious-scale-of-sarcasm-more-balanced-than-a-drunken-high-heeled-clown-on-a-tight-rope/903963

Amazon: $9.60 - $15.80
http://www.amazon.com/Serious-Scale-Sarcasm-Balanced-High-Heeled/dp/1430328029

iTunes: $4.49
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/the-serious-scale-of-sarcasm/id444181441?mt=11

Downloadable version: $2.60
http://www.lulu.com/product/file-download/the-serious-scale-of-sarcasm-more-balanced-than-a-drunken-high-heeled-clown-on-a-tight-rope/903965?productTrackingContext=search_results/search_shelf/center/2




Those are my four completed and published works. I have two more finished manuscripts (non-fiction), but am going to take my time in trying to catch the interest of an agent for representation on those two. I've also started writing a satire, am on page 30, but have temporarily placed that on hold so that I can focus my attention on my completed works first.


To be perfectly honest, I'd rank the books in this order, from best to worst:


1) The Kind-Hearted Smartass


2) (tie) The Kind-Hearted Smart Aleck


2) (tie) Seasons Come, People Grow: A Poetic Journey


4) The Serious Scale of Sarcasm: More Balanced Than a High-Heeled Clown On a Tight Rope


If I had to choose two, I would go with The Kind-Hearted Smartass / The Kind-Hearted Smart Aleck and Seasons Come, People Grow: A Poetic Journey. If you enjoy both of those and want to read more, than I'd check out The Serious Scale of Sarcasm: More Balanced Than a Drunken High-Heeled Clown On a Tight Rope. If you're feeling really crazy and want to read the censored and uncensored versions of my two recent books, I won't stop you, but in all honesty, I wouldn't recommend it either, unless you liked the uncensored version and want to buy the censored for someone you know or vice versa, if you liked the censored version and know someone whom would likely enjoy the uncensored. 


Well, that's it for now. I hope you enjoy the book(s). I welcome all feedback...that is positive. Feel free to post reviews on different sites, whether it be lulu.com, Amazon.com or other sites on which the books are/will be available to purchase...so long as they're positive. If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me an e-mail at: TheTaoOfRoz@aol.com or CRozniecki@gmail.com.
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