I have the best readers in the world.
- When I asked you to read my blog, you answered: I have over 1,000 readers between both blogs!
- When I asked you to download my book, you did so: 6,059 downloads in total!
- You even sent your good wishes my way when I was stricken down with the flu.
Now I need your help again. I know, I know, I’m needy…
Steven and Chris is a Canadian talk show that covers all the bases, from cooking, home decor (both hosts are design gurus), fashion, health to the usual celebrity appearances. Steven Sabados and Chris Hyndman never acknowledge it on-screen, but they’re a couple – and it shows! Their chemistry sets the show apart from the pack (it seems like there is a million talk shows out there these days, right?) and millions of Canadians – of both genders – love them. 
Naturally, an appearance on their show would breathe life into my barely-breathing writing career. And so I turn to you.
I need your help to convince the powers-that-be at Steven and Chris that The Hook would make a worthwhile guest. I may not seem like an ideal fit for their genre, but I guarantee every single member of their audience has stayed in a hotel at least once in the past. My work appeals to EVERYONE. I just need to convince Steven and Chris of that!
stevenandchris@cbc.ca is their e-mail address and I’ve taken the liberty of preparing a short statement that you can “cut and paste”. I can be very thoughtful sometimes, right?
I am a fan of the Canadian bellman/author Robert Hookey, also known as “The Hook”. I think his particular brand of humor would appeal to your audience. His first book, The Bellman Chronicles, contains subject matter that everyone can relate to. Not only that, he’s housebroken, which is always a plus…
Appearing on this show would launch me to a whole other level – and hopefully allow me to sell more than 100 books! Perhaps I could even eat at a restaurant that doesn’t have a drive-thru window… Maybe.
I’d also like to extend an offer to anyone who decides to give me a few minutes of their time; if you can spare some time to help me out, I’d be open to hosting a guest post. If anyone has a tale of a vacation gone awry, or anything funny, let me know!
Thank you in advance, folks. You rock.
TIME FOR OTHER BUSINESS..
A shout-out to my newest blog buddy, Kristen Lamb and her best-selling tome, We Are Not Alone: The Writer’s Guide to Social Media. Give it a try, folks. You won’t be disappointed…
You've Been Hooked! 
I have of course emailed them – I adore Steven and Chris! I’ve been watching them since their first show.
I hope they’re listening…
Thanks, young lady!
My letter to them is on its way….with a few more plugs for you. Fingers crossed that a flood of dedicated followers will help! 😀 I think you’d be brilliant on their show.
I sure hope so… Thanks again!
Email sent, my dear Hook… They look like two great guys, and you would be a feather in their cap, to be sure…. 🙂
That’s quite a compliment. Thanks!
Well, I have no idea who these people are, but I hope it works out for you. Step by step is how this works I guess. Keep moving.
I intend to, Derek!
I sent them a mail just now i hope they call you cos you are a Rockstar..
It must have rubbed off from you!
Just sent the email, hope it gets you in 🙂
That makes two of us!
Ok I done that and added a bit of my own..the personal touch always helps Best of Luck!
Nothing compares to the personal touch! Thanks, Miss Whiplash!
I have just sent the email, I hope you’ll get invited 🙂
Best wishes,
Paul
You’re one of the good ones, Paul! Thanks.
I’ve never seen the show, but I emailed them! Now I guess I should try to check out the show…..
I think you’ll like it!
Well you are getting in to the whole marketing thing now…my work is done !!!! Did you send them a copy of the book ???? I have no idea who they are but the e-mail is gone.
You rock, Jo! I need all the help I can get – as usual!
Done!
How cool – and helpful – are you?
I both translation costs, peero understand how little I like.
I hope that not only bands 100 books, which are thousands of sellers.
a hug The Hook
Hug received… And appreciated!
I have no idea who Steven and Chris are (you can call me ignorant, or just not Canadian or someone not watching talk shows – or TV for that matter – as you say there are too many of them). But what the heck, I’ll post them an email, and if it actually makes you get on their show (I guess my email alone won’t do it…), how fun wouldn’t that be (even if I won’t see it, but this is about you, anyway, no?). Good luck, and may you sell more than 100 copies.
I appreciate the help, my friend. If I actually manage to make it onto their show, I’ll share all the details – and glory – with my friends!
That’s a lot of book downloads – doesn’t that make you an Amazon best seller?
Cut and paste – alright, willingly. Although I think I’d better vary the content because otherwise they’ll suspect that I’ve cut and paste, right?
I was an Amazon best seller – for two days!
Thanks for the help, young lady. You rock!
I’ve never heard of this show (I know, sheltered maybe?) but I’ve emailed them!
Brilliant work on the record downloads!
Thanks; now I just have to turn those downloads into reviews and more sales!
Donesky – best of luck, mah friend.
Thanks, buddy -again!
E-mail sent! That would be so badass if you were to be on the show. I have admittedly never heard of it, but I am also VERY far away from Canada in my defense. P.S. I’d love to guest post.
I’d love it if you guest posted! I don’t have enough time these days; between the two blogs, the online column and marketing the book, I’m knackered! I’m not sure how the process works, but when you figure it out, let me know and I’ll post your blogging goodness!
I’ll work on something and send it your way :). You are a blogging super hero to be keeping up with all of that. Keeping my fingers crossed for you. My eyes too. I am starting to get weird looks, but they just don’t understand.
People can be so cruel…
You wish is our demand! Oh, maybe not quite right…When bloggers’ wishes are electronic, talk show hosts can’t possibly ignore the Hook. Email sent. Good luck! ( good plan)
Thanks for the help; I hope my plan bears sweet talk show fruit!
Done, with lots of extras! Surprisingly, they haven’t made it big in Finland, so I had to check them out just to make sure they are worthy of you 🙂 The first thing youtube threw at me was Dr. Sharma & medical myths. What a great pair these are! Fingers, arms, legs & toes crossed for you.
I appreciate all the appendages you’ve thrown in! Thanks!
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You’re sure you want to go on this show? I find them a bit dorky but if you’re sure, I’ll email them.
Haven’t you heard? Geeks run the world these days… Please send that e-mail! Thanks!
I cannot download anything on my computer. But I can do the rest, of course, Mr. Hook. Cheers !
Thanks, young lady!
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Done……good luck Hook!
Thanks for keeping hope alive, my friend!