This business requires a lot of waiting.
Inspector Clouseau found out that THE MONSTORE, while it will be in Barnes and Noble stores, is actually slated for their Halloween holiday push. So, you might not see it there quite yet.
Therefore I am extending my “in the wild” contest to October 31. That gives you plenty of time to spot it out there!
While I have your attention, that Clouseau gif reminded me of one of my favorite movie jokes from The Pink Panther Strikes Again.
Clouseau (looking at dog): Does your dog bite?
Innkeeper: No.
Clouseau (reaching to pet dog): Nice doggie.
Dog: *snarls and snaps*
Clouseau: I thought you said your dog did not bite.
Innkeeper: That is not my dog.
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Happy Friday, all!
Writing for Kids (While Raising Them) 
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August 9, 2013 at 5:08 pm
Casey Girard
hehe, oh man that is one of my favorite jokes from The Pink Panther as well! Thanks for making me laugh.
Will be on the look out for the Monstore!
August 9, 2013 at 5:08 pm
Sue Heavenrich
stalking Monstore “in the Wild” – will try to get photos of the shy creature …
August 9, 2013 at 5:10 pm
caseyg
hehe oh man that is one of my favorite jokes from The Pink Panther as well! Thanks for the laugh 🙂
Will be on the look out for the Monstore!
August 9, 2013 at 5:15 pm
Deb Lund
Can’t wait, Tara! So thrilled for you… And thanks for the smile! xoxox
August 9, 2013 at 5:25 pm
SevenAcreSky
Tara, I think Books-A-Million is connected with B&N…right? We have a nearby BAM and maybe I will see it there! Hope so and I’ll snap a pic there too.
August 9, 2013 at 5:28 pm
Tara Lazar
Actually BAM is not part of the B&N family. They just happen to be selling nooks under a special agreement. The book is already being carried at BAM.
August 9, 2013 at 6:04 pm
mfantaliswrites
That, and “That was a priceless Steinway!” Clouseau: “Not anymore.”
August 9, 2013 at 6:19 pm
tinamcho
Great joke! That’s kind of neat that B&N can use your book at Halloween, perhaps extra sales for you!!
August 9, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Patricia Tilton
I already purchased the book a while back from Barnes and Noble. But, did stop there this week just to check it out. Actually, Halloween might give it some momentum and it has a terrific cover!
August 9, 2013 at 6:31 pm
Patricia Tilton
Sorry, meant to say I bought the book on-line. And, checked to see if it was in the store because I’d like another copy.
August 9, 2013 at 6:33 pm
Corey Schwartz
Oh, that explains a lot!
August 9, 2013 at 6:42 pm
angie karcher
Great idea Barnes and Noble…they must think its a great book to bring it in at holiday time! Great for their bottom line, and your too Tara! Hopefully your reward is sweeter now, knowing how frustrated you were just a few weeks ago…way to hang in there! : ) Congrats!
August 9, 2013 at 7:49 pm
Beth Stilborn
As others have said, hopefully that will boost your sales more successfully as it’s a great Halloween tie-in — though it’s too bad it isn’t there NOW!!
Thank you for that classic Clouseau — absolutely love The Pink Panther (love ANYTHING Blake Edwards did!)
I have seen The Monstore in the wild in Canada, but since we don’t have the same bookstore chains (no B&N, for example), I assume that doesn’t count.
August 9, 2013 at 8:23 pm
ellenramsey
Love the classic Inspector Clouseau joke! Also, my favorite Indie bookshop is reopening (in a smaller store) soon, so I’ll look for the Monstore there.
August 10, 2013 at 7:54 am
Alexa Kaufhold
This is a family favorite quote for me too!
August 10, 2013 at 1:31 pm
writersideup
Tara, glad you said it wasn’t being released for a while. I keep getting disappointed every time I go in and it’s not there! lol
August 10, 2013 at 4:32 pm
patientdreamer
Cool,will be on the look out for it, down-under!
August 11, 2013 at 7:24 pm
thiskidreviewsbooks
Love that video (and that reminds me – I need to watch the pink panther movies!)
August 11, 2013 at 7:55 pm
Helen Ross
Thanks for making me smile. Love it!
August 12, 2013 at 3:46 pm
Carol Gordon Ekster
So happy for you that you’ll have your book in B & N!!
August 13, 2013 at 8:37 am
pambrunskill
So glad your book will finally make it to Barnes and Nobles! And, it couldn’t be better timing. Happy for you. 🙂