Book FAQs and Other Stuff

My book comes out Friday!

That's a sentence I've waited decades to say. You all know I'm never confident in my work, and I don't intend to start now with this, but I am still very pleased and excited that one of my biggest dreams has come true. 

People have been INCREDIBLE in their support - I've been blown away - so blessed and humbled by the love I've received. Thank you!!!! 

I've also received some questions several times now, so I'm going to answer them here in case others planning on purchasing the book are wondering. 

1. Do you receive a larger royalty from Kindle or paperback? I would normally think it rude to answer this, but since I am putting the book proceeds toward my India/Africa trips, I'll be transparent with the finances. Kindle. By a long shot. Around 80% instead of around 30%. So if that's an option for you, go for it. However I am still quite pleased many of you prefer paperback because I want books to live forever and sometimes it seems they are fading fast. So if you don't have a Kindle, know that my heart is overjoyed when you buy a paperback too!
2. Where will it be available? Amazon and Barnes and Noble online on Friday. Physical bookstores in mid-January.
3. Is that you on the front cover? Nope.
4. What is the book about? The story focuses on a young woman named Ruby who struggles with mental illness and her belief in God. It begins when Ruby is five-years-old and ends with her as a middle-aged woman. Book themes include: bipolar disorder, obsessive behavior, sexual abuse, suicide, church wounds and Christian salvation. It's a comedy through and through ;)
5. Is it autobiographical? I think it's impossible to write a fiction work without having at least some non-fiction involved. Some parts of the book happened to me exactly as it's portrayed and some parts are completely fiction. A strong majority is somewhere in the middle. At the end of the day, it is a fiction novel and should be perceived as such. Those close to me will know which parts are true, and if you really care that much, you can always ask. 
6. Are you having a book tour/launch party? Hey sure, if you plan it I'll show up! Right now, I am just too busy and regardless it feels weird. I don't think this is going to be a national bestseller or anything, and I don't feel comfortable treating myself with such fanfare. I'm always down for sushi and ice cream with good friends though, anywhere anytime. If this warrants a reason for that, then win! 
7. Does the book explain why you left _________? Why you always ____________. Why you don't ___________? Why you are no longer friends with _____________? See #5. I have no desire to write any sort of tell-all book that disrespects others, and it's not a goal of mine to reveal some deep dark secret or smear the reputation of anyone I know personally that's trying to figure out how to live life the best they can - just like I am. 
8. I read the book and I have further questions about (circle one) mental illness, Christianity, etc. Cool! Ask me! 
9. I hate your book and I hate you after reading it. Sorry about that. 
10. What age is appropriate to read the book? Teens and older. Or anyone who maturely grasps basic concepts of love, sex and rock and roll.