News/Events

> Great writeup on ND Nation has the book orders pouring in on Amazon. Order quickly to get them before Christmas!

> Signings before the Northwestern and Louisville games were definitely better than the action on the field!

> First signing was at the Notre Dame Bookstore from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday before the North Carolina game.

Co-authors Brendan O’Shaughnessy and Susan Guibert at a book signing before the Notre Dame – North Carolina game.

 

> Yes, they are real, and they are fantastic. The books arrived today, October 1.

Order from the authors, at the ND Bookstore, online at clashmorebooks.com or on Amazon.

> Our next book, The Spirit of Christmas at Notre Dame, is at the printer and should be out in a few weeks!

Echoing the classic poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, “The Spirit of Christmas at Notre Dame” celebrates the joy of childhood with a whimsical story for Fighting Irish fans of all ages. On the eve of final exams, first-year student Grace worries about all the papers and tests. But a magical ride around campus in Santa’s sleigh helps her recapture the carefree wonder of childhood Christmases past. This special Santa – inspired by Notre Dame’s iconic leader, Father Theodore Hesburgh – helps Grace discover how the spirit of Notre Dame evokes similar feelings of family warmth, enchantment and spiritual comfort.

 

Clashmore Mike books

> We are having a Christmas sale! The books normally sell for $20 each, but if you buy both, it’s just $30 before Christmas day. Perfect gift for Notre Dame fans with kids. Email ndclashmoremike@gmail.com to order.

> The 2013 season is nearly here! We will be signing in the ND Bookstore from 3-5 on Fri., Sept. 20 (MSU) and 9:30-11:30 on Sat., Nov. 3 (Navy).

> Huge publicity today just in time for Christmas. ND Nation just put up a review and orders are pouring in. Act fast to get yours in time for the holidays!

> Just got Dublin to Dome on sale at Amazon right here. Clashmore Mike Comes Home is available here.

> Our next signing is for the BYU game  from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Bookstore. Look for the eye-catching black and white poster of Clashmore Mike in a leather helmet!

> Upcoming book signing party at Andre Place in Holy Cross Village on Nov. 4 at 2 p.m.

> We had excellent signings for the Purdue and Michigan home games. It’s nice to see repeat customers tell us their kids love the first book so they have to get the second.

> We will be signing books from 1-3 Friday and 9:30-11:30 Saturday at the Bookstore for the Michigan game.

> The sequel arrives Friday! Our second Clashmore Mike book tells the story of how an Irish Terrier left Ireland accidentally and wound up as the original mascot of Notre Dame. We will be signing at the Bookstore Friday 1-3 p.m. and Saturday 11:30-1:30.

> Presented the book at Nappanee Elementary School last Friday. The kids had great ideas for a sequel, putting the pressure on us to get it done.

> Most recent readings were for Catholic Schools Week in late January at Corpus Christi and St. Joseph grade schools. Great questions from the kids — they all want to know if Clashmore Mike will ever come back. Never say never.

> Our publisher, Corby Books, informed us that the book is going to a second printing. That means we nearly sold out the first run of 1,500 books in six months! Thanks to all our Clashmore Mike supporters and book buyers.

> We read our book at halftime of a Notre Dame women’s basketball game on Jan. 17.  Fans brought hundreds of children’s book to donate for local charities.

Reading on the court at halftime with the Jumbotron showing book illustrations.

> Very excited that ND Nation posted about our book on Dec. 15. Great way to get the word out to our target audience just in time for Christmas.

> Will be visiting St. Joseph Grade School in January.

> Focusing on school visits and Christmas gifts now. Started with a great day Nov. 18 with visits to Holy Family on the west side and Notre Dame grade school in Michigan City. The kids ask great questions — just why was Clashmore Mike replaced when he was such a great mascot?

> Finished out the season with a Bookstore event for the B.C. game. There was a line out the door and all the way to Notre Dame Avenue … but I think that may have been for some guy named Regis, who showed up as we were leaving.

> Great signing for the USC game at the Eddy Street store — we had our Irish Terrier friend Wally representing Clashmore Mike and we sold out every book in the store!

> We gave presentations on the book to three classes at Stanley Clark School on Sept. 29.

> Our next book signings will be for the USC, Navy and BC games. Look for our snazzy new book displays in the Eddy Street and campus bookstores.

> We are taking it to the next level with this YouTube video.

> Football season is here. Our first Gameday book signing will be South Florida from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the campus Bookstore. Please drop by and see us in the lobby.

> We had a knockout book signing party in Chicago at the home of our friends Tom and Lisa O’Brien on Sunday, Aug. 14. Our thanks go to the hosts and guests.

> ND Works, the Notre Dame employee newsletter, featured Clashmore Mike it its latest issue.

> Check out our listing in the Cafe Arts section of the Summer issue of Notre Dame Magazine!

> Our next Clashmore Mike book signing (for faculty and staff) will be on campus at Reckers from noon to one on Friday, July 15. Stop by and get a signed copy.

> Check out our first book review in the June 12 edition of the South Bend Tribune.

> Our second book launch party was June 12 at the home of Greg and Mindi Dugard in South Bend. A beautiful day, good friends and gracious hosts made it a huge success.

Co-author Susan Guibert reads “Clashmore” at the Dugard book launch party.

> Our first book launch party was on June 5 at the home of Mary Hendriksen and Dwight King — thanks for hosting a wonderful party.

> Copies arrived at the Hammes ND Bookstore this Friday, just in time for the 2011 Notre Dame Alumni Reunion. We signed books there on Saturday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.  We sold a few dozen books and ran into some friends who were in for the reunion. Thanks to all those who came by and bought the book!

> Look for an announcement in the Summer issue of Notre Dame Magazine!

> Join us at the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore for our first Gameday book signing on Saturday, September 3, before the University of Central Florida football game.