From a story told by a desperate mother (me) to her then 7-year-old and 18-month-old daughters to keep them entertained (and distracted from double nuclear meltdown disaster and/or from their father putting crayons up his nose to be funny) while waiting for our food in a very crowded, understaffed Italian restaurant in Madison, Wisconsin to a his FINI form, Antonio the Meatball makes his literary debut TOMORROW April 15, 2023!
(If you are reading this on or after April 15th, HE'S HERE!)
Antonio the Meatball Kindle version will be available for FREE on Sunday and Monday, April 16-17, 2023!
MANY Celebrity Chefs have to A LOT to say about Antonio the Meatball!
(Follow his social media journey starting 4/15/23!)
I like his jaunty little leaf hair. Looking forward to some juicy meataphors! Congrats, Bridget!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tabatha! Antonio literally cannot wait to MEAT you! ;)
DeleteCongratulations, Bridget! Looking forward to meeting Antonio!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rose! Antonio is flattered - blushing under his sauce. ;)
DeleteCongratulations on Antonio--looks like a saucy fellow!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Buffy! His sauce and sass make him appealing, if not appetizing. ;)
DeleteOH, can't wait to meat him!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jama! He's ready to reveal his Mystery Meat of existence to you...and the world! :)
DeleteHooray! Antonio is a delicious treat any time of the day. So glad he's making his debut!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda! And thanks for being an Advanced Reader - I hope Antonio warmed your heart...without burning it. :)
DeleteWow how exciting, Antonio’s bursting with anticipation, 👀 ing forward to reading more, congrats 🎈 Bridget!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michelle! Antonio is quite the gut buster! :)
DeleteOh, this looks terrific, Bridget, What fun to show off your story of survival, a mother's survival that is!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda! It's been a long time coming, but I'm glad Antonio has rolled into the world and is nourishing (on multiple levels) readers worldwide! :)
Deleteomg - I could've used this little meatball at some hold-your-breath moments years ago in restaurants with toddlers! Love this!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Patricia! Indeed, luckily the oral storytelling tradition worked at the time, but now a whole new generation of readers (and their parents) can benefit from the actual book! :)
DeleteI feel certain that Antonio will be a hit in restaurants from Alaska to Zambia--but can he win over the vegetarians?! Congrats on your achievement, Bridget!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Heidi! Funny you should mention vegetarians...as I am non-meat eating person! Antonio is appealing to all taste-palates. ;)
DeleteOh Tabatha, congrats. Antonio is adorable. Looking forward to meating him.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jone. I appreciate your encouragement. :)
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