McCain's Republican running mate Sarah Palin announced in mid-May 2009 the upcoming release of her new book, Going Rogue: An American Life, slated to launch in early spring, 2010.
Although Harper Collins' website still offers pre-orders with a release date of April 15, 2010 (current as of September 29), widespread news sources – including this article by CBC News - report that imprint Harper announced an early release date.
Harper Collins Imprint Harper to Release Palin Book Going Rogue November 17, 2009
Former Governor Sarah Palin's 400-pg memoirs, Going Rogue: An American Life, is set to hit shelves across North America in time for the Christmas shopping season.
Going Rogue, Palin's first book (with collaborator Lynn Vincent) is coming out in hardcover first, with an e-book release scheduled for December. Harper has a large first run planned, with 1.5 million copies in November's initial printing. Said Harper spokeswoman Tina Andreadis on Monday, "We want to maximize hardcover sales over the holidays."
Publisher Praises Palin's Passion for Going Rogue
Harper publisher Jonathan Burnham credits Palin's investment in the project for its early completion. In an interview with the AP (from the CBS News Political Hotsheet), he told the AP, "Governer Palin has been unbelievably conscientious and hands-on at every stage, investing herself deeply and passionately in this project. It's her words, her life, and it's all there in full and fascinating detail."
Sarah Palin a Self-Promotion Machine in Social Media
Palin has largely avoided the spotlight of the mainstream media since being pegged a divisive influence in the 2008 election. However, the moose hunting hockey mom has over 900,000 Facebook supporters (current as of September 29), with another healthy profile on LinkedIn.com.
The former Alaskan Governor spoke in Hong Kong September 23, 2009, in an event closed to the media. She did, however, take to her Facebook page to release a note on her speech. Despite a lack of positive press, Palin seems to have a dedicated following in social media - a fan base that may serve her well on her book's release.
Sarah Palin- Quick Facts
- Palin ran for Vice President of the United States in 2008 with fellow Republican John McCain.
- A communications-journalism graduate of the University of Idaho, Sarah Palin served on city council for three years and as Mayor for six in her hometown of Wasilla, Alaska.
- Palin became Governor of Alaska in November, 2006, and resigned in July 2009 with a year and a half remaining in her four-year term.
- 45-year old Palin and husband Todd have five children and one grandchild.
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