"Going Rogue" by Sarah Palin

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Palin finishes memoir, 'Going Rogue,' out Nov. 17
By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer Hillel Italie, Ap National Writer
Mon Sep 28, 8:00 pm ET
 
NEW YORK – That was fast.

Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential candidate, has finished her memoir just four months after the book deal was announced, and the release date has been moved up from the spring to Nov. 17, her publisher said.

"Governor Palin has been unbelievably conscientious and hands-on at every stage, investing herself deeply and passionately in this project," said Jonathan Burnham, publisher of Harper. "It's her words, her life, and it's all there in full and fascinating detail."

Palin's book, her first, will be 400 pages, said Burnham, who called the fall "the best possible time for a major book of this kind."

The book now has a title, one fitting for a public figure known for the unexpected — "Going Rogue: An American Life."

Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins, has commissioned a huge first printing of 1.5 million copies. Sen. Ted Kennedy's "True Compass," published by Twelve soon after his Aug. 25 death, also had a 1.5 million first printing.

As with the Kennedy book, the digital edition of Palin's memoir will not be released at the same time as the hardcover. "Going Rogue" will not be available as an e-book until Dec. 26 because "we want to maximize hardcover sales over the holidays," Harper spokeswoman Tina Andreadis said Monday.

Publishers have been concerned that e-books, rapidly becoming more popular, might take away sales from hardcover editions, which are more expensive.

Palin, who abruptly resigned as Alaska governor over the summer with more than a year left in her first term, has been an object of fascination since Sen. John McCain, the Republican presidential candidate in 2008, chose her as his running mate, making an instant celebrity out of a once-obscure public official.

During last year's campaign, pundits questioned whether Palin hurt McCain's presidential bid by "going rogue," or defying his campaign's control.

Although Democrat Barack Obama easily won the election and Palin was criticized even by some Republicans for being inexperienced, she remains a favorite among conservatives and is a rumored contender for 2012. Interest in her is so high that a fan recently paid $63,500 to have dinner with her, part of an Internet auction for a charity that aids wounded veterans.

Palin, 45, spent weeks in San Diego shortly after leaving office and worked on the manuscript with collaborator Lynn Vincent, a person close to her said. She was joined in San Diego by her family and her top aide, Meghan Stapleton, then spent several days in New York working around the clock with editors at Harper, said the person, who wasn't authorized to comment and asked not to be identified.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

I thought she was a "Maverick" not rogue?

[Rowan]

I'll be getting it the day it comes out.

[Landslide Lyndon]

Will it have any pop-ups?

[Eraserhead]

I'm sure it'll be a fascinating read. Who wrote it?

[Joe Republic]

400 pages?!  It had better have really big print and a lot of pictures, or her target audience are just not going to make it through to the steamy love scenes or the contrived twist at the end.

[You kip if you want to...]

400 pages?!  It had better have really big print and a lot of pictures, or her target audience are just not going to make it through to the steamy love scenes or the contrived twist at the end.

Sarah Palin can write 400 pages!?

[Eraserhead]

400 pages?!  It had better have really big print and a lot of pictures, or her target audience are just not going to make it through to the steamy love scenes or the contrived twist at the end.

Sarah Palin can write 400 pages!?

No, her ghostwriter can though.

[opebo]

I love the title!  Rogue is so much better than maverick - the latter implies an independent man, like perhaps what McCain claims to be or Arlen Specter/Joe Leibermann.  But Rogue just suits what she is - a crazy person.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

I'll be getting it the day it comes out.

Don't forget to highlight the fuck scenes

[Rowan]

432 pages to be exact. It's going to outsell Obama's.

[HappyWarrior]

432 pages to be exact. It's going to outsell Obama's.

Only thanks to the people hoping to read it for laughs and fuel for bonfires.

[opebo]

432 pages to be exact. It's going to outsell Obama's.

Only thanks to the people hoping to read it for laughs and fuel for bonfires.

No, he's probably right - there are a lot more rightwing fanatics out there than 'liberals'.

[Swing low, sweet chariot. Comin' for to carry me home.]

432 pages to be exact. It's going to outsell Obama's.

Only thanks to the people hoping to read it for laughs and fuel for bonfires.

No, he's probably right - there are a lot more rightwing fanatics out there than 'liberals'.

you are so much less interesting when the subject is not cars

[opebo]

432 pages to be exact. It's going to outsell Obama's.

Only thanks to the people hoping to read it for laughs and fuel for bonfires.

No, he's probably right - there are a lot more rightwing fanatics out there than 'liberals'.

you are so much less interesting when the subject is not cars

You mean because I was stating the obvious?

[Swing low, sweet chariot. Comin' for to carry me home.]

432 pages to be exact. It's going to outsell Obama's.

Only thanks to the people hoping to read it for laughs and fuel for bonfires.

No, he's probably right - there are a lot more rightwing fanatics out there than 'liberals'.

you are so much less interesting when the subject is not cars

You mean because I was stating the obvious?

no, because you are monotone

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

432 pages to be exact. It's going to outsell Obama's.

Only thanks to the people hoping to read it for laughs and fuel for bonfires.

No, he's probably right - there are a lot more rightwing fanatics out there than 'liberals'.

you are so much less interesting when the subject is not cars

You mean because I was stating the obvious?

no, because you are monotone

You're still obsessed with Palin, aren't you

[pogo stick]

Yep. I'll buy it, read it

[You kip if you want to...]

432 pages to be exact. It's going to outsell Obama's.

LOL, 'kay. That gave me a good laugh.

[Stampever]

I don't buy books written by politicians, but I wouldn't mind reading a section or two if someone has it laying out.

[Swing low, sweet chariot. Comin' for to carry me home.]

I don't read buy nor read books

[opebo]

432 pages to be exact. It's going to outsell Obama's.

Only thanks to the people hoping to read it for laughs and fuel for bonfires.

No, he's probably right - there are a lot more rightwing fanatics out there than 'liberals'.

you are so much less interesting when the subject is not cars

You mean because I was stating the obvious?

no, because you are monotone

Hah, perhaps, but no more so than yourself.

[Swing low, sweet chariot. Comin' for to carry me home.]

432 pages to be exact. It's going to outsell Obama's.

Only thanks to the people hoping to read it for laughs and fuel for bonfires.

No, he's probably right - there are a lot more rightwing fanatics out there than 'liberals'.

you are so much less interesting when the subject is not cars

You mean because I was stating the obvious?

no, because you are monotone

Hah, perhaps, but no more so than yourself.

but I have a least 3 to 4 distinct notes, and I am not as predictable as you 

[Eraserhead]

I don't read buy nor read books

This explains a lot.

[Swing low, sweet chariot. Comin' for to carry me home.]

I don't read buy nor read books

This explains a lot.

LOL  wrong time for a typo