two kisses for maddy (dua kecupan untuk maddy) is officially on the shelves in indonesia, which is pretty surreal (this copy comes courtesy of a friend of my friend, eshwari, who happens to live in jakarta).
the indonesian translation is published by serambi.
here’s the front cover:
(that photo was edited like crazy…i don’t have cheekbones like that).
and here’s an illustration from inside the book:
it even came with a bookmark!
according to google translation, the title reads:
two kisses for maddy
wait! that’s no fun…
here’s the full google translation of the publisher’s page, just in case you want to read it.
and the microsoft translator (which apparently serves mostly as a warning about using this translator) translates the title like this:
two peck for maddy
here’s the full microsoft translation of the publisher’s page.
so if you’re in indonesia, please go out and pick up the book. as i’ve done for past international versions of two kisses for maddy, the first person to send me a photo of him/her holding the book gets some sort of sweet prize. send your photo to me via twitter, instagram (i’m @mattlogelin both places) or via email: mattandmaddy (at) gmail (dot) com
also, i was recently featured on an episode of the inside acting podcast. no, i have not taken up acting, but i did discuss my life, my book, and of course, what’s it’s like to have my book optioned by lifetime. the interview was cut up into three parts.
(part 3 will be available next tuesday)
and in lifetime news, the contract is officially signed. what does the mean? i’m not really sure, but from what i understand, it simply means that the writers can get to work on the outline, which will then lead to the screenplay, which hopefully will be loved by lifetime, who will then start casting and filming. the very little i do know about the process is discussed in the podcast linked above, so give it a listen!
Thanks for sharing the “contents of your liver” on this blog
I love seeing the covers from other countries. It is so cool. I hope you have a copy from each of them. How many different languages has your book been published in now?
The cover photo is kind of cool and creepy all at the same time–you looks like Santa in The Polar Express.
More about life! Pretty please?? How’s Maddy? How are you? How’s Brooke? Any fun trips lately?
I am Indonesian and I’ve read your book. and I was very touched, then I look for news about you, from the internet or blogs. I am the mother of 2
a beautiful little girl. and I am so grateful to have them. I hope you can still live a more powerful along with madelline. and I believe Liz is very happy to see both of you do to remember her.
I love that the publisher’s page (at least translated) refers to baby Maddy as “the princess”!
congrats on lifetime…can’t wait!!!
Photoshop, it’s not just for super models anymore. At least Maddy is recognizable peeking over your (that is you, isn’t it?) shoulder.
And I agree with Skye, love the princess reference to Maddy!
I wonder if the publishers realized after printing that it’s, in fact, The New York Times.
Congrats on all your successes =)
I might have to use the Microsoft translator more often just for a good laugh every once in a while. LOL
SO happy for you Matt!
you look strangely like Jesus in the first picture.
pouring your liver out on your blog???? That translation is great!!
Sooooo funnnny.
Glad to hear all is well. Updates!! How’s Brooke?
Jacky
Asalamu Alaykom Mr. “Santa” Matt,
Tell me when it drops in Egypt and I’ll go take some pictures. Yes, I’m too cheap to buy a copy in Arabic. But I did buy it in English for my Kindle!
Did you ever read parts of the book to Maddy?
Thanks for promoting the podcast! I’m so glad that you were able to be a guest on it!
Yeah – kinda like a Jesus / young Santa hybrid. Wicked. Congrats on Indonesia and Lifetime!
Wow, that is some pretty weird photoshopping! At work, so I’ll have to check out the podcasts later. All these international editions are so cool!
LMAO!!! I heart microsoft translater. It makes everything a little more fun. Congrats on the latest book.
I would be curious to see the original photo…. Do you have it. #justforfun
I pop back in here once in a while. I know you don’t post often. But I just want you to know that I care about Maddy and you, and that I think you are doing an amazing job with her. It’s weird, but it gives me comfort to know that if something were to happen to me that life would go on in people like you. (I have 3 children.)
Your starting to look a little more like Grizzly Adams there Matt
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Great podcast interview! (I confess to forwarding to your part.) I won’t give anything away, but…very excited about the new stuff that’s coming! Congratulations on everything! The best to you, Maddy, Brooke, and of course, the Liz Logelin Foundation. My end of year donation is coming soon!
Haha your cheekbones comment has me cracking up!!!!
Dear Matt, I live in Indonesia and I have read your book. I’m so touched. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful (I won’t say ‘pain’) story. I wish Maddy and you will get a better and better life
I saw this on Pinterest and thought of Maddy. I know she’s too big for a cozy coupe now but you could do the same concept with a PowerWheel or something. So cute.
http://www.buzzpatrol.com/batman-crazy-coupe/
Matt, I love to read your stories and love to see what you are all doing and of course I love to see Maddy grow. You are a beautiful family and I am so happy you found love again. Keep posting – you are all much loved. Thanks for all your posts.
It’s very touched…..
Hi, Mat,,,
I’m from Indonesia
I’ve got the book and its amaze me
Hi Matt and Maddy. I’m Indonesian, journalist, and happened to found your book and just finished read it. It’s beautifully written and translated. I was lost when reading it. Congrat for your upcoming movie too. As I was reading your feelings and situation, I felt myself in there. I found myself worried and sad when I had to raise my newborn baby alone because of my marriage ended. I could feel great loss and fear too. It took me two years to be able to move on. Please come to Indonesia (Bali?) with Maddy when you get chance. My daughter is the same age as Maddy
. I show her Maddy’s photos and she wants to meet her 
Kiss for Maddy from Maurelle (my daughter).