Most of us are/were in healthy, loving relationships but because of work schedules, kids, and responsibilities, we are not always in the mood to do “It.” Honesty is not always the best policy, as we do not want to hurt our partners’ feelings, so as a result we sometimes create “excuses.”

You can't make this $h#t Up!: How to Avoid Having SEX When He's in The Mood and You're Not is a coffee table book including funny and exaggerated illustrations. This book is designed to make you laugh and, of course, provide new excuses to provide to your significant other when you just are not in the mood.

About the Author

Sandra “Sandy” von Ellm was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec. Born to German parents and living in a French culture, she learned French and German at an early age. A proud wife and mother of two, Sandy currently lives in Wisconsin and works in the pharmaceutical industry. She has a degree in Political Science and History from McGill University, an MBA from the University of Western Ontario, and a second MBA with focus in healthcare from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. Sandy loves shopping and currently has a collection of over 400 shoes, with no end in sight of her slowing down. She is working on fulfilling items on her bucket list, which currently includes dragging her loving husband to ballroom dance lessons. Her friends and family describe her as the “Energizer Bunny,” always on the go and never stopping.

When Sandy is not working or taking her children to sports and school events, she enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, shopping, and laughing until her face hurts with family and friends. Through this book, Sandy is sharing her belief that laughter is the best medicine and hopes you will receive a hefty dose of laughter within these pages.