4.22.2007
TRAMBLINGS...
"I love myself when I'm laughing and then again when I'm looking mean and impressive."-- That's Kobe borrowing a ZORA NEALE HURSTON quote for himself.
Greetings. I'm back after another long absence. I'll try and do better in the future but I can't promise. I'm still in the middle of my program, still writing a book, still juggling too much stuff just like every other person on the planet or, at least, on my block. Anyway, I cannot thank you enough for all the nice emails about the engagement. Very sweet. I didn't cry when the Crown Prince proposed but I did get weepy over the kind letters I got from friends, family and visitors to the blog. I was touched. Truly.
On the way back from the Bay Area last week, C.P. (I still cannot type those initials without thinking it stands for Colored People) stated that he wanted something just for us. So, we pulled off of Highway 5 after calling ahead to HARRIS RANCH to find out if they allowed dogs because Kobe, or Kobellero was traveling with us. Spontaneous overnight trip. Much appreciated. The three of us chilled out, walked around the property, and sat on the balcony overlooking the pool. C.P. and I even managed to make real progress on a writing project we're doing together. And the highlight - dinner at the steakhouse. Funniest moment: I called my mom to tell her we'd pulled into a hotel. Her response after a big gasp, "OH, Chelle, don't pregnant before your wedding, baby." WHAT?! We're worried about THAT now. C.P. and I have been together for fifteen years. It made me laugh that this concern comes out now, fifty five years after 1952. I mean, it was just such a 1950s response. Very cute.
In other news, there are four authors on tour for the GIRLFRIEND CYBER CIRCUIT(GCC).
LAUREN BARNHOLDT is out this week promoting SECRET IDENTITY OF DEVON DELANEY. Barnholdt blogs about her books and the writing life HERE. You can also visit her on her MYSPACE PAGE.
Also, SARA ROSETT author of the Mom Zone Mysteries is out promoting STAYING HOME IS A KILLER. Rosett BLOGS Mysteries, Motherhood and Writing. You can read an excerpt HERE.
VAL FRANKEL'S on the road with I TAKE THIS MAN. Use the HARPER COLLINS LINK to browse inside the book.
PAULA CHASE HYMAN is here with SO NOT THE DRAMA. Visit her BLOG and read an excerpt HERE.
Now that should be a little something for everyone. I'll try, in the next round, to get the authors to start sending desk photos again. I loved that and so did you guys based on your emails. In the meantime, HOW I WRITE: THE SECRET LIVES OF AUTHORS edited by Dan Crowe covers some of the same territory. Also, on April 28th and 29th, the LOS ANGELES TIMES FESTIVAL OF BOOKS returns to the UCLA campus. If you're anywhere near southern California that weekend run, don't walk, to attend. It's a great festival.
Lastly, here's a SITE that doesn't have a damn thing to do with books but I like it anyway. A girl can dream, right?
Until next time...
"I love myself when I'm laughing and then again when I'm looking mean and impressive."-- That's Kobe borrowing a ZORA NEALE HURSTON quote for himself.
Greetings. I'm back after another long absence. I'll try and do better in the future but I can't promise. I'm still in the middle of my program, still writing a book, still juggling too much stuff just like every other person on the planet or, at least, on my block. Anyway, I cannot thank you enough for all the nice emails about the engagement. Very sweet. I didn't cry when the Crown Prince proposed but I did get weepy over the kind letters I got from friends, family and visitors to the blog. I was touched. Truly.
On the way back from the Bay Area last week, C.P. (I still cannot type those initials without thinking it stands for Colored People) stated that he wanted something just for us. So, we pulled off of Highway 5 after calling ahead to HARRIS RANCH to find out if they allowed dogs because Kobe, or Kobellero was traveling with us. Spontaneous overnight trip. Much appreciated. The three of us chilled out, walked around the property, and sat on the balcony overlooking the pool. C.P. and I even managed to make real progress on a writing project we're doing together. And the highlight - dinner at the steakhouse. Funniest moment: I called my mom to tell her we'd pulled into a hotel. Her response after a big gasp, "OH, Chelle, don't pregnant before your wedding, baby." WHAT?! We're worried about THAT now. C.P. and I have been together for fifteen years. It made me laugh that this concern comes out now, fifty five years after 1952. I mean, it was just such a 1950s response. Very cute.
In other news, there are four authors on tour for the GIRLFRIEND CYBER CIRCUIT(GCC).
LAUREN BARNHOLDT is out this week promoting SECRET IDENTITY OF DEVON DELANEY. Barnholdt blogs about her books and the writing life HERE. You can also visit her on her MYSPACE PAGE.
Also, SARA ROSETT author of the Mom Zone Mysteries is out promoting STAYING HOME IS A KILLER. Rosett BLOGS Mysteries, Motherhood and Writing. You can read an excerpt HERE.
VAL FRANKEL'S on the road with I TAKE THIS MAN. Use the HARPER COLLINS LINK to browse inside the book.
PAULA CHASE HYMAN is here with SO NOT THE DRAMA. Visit her BLOG and read an excerpt HERE.
Now that should be a little something for everyone. I'll try, in the next round, to get the authors to start sending desk photos again. I loved that and so did you guys based on your emails. In the meantime, HOW I WRITE: THE SECRET LIVES OF AUTHORS edited by Dan Crowe covers some of the same territory. Also, on April 28th and 29th, the LOS ANGELES TIMES FESTIVAL OF BOOKS returns to the UCLA campus. If you're anywhere near southern California that weekend run, don't walk, to attend. It's a great festival.
Lastly, here's a SITE that doesn't have a damn thing to do with books but I like it anyway. A girl can dream, right?
Until next time...
Labels: Book Festival, GCC, Travel
