Well, everything that isn't useful.I've been on a major mission. I'm getting my manuscript back next week, and it will be my very last chance for changes (wow!). For all other stages of the book, I've worked surrounded by clutter and paperwork and disarray, and it's been really stressful. For years, we've been talking about moving to a bigger house or a house with a better layout or better closet/cabinet space. Finally, the light bulb went on over my head and I realized that if we had less stuff, we wouldn't need a bigger house or better closets. So, I went into Superwoman mode. Over the … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2009
J says it’s pronounced “meem”
I haven't done a meme in a really long time, but Sara at Sweet Somethings (who, btw, makes the cutest cake pops you've ever seen) tagged me for this and since my mind is currently occupied with what I've titled Declutterthon 2009, I figured this would be a great time to post this.Rules1. You Can Only Use One Word2. Pass this along to 6 of your favorite bloggers3. Alert them that you have given them this award4. Have Fun!The Fun Part1. Where is your cell phone? Table2. Your hair? Messy3. Your spouse? Amazing4. Your house? Messy5. Your favorite food? Haddock6. Your dream last night? Strange7. … [Read more...]
Thank you!
Thank you SO much for all of your kind words about the cover for STAY! You guys are amazing!I really love that Argo is on the cover. It wasn't the original plan, but apparently finding a stock photo of a black German Shepherd isn't super easy. Since we happen to have a black German Shepherd lying around the house, it worked out well. We took over 1,000 pictures of him and sent them off to Dutton so the amazing designer could work her magic and make that cover.Since Argo was such a huge part of writing STAY, having him on the cover just feels perfect. Not only was he the inspiration for … [Read more...]
My Book Cover & More Great News!
My Book Cover!!!!Originally uploaded by AlliesAnswers Why yes, you do recognize the handsome fellow on the cover of STAY.I am so excited that I finally get to share this with all of you!And I also get to tell you that Sheryl Zajechowski at Brilliance has acquired the audio rights for STAY. So STAY will be an audio book too!It is all starting to feel very real. :) June 10, 2010 is not that far away. . . … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday – A bunch
A bunch Originally uploaded by AlliesAnswers … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday – Tug
My Whirlwind Week
Last Tuesday, I turned in my copyedits. On Wednesday, I got on a plane and flew to NY. So, you know, it wasn't hectic or anything. :) I got in Wednesday evening, made my way from JFK to Hell's Kitchen and had dinner with Neil. Sadly, no fingers were put in noses, but we did have really good Thai food. On Thursday, I met Wendy for coffee, which was delightful. It is always nice to have a chance to talk shop with other writers, and Wendy is so kind and absolutely hysterical! Then I went to Dutton (Oh! The books! Everywhere!), got to meet a whole bunch of wonderful people, and had lunch … [Read more...]