I did it. I wrote a novel. I finished what I started, proved I had it in me, proved I'm not just a quitter, that I can push past my own laziness and fears. I wrote a BOOK.

YAY SUSAN!!!

Hooookay. The dance begins in earnest.

From my editor, re a trip to (gah) the East Coast:

There's no doubt that if you could get here we could get you appearances, or signings, or readings (with music yet) at bookstores; certainly the three or four mystery bookstores here (Partners and Crime does the best author events) and quite possible Barnes and Noble - possibly other things as well, like a library reading.

We could most probably do something of the same in the Boston area. And maybe we could think something special up, like an interview for one of the papers about your checkered career.

Leave out the "checkered career - because no way in hell, thanks - and this does sound as if they're willing to push it.

Off to check Skymiles accounts.

I read Eyes in the Fire while on the bike at the gym, and it could have kept me there for longer than 30 minutes, if I hadn't had to get back to work.

Loving it. LOVING it.

like an interview for one of the papers about your checkered career.

She needs a good editor. "fascinating career", "compelling writer's journey" perhaps. Checkered? Nah. I sniff pejorative.

So, I gather they don't want to spring for your flight, from the "if you could get here"? Hmph. Can you get expenses for accommodation then crash with friends to compensate?

Woo and also Hoo on the possible EC trip, sounds great.

Hmm...checkered sounds like I didn't make up the Dom thing.

I whispers quietly: Austin Austin Austin

Sounds like "Boston", okay? We have books here, too.

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Also, got Barnes and Noble and Borders all over the place, too.

IJS...

San Antonio, Houston, and DFW all really easy to get to. A mini-Tx book tour...

I'll be quiet now...

Oh, she knows it's checkered - she's fascinated by it. But there's no way I'm talking about rock and roll history with a newspaper or anyone else. Nuh-uh.

In re the flights? I can't blame them. Also, she didn't say she wasn't going to pay for it; I'd been very clear about my fear of flying especially in midwinter, and also about the multiple sclerosis being a bear. I suspect that may be what that "if you can make it here" may be about.

Tons of people to crash with, including my daughter. But I think my editor may drag me out to her place on Long Island if I do go; her daughter Nora is a world-class cook and Ruth's salivating already.

In re the flights? I can't blame them. Also, she didn't say she wasn't going to pay for it; I'd been very clear about my fear of flying especially in midwinter, and also about the multiple sclerosis being a bear. I suspect that may be what that "if you can make it here" may be about.

Ah, I see. Well, here's hoping it works out.

Tons of people to crash with, including my daughter. But I think my editor may drag me out to her place on Long Island if I do go; her daughter Nora is a world-class cook and Ruth's salivating already.

Excellent! Now, since Toronto is such a books hotbed, and NY and Boston are surely not enough stops on your tour de triomph ...

I know...just yanking your chain.(I don't blame you, btw.)Five words: The Poisoned Pen, in Scottsdale...IJS.

(Deb! Deb! Philadelphia.)