Kamy, this is such a moving essay. I have often thought how tragic it is that I have so many treasured letters from friends in email form, never to be printed and saved. And marveled at the filing cabinets I have that are filled with letters and...

I am so excited about this party! I've also never been to a Twitter party before...but you've made it sound very easy to participate. Thank you, Kathy, for being so generous in making this happen. I'm so looking forward to talking with everyone and...

As a photo stylist, I very much love the cover! It, and your mention of "scandalous" make me want to buy your book. Reminds me of my book--it has a doozey of a scandal. Hahahaha. Seriously, I am looking forward to reading yours so that I can...

Thanks for writing this--I'm stumbling along in all this mess myself. (First book comes out Aug 24) I love the cover AND the premise--I'm a big fan of literary, scandalous and funny. My favorite type of book to read, actually. Best to you!

As a person who also had a book come out yesterday, I thank you so much for writing this post! I, too, am trying to define exactly what I want from this novel. My bed looks like a viable option waaay too often, I'm afraid. It's such a seesaw effect,...

Maddie, this is a great post. You've captured brilliantly the inner world of the about to be published author. August 3rd is it? Congratulations. Can't wait to read your novel (TG no vampires!)

Sarah, thank you. Maybe my father really IS working on the book from the other side. Somebody suggested that the disapprovals all fall away ... Lisa, thank you. I know--I keep hearing that, too, that we're supposed to have publicized the book...

Oh, you are touching on such a nerve. Not only was it now impossible to "trust the publisher's P.R. department" once the book is in publication, but many articles I've read recently urge writers to publisize their books long before they are even...

oops i meant his b-day! (well, it's also your b-day cuz it's your books b-day...)

The photo is gorgeous! And I hate to be the one to say it but you know...your dad is the one sheparding the arrival of your book precisely on your b-day. :)