Groan.I did something really stupid. And my excuse? I was tired and I wasn't thinking.I sent out an invitation in my ezine. I told people that if they would email me, I'd send them the six new journaling boxes I had created.That was cool, and fun, and I had 22 responses by the time we hit the road for vacation. I also had my husband help me load "everything" I needed on my memory stick. Everything, that is, except the journaling boxes.So today is … [Read more...] about Sometimes I Goof and When I Do…
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A Visit to A.C. Moore
We spent the night last night in Columbia, SC, and as we drove to our motel which was on Columbiana, we passed an A.C. Moore store.Wow. Was that bashert (Hebrew for "fated" or "meant to be") or what?So this morning my son's girlfriend Emily and I went there to do a little vacation shopping while the guys, my son Michael and husband David, gassed up and got coffee for us all.I loved the store. What a super, super selection they had of clear … [Read more...] about A Visit to A.C. Moore
Road Trip
Tomorrow we'll hop in the car and try to get out of the house by 6 a.m. Yipppeeee!!! It's a road trip.Are there any other two words so glorious in our language? I remember being little and getting up before dawn. My mom would pack the car the night before, using pillowcases for suitcases. She'd level out the well between the front seats and the back, then toss a blanket over the whole area. It became our playpen because back then, cars didn't … [Read more...] about Road Trip
Paper, Scissors, Death Delivered to My Door Today
The first copies of my new book came today by Fed Ex.Do you remember the scene in Back to the Future? The dad opens a box and pulls out copies of the book he's written. Well, it's exactly like that. The box (in this case a padded bag) arrives at your door, and you open it with trembling hands.In my case, you show your dogs what you've done. They were mightily impressed. They're big fans.Then I called my dear friend Olivia, and I suggested we … [Read more...] about Paper, Scissors, Death Delivered to My Door Today
Promote, Promote, Promote
Okay, we're a month and a half out from my book launch. So how do I fill my days?Promoting. Sigh. No writing on my most recent work-in-progress unfortunately. Job #1 is selling the heck out of Paper, Scissors, Death before it hits the bookshelves.Every day I have chores, jobs to do, and emails to answer. Right now I'm working on these projects:1. A mailing to independent mystery booksellers complete with a special folder for Book Club members. I … [Read more...] about Promote, Promote, Promote
Krkus Review of Paper, Scissors, Death
PAPER SCISSORS DEATHSECTION: FICTION;MYSTERYLENGTH: 242 wordsWhen her husband is murdered, the only things that keep Kiki Lowenstein sane are scrapbooking, her daughter Anya and, of course, her unauthorized investigation. The Lowenstein marriage was far from ideal. Kiki had suspected her husband was unfaithful. But still her world crumbles when he is found naked and dead in a hotel room and handsome St. Louis County Police Detective Chad … [Read more...] about Krkus Review of Paper, Scissors, Death
