Hooked, Lined and Sunk em at LA Times Festival of Books!

Hi friends,

Returned from LA late last night. What an amazing experience it was! Started off with a photo shoot (where I felt like a supermodel for a few hours) and then some interviews (where I felt like a movie star.) So much fun!!

I then spent the next two days at booth 215 at the LA Times Festival of books. Now, keep in mind, this was my first time doing this, so I was really nervous. That lasted for about two minutes. I then felt very natural and comfortable talking to people who came up to the booth. Lots and lots of women who shared their stories about love and dating and romance. It was so much fun!

I want to thank everyone who visited the booth and who bought the book. I loved hearing what you had to say and telling you a little bit about myself, my book and the whole writing process.

Please feel free to email me comments about the book. I want to hear!

Okay, now need to go work out to clear my head and figure out what's next. I'll keep you updated! What a fun, fun ride this is!

Preparing for LA

Hi Girls,

Well, it's a beautiful, sunny Sunday afternoon and I'm sitting in my house, completely unable to function, thanks to my two girlfriends, who kept me out last night until 2am! I have to say though, it was worth it. We went to the John Mayer concert and then out afterward. Probably would have been home sooner, had John not decided to play until midnight. Not that I'm complaining, it was delightful hearing his amazing voice live.

The prep work for my trip continues. I'm mentally preparing outfits in my head, continuing to work out, (except for today), and preparing myself to answer all kinds of questions about HOOK, LINE AND SINK HIM. I've taken to calling my friends up and asking them to pretend they are reporters, and ask me about my book. I know they are getting sick of me, but sorry! I need to practice!

Other than using writing to soothe my nerves, I shop. Yesterday I bought a beautiful Burberry tote bag for the trip. My friend Kimmie, who works at the place where I bought it talked me into the bright pink versus the black. If I want to be Carrie Bradshaw, I guess I better start accessorizing like her!

HOOK, LINE AND SINK HIM media blitz begins!

Hi Girlfriends,

So, I've been waiting and waiting and waiting... And now, the media blitz of HOOK, LINE AND SINK HIM has finally begun. Feels like I'm starting a new job, very overwhelming, but very fun!

I'm learning how to be more technologically saavy, and figuring my way around social websites like facebook and twitter. I know, I know... You all think I'm living in the 90's. Well, not anymore.

On April 23rd, I leave for LA to launch HOOK, LINE AND SINK HIM at the LA Times Festival of Books. For years, I've been writing, writing, writing. And I always knew something good would happen from writing, but this all still feels like a dream.

Ironically, the only thing that relaxes me these days is writing. I'm working on another novel that I hope to publish. It is turning out adorable! So, when I'm stressed out about the 10 pounds I have to lose before the trip, or what outfits I have to bring, or the nervousness I may feel about being interviewed by the media while I'm out there, or the possibility that I may say something really stupid on camera, I find much tranquility in absorbing my mind into the characters of my latest book.

It's funny, I was just in Florida last week walking on the beach with my sister, and she said that whenever she feels stressed or depressed she comes to the beach. It is the place that relaxes her and makes her feel like all her problems will work out fine. I told her, "I feel that way when I write."

I'd love to hear what YOUR place is! E-mail me!