July 13, 2009 | Filed under: Stuff
I’ve been without a husband for 12 days going on what feels like a YEAR. And as you know if you’ve been reading my blog, I’ve had to deal with bears, mice, spiders and petulant teenagers. I’ve run out of cookies, locked myself out of my car, flooded a bathroom and accidentally shut the cat in the wood shop for a day.
It’s been fun.
Today I’m going to be packing for a writer’s conference in Washington D.C., and while I’m there, I will have to look and act professionally, sign books, make nice with the editors and agent, tape an interview for Borders Books, and manage not to embarrass myself if at all possible.
It’s going to be a challenge. I’ll bring my camera and my laptop and will be reporting live on all my I-Love-Lucy adventures, and I’m sure there will be many. I intend to stalk Janet Evanovich (she’s a keynote speaker) and Nora Roberts, two of my favorite writers, and hopefully not wilt in the eastern heat and humidity. I can only imagine what my squirrel’s tail hair will look like after two minutes there. Good times. Stay tuned.
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Judy F says:
Good luck and try to behave. I hope you don’t have too many I love Lucy Moments.
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 2:58 amStacy ~ says:
You’ll be missed this week Jill. I’m not making it to RWA this year
Can’t wait to hear all your adventures, but please be careful. See ya soon.
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 3:25 amLaura says:
I would be in DC now if I hadn’t cancelled my plans. Instead, today will be my first day back in the office after two weeks off. *sigh*
I don’t wanna go.
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 4:12 amPat L. says:
Have fun. Cannot wait to hear your adventures in D.C.
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 4:19 amTerry L. says:
Heat and humidity have been scarce around here this summer. It won’t be as bad as you think (I think). LOL!
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 5:15 amCindy says:
I’m about an hour and a half South of DC and the heat hasn’t been toooooo bad
Mid to upper 80’s all week here. Have a wonderful time Jill!
Cindy in VA
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 5:17 amev says:
When you get back we can compare notes- RWA and the Readercon I just came back from. Can you say UberGeek Alert? I am jealous. You will have actual people you can carry a normal conversation with around you.
Color me green. Nora and Janet??
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 5:29 amtennismom mary g says:
Have a good time Jill. The key thing is too much. My hubby thinks they should make the clapper for keys to beep their location so I don’t have to look for them.
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 5:46 amNatasha says:
Good luck on your grand adventure!
Remember to have fun!
~ Natasha
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 6:03 amLiza says:
Can’t wait to read about all your adventures. Hope you have a safe and wonderful trip. Good luck stalking Janet and Nora.
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 6:50 amtrish c says:
Sounds like fun! Would love to know how you managed to flood the bathroom!
Have fun!
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 7:49 amDru says:
Have fun in DC. It’s one of my favorite cities to visit.
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 8:01 amCassie says:
I’m packing for DC too. I’m bringing you a present, Jill. Not cookies, but I think you’ll like it.
BTW how roam around a room with so many authors you like without looking like a stalker? Hit the tables without lines or go for the ones with long ones first?
I’m staring at the workshops list. Gah… so many. Topping my list is J.R. Ward and Jessica Andersen’s chat and the one with Alyssa Day’s group.
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 10:26 amcheryl c. says:
Have a wonderful time, Jill! I can’t wait to read all about it. I would tell you to behave yourself, but what fun is that?!
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 10:41 amsls-rainey says:
If You fly over PA, wave!
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 11:58 amRobin says:
Have a great time! I’m sorry I won’t be at conference this year (say hi to Janet for me!). I look forward to your updates! Take care!
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 12:05 pmlimecello says:
Awe, have so much fun in DC, Jill! I love that city! (Though yes, the hear and humidity are killer.) I so wish I could go to RWA! Instead, I’m going to try to keep my nose to the grindstone.
Maybe my jealousy will keep me well buried in my horn books.
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 12:18 pmElen says:
Have a great time at conference, Jill! Hey, maybe it will be a bear and spider-free zone.
BTW, just finished Double Play this weekend. Fun and entertaining. Can’t wait for Wade’s story! Cheers.
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 1:15 pmBrandy says:
Wishing you the absolute best in DC! (The head and humidity could be worse! You could be visiting SC instead! *G*)
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 1:29 pmDonna M says:
Have fun at RWA Jill. I’m sure we will enjoy your reporting. Good luck stalking Janet & Nora! Is Alpha Man coming home soon?
Border’s Rewards sent me a message to let me know that since I recently bought a book by Jill Shalvis I might like to know that Double Play is available on line or in the store! They must be anticipating me being in the store this week!!
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 1:58 pmMelissa says:
Have a good time Jill. Just got Double Play and Instant Gratification in the mail over the weekend. Can’t wait to finish the current book I am reading so I can read them. Will let you know how much I loved them in a few days.
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 2:06 pmDiana says:
Have fun in DC, and good luck with the stalking.
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 4:19 pmLexi Connor says:
I hope to meet up with you, Jill! I’ll already in DC and it wasn’t too bad today. (And I was standing outside in the sun shooting guns, watching FBI trainees try to take down a bad guy and trying not to wander off and get myself accidentally shot!)
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 5:59 pmDru says:
Forgot to mention that I finished Instant Gratification and loved it.
Posted on July 13th, 2009 at 6:59 pmKarin says:
I hope you have a good time at the conference!
Posted on July 14th, 2009 at 6:58 pm