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Ack! It’s October!
Where did September go?Is September on a Lost Pet-type poster on phone poles across the country? Because I swear I don't remember it happening. This is doubly flummoxing because I meant to put up this invite a week ago. For the month of October (which is possibly my...
R.I.P. Kate Duffy
There’s so much I wanted to blog about today—I’ve just returned from the Baltimore Book Festival; I was in Chicago doing appearances; it’s Banned Books Week—but I’ve just received the shocking news that my old friend, Kate...
You = awesome
Thanks so much to everyone who came out to the B&N reading last night with Frank Portman and me. It was great to meet you and thanks also for reminding me that "participation" rhymes with "evisceration" for that serial killer musical that would...
GOING BOVINE ON SALE TODAY! B&N EVENT WITH FRANK PORTMAN TONIGHT, 5 PM!
Calabi Yau!* It's finally here. GOING BOVINE is on sale now at your local bookstore. I know I'm supposed to be jaded and cynical about this process by now, but you know what? I get as excited as a six-year-old with a birthday at Chuck E. Cheese every single...
Reminder: Two, two, two great events!
I hope to have a very special interview up this weekend. A special guest star interviewer. No, I cannot tell you who. I am sworn to secrecy. My word is my bond. So I'm really glad my word isn't superglue. Or toejam. I'd hate to be bonded by...
Going Bovine Book Events!
Before I forget, I wanted to post some GOING BOVINE events. I’m not doing a tour for the book, so I hope you can make one or two (or all, if you’re feeling really robust) of these. I’d love to see you there! SUNDAY 9/13 BROOKLYN BOOK...
Left Turns
This week, there was definitely that end of summer feel to the air, that melancholic, transitional, time-to-shop-for-school supplies-and-corduroys feel. When I was fifteen and about to go into high school, I bought a pair of forest green corduroys that I loved beyond...
Udder Insanity. The Going Bovine trailer
A big old kiss to everyone who I managed to guilt into participated in the Random House Fantasy Road Trip contest. And thanks to everyone who said they would have if they had a camera/weren't too old/weren't Canadian/weren't actually living a life that does not...
A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Dear Readers, Once upon a time, I went to the 7th grade dance. It was in a dark gymnasium that smelled of Binaca breath spray and sweat. There was a cover band with enough big hair to make Muppets. A Boston song was played. And I was standing on the...
Midnight Cowgirl
"Everybody's talking at me...I don't hear a word they're sayin'...only the echoes in my mind..."You know, people, I've done a lot of interesting, some might even say strange, things in my life. But I now know that you haven't really boogied on the dance...
R.I.P. movie version
I know lots of you have been waiting for a movie update, and I haven't been able to provide any info. Sorry about that. I was having to wait for some things to sort themselves out before I could say anything. Now they have and I'll tell you what I know: There's no...
Tiger Beat vids
My cat is sitting on my head. I do not know why she thinks my head is an ottoman, but there is no rhyme or reason when it comes to cats. They own you, and if you are smart, you will play along, make no sudden moves, and give them the kibble when they demand...