I have a bunch of book-related things to write about, but I’m too tired for any except the big one, which is that I went to Melanie Lynn Hauser’s book signing this evening! I read her book, Confessions of Super-Mom, a few days ago. Read it almost in one sitting, in fact. Her book is charming and hilarious. But I will not say anything more about it because I KNOW you are going to read it anyway, and I don’t want to spoil it for you. Except that if you happen to have a teen or pre-teen son who is obsessed with comic books (as I do) you will especially enjoy this one.
Anyway, it was so fun to meet Melanie. Like her book, she’s charming and hilarious, and very sweet. And her hair? Adorable! I got there a little late because I had to rush from across town, with Joey in tow, still wearing his martial arts gear. When I arrived she was talking about the process of writing and how she finally ended up getting published. Then she read from the book, and boy did she read! I wouldn’t be surprised if she has a background in acting. She read really well! I wished I could have spent more time talking with her and her husband, who was also there.
All in all, a fun and entertaining evening. Couldn’t leave the store without buying something, so we picked up The Littles for Lena (and ordered Betsy-Tacy and Tib, but maybe I’ll save that one for the holidays) and a fresh copy (our third?) of Richard Scarry’s Best Word Book Ever for Daniel because the previous ones have been trashed beyond any salvage.
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All very good book choices!
I was at Melanie’s book signing along with Bookworm, and I will attest to everything she says. Melanie was wonderful. I held out buying her book because I knew she would be in town. This way I got an autographed copy. I took it home, and immediately my wife informed me that she gets to read it first!
It was great to see Melanie, who I already knew on-line, and meet Bookworm!
Hi Julie! It was great to see you! (And Ryan, too!) And you’re right on the money - I do have an acting background. It helps not just with the reading, but the writing, I’ve found.
And you know what? I’ve been seriously contemplating ordering all the Betsy-Tacy books, because I remember loving them so much when I was a girl. I think they’ve all been re-issued, haven’t they?
Actually, yes, the Betsy-Tacy books have been republished… we got the first three for my oldest a couple of years back. Unfortunately, she lost interest in the series… sigh. Can’t win them all. Maybe the next daughter will be interested.
Now it’s my turn to be jealous!
How very cool-a brush with greatness!
Hi - Coming here via Melanie’s blog. Lucky you that you were at her booksigning. I can’t wait to read her book. Oh and glad to have found another bookworm :)
I am so jealous you got out of the house and conversed with grown-ups! I need to subscribe to Nicola’s email updates so I can find out when authors are visiting. Going to the game tomorrow?
Wow - 15 minutes of fame!
I’m w/ nixie re: seeing grown-ups!Special experience to enjoy! :)
(Uh, but a hair link? You keep me on my toes!)
That was me above. Don’t know what’s going on w/ Booger Blogger.
I like your new look.
Oh, I love your new look!
Hey, I like the new look. You had me double checking that I was in the right place today :)