Pub Rants

STATUS: End of the day. Just got back from Mario Batali’s restaurant Casa Mono where my husband and I met Linnea’s editor Anne Groell and her husband. What song is playing on the iPod right now? Actually nothing at the moment. I’ve been all over today and yesterday so I… MORE

STATUS: Relaxed. I have just a few minutes before I pop out to meet my evening appointment—Jaime Levine at Warner Books (or should I say Hachette Books USA). What song is playing on the iPod right now? Well, CNN Headline news is on instead. As an agent, I’m sure that… MORE

STATUS: Tired. It’s late here in New York City—after 11 p.m. and let me tell you, the city might never sleep but I’m more than ready.What song is playing on the iPod right now? Well, the iPod is back in Denver (probably sleeping soundly). I do have the radio on… MORE

STATUS: Busy. Aren’t I always? I can’t wait until the assistant is in place so I can write slow, fat, and eating bon-bons as my status. Ha, ha. Speaking of, I have my other set of interviews this afternoon so will be out for the rest of the day What… MORE

STATUS: Strangely elated and exhausted at the same time. I had forgotten how hard is to interview people. I want to make a good impression just as much as they do. I’m elated because it’s so much fun to chat with people who are excited about books and reading. I… MORE