The Glorious Summer of ‘09
5 August 2009
Normally around this time of year, I’m so done with summer. This year, for some reason, I’m happy to have another 6 to 8 weeks of it. Part of this could be that I lost a week back in June when we went to Estes Park where I wore my jacket and long sleeves the entire time. Part is that I’m guessing I’ll eventually feel a little nostalgic about this summer. My first book released, and McKenna’s just so much fun right now. I think Summer ’09 will become one of those golden times in my memory. And while it’s here, I’m going to enjoy every moment of it.
Last night was the book discussion gathering at Southwoods Christian Church here in Kansas City. It was awesome. We had about 25 girls there, and I can’t even describe how cool it was to sit and listen to them discuss, with great animation, what Skylar should have done differently, what their advice to her would have been, etc. The most popular question of the night was, “Do Skylar and Connor stay together?” followed closely by, “Do Abbie and Chris stay together?” The most impressive observation of the night came from Emily, who pointed out that Skylar and I share initials. (Or we used to. We don’t now that I’m married.)
This was the first in-person interaction I’ve had with readers. I’ve done some on-line, and of course I had a book signing, but this was so much better. The girl coming to mind right now is Courtney. I said to her, “What kind of books do you like to read?” She grinned and said, “Books like this!” That made me so happy, I wanted to give her a BIG hug. I restrained since we’d just met.
And now I need to come back to earth and actually get to work. Have a good day, everyone!
Oh, wow, that sounds AWESOME! Glad it was so much fun—and encouraging.
Go, Summer of ’09!
Posted by Roseanna on 5 August 2009