Happy Freakin' February

[chickwriter]

Today has been a Good Day. Despite the client insanity toward the end of the day, so many good things happened.

* I got a promotion and am now Senior Project Manager. w00t!! (announced at staff meeting.)

* I have a firm publication date for my book, Matters of the Blood: April - which means it's *before* one of the major regional mystery conventions. w00t again!

* I just attended a wonderful book launch party for my cohort, Laura Durham. Her first mystery, Better Off Wed just came out. (paperback original). The party was held at a townhouse in DC, lovely catering, lovely hors d'oeuvres, lovely drinks. Pink and blue theme to match the book covers. Laura can most definitely throw a party.

Some upcoming events:

* I'll be appearing on a panel at Malice Domestic the first weekend in May.
* Laura, Clyde Linsley and I will be presenting a panel at the Mystery Writers of America chapter dinner. Our working title: Bloodsuckers, Bridezillas and Dead Presidents. (I write supernatural mysteries, Laura writes about a wedding planner and Clyde writes historicals).
* June 15th, I'm on a panel at the Smithsonian with other mystery authors (including Laura) as part of the Anatomy of a Murder series. (Of course, they have my name a bit wrong, but, hey, the Smithsonian!!!!

I'm still mainlining Oz, eagerly awaiting my Season 4 delivery. You all know, of course, that I'm going to have to borrow tapes or whatever of seasons 5 and 6 at some point!! Waiting is *not* my strong suit. ::g::

Hope everyone's day has been great. I totally am behind on LJ, due to crazy work stuff, but eventually, I will catch up.

Comments

[darthrami.livejournal.com]

June 15th, I'm on a panel at the Smithsonian with other mystery authors (including Laura) as part of the Anatomy of a Murder series. (Of course, they have my name a bit wrong, but, hey, the Smithsonian!!!!

That's fabulous!

You realize you're going to have to keep putting up reminders. I'd love to come! I just have a shitty memory.

[chickwriter.livejournal.com]

you're going to have to keep putting up reminders

You betcha!

Re: memories, well, yeah - get that, wearing the t-shirt. If it weren't for the 3 calendars I use, I'd never keep it all straight in my head. In fact, I had to check the site to get the date right!! :)

[ardent-muses.livejournal.com]

HUGE congrats on the promotion and the publication date! Sounds like things are going *cough* rather well for you at the moment! Whee! Well deserved,, too.

:::hugs:::

[chickwriter.livejournal.com]

Thanks, sweetie!! I'm still on Cloud 9. ::g::

[nowlive.livejournal.com]

I am so excited for you! Promotion, publication date - sounds like a big lottery win is next. Couldn't happen to a nicer person - and I'm thinking your shower of riches should not stop (ever) and should include chocolate or creme brulet'. I'm thinkin'.

Bask in the afterglow. You deserve it.

[chickwriter.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much. And yeah, chocolate...mmmmm

[neadods.livejournal.com]

Congrats on the promotion and the pub date!

Hey, I'll be at Malice. Would like to meet you face to face at some point.

[chickwriter.livejournal.com]

Thanks!! I'd love to meet up with you at Malice. I'll be at the supernatural mysteries panel, so keep an eye out for the program schedule.

most excellent news, Cuz!

[allaboutm-e.livejournal.com]

And certainly all deserved!

Smooches!

Re: most excellent news, Cuz!

[chickwriter.livejournal.com]

Thanks, cuz!!!

::smooches you right back::

promotions!

[50mm.livejournal.com]

yea for us! *bg*

Re: promotions!

[chickwriter.livejournal.com]

totally, yay for us!!!

[imkalena.livejournal.com]

PROMOTION! YAY!

BOOKS, PARTIES, PANELS! YAY!

Welcome to February, dear. Sometimes it's a GOOD thing that Feb is the longest month of the year. :)

[chickwriter.livejournal.com]

Yay!!! w00T!!!

Dancing the happy dance!!!!

Wheee!!!!!