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Happy Saturday!

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Happy weekend, Team Canterwood!

So sorry the blog has been quiet! My BFF has been in the hospital and feeling pretty awful, so it has been girl-time. We’ve been watching THE RICHES (adult content, please note), LAGUNA BEACH, GLEE, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, THE HILLS and a bunch of other fun stuff on DVD.

I just sorted through 600+ emails from you all and THANK YOU. I will respond as I’m able to and please know I read and appreciate every email. I love hearing from you! 🙂

The winner of the giveaway from Amanda Marrone is JOANNAH. I emailed you, girl, so look for that. 🙂

Off to work for a while. Hope you guys have a wonderful weekend!

xoxo

And so I finally got . . .

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Yep, I finally got it!! 🙂


My tattoo (still a little swollen) with Kate’s

Ever since Kate got her tattoo about sixish months ago, I’ve been like, “I want one!” And we’ve had six months of conversation that goes something like this.

Me: I really want a tattoo.
K: You should get one!
Me: *feeling faint* Never mind! Don’t want to talk about it!

A month later:

Me: I really want a tattoo.
K: I know. Let’s talk about what it could be.
Me: *freaks at the thought of a needle* Ummm, later!

Sometime later:

Me: Okay, okay. Ideas?
K: What do you think of_______? (See above)
Me: OMG, and the font should be___________. (Above again)
Me: That’s enough! Done! Don’t want to talk about it!

And Kate put up with six months of 30 second or less conversations about my getting or not getting a tattoo. A couple of weeks ago, I was finally (with some serious convincing) able to look at fonts online and picked what I think is a gorgeous and lovely font. Then, I was like, la, la, la–I’ll get… sometime.

But this Saturday turned out to be THE perfect day. Kate and I went to New York Adorned (one of the best tattoo places in NYC) and also the place where Kate got her tattoo. After paperwork and a half hour wait, I met my artist, Chad, who was funny and amazing. Shockingly, I was only a little nervous when over the past six months I would almost have a panic attack when I thought about getting a tattoo.

Kate held my hand the entire time and it took about 5 minutes. Tattoo? Done! Chris bandaged it up and three hours later, Kate took off the bandage and I had exactly what I wanted on my left wrist.

I’m proud that I was finally able to get it done and it’s something I’ll never regret having permanently on my body.

Conference craze

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After an *insane* weekend of work, I’ve got a zillionish errands/things to do before leaving for Oklahoma City on Thursday morning with Kate. We’re speaking together and separately at the Oklahoma Writers Federation Conference in OK City. Never been to OK, so should be fun!

I took the day off from work today and am doing so tomorrow except for a few minor things. Big huge thank you to Team Canterwood for sending e-mails, Tweets and Facebook messages about HOME SWEET DRAMA. You all ROCK! 🙂 🙂 Tons of hearts!

Had a fun girls’ night with Kate tonight. We took a gamble and dyed each other’s hair. Turns out that we actually rocked it and we have a fun new color! It’s still dark brown, but it has a hint of red and it feels very summery. People always think we’re sisters and now we’re like, “Yep. Gonna be getting that even more.”

Time for Chinese food and a new GLEE episode!

Find signed copies of Canterwood books!

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I’m THRILLED to be participating in Operation Teen Book Drop tomorrow! So, my books aren’t *technically* for teens, but I do have teen readers. And I’m putting my own spin on the program by making it an unofficial Operation Tween Book Drop. 🙂

Tomorrow, I’ll be leaving autographed copies of TAKE THE REINS, CHASING BLUE and a few other books in the Canterwood series in various, random places in my neighborhood and in Manhattan. They’ll also have a supercute Aladdin MIX postcard inside. You might find one on a park bench. Or the subway. Or a coffee shop. Or a picnic table. I’ll be taking pics of drop off locations and posting them on my Twitter.

I’m encouraging YOU to do the same. Donate a book to a school, library or program that’s in need of books for young readers. Huge thanks to Simon & Schuster for participating.

Happy OTBD! 🙂

weekend wrapup

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Where did the weekend go, seriously? *scratches head*

Mine was busy with fun things, a little bit of work and hanging with BFF while we went to Macy’s and got our nails done. It was kind of an we’re (including R)-all-waiting-for-Monday couple of days. R was actually the one who convinced me to replace my ridic sneakers. So, Kate and I went to Macy’s and petted shoes we couldn’t afford if we combined our bank accounts. But we did find some killer heels and sneakers for K and two preeettty pairs of walking/exercising shoes for me. Kate and I decided we’re going to start walking around our park soon (under the strict ruling that I’m somehow supposed to protect her from ALL nature.) and I sooo needed shoes. Pink and gray and pink and white Pumas. I heart them!

We hopped the train back home and later got our nails done. Now, this is soo picture worthy. I got mine done in honor of ALICE IN WONDERLAND in a shade called “Mad as a Hatter” by OPI.

Yes, it is an explosion of sparkles. Love. Love.

Must start writing now though I’m super distracted, so “working” might mean cleaning or mindless organizing. Or rewriting my to-do list for this INSANE month. But it’s insane in a good way because it’s something I’m really excited about–going to Florida (hello, 75 degrees!!) and presenting at a conference. Plus, BFF’s coming and we’re going to have fun. 🙂

Happy Monday!

Happy Friday!

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Last night was awesome! Went to Madison Square Garden with Editor K and J.R. Angelella to see Kathy Griffin. I totally heart her show and it was the coolest thing to see her in person. Pics are on my Twitter feed and Facebook.

Back to writing now and prepping for a day-long writing marathon tomorrow. I’m superexcited about this book–it’ll be the introduction of a new character, Brit, and there will be DRAMA! 🙂

Turned in one of my two articles, so I’ve got to finish the second one soonish and hand that in. The next few months are going to be a blur–going to Florida, Oklahoma and Utah for conferences. I’m not speaking in Utah–it’ll actually be like a vacay! *gasp* Do not want to think about the last time I took an actual vacation. Ummm…? No clue. But the Florida trip gives me an excuse to shop–I need a swim suit as the fab hotel has an outdoor pool (likely going to be too cold), BUT there’s also a whirlpool. Love.

Back to writing! Happy Friday everyone!

My friends know me well…

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(PG, you are awesome!)


(Julia-thank you!!)

Woke up to these pics from friends for my birthday. PG obvi knows my love for RPattz and Julia must have had ESP and known I hadn’t seen the Canterwood books on display on the Favorite Series shelf at B&N. Oh, snap!! That’s sooo cool!

Today/tonight is going to be *awesome.*

Lunch in Midtown and then…likely live Tweeting as details unfold. 😀 V v excited to spend my first birthday in my apt with Team Awesome. ❤

Bye, 22!

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Wow. Today’s my last day as a 22-year-old. I feel waaay older. But also very immature in some ways. (Like, my addiction to every flavor of lip gloss I can find…and, um, my love for all things Twilight…) 🙂

I’m superexcited about my birthday. Plans are set and I’m sensing an Epic Weekend.

Thanks so much to everyone who’s already wished me happy birthday on Facebook, Twitter, etc. You guys are so sweet! ❤

First snow pics!

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Took a few pics from yesterday’s snow. I think we’re done with snow for a while, but I’ve gotta get snow boots. As I walked home yesterday, I was totally prepared to pull a Bella Swan and be like, “Ice really doesn’t help the uncoordinated” when I wiped out. But I made it!

So. Much. Work. To. Do.

Going now!