February 08

Ah, February.  The month of Valentine's Day and the romantic comedy.  It's also the month of the Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Garden which I like to watch on TV. Westies are on Monday and Pugs are on Tuesday.

It was actually three years ago this month that my first novel IF ANDY WARHOL HAD A GIRLFRIEND was published.  I can't believe it's been three years.  It seems as if it was both yesterday and a million years ago. Time warp.  The exciting news for IAWHAG is that my terrific publisher is re-releasing it in May with this new, really spectacular cover.  Do you not have great love for the Warhol-ized schnauzers and their giant ears?  I for one think I might be a little bit in love with the art.

In other news, I turned in the second draft of my newest book on time!  I think there will be one more round of edits and then this puppy (pun completely intended) will be on its way to copy-editing.  I'm really happy with the way this book is turning out.  It's definitely a bit more weird and out there than previous books, but I think out there can be a really good thing.  Hopefully you will, too.  And also, Carlie narrates about a third of the book, so that's tremendously exciting for me.  Since everything seems to be moving along according to schedule,  CITY DOG will be out in September. That seems soon to me even now. I've seen an early version of the cover and it's stunning, too.  Hope to have something to post soon.

Last but not least, my blog friend and Westie friend, Eileen Cook's debut novel Unpredictable is out this month.  In my exact blurby words it's "a funny quirky tale of a woman on the edge and the lengths to which she'll go to bring herself back."  I laughed out loud, and very much enjoyed Eileen's writing style and the witty commentary.  Hope you get a chance to check it out.

Comments

[Eileen]

Thanks for the call out. I already own the Andy W. book- but I may have to buy it again for that cover alone.

[Rachel Kramer Bussel]

I LOVE this new cover! Amazing and makes me want to reread it. I also have Unpredictable on my to be read list. As soon as my novel's done, we will have to meet up for more real in person talk.

[Joy Begbie]

I want to echo Eileen and Rachel's comments... that's a fabulous new cover and it really does make me want to go get a new copy for the art alone. Congrats on the re-release!