Catherine Coulter's Blog: I'm Baaaack!, page 93
September 1, 2016
September 1, 2016
September 1, 2016 -- Imagine, yes, it's here -- September means Fall is right around the corner -- Got home yesterday -- Hooray for Delta -- both going to Savannah and coming home, everything was on time, such a treat when that happens. Plus I love the Atlanta airport, Hartfield, I find it very easy, everything is there, food, shopping, everyone is nice, and the trains are fast. And the luggage arrived as well. An even greater treat. Good trip, but crappy wifi --
Hilton Head -- The Moss Creek author's series -- organized by Eileen Hutton, who knows every author in the universe. I've known her for years. She's a sweetheart. Now that was fun. Lots of folk there, all smiling, all ready to be entertained and I tried my best. I signed books. One guy was a cop from New Jersey visiting family on Hilton Head. I asked him if I ever lacerated his cop's sensibilities (meaning, do I ever screw up and you throw the book across the room?) And he said, "Nope, you're always 110%." And isn't that neat? However, it has to be said on the off-chance you guys don't know: IT'S VERY VERY HOT THERE, (sort of like stepping under a wet blanket, but then you go into a restaurant and they have the AC on ten degrees, so you have to cart a sweater around)
It is so good to be home. Isn't that always the case? Your own bed, everything smells right and looks right and there are the cats hiding or strutting in front of you with their tails in the air. At least Eli came into bed in the middle of the night to snuggle.
You all gave me a minute of your workouts and it's greatly appreciated. So you can stop today, now it's on my head entirely. Today, after your cardio, I want you to hit the free weights. If you do not have free weights, I will have to send the exercise minions to your house and string toilet paper over your front door. GET THEM -- they're quite cheap and you need them -- today really heavy on Tris and Bis -- remember, one way be powerful, the other way, very very slowly -- three sets --Yes, today is an easy day -- that's because you're all sweethearts --
Hilton Head -- The Moss Creek author's series -- organized by Eileen Hutton, who knows every author in the universe. I've known her for years. She's a sweetheart. Now that was fun. Lots of folk there, all smiling, all ready to be entertained and I tried my best. I signed books. One guy was a cop from New Jersey visiting family on Hilton Head. I asked him if I ever lacerated his cop's sensibilities (meaning, do I ever screw up and you throw the book across the room?) And he said, "Nope, you're always 110%." And isn't that neat? However, it has to be said on the off-chance you guys don't know: IT'S VERY VERY HOT THERE, (sort of like stepping under a wet blanket, but then you go into a restaurant and they have the AC on ten degrees, so you have to cart a sweater around)
It is so good to be home. Isn't that always the case? Your own bed, everything smells right and looks right and there are the cats hiding or strutting in front of you with their tails in the air. At least Eli came into bed in the middle of the night to snuggle.
You all gave me a minute of your workouts and it's greatly appreciated. So you can stop today, now it's on my head entirely. Today, after your cardio, I want you to hit the free weights. If you do not have free weights, I will have to send the exercise minions to your house and string toilet paper over your front door. GET THEM -- they're quite cheap and you need them -- today really heavy on Tris and Bis -- remember, one way be powerful, the other way, very very slowly -- three sets --Yes, today is an easy day -- that's because you're all sweethearts --
August 25, 2016
August 25, 2016
Lovely overcast morning in Sausalito, the 25th of August -- and isn't that something, August is nearly over and done with and heading toward its home in the mountain cave. Yes, that's right. I was thinking about where months go. I don't want them to simply disappear, like they never really existed, so they all go live in a mountain cave, high in the Himalayas. Then I got to thinking: what if May thinks August sucks? I mean, August is HOT and May is perfect. And December? Who can compete with December? Do the months simply pile up against the walls of the cave? Or do they talk and share experiences, and complain about how quickly they're here then gone? Hmm --
Work today -- ENIGMA is coming right along. Lots of fun, not a real solid handle on either mystery, but that will come and yes, when it's set it'll mean some rewriting, but such is the life of a "Pantser" (a writer who doesn't outline)
Insidious is doing well on the bestseller lists -- THANK YOU -- but do you know I just realized your neighbor hasn't read it yet -- do something about that, okay?
Work today -- ENIGMA is coming right along. Lots of fun, not a real solid handle on either mystery, but that will come and yes, when it's set it'll mean some rewriting, but such is the life of a "Pantser" (a writer who doesn't outline)
Insidious is doing well on the bestseller lists -- THANK YOU -- but do you know I just realized your neighbor hasn't read it yet -- do something about that, okay?
August 24, 2016
August 24, 2016
August 24th -- Wednesday -- I'll be posting a very cool contest for you to enter a bit later, so be ready to jump on it. (You can see it on my Facebook page -- www.facebook.com/catherinecoulterbooks)
Have all of you arm twisted (but only if really necessary) all those who haven't yet read Insidious? I'm getting such great feedback from you -- thank you. Do you know, I haven't yet received any tomato hits, with an accompanying Yuck! Ghastly! You Suck! So I'm feeling pretty good -- Find out today about Week 2 performance. (Gulp) We'll see --
Who heard about the earthquake in Italy and Myanmar? In Italy, in the mountains, and unfortunately, the buildings are old and simply collapsed. And the floods in Louisiana and the fires here in California. Lots of prayers needed, so get them out there.
After your prayers, you want to change your life game for a little while and you do this by flopping on your back to the floor, legs straight up against the wall, butt as close to the wall as you can get it, and clear your mind, breath deeply from your belly and let your shoulders and back sink into the floor. Melt, that's it. Then think about all the wonderful people in your life and how very lucky you are and appreciate them and your lovely slow deep breathing that is flowing peace through you. There's always bad, but there's always good too -- concentrate on the good --
Have all of you arm twisted (but only if really necessary) all those who haven't yet read Insidious? I'm getting such great feedback from you -- thank you. Do you know, I haven't yet received any tomato hits, with an accompanying Yuck! Ghastly! You Suck! So I'm feeling pretty good -- Find out today about Week 2 performance. (Gulp) We'll see --
Who heard about the earthquake in Italy and Myanmar? In Italy, in the mountains, and unfortunately, the buildings are old and simply collapsed. And the floods in Louisiana and the fires here in California. Lots of prayers needed, so get them out there.
After your prayers, you want to change your life game for a little while and you do this by flopping on your back to the floor, legs straight up against the wall, butt as close to the wall as you can get it, and clear your mind, breath deeply from your belly and let your shoulders and back sink into the floor. Melt, that's it. Then think about all the wonderful people in your life and how very lucky you are and appreciate them and your lovely slow deep breathing that is flowing peace through you. There's always bad, but there's always good too -- concentrate on the good --
August 23, 2016
August 23, 2016
Phenomenal Tuesday, the 23rd -- this is going to be a great day, just you wait and see. I want all faces with big smiles, lots of great "attitude", ready to kick butt or conquer the world -- think about all you're going to accomplish today.
Thanks for telling me -- 17% drop for NBC on the Olympics. I thought it would be more. But that should be enough to make those bozos sit down and conflab about some needed changes -- One of you said there were four NBC Channels that had the Olympics-- That's something, but who knew? Roku, people, that's the best. Or live streaming -- One of you said a Canadian channel had the Olympics, classy production.
Thanks for telling me -- 17% drop for NBC on the Olympics. I thought it would be more. But that should be enough to make those bozos sit down and conflab about some needed changes -- One of you said there were four NBC Channels that had the Olympics-- That's something, but who knew? Roku, people, that's the best. Or live streaming -- One of you said a Canadian channel had the Olympics, classy production.
August 19, 2016
August 19, 2016
Yes, it's the nearly-every-day-Friday again, the 19th of August -- and pray tell where is August going in such a mad rush?
The Cat Watching Horror Movie -- I've now watched it 5 times and still want more. I have never seen a cuter video, ever. How about you guys?
Today, it's a celebration at the High Cholesterol Factory, with no thoughts of WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT WEEK -- not a single one, I promise. I wonder if there are negative thought minions to leap on you with switches, yelling, "Cut it out, you idiot!"
No gym today, but you can be sure I'll work off that wonderful cheesecake on the stationary bike at home -- watching US men's basketball, I think they're playing Spain --
And the four swimmers in Rio -- drunk out of their minds, being idiots, and then lying about it and causing a huge ruckus and that's all anyone can talk about, not, hey -- the actual Olympics. Why did they lie? Why not say, we were drunk mindless idiots and we're sorry -- but no, one of them made up this huge story -- If I was that guy's parents, I'd chain him to a wall for a week -- maybe show him a continuous loop of the security video -- Who sat Bolt last night? He's such fun, has to much fun --
The Cat Watching Horror Movie -- I've now watched it 5 times and still want more. I have never seen a cuter video, ever. How about you guys?
Today, it's a celebration at the High Cholesterol Factory, with no thoughts of WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT WEEK -- not a single one, I promise. I wonder if there are negative thought minions to leap on you with switches, yelling, "Cut it out, you idiot!"
No gym today, but you can be sure I'll work off that wonderful cheesecake on the stationary bike at home -- watching US men's basketball, I think they're playing Spain --
And the four swimmers in Rio -- drunk out of their minds, being idiots, and then lying about it and causing a huge ruckus and that's all anyone can talk about, not, hey -- the actual Olympics. Why did they lie? Why not say, we were drunk mindless idiots and we're sorry -- but no, one of them made up this huge story -- If I was that guy's parents, I'd chain him to a wall for a week -- maybe show him a continuous loop of the security video -- Who sat Bolt last night? He's such fun, has to much fun --
August 18, 2016
August 18, 2016
August 18 -- Thursday: BIG HOORAH: Insidious came in at #2 on the USA Today bestseller list (behind Harry Potter) On the New York Times bestseller list: #1 Combined hardcover/ebooks, #1 ebooks and #2 on hardcover list. Thank all of you for buying it and getting other people to buy it and their pets and family -- goodness, you are all worthy of chips and guacamole.
Let me tell you a secret: when a book does well its first week out, as Insidious has done, then you celebrate and hoot and holler for 24 hours and then you begin to worry about week #2 -- will it fall off the bestseller lists? Has everyone who wanted to read Insidious already bought it and now it's all over and there's no one else out there to buy it? Will I soon be in the fetal position? Behind the sofa? You see the madness?
All of you, this is within the first 24 hours, so celebrate with me today and go out for lunch and order something EVIL and raise a glass toward Sausalito.
Let me tell you a secret: when a book does well its first week out, as Insidious has done, then you celebrate and hoot and holler for 24 hours and then you begin to worry about week #2 -- will it fall off the bestseller lists? Has everyone who wanted to read Insidious already bought it and now it's all over and there's no one else out there to buy it? Will I soon be in the fetal position? Behind the sofa? You see the madness?
All of you, this is within the first 24 hours, so celebrate with me today and go out for lunch and order something EVIL and raise a glass toward Sausalito.
August 17, 2016
August 17, 2016
Wednesday, 17th of August -- another cool, overcast morning here in fantasy-land and this is THE DAY -- I find out about the big bestseller list -- so tonight I'll either be flying in the clouds, shouting and absolutely giddy, or in the fetal position eating a COSTCO-size bag of Fritos. So all digits crossed and recrossed.
Newsletter comes out TODAY -- Comcast was working in the neighborhood yesterday and knocked out the internet. And did they care? Probably not. In any case, keep an eye out. I think this one is one of the top ten funniest I've ever put out there into the universe. Let me know what you think --
CRAZY PHOTO CONTEST: Guys, Insidious HAS to be in the photo and then have fun. Frederick came up with the Man in the Iron Mask holding Insidious -- not bad. Come on, scratch your heads, give me some fun shots.
Newsletter comes out TODAY -- Comcast was working in the neighborhood yesterday and knocked out the internet. And did they care? Probably not. In any case, keep an eye out. I think this one is one of the top ten funniest I've ever put out there into the universe. Let me know what you think --
CRAZY PHOTO CONTEST: Guys, Insidious HAS to be in the photo and then have fun. Frederick came up with the Man in the Iron Mask holding Insidious -- not bad. Come on, scratch your heads, give me some fun shots.
August 16, 2016
August 16, 2016
Tuesday August 16th -- overcast cool morning in gorgeous Sausalito, although the Bay looks like it's behind two veils.
Insidious Photo Contest: STARTS today, ends next Monday the 22nd -- okay? Remember, be creative, be wild, be crazy (well, no porn photos no matter how great your bod is). And have fun. I'm thinking about the very nifty prizes for the two I like best. Enter!
I'm entering my own photo today -- it'll be up later --
Also, the August Newsletter goes out today so you should get it in the next couple of days. IF YOU DO NOT get it, then go to my web site and sign up again or just read it there. But you know, it's probably your server. Do check your spam before you yell at me.
Insidious Photo Contest: STARTS today, ends next Monday the 22nd -- okay? Remember, be creative, be wild, be crazy (well, no porn photos no matter how great your bod is). And have fun. I'm thinking about the very nifty prizes for the two I like best. Enter!
I'm entering my own photo today -- it'll be up later --
Also, the August Newsletter goes out today so you should get it in the next couple of days. IF YOU DO NOT get it, then go to my web site and sign up again or just read it there. But you know, it's probably your server. Do check your spam before you yell at me.
August 12, 2016
August 12, 2016
Good morning, good morning, a gorgeous Friday, 12th of August -- And do you know what? No one has thrown a single rotten tomato at Insidious. I am doing happy dances whenever I think about it -- yep, all over the house. The cats look at me and wonder if I'm nuts and I tell them, read the book, critters, then see if you want to look at me like that.
Now have one of the plots for ENIGMA -- oh boy, this one's a BIGGIE -- you'll see, can't tell you, it would indeed ruin it. So you'll have to trust me.
Insidious is #1 at Barnes & Noble -- Thank all of you. On the ereader Nook, it's #2. I won't know about bestseller lists until next week. If there's someone who's arm you haven't twisted, make it so.
Today, to polish off this fantastic week, guess what? You're going to lie on your back, butt against the wall, legs straight up, and have a lovely snooze. Yep, it's time to do this again. 5 minutes -- let your back sink into the floor, take slow deep breaths, clear your brain, turn off the madness, and simply be. Of course, after you're all relaxed and ready to face life again, you'll CARDIO.
Now have one of the plots for ENIGMA -- oh boy, this one's a BIGGIE -- you'll see, can't tell you, it would indeed ruin it. So you'll have to trust me.
Insidious is #1 at Barnes & Noble -- Thank all of you. On the ereader Nook, it's #2. I won't know about bestseller lists until next week. If there's someone who's arm you haven't twisted, make it so.
Today, to polish off this fantastic week, guess what? You're going to lie on your back, butt against the wall, legs straight up, and have a lovely snooze. Yep, it's time to do this again. 5 minutes -- let your back sink into the floor, take slow deep breaths, clear your brain, turn off the madness, and simply be. Of course, after you're all relaxed and ready to face life again, you'll CARDIO.
August 11, 2016
August 11, 2016
Thursday (ALREADY), the 11th of August -- Thank you for all the very cool and positive comments about Insidious. More, More (Yes, I'm greedy. I can't tell you how it pleases me to hear from you guys)
Now, heads up: Remember the 150 mile rule? Just to remind you, if you live within 150 miles of where I'm going to be, then YOU MUST COME SEE ME -- This Saturday, at Rowland Plaza in Novato, California, I'll be signing at my favorite place in the universe -- COSTCO -- Don't forget now, make plans, gas up the buggy, grab some friends, and come meet me then shop in this incredible place.
SATURDAY at 1:00 -- There's an added benefit, after you meet me and chat, then you can walk about 10 miles in the store, save lots of money, and have done your cardio. It's a win-win.
But today there's no COSTCO, do that means you've got to umph yourself. Do not whine, do not make excuses, you love your body so prove it -- make it happy -- lots of cardio, that's always the most important thing you can do for yourself-- and today do lots of stretching, but do not overdo and strain any cold muscles, the point is to warm everything up so you can start working them. Okay? Everyone on the start-line? Everbody amped up?
Now, heads up: Remember the 150 mile rule? Just to remind you, if you live within 150 miles of where I'm going to be, then YOU MUST COME SEE ME -- This Saturday, at Rowland Plaza in Novato, California, I'll be signing at my favorite place in the universe -- COSTCO -- Don't forget now, make plans, gas up the buggy, grab some friends, and come meet me then shop in this incredible place.
SATURDAY at 1:00 -- There's an added benefit, after you meet me and chat, then you can walk about 10 miles in the store, save lots of money, and have done your cardio. It's a win-win.
But today there's no COSTCO, do that means you've got to umph yourself. Do not whine, do not make excuses, you love your body so prove it -- make it happy -- lots of cardio, that's always the most important thing you can do for yourself-- and today do lots of stretching, but do not overdo and strain any cold muscles, the point is to warm everything up so you can start working them. Okay? Everyone on the start-line? Everbody amped up?
I'm Baaaack!
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