Julia London's Blog, page 105
September 19, 2009
Talk Like a Pirate Day!
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September 19 is indeed Talk Like a Pirate Day (and my sympathy if it also happens to be your birthday.). My daughter and VB both gave me the heads up. Thanks, VB. I would hate to have missed it.
"But how did this happen?" You might be asking, or, "How can I get in on this action?" Arrrr, me hearties, rest assured, the Whine Sisters are here to help.
The basics, according to the expert creators of Talk Like a Pirate Day:
Ahoy! - "Hello!"
Avast! - Stop and give attention. It can be used i...
September 17, 2009
Life Imitates Art
Kath sent me a news article yesterday that comes so close to my book, SUMMER OF TWO WISHES, it's kind of freaky. In my book, the mistake wasn't discovered for a couple of years. But can you imagine? Having lost my sister Karen very unexpectedly and very suddenly this summer, I cannot imagine either the horror or the joy at finding out it was all a gruesome mistake a few hours later. What an emotional roller coaster! I can tell you right now, I would be swimming in vats of wine after...
September 14, 2009
It Must Have Been Something in the Air
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Talk about a weekend of bad behavior! What was up with that?
Michael Jordan's nasty speech as he was inducted into the Hall of Fame might have made him cry, but it made a lot more of us cringe at his boorishness. Apparently there is not a gracious bone in that man's body.
And Serena - whoa, girl, you need to learn about grace under pressure. Just apologize and get it over with. You were wrong. Be a grownup and own it.
And then the cap of the weekend, Kanye West taking the ...
Ch-ch-ch-changes . . .
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Change is coming to the Whine Sisters!
What? Not saying.
When? Soon.
Why? Why not?
Where? Here, baby!
How? Don't worry your pretty little head about it.
Who? Uh huh.
Keep checking back, y'all.
September 10, 2009
My New Website Is Here!
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I've been threatening to revamp my website for ages and have finally done just that. Check it out at http://www.kathleengivens.com
I've added links to my Facebook page, and Twitter - my latest Tweets can be seen at the bottom of the page. And there's a brand new feature called "Behind the Scenes", in which I'll let visitors in on something interesting about my books or their settings. Oh, and I have my own blog too, "Kathleen Has Words With You". I'm so excited! I'd love to have...
Does it get any better than this?
Have you heard the news? Ellen DeGeneres is replacing Paula Abdul as a permanent American Idol judge. This is either a brilliant move, or a complete disaster. I am banking on brilliant move. She is too funny, too savvy not to make this work.
What about music, you ask? Well, yeah, I had that question. I mean, yes, she dances at all her tapings. But the news release I read (straight from the American Idol official twitter) says she has a passion for music and has been a fan of the...
September 9, 2009
Woot! JFL Rocks!
She did it again! Julia London's contemporary romance Summer of Two Wishes has hit the NYT Extended list and USAToday for two (going on three? Fingers crossed) weeks in a row. And in my grocery store, shelved in the #12 Bestseller slot. (Nothing says "you've made it big!" like being in the Bestseller slots at my small town Big Y supermarket, let me tell you.)
If you haven't read it yet, you are missing out! It's a gripping tale of one woman torn between two men, the husband who was...
September 4, 2009
Happy Labor Day!!!
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A long time ago, I had my first child 45 minutes after Labor Day ended. Which meant - you got it - that I was in labor on Labor Day. How hokey is that? But I wouldn't trade my girl for anything, and now I have the world's most perfect grandson, whose birthday is today! Happy birthday, Super G!
Needless to say, we'll be partying all weekend. We hope that whatever you do, you're wearing a happy face and having fun!
September 3, 2009
What a Feeling!
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Bradshaw's back, all right! And she's a maniac. Now why is it this picture calls to mind 80s movies or old boy band songs? Aha, the Flashdance sweatshirt. With pearls. Please not that again! Why not just throw on a pair of leggings and be done with it? And, I don't know, there's something about this outfit that really ages SJP. Not flattering! Carrie Bradshaw can do better than that. And wouldn't she wear heels? What's with the Converse?
So, yes, this is supposedly Sarah Jessica Parker on the
September 2, 2009
Something Old, Something New
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We haven't dished on celebrities in awhile. When I saw this picture of Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, it was like seeing old friends and I knew it was time to whine. Let's start with the obvious-- what are they wearing on their heads? Mouse ears? Rabbit ears? It's as if Ashley wishes she had started out as a mouseketeer while MK is expressing a longing to be one of Hugh's Girls Next Door. There you go-- they're sending a message: We're twins but we're soooo different (though we favor the same shoe
