Libraries, Whiskey, and Tulips

I just love libraries.  Time spent in libraries are among my earliest and best memories.  A bookmobile is the most magical of places.  And so I was pleased, no thrilled, to be part of Authors on the Move, a benefit for the Sacramento Public Library.  It was also the inaugural book event for The Quarter Acre Farm.   Above, my good friend Antoinette, me, and the book. It was a great event, meeting all the readers and the writers, spending time with friends (John Lescroart's new book, "Damage" you must read, and if you haven't read his work, you're in luck, there are a slew of fantastic thrillers in store for you – Angie Chau's "Quiet as they Come" is a must read as well), and compiling a long list of books that I will happily lose myself in this year.

 

No matter how much I love libraries, book events can be slightly anxiety provoking…at least until the event is underway.  Because of that, and because I do enjoy a good whiskey, I very much appreciated the gift of a wee dram o' single malt right before the dinner.  Thanks Antoinette and John!  (You know me so well)

Not all "Happy publication!" gifts were alcoholic, I really should be clear on that (though what says I love you like Maker's Mark?  Marky Mark with Makers Mark, perhaps).  My agent sent me this drop dead gorgeous bouquet of tulips.  So gorgeous.  Makes me want to write another book just for the flowers and whiskey.