December 8, 2016

December 8th -- Is everyone reading The Resident Evil at Blackthorn Manor? And loving it? (If you aren't reading it and don't love it then please keep your mouth shut -- that's a major rule.
The visit to Apple yesterday (No, not Google) was great sport. Fun kind people, beginning with Colin, then the marketing team, Kristen, Ian and Koa -- and you know what? The Mexican food was great. Learned a lot and got their slant on the business, with a bit of focus on my books in particular. Fascinating -- so many new ways of approaching publishing and marketing books. So, thank you, Apple (not Google). Also, good store, loaded with friendly people who know everything. The Apple facility is like a small city for those of you who haven't been there --
One of you said standing on the deck of the Arizona at Pearl Harbor was eerie. That's right on, I simply hadn't realized it. It is eerie and you gulp and say thank you a gazillion times. Isn't it interesting that you can now visit the Arizona and stand next to Japanese tourists?
Today is my big author Christmas party. Over a dozen of the funnest, brightest, prettiest women in the business. Yes, I'll post a photo of the crew. Honey-baked ham, oh my. Everything is finished, done, every single present wrapped, in boxes, getting mailed all over the country to family -- Does that feel good!