Goodbye Birthday, and a New Book Announcement
This has been a fun month, reflecting on the past year since publishing Blacklisted from the PTA and hearing from some of it’s many fans. I am really very lucky to know so many talented and generous women that are willing to stop everything and come to a virtual party during the heat of summer. In case you missed any of their wonderful posts, I have linked them below for your reading pleasure. A few still have giveaways open, I believe so if you looking to score one of those autographed copies, this is your chance!
Thanks to all the Blacklisted Party Guests!
The one with the awesome picture of my legs! - Nicole Morgan, By Word of Mouth Blogging
10 Reasons Moms Need Chocolate – Ellie Grossman, Mishegas of Motherhood
Where Jasmine is grateful for my stature, and Straight Hustlin’ – Jasmine Banks, Just Jasmine
Review from the News Gazette in Champlain, IL – Margo Dill, Read These Books and Use Them
How to Make the Perfect Margarita – Sharon Rowley, Momof6
Added to the summer reading list! – Shannon Magsam and Gwen Rockwood, NWA Motherlode
What I do well: photo opp, cover up, and party – Brandi Barnett, Brandi’s Blog
Glamorous grown-up granola, LOVE it – Malia Jacobson, The Well Rested Family
Word, Yo, from the woman behind the book trailer – Jessica Bern, Bern This
Another mom who laughs a lot – Rhonda Franz, Coffeehouse Mom
10 Reasons Why I Wouldn’t Get Blacklisted from the PTA – Alexandra Rosas, Good Day Regular People
DIY: Find real friends on the Internet – Stephanie McCratic, Evolved Mommy
Kind words from my mentor – Christina Katz, The Prosperous Writer
Pina Colada recipe! – Heidi Clark, The Busy Nothings
She’s every woman – Angie Albright, A Growing Season
Sitting a spell – Kerri Case, Damn You, Little Rock
I Slept with My SoulMate and I Didn’t Even Know It – Cristie Ritz King, The Right Hand Mom
For the Love of Shoes – Alex Iwashyna, Late Enough
Fancy appetizers: Mushroom palmiers kids LOVE them ;) – Amy James, Everyday Dinners
How to make a photo canvas – Lindsay McGarity, Daily Chrysalis
How to Be a Writer – Brandi Jeter, Mama Knows It All
5 Things I Learned from Lela Davidson – Alyssa Chirco, Parenting Squad (guest posted here on After the Bubbly)
Interview with the young woman as an artist (me) – Ann Imig, Listen to Your Mother
From the stalker in the minivan – Heather Davis, Minivan Momma
My favorite Mormon – DeNae Handy, My Real Life Was Backordered
Signature cocktail: Peaches, tonic, and vodka! - Lyndi Fultz, NWA Foodie
New Book Announcement (aka, This is a big deal!)
I didn’t realize when Blacklisted came out how quick of a read it was. The week of the launch people asked me when the next book was coming out. Um…. next book? I hadn’t thought that far. But I did get to work. And so, without any more words than necessary (because I need to save some for my manuscript) I am excited to let you know that my second collection of highly entertaining and occasionally poignant essays will be available in paperback and Kindle just in time for holiday gift giving.
Who Peed on My Yoga Mat?
More essays about motherhood, marriage, and “living the dream.” This collection is full of funny and irreverent observations on everyday life in affluent suburbia. These are stories of watching my adorably annoying toddlers transform into text-obsessed media sponges with hair in places I’m still regretting I saw. It’s about modern domestic obsessions, like protein grams, screen time, and how to get dirt on my kids from Facebook. It’s about standing up to the PTA and ignoring the POA. It’s about navigating the “for worse” part of the marriage vows and surrendering to scheduled sex. It’s about carving out time for myself while trying to glean spiritual wisdom from hot yoga teachers, the Dalai Lama, and yes, even George Costanza.
Who Peed on My Yoga Mat? is the perfect read for those stolen moments in a carpool line, or sitting in the orthodontist’s lobby, or hiding in the bathroom during a PTA meeting.
And did I mention it’s a rockin’ stocking stuffer?
Coming in November!
