Getting ready for GRL

Today is one of the those days that will have me rejoicing when it's over. Started early this morning with getting ready for the day, then off to have my nails done. Nice chat with the woman at the salon, she's a reader, so you can guess what we talked about.





Home again and had to go run errands in town, met with our oldest daughter and our grandson, who has a great deal of fun lording his considerable height over all us "shrimps." He's 14, all legs, and handsome as can be. No bias here, just accurate reporting.



Then a stop at Cracker Barrel for their chicken friend chicken, my favorite, along with their baby carrots, cole slaw, and today, steak fries. Full to the brim.



Once we arrived home, I got to the dastardly task of packing for GRL. I am a t-shirt and jeans girl at home (and many days, pajama,) so planning for each day of the con takes some work. What am I doing, what do I want to look like while doing it.



You see, my mother's words live in my head. She was quite the dresser, nothing fancy mind, but appropriate for every occasion. Despite comfort, one looks nice when in social situations. Thankfully, I know how to shop for comfort, so no constricting clothes for the long days.



There are a few hiccups in my path - namely the passive voice workshop Deanna Wadsworth and I are conducting on Wednesday, and then the Author Spotlight on Saturday, just before the booksigning. I love meeting readers, but without knowing what to expect (I plan everything,) I get nervous.





From GRL 2011, in New Orleans. Me and my friend, Damon Suede. One of the nicest people you'd ever want to meet.





Me and Bryl Tyne, who has, due to some serious work commitments, had to put his writing career on hold. This was at the booksigning in New Orleans, 2011

I am looking forward to the Dinner with the Authors on Friday. It's there where I can really chat with readers.



I'll not attend the masquerade party, I'm not much of a partier. I don't drink more than a glass or two of wine, and even then, it's been forever since I've had even that. Besides, while my husband is coming with me, we're staying in another hotel and he won't be attending any of the events. Therefore, I want to spend time with him too.







I love these guys so much! Jacob Flores and his husband, Bruce Tharp. I took this in Albuquerue in 2012.



I am looking forward to seeing everyone, old friends and new. Readers are wonderfully enthusiastic and such a pleasure to talk with and get to know. I wish them all a wonderful con, with the hope they get to meet all their favorite authors.



See you all in Atlanta.