Sunday, September 18, 2005

Finally...

Got my website updated. I really like the new look, but there are a few pages that still need some tweeking. Check it out and let me know what you think.

This week has been hectic. It seems like I haven't been able to take a breath since Monday morning. However, I was in some fantastic chats (The All Phaze Chat, A Loose-ID chat, and Mae's Saturday Night Party Chat), and was able to meet and talk with lots of fellow authors and readers.

We received some wonderful news this week regarding the Dinner/Women's Expo. New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham will be attending. For more information, visit www.smrw.org. If you want to attend the dinner, you'll need to download the form and get it in, as seats are going fast.

Peace,
Jessie

Sunday, September 11, 2005

Another Weekend Gone

They never last as long as they should.

Here's a salute in memorium of 9/11.

I had a great weekend! I was privileged to meet with the wonderful ladies of the Knoxville Area Romance Readers on Saturday, and we had a great time talking books & romance. If you're interested in joining them, contact Christy Haynes at Knoxvilleromancereader@yahoo.com. She'd be happy to talk books with you.

If you're interested in attending the Meet the Authors/Readers Appreciation Dinner at the Meadowview in Kingsport, TN on October 21st, you need to send in your registration. I spoke with Sharon Robinson, the coordinator, and slots are going fast. More info and registration forms can be found at www.smrw.org. Sally Painter is also attending and is very excited about the dinner and expo. She was chatting at Maejical Powers Saturday night, and everyone who attended had a great time, as well as some great excerpts.

This is my favorite weekend of the year. Why? Because pro football officially started today!! And well, aside from the excitement, the action, the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat (am I showing my age here?), there's all those really buff guys in tight uniforms. YUM! My favorite team? The Indianapolis Colts. Peyton Manning is awesome, and a real hero. Then, there's Edge & Harrison & Stokely. 'Nuff said.

I got a new puppy this weekend! He's soooo cute. He's a Shih Tzu, white with black markings and a black mask. I hope to be able to upload some pics to my website later this week. I've got to work on my photography skills. ;)

Peace,
Jessie

Monday, September 05, 2005

Labor Day

I hope everyone had a safe, fun Labor Day!

I had a fantastic weekend. For the first time this summer, I was able to take the motorcycle out. I had two nice, quiet rides, which suited me fine since I haven't ridden in over 10 months. But hopefully, I'll get more rides in through the fall. I ride a teal & silver Suzuki Volusia, not a Harley yet, but trying to save up for one. If you see me out, stop and say hi.

I even managed to get some writing done this weekend. I need a few more days just to get my website updated, giveaways ready for the Women's Expo in Kingsport, TN on Oct. 22 and the signing/mini-con at the Pink Banana on Nov. 19. I'm getting really excited about being able to meet with so many readers and fellow authors!

Life is good!

Jessie