Okay, folks! Georgette, the owner and chef at Bobby's Diner (located in Sunnydale, AZ) has her own email address.
It's: georgettecarlisle@bobbysdiner.com.
And she appreciates the wonderful recipes she's already receiving but we would love to see more. So, dust off that old cookbook and pull out something delicious for us to include in my next novel...
Easy as Pie at Bobby's Diner (out May 2010).
Take care and remember it's a good day when you're eating pie! -Susan :)
12/18/09
12/17/09
The Line is Blurred Between Fact & Fiction at "Bobby's Diner"
My life has turned into one big virtual reality...
A couple of days ago my editor, Alexandra Pezone, emailed me saying something to the tune of,
"So, as I was reading through your ms (short for manuscript) I noticed you mentioned that Georgette had her own Facebook page and thought, wouldn't it be cool if you actually set one up for her."
You gotta love an editor who thinks like that. As fast as my chubby little fingers could write I wrote back with a big fat YES! Thanked her with a dozen exes and oooos and sent a message congratulating my publisher on his choice of editorial staffers. Bravo!
Today, I set up the page. It was odd acting like Georgette outside of a story or outside the purpose of writing a book but I had fun. The world has spun into the future and it feels like you have to put on a rocket booster just to keep up these days. My mind just flashed back into the past about the future (what?) to one of my favorite cartoons, The Jetsons. Their treadmill and Astro their dog on it. That's how I feel, like an old dog on a treadmill... but, hey! At least I'm on it!
So, Georgette, in her infinite wisdom, has decided to host a recipe contest. Five winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd, first runner-up and second runner-up) of said contest will have their recipes published in her next novel entitled "Easy as Pie at Bobby's Diner."
Each winning recipe will be include the following:
All winners will receive a certificate stating their placement in the contest AND a copy of the "Easy as Pie at Bobby's Diner" upon its publication this coming May 2010.
Restrictions: There are none! :) Georgette's contest, Georgette's rules!
DEADLINE: December 31, 2009
SO HURRY and enter today, early entries are smiled upon!!!
A couple of days ago my editor, Alexandra Pezone, emailed me saying something to the tune of,
"So, as I was reading through your ms (short for manuscript) I noticed you mentioned that Georgette had her own Facebook page and thought, wouldn't it be cool if you actually set one up for her."
You gotta love an editor who thinks like that. As fast as my chubby little fingers could write I wrote back with a big fat YES! Thanked her with a dozen exes and oooos and sent a message congratulating my publisher on his choice of editorial staffers. Bravo!
Today, I set up the page. It was odd acting like Georgette outside of a story or outside the purpose of writing a book but I had fun. The world has spun into the future and it feels like you have to put on a rocket booster just to keep up these days. My mind just flashed back into the past about the future (what?) to one of my favorite cartoons, The Jetsons. Their treadmill and Astro their dog on it. That's how I feel, like an old dog on a treadmill... but, hey! At least I'm on it!
So, Georgette, in her infinite wisdom, has decided to host a recipe contest. Five winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd, first runner-up and second runner-up) of said contest will have their recipes published in her next novel entitled "Easy as Pie at Bobby's Diner."
Each winning recipe will be include the following:
- The name of the chef entering,
- A bio of the chef, and
- A photo of the finished product
All winners will receive a certificate stating their placement in the contest AND a copy of the "Easy as Pie at Bobby's Diner" upon its publication this coming May 2010.
Restrictions: There are none! :) Georgette's contest, Georgette's rules!
DEADLINE: December 31, 2009
SO HURRY and enter today, early entries are smiled upon!!!
12/14/09
A December Wish
What a year. It never fails to amaze me that after turning thirty-five, the years have flown by, clicking off to forty, then forty-nine and all of the sudden I'm fifty-one-years-old and wondering where the years have gone and so quickly.
We've had friends and family leave us and new births. Reminding us that the world keeps turning. The cycles remain constant even while we do not. We're but visitors on this amazing speck of dirt.
It's a blink. This statement used to be my signature statement. I had it on my emails and on my old website. As years zipped by and left me wondering "what the, hay..." the saying seemed imbedded in my mind as well. A constant reminder of our mortality. Maybe I was just being morbid.
Who knows.
Now, however, my motto rings a little brighter and actually looking toward the future reminding me a bit of this person I used to be when I was just a kid, that little girl thrilled about a new day, jumping out of bed and running to the window to see what the day held for me.
These days the "jumping out of bed" part is a little slower but my mood has shifted to a lighter, happier outlook. And, to this I say, "yippee."
So, what does the end of the year hold for us? Ringing in the new (to coin a phrase). Living to the fullest. Making sure each moment counts. New things. Old things. Habits to break. Habits to keep. The wonder of life.
It's a blink. Yes, it is but I'm keeping my eyes fully open. Trying not to miss "it" as time goes by.
Think of the song, "It's a Wonderful World" sung by Louis Armstrong, or if you're too young to remember him, sung by Tony Bennett and kd lang (a fab rendition!).
Goodbye, 2009. You've been great and we'll miss you. Hello new year. What shall we do today?
Sincerely, Susan! And, have a lovely rest of December!
We've had friends and family leave us and new births. Reminding us that the world keeps turning. The cycles remain constant even while we do not. We're but visitors on this amazing speck of dirt.
It's a blink. This statement used to be my signature statement. I had it on my emails and on my old website. As years zipped by and left me wondering "what the, hay..." the saying seemed imbedded in my mind as well. A constant reminder of our mortality. Maybe I was just being morbid.
Who knows.
Now, however, my motto rings a little brighter and actually looking toward the future reminding me a bit of this person I used to be when I was just a kid, that little girl thrilled about a new day, jumping out of bed and running to the window to see what the day held for me.
These days the "jumping out of bed" part is a little slower but my mood has shifted to a lighter, happier outlook. And, to this I say, "yippee."
So, what does the end of the year hold for us? Ringing in the new (to coin a phrase). Living to the fullest. Making sure each moment counts. New things. Old things. Habits to break. Habits to keep. The wonder of life.
It's a blink. Yes, it is but I'm keeping my eyes fully open. Trying not to miss "it" as time goes by.
Think of the song, "It's a Wonderful World" sung by Louis Armstrong, or if you're too young to remember him, sung by Tony Bennett and kd lang (a fab rendition!).
Goodbye, 2009. You've been great and we'll miss you. Hello new year. What shall we do today?
Sincerely, Susan! And, have a lovely rest of December!
12/10/09
Mystery Novel, "A Falling of Law" by JJ Adams
Have you ever seen a thunder storm approach? How the skies turn dark and ominous and the scent of rain hangs thick in the air. And have you ever seen, on those stormy days, how there might be one little hole in the entire cloud system, blinking like a blue eye almost letting you know that the sun is shining bright out there somewhere for you?
Lately, at times, behind the screen (no, not your screen, my screen) there has been this sense of up and down, light and dark, happiness and sadness yanking me around like a puppet. It's been disconcerting and hard to balance, at times. You know how it can be...
Anyway, yesterday, I spent most of the day happy and it was a nice change of pace. After receiving an email last week with an attached contract for one of my novels, the up and down roller coaster effect seemed in full force but yesterday, after receiving yet another email with another attachment - this time the contract signed both ways - the roller coast leveled out and happiness abounded.
Black Rose Writing out of Castroville, Texas has picked up my mystery novel entitled "A Falling of Law" written under the pen name, JJ Adams. I'm thrilled. AFoL has been a pet project of mine for years and now it will get the attention I feel it deserves. They intend to have it in print within six to nine months, probably nine. Oh, and, yes, I'll make sure to let everyone know the exact street date! :)
Well, anywho. Thanks for allowing me this little tidbit of joy sent your way. Have a lovely holiday season. I'll be thinking of your health and happiness on this side of the screen!
Sincerely, Susan
Lately, at times, behind the screen (no, not your screen, my screen) there has been this sense of up and down, light and dark, happiness and sadness yanking me around like a puppet. It's been disconcerting and hard to balance, at times. You know how it can be...
Anyway, yesterday, I spent most of the day happy and it was a nice change of pace. After receiving an email last week with an attached contract for one of my novels, the up and down roller coaster effect seemed in full force but yesterday, after receiving yet another email with another attachment - this time the contract signed both ways - the roller coast leveled out and happiness abounded.
Black Rose Writing out of Castroville, Texas has picked up my mystery novel entitled "A Falling of Law" written under the pen name, JJ Adams. I'm thrilled. AFoL has been a pet project of mine for years and now it will get the attention I feel it deserves. They intend to have it in print within six to nine months, probably nine. Oh, and, yes, I'll make sure to let everyone know the exact street date! :)
Well, anywho. Thanks for allowing me this little tidbit of joy sent your way. Have a lovely holiday season. I'll be thinking of your health and happiness on this side of the screen!
Sincerely, Susan
12/3/09
Following the Tiger!
So! This just bites doesn't it? That the number one golfer in the world has gotten into such a mess. Yes, I suppose we can all agree that it's the fame and fortune and perhaps he feels a bit entitled but really folks, this just bites.
The first time I saw Tiger Woods he was a contestant in an NCAA golf tournament and he won. The next time, the next year, the same scenario... yes, he won. How many years has gone by and he's still winning still on top (oops, forget the pun). He's still someone I've looked up to he's a hero, a sports god, really, married, with children and seemingly on the straight and narrow but... oh no! Look out for the banana peel, Tiger.
He slipped and fell hard.
Now, I've been following the news about the now infamous Tiger with the bashed in window shield and the woozy response when paramedics arrived on the scene. I've read about the nightclub hostess and the cocktail waitress and have to presume that these transgressions were not intended to harm but to augment his multiple business ventures. Seeing the list of "ladies" on his "to do" list, I am only guessing that Tiger was only doing initial research on how to open a restaurant!
Really, think about it. He obviously "eats out" an awful lot and felt the urge to try his hand at the restaurant biz. Bet it won't have the double hump McDonald sign, hmm, maybe a swoosh? I don't know, just thinking.
Of course, this is certainly just speculation on my part but seeing the evidence, I believe I'm justified in my summation of his aforementioned alleged transgressions...
Sorry it's been so long since my last post. Been busy. Book stuff. -Susan :)
The first time I saw Tiger Woods he was a contestant in an NCAA golf tournament and he won. The next time, the next year, the same scenario... yes, he won. How many years has gone by and he's still winning still on top (oops, forget the pun). He's still someone I've looked up to he's a hero, a sports god, really, married, with children and seemingly on the straight and narrow but... oh no! Look out for the banana peel, Tiger.
He slipped and fell hard.
Now, I've been following the news about the now infamous Tiger with the bashed in window shield and the woozy response when paramedics arrived on the scene. I've read about the nightclub hostess and the cocktail waitress and have to presume that these transgressions were not intended to harm but to augment his multiple business ventures. Seeing the list of "ladies" on his "to do" list, I am only guessing that Tiger was only doing initial research on how to open a restaurant!
Really, think about it. He obviously "eats out" an awful lot and felt the urge to try his hand at the restaurant biz. Bet it won't have the double hump McDonald sign, hmm, maybe a swoosh? I don't know, just thinking.
Of course, this is certainly just speculation on my part but seeing the evidence, I believe I'm justified in my summation of his aforementioned alleged transgressions...
Sorry it's been so long since my last post. Been busy. Book stuff. -Susan :)
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