Finally something new

So tonight I tried something new - going to a monthly book club gathering.

I have always liked the idea of a book club, but I could never get myself to join one because much that I like reading, reading to a deadline is a whole different thing. So when I saw that the Cortland library book club would be talking about Eat, Pray, Love, a book I have already read, I knew I owe myself a long overdue trip. Plus, it is about time that I find some new adventures so I wouldn't be talking about my boring daily routine on this blog for the 98th time.

I found my way through the library and arrived at this room to find 10 or so women between the age of 40 to 60, which wasn't surprising, for in truth, not many men read Eat, Pray, Love, and for those who do, they rarely openly admit it.

So we talked about the book and these women went around the room and told each other the parts that they identify with. When it was my turn, not having experienced the inner struggles of Ms Gilbert the author, I said, "I wish Geovanni would kiss me. Oh, but there are so many reasons why this would be a terrible idea." THey all applauded in amazement that I knew the first line of the book by heart so well, and I read it a year ago. I am lovin' it. Say all you want, but i do love that line.


Next month they are discussing Mary, Mary. Now if you will excuse me, I must eat my dinner, pray for spring to come, and give K some love on the phone.

Elizabeth GIlbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love

Call me Carrie

Look who Kim saw in the subway

Wannabe Backpackers is now available for pre-order on Amazon and several other websites now. Kindle version will also be available soon. Target's website is also accepting preorders. My book is officially invading America (I hope that wouldn't get me in trouble with the CIA).



Lately, this whole publishing business has become my second job. As soon as I get out of work at 5, I take on the many responsibilities of a soon-to-be-published author until bedtime. Sometimes I would wake up to untimely phone calls in the middle of the night requesting approval of the latest drafts of the cover and the manuscript – the 13 hour time difference is not exactly working to my favor. But I enjoy doing it and I know that every minute I put in will eventually pay off, which might not happen until 10 years from now. But for now, at least my cover looks awesome, thanks to David S. the accomplished artist who was kind enough to help me. The best thing about my life right now is that every morning when I wake up, I felt rejuvenated by the prospect that I am another step closer to becoming Carrie Bradshaw, minus an upgraded wardrobe and the fact that i don't talk to my computer when i type.



Unless I change my mind, I am keeping the cover a secret before the launch. But there are other things I can share about the book, such as the video. If you haven't seen it, here it is again…



More than 40 people have already preordered and signed up for the party, but it's still not too late to reserve your tickets! Contact me or leave a message here! I would love to see you on March 11.