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[Ginny]

When I lived in Alexandria, VA I was a member of Washington Independent Writers and would often attend their conferences. Many of the sessions were about the business of writing and getting published.

DR Ginny, you mentioned some sessions with publishers at your ALA conference. Was that similar? The sorts of books they're looking for and the trends they see? What did they have to say?

DR Jeanne, the book buzz panels were publishers' reps "book talking" spring and summer releases.  They drove traffic to their company exhibits by telling which were available as ARCs and if/when the authors would be available for signing.  I really wanted them (the reps) to talk about their backgrounds and how they got their jobs.  Sounds like they get paid to read all day - what many people think librarians do!

[bk]

I futzed and finessed quite a bit, wrote a couple of new paragraphs, then decided it was probably best to go eat something and not wait until six-thirty.  So I had an omelet and a bagel.  Then I came home and wrote two new pages.  I'll try to do three to five more before the stumble through and the rest after.

[elmore3003]

While I know whom I prefer on the Democratic ticket, I'm waiting for all the fallout among the losers in the GOP candidates. Whoever's screaming about destroying Medicare and Social Security. promoting xenophobia, throwing rocks at immigrants,and giving bonuses and tax cuts to the rich is a loser in my book.

One thing I am pretty sure of is that Trump's behavior for the past six months, long after he's gone - and I hope it's soon - will provide psychology students with papers and dissertations on immaturity, infantilism, megalomania, and Nazi/Fascist dictator fantasies for the next century.  And it's all on youtube.

[bk]

About five and a half pages so far.  I'll take a break now and get ready for rehearsal, then try to write another two pages before everyone gets here.

[Jane]

DR Jeanne I was thinking about you today and wondering how your eyes are doing.  How is your vision?

Vibes you feel better tomorrow.

[Jane]

LOL, I had bought it for Richard.  I didn't really have this series high on my list of "want to reads," even though it's highly regarded by many librarians whose opinions I respect.

I suspect the current book is not making you rush out to begin the first one.  I know people who love the series and I understand why, however, while I am enjoying the books I am not in love with them.

[Jane]

When I lived in Alexandria, VA I was a member of Washington Independent Writers and would often attend their conferences. Many of the sessions were about the business of writing and getting published.

DR Ginny, you mentioned some sessions with publishers at your ALA conference. Was that similar? The sorts of books they're looking for and the trends they see? What did they have to say?

Jeanne do you write? 

[Jane]

Condolences to TCB.  I understand when people say no service, but sometimes I think it's harder for those left behind to not have a chance to say goodbye and celebrate the life of a family member or friend

I agree.  Keith does not want a service.  I told him to let the children decide regarding me.

[Jane]

Bernie is coming to the same theater where Hillary had an event a week or so ago.  She filled the lobby, I have a feeling he will fill the theater

I expect so.  Please don't forget to say something.

[Jane]

Today's mailbox.....Marco Rubio fought Obama Care; Ted Cruz is fear mongering and trying to one up Trump on anti immigration, Jeb Bush says he's fought Obama Care better than anyone.  This one includes a photo of Chris Christie at a very unflattering angle with "MASSIVE expansion" under it (well there's more but it was clearly intended) and Bernie Sanders will take on the big drug companies.   Welcome to Iowa

These are all expensive full color, fold out mailings.  I often think what would happen if all this money was channeled into paying the national debt.

What a wonderful thought.

[Jennifer]

That's what I'm afraid of, DR Jane, but I'm not in charge of the book group anymore.  Just trying to play along nicely...

Who picks a book #10 for a book club??

Actually, DR Jennifer, it's someone who's doing a fabulous job with the book group I started in 1992.  She's very well-read, picks challenging books for us, and provides great background info right before our meetings.  That's why I'm not making a big issue out of this - it may work out fine.

Even if you don't majorly complain i think that you should say something when you start your discussion. It is pretty ridiculous to choose a book that is part of a series. the person who chose the book might not even have realized that this would be an issue. As long as they know for next time.

[Jennifer]

That's what I'm afraid of, DR Jane, but I'm not in charge of the book group anymore.  Just trying to play along nicely...

Who picks a book #10 for a book club??

I have read a book in a series for a discussion without having read previous books, and fortunately it was ok with those books.

There are some books in series that can be read as standalones. I read a lot of books where there are different narrators for each book/focus on a different couple. Those I would not object to being a book club book.  Then there are those where there is a mystery in each book but the narrator is the same for all books. This becomes trickier because there is a lot of back story.  If the book chosen is in this category then I guess i can sort of understand it.  I also read a lot of series where the books have cliffhangers and you have to read all the books. I am guessing this book club book is more like the second category (however in this particular case it is  a bit hard to follow the backstory).

[Laura]

Good evening. Today I saw the tour of If/Then.

[Laura]

I have fresh yeast and a big bag of flour. I am going to make pizzas tomorrow, since I will be trapped in a marathon and won't be able to get out until after well after noon.

[Jrand74]

Did you like it DR LAURA?

[Jrand74]

Futz & Finesse sounds like a law firm.

[Jrand74]

Or maybe a beauty salon.

[George]

Vibes for Jeanne and Elmore.

~~~Ditto!~~~

[George]

I'm at my sister's after having gone into work for a couple of hours.  My sister made me some waffles and eggs and they were very good.

[bk]

Stumble-through is done and no one went out after, so I think I'll go get a snack from Gelson's and just write, write, write.

[vixmom]

Tom, I am so sorry about your loss.  Prayers and vibes for comfort to all who love  Patsy

[vixmom]

Vixdad took me out for breakfast t the ihop

[vixmom]

Then I went into the office and had 6 uninterrupted hours of work.... No phone calls no emails no coworkers wanting me to explain something to them....

It was lovely...  Well as lovely as working 6 hours for free on a Saturday can be

[vixmom]

But I got  my desk  into a very good place and was able to get 4 packages over to the FedEx in time so they will be delivered on Monday

[vixmom]

Then I stopped by the grocery store and did my shopping and also stocked up supplies for the church coffeehour

[vixmom]

Brought the groceries home and then ran over to visit my mom fior an hour or so

[vixmom]

Then I came home and,she quesadillas for dinner

[vixmom]

TOD. To the best of my knowledge I have  never had Indian food

[vixmom]

Cillai really envy your opportunity to meet the candidates "up close and personal" as they say

[TCB]

DR TCB, I saw this and thought of you!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/watch-this-innovative-man-in-a-wheelchair-plow-snow_56994d7ee4b0778f46f94aee

Don't let my apartment manager see that.