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Thursday, July 26, 2007
T13: what's new with me?

13 new things


1. I'm about to hire publicist(s).

2. I've confirmed that I will attend OmegaCon as an author panelist. That's in Birmingham, March 14-16, 2008. Since I'm a complete and total geek, this thrills me to no end. I went to sf/f cons in college all the time. I never dreamed I'd be sitting alongside the likes of Alan Dean Foster, David Drake, Ben Bova, Steven Brust, David Weber, Eric Flint, and Sherrilyn Kenyon. How excited am I? You have no idea.

3. I'm compiling a FAQ to give to my talented web designer, Deena Warner. I have a number of questions already, but if you have inquiries about my process or my writing, email them to me at ann.aguirre @ gmail.com. Take out the spaces. Once I get that sorted, it will be added to my website as a new page.

4. In the same vein, we'll be adding an Appearances page to my website. It boggles my mind that anybody might turn up to see me, but you never know. If the ladies of #1 have aught to say about it, you lot will show up in droves.

5. I came up with an awesome promotional giveaway idea. No, I'm not telling you what it is. I need to run it by my editor, who will then check with marketing. They may say my "awesome" idea is actually awful.

6. My agent said it was pretty cool, though.

7. The trip to Europe has been postponed. As our summer family vacation, we're spending a week at a villa in Cozumel instead.

8. We're spending Christmas in Europe this year.

9. I took a picture of my two cats that I'm going to send to ICanHasCheezburger. Stop laughing; this is BIG, I tellz u. Now I just has to think of a perfect capshun. Andres says, "We will do it Caturday."

10. My new clothing finally arrived. Too late for the conference, but oh well. The sexy pink bra is actually better than pictured.

11. I had to call my driver to get to UPS, and it took better than an hour to claim my parcel. Jorge stopped seven times to ask directions. We were starting to think it was a myth -- the paquetería promised land.

12. My second box of books arrived from Amazon. Mmm, Jim Butcher...

13. I'm running three contests, simultaneously. I don't think I've ever done that before. But at least I'm not as crazy as this guy. I lived right up the road from his shop when I was in Indy. Nice!


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15 Comments:
Blogger Lesley said...
Now you've got my interest piqued! I can't wait to hear what this spectacular marketing idea is!

Blogger Ann said...
Yes, what is this great marketing plot? Good luck with the ICanHasCheezburgers, can't wait to see the pic.

Blogger N.J.Walters said...
I think we're all curious about the marketing idea. *g*

Blogger ERiCA said...
Wow, congrats on all the great news and lol re: paquetería. Can't wait to see what all's up your sleeve!!!

Blogger Tempest Knight said...
Wow! Spending Yuletide in Europe! How cool!

Blogger Joely Sue Burkhart said...
Definitely, I'm now very interested in what cool promotional thing you'll have going. Good luck with it!

Blogger Susan said...
How long do we have to wait to find out what your marketing idea is? You have us all curious! ;)

Blogger Ann Aguirre said...
Well, my editor is in San Diego for Comic-Con. She might even be hanging out with Jared and Jensen!

So I have to wait for her to get back to NY, check email, and then find time to bring it up with the marketing guys. In conclusion...I have no idea. A while.

Blogger Rhet said...
"...I came up with an awesome promotional giveaway idea...."

I trust it is not your honour?

Blogger Thomma Lyn said...
Wow, lots of exciting things going on for you -- congratulations on all counts, and the promotional idea sounds like it will be intriguing!

And WOOT on the photo of your kitties! As a cat purr-son, I think think that's just purr-fect!

Happy TT, and thanks for visiting mine!

Blogger Lara Angelina said...
You sure have alot going on -- can't wait to hear about your marketing idea! Good luck with the publicist hunt -- and where in Europe are you going for the holidays? Somewhere warm I hope!
Great TT and thanks for stopping by!
Lara

Blogger Dionne Galace said...
justin hartley, jensen ackles, and jared padalecki under one roof...

that is way too much hotness at one time. I can't bear it!

Blogger Lisa Andel said...
Of course we're all interested in the marketing idea. But right now I'm more interested in the picture of the cats. You gonna post it so we can see it? Or do I need to keep an eye on ICanHasCheezburgers for it?

Blogger Ann Aguirre said...
Hi Rhet. Thanks for stopping by! We can use more testosterone around here if you're not averse to being ogled. I'm not sure what honour means in this context. If it means virtue, then that's long lost, and good riddance. If it means integrity, I'm hanging onto that as best I can.

Lisa and Thomma, I will post something on here if LOLCats is kind enough to post my pic.

Lara and Tempest, I know we're going to the UK and France, not sure where else. Possibly Italy or Spain.

I know; I'm jealous, Dee. Anne gets to go to all the cool fantasy cons.
But my turn will come!

Blogger Rhian / Crowwoman said...
Wow Ann! Congrats on the author panel! That is fantastic!
What - no shipment of new shoes or purses with all that? sigh.

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