By this time tomorrow...

I'll have a fourth book on the shelves. How crazy is that?

In all honesty, I can't quite wrap my mind around it. Maybe I'm hormonal today, but I still feel like a newbie writer checking and then rechecking her lottery ticket to make sure the numbers are right. The stories never get easier, nor do my characters become more cooperative. Also, the thrill of reading an email from a reader never lessens.

In short, this whole author thing is much cooler than a day job. And man, am I grateful to be where I am today.

But wait! My SíTv segment will air tomorrow through the 10th and then again on the 12th and 13th. On The Up isn't scheduled at a regular time; it just pops up between shows and commercial breaks. But I'll have a copy to post online soon.

Salud!

Mary

Look Ma: I'm Gonna Be On TV!

Dudes, I'm going to be interviewed for Si Tv's "On The Up!"

So at 11:30 a.m. (PST) on Tuesday, think good thoughts that I don't (a) have lipstick on my teeth, (b) babble or (c) forget that the title of my book is Names I Call My Sister. (Repeat to self!)

The last time I was interviewed on TV it was for Good Morning Arizona during my Hot Tamara book tour. I was fifteen weeks pregnant with the Little Dude and during the live segment, he started kicking me. It was hard not to grab my stomach and tell all of Arizona that I felt my passenger move for the first time.

In a way, I'm a bit sad that I'll be flying solo this time around.

Oh and I found a red, wrap dress (ala Diane von Furstenberg) at Le Target. I'm trying to decide if I should go with pearls or a chunky, arty piece.

Cheers,
Mary