This week has been an up and down ride. For those keeping score, SKATING ON THE EDGE,
the second of the Rebecca Robbins novels launched on Tuesday. The best part of this launch is that it
involves Roller Derby girls. Members of
the Windy City Rollers were on hand to celebrate the book, the sport and give
away free stuff. They even gave me my
derby name – Jo-Hell!
Of course, when any new book launches, there is nerves,
worry and a large dose of fear that people won’t like it. That those who once loved the characters now
think they are dull or boring or unbelievable.
Happiness and fear often go hand in hand in this business.
Luckily, I didn’t have all that much time to dwell on the
worry since Wednesday I packed the car and headed out to Cleveland for the annual celebration of crime
fiction, mysteries and thrillers – Bouchercon.
And yep – I’m still here. There
are lots of late nights catching up with friends, panels that discuss writing
(I was on the Popularity of Young Adult fiction panel), parties and meetings
with editors and agents. I am fortunate
enough to say that I had amazing conversations with Heather Graham (who
graciously asked me to sing with her band at the House of Blues Friday night),
Jeffery Deaver, Val MacDermid, Lee Child and Michael Connelly. Yeah – pretty amazing! I’ve also had a chance to go bowling and
laugh with people who are creative and smart and somehow allow me to be their
friend. YAY!
During the happiness, there is also a bit of sadness. Perhaps that is because life needs to be
balanced in order for us to really understand that we need to celebrate the
good in life. On Thursday, my family
said goodbye to a beloved member. She has
joined my father who I am missing more today than ever. Today is the fourth anniversary of the day he
found peace and left us with the memory of his love.
I am happy. I am
sad. Through it all I celebrate the
good. I hope all of you find something
wonderful to celebrate today.
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