that I have a ‘site stats’ thing which used to be a ‘blog stats’ thing and it tells you how many times your webpage has been looked out. And at the very bottom, it tells you who looked (sometimes) and what they looked up to find you.
Do you know what a treat it is to know that I’m being googled? And it’s not because I did something wrong or something terribly ‘hollywood horrible’ but just because I wrote a book. That feels nice to be googled. Because then it means someone actually took the time to look me (or the book) up. Even if they hate it. They put effort into it. And it’s the effort I like. Regardless of the outcome.
So thanks for making my day.
And incidentally? You won’t get to read the webpage version of Kirkus Book Review because you have to ‘become a member’ at 450$ a year.
Yah. I’ll be buying that soon. 
Eating: Shamefully? shawarma with fries and gravy. I ate 1/3 and now I feel sick. Even after eating healthy all day.
Reading: About to start ‘The Hunger Games’. Read a chapter on my Kindle. It’s gonna be good!
Watching: Nothing. Boys are camping so I’m all alone. Bedtime early tonight!
Listening to: Nothing. Read above. Miss them terribly though.
Posted on 18 August '10 by Jenn Kelly, under observations. No Comments.
Do you know how bizarre it is to try and edit book 2, while thinking about marketing book 1 and planning book 3? I have forgotten what book 1 is about. Am trying to polish and perfectify (yes, I know it’s not a word!) book 2 and jotting down ideas of book 3 (ie: shipwreck and green-tea lemonade).
Am sending edit #2 to lovely Kathleen today as she said she would read it today. But she might be busy. And I will have to be tormented longer to see if it’s good enough. I mean, I like it. At least I think I do. Oh, I need opinions!!! Am tempted to send manuscript to friends to get feedback. Would I get into trouble? No idea.
Received email from radio station about interview soon. Tres exciting…
Reading: Anne’s Dream Home or something and something that won a Newberry.
Listening to: Les Gorman’s music.
Drinking: chai latte! of course!
Watching: the hot sun outside
Posted on 10 August '10 by Jenn Kelly, under observations. 3 Comments.
27 days. Holy toledo. It’s blowing my mind.
However, it won’t be coming to Canada for three weeks after that. Which makes no sense to me at all. Which means I will be dragging my husband down to Syracuse to the nearest Barnes and Noble to see my book on the shelf. I’m sure a trip to ProBass will be in order as well. But the really cool news? My book is going to be sold at Costco! Isn’t that amazing? I don’t even know how that happened. Brilliant editor Kathleen said it was because of the video. Which I actually didn’t think was that great, but aren’t we all our own worst critic? I’ll post it once I figure out how.
Today I have a sales marketing meeting. In 5 minutes. To talk about the marketing plans. So why am I so nervous? I have nervous poops. I hate that. Granted, I always feel better after going (is that too much info?) but it still sucks.
The writing: going well I think. I’m sorta stuck on the tree fort part. Should I take it out? Should he find another room in one? Should there be a fight scene? sigh.
I was reading my book last night (did I mention they came??? I have to download the photos but they are currently stored in hubby’s phone and can’t find adaptor) and man… it’s good. I don’t want to brag but it’s soo good. And now I am suffering from ‘this isn’t goodenoughitis’.
Or something.
1 minute to meeting.
wish me luck.
Posted on 9 July '10 by Jenn Kelly, under observations. No Comments.
Seeing as how no one is asking me any questions (ie: no fanbase yet), I thought I’d ask myself a question and then answer for you.
Dear Ms. Kelly,
Do you ever get tired of your book? I mean, do you ever just want to chuck the whole thing and just go get a latte?
your greatest fan
Dear greatest fan,
You’re so sweet to write me. First of all, you can call me Miss Jenn. Or lovely lady. I answer to both.
To your question: yes. yes. yes.
Infact, right now, I’m editing, and I’m doing well. Meaning I’ve done 40 pages in three hours. Which is pretty good. But as I’m reading it, negative little thoughts are running through my mind. Such as, I’m crap. This is crap. Who wants to read this crap? I shouldn’t be using the word “crap”. It’s rude. I’m sorry. Even though I have the book deal, it’s going to be published December 3rd…today, I’m feeling vulnerable. And crappy. But I’m just going to keep editing. Because that’s all I can do.
Have a lovely day and thank you for being a fan.
Music: majic 100. I got tired of CBC radio 2.
Movies: nothing. I was inhaling “Lost” last night though.
Reading: ashamedly, Elle with Sarah Jessica Parker on the cover. And the Lee Valley catalogue. It’s garden idea time.
Posted on 3 February '10 by Jenn Kelly, under observations. No Comments.
