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Sunday, April 13, 2008:
Home again...
I am back, well rested and happy to be home. And the nice thing? I didn't miss the internet as much as I thought I would, though I did miss my online friends. I feel a little out of the loop right now, but sometimes that's okay, since I'm not a major player when it comes to the hottest news anyway. I'm a speck in the grand scheme of things.
Highlight of my trip? I got to meet Kati while I was in D.C., but I didn't take any pictures. (Saving that for the Bellathon). She's a sweetheart, smart and funny, and it was so nice to go to a bookstore with someone else who reads romance. That doesn't happen too often. Kati reads like a fiend, and she's got very definite ideas about she likes and doesn't like, but she's never mean about it. She's cool about respecting other's opinions. It was a pleasure to meet her in person.
I got to smell the lovely cherry blossoms, though I didn't head down to the festival. It was lovely, sunny, in the 70's, and felt like spring. I had to laugh at how many people gave me their sympathy for living in Chicago. Really, it's not that bad. Yeah, we had a bad winter, but you know, I grew up in northern Minnesota (a.k.a. "The Shining" syndrome) so I'm almost used to it. Now it's about 38 degrees, and there were even snow flurries earlier today, but I'm a midwest girl at heart, so I deal.
I didn't read as much as I thought I would, but I finished a few books, and will post reviews soon. I just finished Ann Aguirre's "Grimspace" and LOVED it. It was a refreshing change from all the romance I've been reading, and I definitely plan on getting the next one. Good call, as always, Kati.
So tell me: how's the weather where you are right now?
And what have you been reading?

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posted by Stacy~ at 4/13/2008 10:32:00 PM

10 Comments

  1. Welcome back, Stacy! We miss you. Glad you had a good time.

    It's really hot in So Cal. It's supposed to be 99 here today.

    by Blogger Kelley Nyrae 5:02 PM, April 13, 2008 

  2. It's 70 degrees here today, and beautiful!

    I just finished Sugar Daddy by LK and started An Angel for Emily by JD.

    I'm trying to weed through my TBR pile and pick out a few books to take with me on vacation ~ I'm thinking I'll be taking way too many, but at least I shouldn't run out of options :-)

    by Blogger Dev 5:31 PM, April 13, 2008 

  3. Okay Kel, that might be a bit too hot! Hope you guys are hanging near the pool or somewhere with a.c.

    Dev, now that sounds more like my speed! I loved SD, and I've read that one by JD. I remember liking it. A vacation sounds lovely. Have a great time :)

    by Blogger Stacy~ 5:58 PM, April 13, 2008 

  4. Welcome back! Glad you had a great trip.
    It’s nice and sunny with the weather in the 80’s.
    I’m reading the newest Samantha James right now.

    by Blogger Unknown 7:15 PM, April 13, 2008 

  5. I love the cherry blossoms in DC. I have been there so many times and love it each time.
    Kristie is expecting my review of Sugar Daddy, so guess what I am reading?
    Oh and of course I have 530 pages of Lover Enshrined to get through!
    And the TBR keeps growing...

    by Blogger KT Grant 7:53 AM, April 14, 2008 

  6. It was WONDERFUL to meet you, Stacy! Hanging with you was just exactly what I thought it would be like, FUN! I loved getting the opportunity to go to a book store with another romance reader, especially one as knowledgeable as yourself. What a gift to get to spend some time with you. I'm glad the rest of your visit went well, and I can't wait for you to come back in May!

    by Blogger Kati 7:59 AM, April 14, 2008 

  7. Oh! I should have also said, I'm really glad you enjoyed Grimspace. I think Ann is a wonderful author. And I loved how she was able to interweave emotion and action into the story, while creating a really interesting alternate reality.

    I can't wait for Wanderlust!

    by Blogger Kati 8:01 AM, April 14, 2008 

  8. Hi Stacy!
    Welcome home. :)
    I'm so glad you got to meet up with Kati. Its always a fun step when an online friend becomes a real life friend.

    Its only 51 degrees in NJ today, but the sky is blue, the sun is shining, and the magnolias and cherry trees are blooming here, too. I won't complain.

    I just finished reading Magic Bites and Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews (urban fantasy). I really liked them.. especially Magic Burns, but it is very light on the romance. I'm hoping it picks up a bit more in the next book, because the story line is really good. I'm not sure what I'm going to read next either....

    by Blogger Christine 12:28 PM, April 14, 2008 

  9. Not to suggest online friends aren't real! My online friends are very real and important to me. That didn't sound right. :S I think you know what I mean... that its fun when you get to meet in person finally!!! :)

    by Blogger Christine 12:30 PM, April 14, 2008 

  10. Welcome back Stacy! I am glad that you had a nice time.

    Right now, we are having a ton of snow and it is cold...okay not super cold but still chilly.

    Glad you are back!

    by Blogger Lori T 10:30 AM, April 16, 2008 

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