I have this crazy theory. Simple math, to me:
Four seasons, twelve months. Shouldn't each season get 3 months?
So why did fall get 3 minutes this year???
At least we got in a hike, and here was the view from the top:
We also visited a cool old house/grounds called Topsmead, in Litchfield CT. Apparently a rich woman lived here alone with 2 female friends (who were sisters) and never allowed any visitors into the house itself. They collected maps and furniture and art, had cocktails every afternoon, and generally had a pretty good time. Here's my younger son on top of one of the hills on the perfect fall afternoon:
But since then it has been so cold and damp!
So instead of going out for a hike I am answering emails, including this quiz that was sent to me months ago from http://thebookresort.blogspot.com/:
| What are you working on now? (If you can give us a hint!) |
A sequel to one of my most popular books for teens (any guesses?) and pre-publication work for both BRILLIANT (the last book in trilogy, following LUCKY and GORGEOUS) and also a new book for elementary school kids (JUSTIN CASE: School, Drool, and Other Daily Disasters)!!!
Superman. He can fly and is much less moody/creepy.
Wonder Woman. She's strong and independent, and a WOMAN, not a girl/spin-off.
Either. Especially with chocolate chip mixed in.
Favorite flavor ice cream:
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Fudge Ripple.
Favorite ice cream topping:
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Chocolate chunks
Subway to get downtown. Taxi cross town.
Broadway Show or Movie Theater:
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Easiest question yet: Broadway. No contest.
DVR. But honestly I don't have either. Old school Netflicks girl here.
Someplace I've never been before.
Next vacation destination:
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Still deciding: Ireland? Scotland? Italy? Switzerland?
Hmmm... Not sure. RIght now I wish I were at the Mercer...
Taking my kids to live theater
or
Reading in the day
thumb ring I bought myself at a street fair
When you were a little girl, you thought you would grow up to be a…. spy
Last thing bought at the mall:
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crepe pan from Williams Sonoma
Item on your grocery list: |
milk and fruit are always on my list
French fries or Onion Rings:
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Fries
Pizza: New York or Chicago?
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NY!
chocolate chip cookies
Bookmark
Read with dustjacket or remove it?
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Depends how nice it is
Ocean, Lake, Desert, Mountain:
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YES!
Hmmm. Can't choose. I am such a book slut: I have many favorites, and always looking for new loves, too.
Item you can't live without:
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cozy socks
Who is your favorite writer that most people have never heard of?
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The teens who write me hilarious and heartbreaking emails about their thoughts, feelings, experiences...
What kid or teen books made a difference in your world growing up?
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Books by Judy Blume, Paula Danziger, and Paul Zindel.
Where do you like to write your books (bed ~ coffee shop ~ an office)?
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In my living room or in a cafe.
Describe your ideal place to write:
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A writing cabin with a view of a lake, stacked bookshelves, tea in an Alfi thermos, and music playing.
What are you reading @ the moment?
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Just finished "How to Rig an Election" and started "The Murder of Mindy MacKensie."
Where do you usually read?
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In bed/ on the couch
Do you usually have more than one book you are reading at a time?
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I try not to.
Do you read nonfiction in a different way or place than you read fiction?
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Not really; maybe a little slower.
Good ???s, right? What are your answers?
Love,
Rachel Vail
PS Thanks for all the wonderfully kind words about Bombaloo in the New Yorker!!!
GORGEOUS was nominated for a 2009 Cybils award!
