Like my idol, Wee Willie Keeler, I laid down a Baltimore chop that bounced so high that I managed to get on first base. Another Thing to Fall sneaks onto the New York Times bestseller list, essentially tied for #15 with Lisa Scottoline. And that means I’ll be on the printed list.
I was at lunch when I got the (quite unexpected) news. It might be the first time anyone has ever ordered a glass of Dom Perignon to quiet her nerves. Given that this actually cost more than my lunch, I paid for it with my own credit card, not the corporate one. And then, casting around for another way to celebrate, I bought some Whoppers. Seriously. I’ve been on a diet since Jan. 8th, which might surprise some people who have dined with me recently, and I’m down 12 pounds, so malted milk balls are a Big Deal.
In fact, they might rate slightly higher than the champagne.
Off to work. In what might become a tradition, based on twice so far, I have an exceptionally early rising tomorrow, followed by a busy day. Then home on an exceptionally good Friday.
Hot damn.
Makes me wanna cry. If I liked Whoppers, I’d get a box in sisterhood or something.
Andi,
Well, it’s not the Ooey Gooey Chocolate cake, but Whoppers have their charms.
Whoo ha!
And another whoo ha for the twelve pounds. I don’t know which accomplishment I’m more jealous of.
I’ll have to take your word for it. Better than gingerbread? (forgot to ask at the time)
Congratulations!
Whoppers rule. The malted milk Easter eggs with hard candy shells are almost as good.
Congratulations Laura! I’m about halfway into “Another Thing to Fall” and loving it. It was very difficult to force myself to put it down in the wee hours last night, and now that I’m home from work I can’t wait to pick it back up again.
Congratulations!
Excellent news!!!
Andi, if you’re coming to Bouchercon, I’ll make you my molassas-les gingerbread cookies.
Laura, I can’t imagine how you had 12 punds to lose.
Does Dom P live up to its reputation?
And, Laura, your Lancaster stop was more than 80% sold out a month ago. BEFORE the second newspaper article. And there’s a nifty poster behind the circulation desk at the main library.
Congratulations.
Have some raisenets on me.
Congratulations!!! What a great day for you!!! Definitely a champagne and Whoppers moment and day!
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!!!
Take care!
Patti
Laura–you rock ‘em hard! You totally deserve the top spot on every chart. 12 pounds? Oh man. I wish I hadn’t eaten those Girl Scout cookies. Doin’ the happy dance on your behalf! xoxo, k
Good going!
Ms. Mary Kay, you are such a class act. Thanks for sharing the list.
Also, there’s probably a dirty joke to be made about the fact that I’m paired with Lisa Scottoline and she’s on top. But let’s keep it classy, San Diego.
12 pounds!! Laura, that is fabulous. A perfect companion to your #16 NYT bestseller slot.
Yay yay yay.
Laura: I’m picking up your book from Joanne at Murder on the Beach next week…can’t wait to read this one. Also champing at the bit for Baltimore in October. Should I bring a coat?