So you know how–two weeks ago–I was all, “I still have to tell you all about how I met my publisher in person for the very first time!” and then I continued to be busy and I didn’t want to do a sloppy little post about it because I wanted to combine that story with the review of the awesome 2011 Chevy Tahoe Hybrid that General Motors was kind enough to let me drive all the way down to Tennessee (and Virginia) and back so that my nine cases of books (oh, and my family, too) could ride back to Chicago in comfort? I finally wrote about it on Reviews…
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My Official Book Launch: An Epic Celebration of All Things Chicago
I don’t even know where to start when it comes to summarizing my book launch event that occurred in the city on Tuesday night. I would love to tell you about everything, but I don’t want this post to be a novel and so I have to skip the fine points on: ~ all of the ideas I tossed around in my head starting about two months ago as this event was conceptualized ~ the great conversations (and epiphanies) I had with the ladies of my “Event Advisory Board” (I made up that name but it’s perfect), made up of friends who have experience with the ins and outs of…
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Move Along, Nothing To See Here…
I know. It’s been a few days. Well, only four, but in the blogosphere, four days can seem like an eternity. In fact, I have lots to share but no time to share it at the moment. I met my publisher in person over the weekend when we drove down south (in a loaner Chevy Tahoe Hybrid from General Motors, thank you very much!) for my niece’s graduation: my publisher’s office is only about twenty minutes from my sister-in-law’s house. I got a great package from the United Kingdom, full of goodies that made me totally giddy. I got a great package from Cape Cod, containing something that made me…
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Cruzing Chicagoland: Threadless Headquarters
I had heard that the Chicago headquarters of the Threadless T-shirt company is one of those epic, must-see places. I’ve seen a couple of pictures in magazine features about it, and was thrilled to take a ride over there in the 2011 Chevy Cruze that General Motors loaned me for a week (Disclosure: GM is the major sponsor of my Chicago book launch event), to record a tour for your enjoyment. What struck me about the headquarters is how extremely laid-back the place was, even way more than I expected. The place exudes a vibe of “Fun” rather than “Work”, and had I not actually witnessed employees busily doing their…
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Cruzing Chicagoland: KeyLime Cove Water Park Resort
Chicagoland is known for brutal winters, during which 95% of its residents (
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Cruzing Chicagoland: The Hancock Observatory
When General Motors signed on as my major sponsor for my Chicago book launch event, I thought it would be really fun to take a 2011 Chevy Cruze out on the road to get up close and personal with some of the great attractions that are exclusive to the Chicago area. One of those places is high up in the sky, at the top of the world famous John Hancock Building on North Michigan Avenue. I took my mom with me for a special tour of the Hancock Observatory from Carey Randall (Sales and Marketing Director) and Stephanie Grady (Sales and Education Coordinator), and they totally rolled out the red…
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Cruzing Chicagoland: The Bristol Renaissance Faire
Mention that you’re visiting a Renaissance Faire and you’ll be met with a couple of different reactions. One of them is a raised eyebrow and a slightly alarmed look. That usually comes from someone who thinks of a Ren Faire as a weird Star Trek-ish convention for 16th century fanatics. (No offense to the lovely @dearbadkitty, who is a Trekkie.) The other reaction is a wide-eyed, “I’m so excited for you” expression of happiness. That one comes from someone who has been to a Ren Faire. I took my trusty sidekick Michelle with me to do a “Cruzing Chicagoland” video shoot at the Bristol Renaissance Faire, which is located on…
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Cruzing Chicagoland: Chicago Elevated
One of the many things I’ve been working on recently is a video series in conjunction with the great folks (and cars!) at General Motors. GM is my major sponsor for my book launch event in a couple of weeks, and, well, check this out. (P.S. The guitar intro and ending is courtesy of my son, J.)
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It’s A Book!
So, just another weekend…sigh. NOT! Ahem, in case you missed it, go to http://chickeninthecar.com to preorder. All books ordered from that site will be signed; if you want your copy signed TO you and/or the members of your family, leave that information in the special instructions! Whee! IT’S A BOOK!
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The Early (Book) Birds Catch The Chance To Win A Gift Card…
So, I wrote this book, a Chicago-area travel guide for families with tweens and teens. Have you heard? Yesterday, I got the best email from my publisher. The subject line said “It is done!” (I mean seriously, I bet even YOU were beginning to wonder if this book would ever be done. Am I right?) What that means is, the final edits have been made on the typesetter’s end, and the book has been uploaded to the printer. By the beginning of next week, I should have an actual sample copy in my hands. Once that happens, I will look at the book, make sure the cover isn’t on upside-down…