Technologically Challenged

My computer just died so I'm trying to type a post on Fletch's stupid Mac book WHICH I HATE SO MUCH and I can't tell if the problem is this stupid computer or if my stupid hosting platform Typepad is the problem.  Regardless, everything's all screwy (and stupid) so this is going to be quick.

First, do me a proper and check out the trailer for this film:

http://www.thedukes-movie.com/

Not only am I totally in love with the concept - which looks like Ocean's Eleven meets The Sunshine Boys - but I'm all excited because I'm supposed to be on a panel with star Robert Davi next year.  (It's a session within a whole weekend of sessions for a conservative PAC so I won't be talking about it here.)

What else?  Oh, I'm told that the cover for Pretty in Plaid is up on Amazon now but I don't know how to open another browser on Mac to link to it BECAUSE I HATE IT AND REFUSE TO LEARN.  Interested to hear what you think - about the cover, and not about my preference for PCs.

Finally, I'll post more details when I'm not on this devil machine, but if you're local, I'm doing an interview live from the Hideout on Dec. 5th.  The host promises me it's not going to be an ambush like that one time I accidentally got booked on an ex-Black Panther's show because the radio publicist didn't understand that Bitter Is the New Black wasn't a book about race relations.  Anyway, the Hideout is a bar and there's a five dollar cover charge and it should be fun.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to kick this stupid computer down a couple of flights of stairs.

Comments

[kayleigh]

My 5-

1. Dr.pepper-i lost close to 60lbs when I stoped drinking it and started eating better, but I couldn't stand to look or even here the sound of a bottle or can opener, untill I found out that I was having open heart surgery (I'm 19) and then I said fuck it, I'm back on the juice..
2.hershey cookies and cream bars
3.carmel sundays
4.white rice-with anything I will just eat it plain
And last but not least and probably most expensive- purses and wallets- I'm a little poor so my prize is a juicy daydreamer and matching huge wallet but I have thoughts of beating women up for a prada shopper or selling my soul for one....p.s love the new cover

[kayleigh]

My 5-

1. Dr.pepper-i lost close to 60lbs when I stoped drinking it and started eating better, but I couldn't stand to look or even here the sound of a bottle or can opener, untill I found out that I was having open heart surgery (I'm 19) and then I said fuck it, I'm back on the juice..
2.hershey cookies and cream bars
3.carmel sundays
4.white rice-with anything I will just eat it plain
And last but not least and probably most expensive- purses and wallets- I'm a little poor so my prize is a juicy daydreamer and matching huge wallet but I have thoughts of beating women up for a prada shopper or selling my soul for one....p.s love the new cover

[borntobemild]

Please come down to Miami in May or whenever your tour starts. I'll bring friends. I'll bring cafe con leche and pastelitos. It's not stifling hot down here in May, but actually quite nice beach weather. Pleeeeaase?

[Kelsey]

Am I the only one that noticed the typo on Amazon's page?

Apparently Jen is egomanical, not egomaniacal.

[Molly]

It is cute. I have always really loved the metallic illustrations that usually appear on the covers, but variety is the spice of life eh.

I am beyond excited for the book to come out, and have put together little sets of the first three for my best friends Christmas presents!!!

[Cathy]

The cover is very cute...love the pigeon-toe stance (I still stand like that when I'm nervous). I was thrown at first by the argyle...and at first I saw an optical illusion (like that one where it's either a vase or two faces looking at each other)...i thought it was a white tie on a green shirt with a wierd design around the tie. Then I saw it for real.

[Amanda]

Love the book cover (and the choice in PCs)!

[allison]

LOOOOVE the book cover....i have a target cardigan that matches them perfectly!!! love argyle, love pink and green....even more, love your books!!! i dont think i can wait until may!

[Christine]

I work at Microsoft, and I speak for us all- Bless you for your PC love! In fact, if you felt like receiving some "I'm a PC" free swag, just drop me a line, and we can take care of that!

Love your writing, and have shared widely hereabouts!

[Andrea Mooney]

I love the book cover. The argyle socks are too cute. Who gives a crap if they are not plaid like others are saying and it doesn't match the title. The title isn't "A Life, A Witch and a BURBERRY Wardrobe. I'm looking forward to the new book.

Is it May yet?

[Sweet Herald]

Didn't you say you wore argyle while in the sowhority? ;) Sorry, I'm an ex-bitter-kappa. But I could have sworn I recently read that in one of your books. Maybe not? This one is about the sorority days, right?

[Louise]

Cover is adorable. Must go with the other fashionistas though...argyle is not plaid.

FYI for fellow Canadians, Amazon.ca also has the cover...

[erin]

the cover is so cute, i love it.

[Ginny]

I'm hoping not to be attacked, but ...

I guess I'm one of the few who's not loving the "Pretty In Plaid" cover. I think it makes it look like a novel for my 13 year old daughter, not for me. I love pink and green as much as anyone and the tights are adorable, but your earlier books have all had covers which conveyed the idea the books were for adults. This one, not so much. It reminds me a lot of the covers of all those "Clique" books my daughter is so crazy about. (http://www.amazon.com/Its-Easy-Being-Mean-Clique/dp/0316115053/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1227315874&sr=1-8)

When I envisioned in my mind what the cover of this new book might look like, I was expecting an illustration of a knife-pleated, plaid mini-skirt (just the skirt, no body inside, like the underwear on the cover of SAPF), maybe kind of kilt-looking, with a kilt pin that has pearls on it (because we all know how you LOVE pearls!), with a touch of metallic paint like the other covers. Definitely was not expecting a photo of skinny little pigeon-toed legs in argyle tights.

I'm sure the book will be terrific, though, and that you'll sell loads of them no matter WHAT the cover looks like!

[Tamara]

Four Freaking books!! Congratulations to you!!! Can't wait for May.

[Robin]

As the others are, I too, am confused on the argyle socks pretending to be plaid. But its still cute as ever. And I was VERY EXCITED that after typing "Pretty in Plaid" into the search bar thingie on Amazon, your book popped up, along with "Pretty in Plaid Barbie"! I hope you own that as to futher another sleep-barbie-ing incident.

To sum up... cute confusing cover, pre-ordered the book, refrained from purchasing Barbie. I is all growns up apparently!

[Katie]

I love the cover!!! I just devoured the first two books and think its time for Such a Pretty Fat. You're helping me to have a new appreciation for Chicago! Have a great weekend!

[amy g]

I don't like the "Plaid" cover -- looks like a hastily chosen file photo that myopic publishers would call "quirky."
Of course, I love my Macbook, so...

[Debbie]

Maybe you should send something in to be in a "I'm a PC" commercial?

[Jenn]

Amazon link:

http://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Plaid-Condescending-Egomanical-Self-Centered/dp/0451226801/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1227307648&sr=8-4

[Alter Ego]

Yay on the book cover.

Oh, and I hate Mac's too. My husband is all apple crazy too.

[michele]

cute cover...seems appropriate for the content.
do you just have to pinch yourself sometimes about how great things have turned out for you? the cover saying "new york times best selling author..." that is amazing. i hope you snuggle up in that happiness tonight.

[Kelsey]

I can't help but saying this - your hate of Mac just made my heart break inside. :(

(To open a new internet window, go to File -> New window, or press apple key + n. Also, you can right click by pressing control while clicking.)

Also, OMG THERE IS ARGYLE ON THE BOOK COVER!!! So cute!

[Jen]

Cute cover, but I would think you'd go with plaid vs. arglye...?

[Kelly]

Love the new cover and CAN'T WAIT for the book in May. I hope you'll be doing another book tour and put Philly on your list of locations! Pretty please!!!!!

[Soren]

Also... shouldn't your web guru put your new cover on the Jennsylvania page with a link to pre-order at Amazon or wherever?
:D

[Soren]

Sorry about the Mac... I feel that way about palm vs stupid blackberry...

Love the book cover, love the title!

I want to get this in now, early, so you can't say we didn't say-- Please come to Toronto on your next book tour! It's close to Chicago, the exchange rate is in your favor, we have great shopping and WINE COUNTRY is an hour's drive away! :D

How are the dogs and cats settling into their new home?

[Alli]

I love it! But is argyle considered plaid?

[Nina]

Those tights? TARGET. love love love Target!

[Andrea]

I love the cover and I can't wait for it to come out! Congratulations.

[Lisa Randall]

Darling cover but May 09???? auugghh!!!

[Mirinda]

My hubby has a Mac airbook or whatever the crap it's called....HATE IT so I feel your pain!

[Kim M.]

Ok, I am dying to laugh again, so just looking at your book on Amazon was a tease - while I'm in a snit,I must ask, are the sox argyle or plaid or is argyle considered plaid?

[L.]

Absolutely love the title, and I think I used to have stockings just like that.

[Emily]

I love the cover and the title! I can't wait for the release of Pretty in Plaid! I think you should come to Des Moines on your next book tour. Would bribing you with Riesling help? Also? Macs are evil. Very evil

[Jeni]

Wait, it says hardcover?!!??!

Jen, seriously. My #1 favorite thing about your books is that they come out in paperback. I never buy books until they come out in paperback. I am so sad.

[Jeni]

Not one commenter linked to it!?!?!?

Here it is! Love it!

http://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Plaid-Condescending-Egomanical-Self-Centered/dp/0451226801/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1227300498&sr=1-7

[Kim]

I LOVE the book cover...ahhhh I can't wait!!!!!!!

[Stephanie]

Perhaps "Angry in Argyle"--

I love the cover, but I was envisioning an overlay of Ralph Lauren pink/ green/ & yellow plaid

May seems so far away--I want it now!!

[Rose]

Love the book cover! Congratulations!!

Now, I have something to get me through the winter. I can't wait for May!!

[Kathy]

Too bad Amazon spelled 'maniacal' wrong. WTF.

[Brandi]

1 - Love the cover, excited you've moved up to the hardcover world, but it'll mess up my pretty collection!
2 - Hate waiting until May.

[Theresa]

Love the cover, agree with previous thoughts on wishing it kept the same feel and look as the rest (especially since its now hardcover), it will throw off my jen collection. either way, still love it and i wish it came out sooner.

also, somebody else mentioned the barbie on the amazon search, i saw it and also started giggling. its like they know!

love your books, and constantly recommend them.

[Pamela]

Love the cover (and yes, they are argyle - but they are the cutest tights EVER)! Can't wait to read it...I'm jonesin' for more Jen!

[Jackie]

OMG I love the new cover, I HAVE THOSE SOCKS!!!!

[Lori]

Robert Davi! You'll be next to someone who was in The Goonies!!!

[Lisa Johnson]

1-I love the cover though to tell the truth doesn't matter what it looks like I'm preordering it and counting down to the release date.
2-Movie looks like something I'd enjoy so I'll try catching it.
3-Nordstrom's carries argyle sweater tights!

[Brittany]

Just wanted to join everyone else in saying that I LOVE the new cover! You never disappoint!

[derfina]

Just tried to preorder the new book on my Kindle but evidently it is not available. Now I have something to pout about. ;{

[AJMick]

Um... isn't argyle just a plaid turned at 90 degrees?

I love the cover! And hardcover? That's big time! Woohoo! Can't wait to read it!

And so glad there's another PC person out there... I avoid MACs; PC's are intuitive to me!