UPDATE
As a reminder, here's a quick rundown of where I went on tour this year:
Chicago (multiple), New York, Philly, DC, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin, Cincy, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco (multiple), Indianapolis, Phoenix, Denver, and Boston. Granted, some of these places were far-flung 'burbs, but let's not split hairs about it. I'm talking general area here. I imagine my publisher will have me do many of the same places/cities, providing your input isn't vastly different or tour budgets become restricted.
Also, for those of you angling for Nashville, I'll be there in early February speaking at the Blissfully Domestic conference. I'll post more details on that as I get them. (I'll also be in DC in late February to be on a panel for CPAC but unless you also think Ronald Reagan was the greatest president of all time, you're not going to want to be there.)
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I've cut and pasted today's entry from last year's blog, crossing out the irrelevant bits. I figure I still need the same info and this post was close enough to re-use, so here goes...
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Today's Jen-Point Quiz:
1) What major city do you live closest to?
Answer only if you actually would come and see me spit, stammer, and sweat Chardonnay sweat Savignon Blanc live and in person. (Bring a tarp if you're sitting in the front row! I'm just like a Gallagher show! But with less watermelon!)
Seriously, I just found out I assume I'm going to hit about ten cities a number of cities this summer for the new book which is SO VERY COOL!! Obviously I'll do readings/signings here in Chicago, and most likely in New York and Philly. That leaves seven an undetermined bunch of cities TBD. Judging from the location of the requests I get, I'm also pushing for Minneapolis, somewhere multiple dates in Texas, and stops in the Carolinas. Also, I'm going to suggest more than one appearance in Atlanta because y'all seem to get me best down there, despite my inability to use "y'all" right when recreating dialogue, bless my Yankee heart.
So, if you were to want to see me, where would that be? Boston? D.C.? (I'm guessing we'll stay more midwest-y/east-coast-y for logistical reasons.)
Also, here's your exclusive first a look at the new cover for Such A Pretty Fat Pretty In Plaid, coming to a book-seller near you May 6, 2008 May 5, 2009.
Hope you like it...
... because we're not changing it (as per this November 24th post.)
Anyway, in the comments section, please tell me where I should be going.
(Other than straight to hell, of course.)
It just occurred to me that I'm going to have to count and log all these suggestions, so I'm closing this thread now. Thanks to all of you for letting me know where you want me!
Posted by: Jen | December 06, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Colorado again! Please, please, please! But this time allow time to go out for drinks with the girls!!!!
Posted by: Carolyn J | December 06, 2008 at 11:51 AM
Orlando!!
Posted by: Andrea | December 06, 2008 at 11:36 AM
Please visit your visitors across the lake in MI. While Ann Arbor or Detroit would be nice, more towards the west would be better... like Grand Rapids :)
Posted by: Chris | December 06, 2008 at 10:35 AM
DC DC DC !!! I would suggest Kramer's Books...which, yes, is a total hippie-political-psuedointellectual granola factory, BUT how many bookstores have a full bar and the most awesome homemade peach pie EVER?? It's worth dealing with many smug liberals just for that pie and a cocktail, trust me.
Posted by: Sheila | December 06, 2008 at 10:10 AM
Charlotte NC please! Many of us just lost our jobs here due to Wachovia being bought by Wells Fargo and we need your perspective and humor! Think of it as community service!
Posted by: Jennifer | December 06, 2008 at 10:05 AM
PLEASE COME TO KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI!!!!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! I WILL WHORE OUT YOUR BOOK TO EVERYONE I KNOW!!!
Posted by: Rebecca | December 06, 2008 at 09:48 AM
PHOENIX!!! Come in Winter and not in summer this time!
Posted by: RebeccaB | December 06, 2008 at 09:23 AM
Omaha or Kansas City!!!
Posted by: Emily | December 06, 2008 at 09:13 AM
Please - Nashville needs you!! I moved from outside of Chicago (OK, Naperville)earlier this year and could so use your energy in my cultural transition. I also know my new circle will totally love you, too!
Posted by: Gina | December 06, 2008 at 08:27 AM
Kansas City pretty please!
Posted by: Michelle | December 06, 2008 at 08:23 AM
DC!!! or anywhere in the MD area
Posted by: ani | December 06, 2008 at 08:10 AM
I'm with the Boston people. It's an amazingly fun city with lots of wine. Lots and lots of wine.
Posted by: Maddie | December 06, 2008 at 07:41 AM
Charleston, SC! Or at least Charlotte, NC. That's about as far as I could feasibly drive to come see you. But I'd do it. "Pretty" please try?
Posted by: Stacy | December 06, 2008 at 07:39 AM
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. No one ever lets their authors come to our Barnes & Noble because we're too small, which is a shame because we are way fun and very smart and very generous (we buy lattes for every struggling regional author that walks through the door). Imagine what we would do for you! Although we have no budget for this kind of thing so don't count on too much.
Posted by: Lauri | December 06, 2008 at 06:34 AM
Seattle again please!!
Posted by: Kathy | December 06, 2008 at 01:30 AM
Salt Lake City!!! Salt Lake City!!!!
Posted by: Sara | December 06, 2008 at 01:15 AM
you MUST come to Phoenix... preferably the East Valley... like Chandler or Tempe because you were too far away from me last time! (and we have some really nice resorts out here)... Please and Thank you!
Posted by: Amy | December 06, 2008 at 12:42 AM
Dallas/Fort Worth area! We will bring lots of wine!
Posted by: Beril | December 06, 2008 at 12:40 AM
Seattle!
Posted by: Kate | December 06, 2008 at 12:05 AM
You must come to orange county! If I need to sweeten the deal, you must know that we have the very best mall in all the land... South coast Plaza! Look it up, we have every single designer and department store under one roof. Not to mention amazing restaurants with lovely bottles of wine just waiting for you... still not good enough? I would love to give you a fabulous blowout for your appearance, I am a hairstylist at The Retreat salon in costa mesa.Have I reached stalker status yet? Don't let that scare you off...please come to the OC!
Posted by: liz gress | December 06, 2008 at 12:00 AM
I'm another one that would love it if you came to Minneapolis (and I'm surprised that there are other "non-blue" people in MN. . . ).
Posted by: sara ryan | December 05, 2008 at 11:56 PM
OMG PLEASE COME TO RALEIGH NC!!! Or Cary... or somewhere close! i'm to broke to travel!!! But i love you and your books!!! They help me through all the crazies that i run into on the daily!!!
Posted by: Amanda D | December 05, 2008 at 11:14 PM
DC for sure please!!!!
Posted by: coleen | December 05, 2008 at 10:10 PM
I doubt you will make it to Little Rock, Arkansas but Memphis and Dallas would be close enough!!
Posted by: Rory | December 05, 2008 at 09:54 PM
SEATTLE! please?
Posted by: Carrie | December 05, 2008 at 09:45 PM
Fort Wayne, IN for me. St Louis for my best buddy
Posted by: Amy | December 05, 2008 at 09:33 PM
Come to Portland, Oregon. I know folks are pretty liberal here, but there are some conservative Republicans left...really. It's not a myth! ^_^
Posted by: Laura | December 05, 2008 at 09:26 PM
Louisville, KY! What's not to love, horse racing in May 09 (The Kentucky Derby), big hats, mint juleps, pearls! Celebrities galore at all the parties (especially Barnstable/Brown party) We have it all!
Posted by: Kristin Shelburne | December 05, 2008 at 09:18 PM
Cincinnati, bitches! Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Cincinnati.
Posted by: Katie | December 05, 2008 at 09:17 PM
Please please please come to Huntington, WV. If Matthew McConaughey spent a month with us, we must be cool, right??? By the way, can't wait to read the new book!
Posted by: Brandi | December 05, 2008 at 09:12 PM
Detroit/Ann Arbor.Detroit/Ann Arbor.Detroit/Ann Arbor.Detroit/Ann Arbor.Detroit/Ann Arbor.Detroit/Ann Arbor--I'll quit when you add us!
Posted by: Debbie | December 05, 2008 at 08:49 PM
Toronto!
Posted by: Angie | December 05, 2008 at 08:44 PM
Definitely come to Cincy. I would love to see you!!
Posted by: Sara | December 05, 2008 at 08:41 PM
Come to ALASKA! We love you up here! :)
Posted by: JennyFast | December 05, 2008 at 08:33 PM
Pittsburgh!!! Please:)
Posted by: Linda | December 05, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Baltimore! Although DC is an acceptable alternative.
Posted by: Cara | December 05, 2008 at 08:04 PM
pittsburgh, pa
Posted by: summer | December 05, 2008 at 07:54 PM
I like the cover. I totally remember wearing socks like that. Very 80's, and sorta like plaid.
Posted by: Rachel | December 05, 2008 at 07:52 PM
Tampa! Please come to Tampa! We love you down here. I can't wait for Plaid. I absolutely loved Such a Pretty Fat. It motivated me to get my ass back to the gym!
Posted by: Laura | December 05, 2008 at 06:59 PM
You must come to Boston!
Posted by: Patti | December 05, 2008 at 06:25 PM
Ok Princeton is like the capital city of Preppyville USA.
New Jersey get a lot of bad press, ya know with the Sopranos and all, but really its a beautiful place, well at least Princeton and New Brunswick are, because they are college towns with great bars!
Please Please come-don't make me cross the GWB to go into NYC to see you!
Posted by: larlar75 | December 05, 2008 at 06:12 PM
JERSZEEE
NEW BRUNSWICK
PRINCETON
PLEASEEEEEEE
Posted by: larlar75 | December 05, 2008 at 06:10 PM
Just good to know you will be in Atlanta!!! Bring some friends so we can go out for some wine and I'll teach y'all how to talk right! :-)
Posted by: SaneAndSingle | December 05, 2008 at 05:55 PM
Would have said Raleigh/Durham Chapel Hill area - suggestion, Cary NC Barnes & Noble....
but now I live in SAN DIEGO! So, my vote is for San Diego (or anywhere between San Diego and North County (Carlsbad). Suggestion, Encinitas CA Barnes & Noble or Carlsbad CA Borders.
Posted by: Cheryl | December 05, 2008 at 05:30 PM
Columbus plz.
Posted by: Tracie | December 05, 2008 at 05:11 PM
PITTSBURGH!!
Posted by: Kelly | December 05, 2008 at 05:06 PM
Tampa! Or Jacksonville!! Now Now Now!!
Posted by: Sarah | December 05, 2008 at 04:56 PM
Please come to Milwaukee - it's not too far from Chicago :-)
Posted by: Mary | December 05, 2008 at 04:47 PM
AUSTIN! please?
Posted by: Sabrina Boley | December 05, 2008 at 04:34 PM