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.)
DC! And while I do agree with you about the Gipper, I can't go to CPAC. So, please come back and play!
Posted by: Katherine | December 05, 2008 at 04:33 PM
DC! And while I do agree with you about the Gipper, I can't go to CPAC. So, please come back and play!
Posted by: Katherine | December 05, 2008 at 04:33 PM
DC! And while I do agree with you about the Gipper, I can't go to CPAC. So, please come back and play!
Posted by: Katherine | December 05, 2008 at 04:33 PM
I second New Jersey! Manhattan is great too, but whenever an author comes to a venue in the city it is overwhelmingly crowded. There is a bookstore in Ridgewood, NJ, called BookEnds that ALWAYS has author signings. Or you could speak at a Women's Club!!! I buy your books for everyone I know as gifts!!!!
Posted by: Allison | December 05, 2008 at 04:22 PM
Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC....I absolutely love you and will ply you with all the Sauvignon Blanc you can drink :-)
Posted by: Reana | December 05, 2008 at 04:19 PM
HOUSTON!!
Posted by: kathleen | December 05, 2008 at 04:19 PM
Reasons you should definitely come to Houston:
It's the 4th largest city in the US and the biggest in Texas which means we should totally get some love this year since you showed us none last year(do you know how many people would come out to see you sweat sauvignon)
If there's one thing this city has, it's great bars and restaurants...we know how to eat and drink!
It's Texas, tons of people wear pearls with everything, workout attire included.
I don't want to HAVE to drive to Dallas or Austin to see you.
So, please come to Houston! I hate having to beg, but I will...
Posted by: Krista | December 05, 2008 at 04:18 PM
Shut the hell up! I'm wearing plaid argyle knee socks EXACTLY like that cover right this very minute! Get out of my head, Jen Lancaster!
Posted by: Tammy | December 05, 2008 at 04:12 PM
Seattle! Again!! Please? I think it's a sign that the book comes out on my birthday... a sign of what, idk. But I am so excited!!!
Posted by: Lisa D. | December 05, 2008 at 04:05 PM
RALEIGH, NC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Sharon | December 05, 2008 at 03:55 PM
CHARLESTON, SC!
Posted by: ZTAGRL | December 05, 2008 at 03:54 PM
CLEVELAND! I have my whole office reading your stuff and Twilight at the same time. We'd be giddy!
Posted by: Anna | December 05, 2008 at 03:49 PM
RALEIGH, NC!!! I agree...you will love it here! Because we love you!
Posted by: Jennifer | December 05, 2008 at 03:47 PM
Please come to Salt Lake City! There are a ton of Republicans and a brand new wine store.
The cover look wonderful!
Posted by: Cate | December 05, 2008 at 03:41 PM
Raleigh, NC! You'll love it here!!
Posted by: Carter | December 05, 2008 at 03:33 PM
My daily begging -
CINCINNATI PLEASE PRETTY PRETTY PLEASE!!!!!!!!
Whew - got that out of my system.
And totally off the subject - how much do I love Judge Glass in Las Vegas? TONS!!!!!!!!!!! I could just give her a great big old bear hug!!
;-)
Love,
your friendly stalker from Hamilton (Near Cincinnati) Ohio
Posted by: Kellee | December 05, 2008 at 03:13 PM
Tampa, FL!!!
Posted by: Robyn | December 05, 2008 at 03:11 PM
Please come to New Jersey / NYC. I know, NJ is not nearly as cool as NYC itself, but it's not so bad. The Mall at Short Hills would be hot-diggity, but even if NYC makes the cut, it's still close!
Posted by: Emily | December 05, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Toronto! C'mon up north and you can learn how to use eh instead of y'all :-)
Posted by: heather | December 05, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Come back to Seattle - I missed you last time!
Posted by: Mellani | December 05, 2008 at 02:50 PM
Come back to Seattle - I missed you last time!
Posted by: Mellani | December 05, 2008 at 02:50 PM
Come back to Seattle - I missed you last time!
Posted by: Mellani | December 05, 2008 at 02:50 PM
PITTSBURGH!
Pittsburgh is an incredibly friendly and literate city, once you get past the drunken Steeler fans.
Posted by: Joanna | December 05, 2008 at 02:32 PM
Jackson, Mississippi! No kidding! We love you in the deep South!
Posted by: Misty M. | December 05, 2008 at 02:02 PM
Greenville, South Carolina!!!!
Posted by: Melissa | December 05, 2008 at 01:39 PM
Greenville, South Carolina!!!!
Posted by: Melissa | December 05, 2008 at 01:39 PM
Please Come to Minneapolis/St. Paul Area! We love yoiu!
Posted by: minnesnowta plz? | December 05, 2008 at 01:31 PM
Come to Los Angeles!!!
Posted by: Emily | December 05, 2008 at 01:26 PM
Please come back to Portland! I'd totally trek to Powell's from the 'burbs to see you!
Posted by: Mary | December 05, 2008 at 01:13 PM
Boston!
Posted by: A. Gold | December 05, 2008 at 01:13 PM
Atlanta, or anywhere in Alabama or the Alabama/Georgia border (Columbus, Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, etc. will do as well). PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!
Posted by: Emily | December 05, 2008 at 01:13 PM
BOSTON! BOSTON! BOSTON!!
Posted by: Caroline in MA | December 05, 2008 at 01:06 PM
Champaign, Illinois? I promise to get you some good wine! :)
Posted by: sassystitcher | December 05, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Please come to Detroit! I promise you won't get shot!
Posted by: Alison | December 05, 2008 at 12:50 PM
CLEVELAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: kristin | December 05, 2008 at 12:48 PM
DALLAS!!!
Posted by: Anna | December 05, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Come to New Orleans! I'll bring you homemade beignets (better than Cafe du Monde) and point you to the absolute best places to eat. Your time here will undoubtedly be a veritable orgy of food and drink.
Posted by: Skye | December 05, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Summer? So, that would be after school lets out, right? Someplace in central NJ would be nice. Although, our cities are downright ugly, so I would like to recommend the Barnes and Noble in my hometown, Bridgewater. Philly and NY are closeish, but such a pain to get to. I would go for you, though.
Posted by: Stephanie | December 05, 2008 at 12:27 PM
boston! i missed your recent visit because i had softball :( but i WILL be there this time.
...and savignon blanc is so much better than chardonnay. i sweat SB on a regular basis.
Posted by: Cary | December 05, 2008 at 12:04 PM
Please come to Denver! We "get you" here too!
Posted by: JC | December 05, 2008 at 11:58 AM
CHARLOTTE, NC!!!!
Posted by: kate | December 05, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Houston please!
Posted by: Jen | December 05, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Here's another vote for HOUSTON!!
Posted by: Lori | December 05, 2008 at 11:38 AM
I'm assuming Atlanta is a given, what with us-all being such a large city and full of women who read, but wanted to be sure to toss in a vote. Looking forward to it!!
PS if I make you the orange zest & macadamia nut & white choc chip cookies from Southen Living, will you talk to your publisher about getting Plaid on Kindle?
Posted by: AtlantaDebbie | December 05, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Greenville, South Carolina!!
Posted by: Lea in SC | December 05, 2008 at 11:29 AM
ST. LOUIS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Alex | December 05, 2008 at 11:23 AM
I vote for Birmingham, AL as well. And if it is any help, I am a librarian and my bookclub read your book!
Posted by: Wendy | December 05, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Solidifying the decision to come to MINNEAPOLIS!!
Posted by: Maggie | December 05, 2008 at 11:18 AM
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come to Detroit! I'll bring wine! Lots and Lots of wine!
Posted by: Wendy | December 05, 2008 at 10:51 AM
JEN PLEASE COME TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA,
my boss is making me vote cuz she's dying to meet you! PLEASE COME!
phil
p.s. there's lots of great shopping in LA!
Posted by: Phillip | December 05, 2008 at 10:37 AM