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Sixteen, No, Forty Really Self-Promote-y Candles

What are you doing on March 24th?

If you're in the Chicago area (or, as I like to say, If You Were Here), join me for what's going to be the coolest event ever!

What:  A screening of the beloved John Hughes classic film Sixteen Candles, coupled with onstage conversation, audience Q&A, and a book signing! 

Who:  Do I need to mention the signing is with me?  Because the signing is with me if that wasn't abundantly clear. 

Where:  Theater Wit, 1229 West Belmont, Chicago, IL

When:  2:00 PM, Saturday, March 24th

What Else:  Tickets are $40 and the price includes admission, a signed copy of the paperback release of If You Were Here, and a champagne toast! 

Why:  Because there's an entire generation who's never seen the glory that is Jake Ryan on the big screen!

The event is limited to 100 people, so if you're interested, buy your tickets here and now!

(This is the paperback cover.  It's the same book as the one with the welcome mat, except this edition has a Q&A and a reader's guide in which I detail exactly which incidents are true, as well as a sneak preview of Jeneration X.)

As a quick reminder, here are the deets to my Spring Break Book Tour for the IYWH paperback release:

TUESDAY, MARCH 6

MIAMI, FL

Books & Books

265 Aragon Ave

Coral Gables, FL 33134

8 PM

 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7

VERO BEACH, FL

Vero Beach Book Center

2145 Indian River Blvd

Vero Beach, FL 32960

6 PM

 

THURSDAY, MARCH 8

JACKSONVILLE, FL

Barnes and Noble

10280 Midtown Parkway

Jacksonville, FL 32246

7 PM

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 9

PHOENIX, AZ

Barnes and Noble

21001 N. Tatum Blvd.

Phoenix, AZ 85050

7 PM

 

Finally, tour dates and cities for the memoir Jeneration X will be coming as soon as the events are nailed down!

(This is the cover of Jeneration X.  Get it?  It's a ceral box!  Also, I get in trouble if I don't show the cover often enough, so there you go.)

Thanks and I hope to see you out there somewhere this spring!

(P.S. Yes, I'll post a photos of Fletch's hateful photos tomorrow.  Or, you could just come to the Sixteen Candles event and see it live and in person.  Totally your call.)

 

Before I Forget...

... or the lights go out, I want to remind everyone that I'll be at The Book Cellar this Friday night. 

Here's the official announcement:

Fourth Annual Witty Women Writers Night!

Start: 10/29/2010 7:00 pm

End: 10/29/2010 8:00 pm

Please join us as the fourth wave of witty women sweeps the bookstore and spend the evening steeping in Chicago-based, clever estrogen. This year, our line-up is especially spectacular. We are thrilled to host Stacey Ballis (Good Enough to Eat), Claire Zulkey (An Off Year), Wendy McClure (The Wilder Life: My Adventures in the Lost World of Little House on the Prairie), and Jen Lancaster (My Fair Lazy).

There is limited seating, available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so make sure to show up a little early for what will surely be a riotous evening. 

Location: The Book Cellar

Street:  4736-38 N Lincoln Ave

City:  Chicago

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This is the fourth year we've done this and it's always such a fun night!  (And did you know The Book Cellar sells drinks?  Come on, how brilliant is that?)  That night I'll be reading a sneak preview of the new novel and I can't wait to hear what Stacey, Claire, and Wendy have to offer!  Hope to see you there!  Check out The Book Cellar for more details.

Is Leaving...

... in an hour for the airport.  I'm headed to New York.

If so inclined, set your DVRs for the 10:00 hour of Today tomorrow where I'll be appearing as a reality television show expert with Kathie Lee and Hoda.  Please keep in mind that my being on is contingent on weather, breaking news, rolling blackouts, etc.

But if all the pieces come together, I'll be there.  Wearing Lacoste.  (And not drinking wine.)

For the record, if my witty banter and expansive knowledge of All Things Real Housewives doesn't land me a spot on one of those damn VH1 specials, then I give up.

(And if I come back with bedbugs, all bets are off.)

Authors Night 2009

I am beside-myself-excited to tell you all that I'm a part of Authors Night at the East Hampton Library this year and I'm inviting you to join me because I'm cool like that.

When:  Saturday, August 8th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Where:  159 Main Street, East Hampton, NY (in a tent next door to the library)

Why:  To support the library, of course

What If It Rains?:  Um, bring an umbrella?  Don't step out from under the tent?  I don't know, what do you usually do if it rains?

What Else Do I Need to Know?:  Tickets are $75 each and are available at the Authors Night website

Clearly You Are Delusional If You Think I'm Shelling out $75 to See You:  And you would be right if I were the only author.  But would you pay that to meet Candace Bushnell?  And Alec Baldwin?  And Jay McInerney?  And Melissa Bank and Stephanie Klein and Bethenny Frankel and the hundred other authors who'll be there?  And have drinks with them?  All while supporting a really worthy cause? 

Yeah, that's what I thought.

Fine, I'm in.  What Do I Wear?:  Damned if I know.  I had all summer to plan for this and now I'm freaking out over not having procured an outfit.  I told Fletch he should be all Hampton-y and wear a seersucker suit and a straw boater but he was like, "What am I, the Great Gatsby?" 

Can I Bring My Own Book to Be Signed?:  I assume since this is a fundraiser, they'd like to, you know, raise funds from books sales as well as ticket sales, so I'm going to make an executive decision and say no, not this time.

That's Kind of Harsh:  Hey, no one said charity was charitable. 

Kidding!

(But seriously, buy some books.  You know, for kids.)

Anyway, it's going to be a great night and if you have any desire to meet me or Fletch or dozens of WAY more interesting writers or simply support a deserving cause, then we'll see you there!

(Son of) Funny Ha-Ha

Got any plans for Friday?  Because I'm going to be here:

 

Come! 

Enjoy a whole bunch of funny people! 

Bring five dollars!  (You know, for kids.)

In the comments below, tell me what you'd want to hear me read if you were to come, enjoy, and bring five dollars.  What are your favorites?  The marathon convention center?  Fletch vs. the coyote?  My trip to the ladyparts doctor? 

Let me know... and I'll see you there!

P.S. Bonus points for me for working in a Coen Brothers reference.