Thursday, July 10, 2008

Perusing My First Copy of My First Book at My Apartment


While I was out and about yesterday, a preview copy of my book arrived! Although it was well after 11 pm, I ripped open the package and (pretended) to read while Husband took pictures. Weirdly, it feels less real now than ever, but still super exciting.

(Also, I love the funny details of my cluttered apartment that appear in the background. For example, the wood piece on the wall with junk hanging off it (a rabbit bead necklace my mother-in-law got me in New Orleans; tassels from my graduation from NYU; scissors that someone gave me in 3rd grade; a cross-stitch I made of a tabby cat that I changed the color scheme for so that it would be psychedelic; a bookmark; and a hamsa - a Jewish object to ward off the evil eye - my Israeli relative made) is something I made in 6th grade. The pictures on the entertainment center are of me and Husband at our wedding (bottom); my sister's husband, Dr. P, Husband, and me at a picnic in Central Park (second from bottom); Dr. P and I at an Oktoberfest party (second from top); and my sister and I at her wedding, and Husband and I cutting the cake at our reception. A menorah I got from my Bubbe and Grandpa is in front of those pictures, and the tabernacle cover opens to reveal the ten commandments. I always loved that menorah when I was growing up.)

FYI - My book signing time at the BlogHer Conference has changed. It is still on Friday, July 18, but now will take place from 12:15 - 12:45.
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  1. Cynthia ClintonJuly 11, 2008 at 12:42 AM

    I'm new to your blog, but wanted to say anyway... CONGRATULATIONS! How exciting!

    As for details in the back, I love how the light behind you looks like it's emanating from your head. Most auspicious!

    Best of everything :D

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  2. EddieJuly 11, 2008 at 4:29 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!
    In the photo you look like a new proud parent.
    I am looking forward to reading it.

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  3. super desJuly 11, 2008 at 4:51 AM

    awesome! When do I get my copy?

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  4. deniseJuly 11, 2008 at 5:11 AM

    I will be at your book signing! Can't wait.

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  5. SuzanneJuly 11, 2008 at 6:21 AM

    Thanks everyone!

    Des, I think the books will be out in the next two weeks or so.

    Cynthia, welcome to CUSS! And I didn't notice how the sconce behind my skull created a halo. That is so cool!

    Eddie, I feel like a proud new parent. It took me a long time to birth the book (from conception to final product was about 4 years), and although labor was sometimes painful, mostly it was fun. Man, what a metaphor!

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  6. Average JaneJuly 11, 2008 at 7:04 AM

    Ooh, it looks hefty! I was imagining something smaller for some reason.

    I'm looking forward to buying a couple next week. :)

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  7. BrynaJuly 11, 2008 at 8:42 AM

    I can't wait to get your book to keep on my desk at work. We always get trainees from other cafes and now I will be able to direct them to some "unusual attractions" as opposed to the "tourist crap". :)

    Thanks Suzanne!!! (aka susanne)

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  8. AnonymousJuly 11, 2008 at 10:49 AM

    I can't believe how much you look like Sherry J in that photo! See, I told you the book would be all glossy. Where's the raisin box on which you made the letters to big so that the entire work wouldn't fit?
    -Steph

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  9. AnonymousJuly 11, 2008 at 10:50 AM

    *word*

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  10. marJuly 11, 2008 at 1:04 PM

    that really is a bigger book than i thought from the pics.
    how awesome! it does look like you've achieved sainthood with the light coming out of your head. *snort*
    amazon informed me that i had to reconfirm my order since i placed it so long ago. but i did. can't wait!
    thus far, i'm 3 years into birthing my project, but i think my gestation is gonna end up being longer than yours.

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  11. Alex ElliotJuly 11, 2008 at 5:20 PM

    Congratulations!!!!

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  12. JillJuly 11, 2008 at 7:03 PM

    Hey! It looks AWESOME! Can't wait to meet you at BlogHer - you better bring a LOT of your books!! :) Travel safely.

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  13. momJuly 11, 2008 at 8:10 PM

    Sherry J sez, "my daughter, the author".

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  14. Hecticmom UndoneJuly 11, 2008 at 11:08 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!

    I love how the light is shining behind your head making you look like an angel. :)

    I'd love to meet you at BlogHer and get a signed copy of your book - but I'm traveling to the OTHER side of the country to Florida!

    Good luck and awesome! Just awesome!

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  15. Major BedheadJuly 12, 2008 at 3:12 PM

    Cool!! Congratulations.


    I love all the details in the photo - your house looks homey and lived in and not like a stage set, which just rocks.

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  16. zandriaJuly 13, 2008 at 8:08 PM

    Yay! Super awesome!!! :)

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  17. MissyJuly 14, 2008 at 6:52 AM

    I'm a bit late, but CONGRATULATIONS! That is so exciting!

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  18. lizrizJuly 15, 2008 at 3:04 PM

    Totally have your book signing in my calendar! I assume I can buy it when I get there? Can't wait!

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