Cameras, celebrities, and other stuff…
I think I have a curse on me that prohibits me from keeping digital cameras for any longer than six months. One of two things happen – I lose them (but I swear, I lose them somewhere in the house. One minute they’re on the shelf in the kitchen, and then next, poof! Nothing. Nowhere to be found), or they break.
And generally, it has to be said, they break with a little help from the children. They’re all fascinated with cameras, and all ascribe to the belief that what’s mine is theirs. Particularly the daughter. A sparkling nail polish she quite fancies on her own toenails? A blusher she can’t live without? Hair clips that are a must-have? They all disappear, regularly, from my bathroom drawers and are stuffed into the desk drawers in her bedroom.
The kids view the cameras as being family cameras, which would be fine if they were cheapo crappy cameras that it would be okay to break, and we do have cheapo crappy cameras that are okay to break, but no. If it aint Canon or Sony, and if it costs less than $250, they aren’t interested.
The Canon broke, of its own volition, last week, and the Daughter decided to take pictures outside with the Sony, then left it on the bench to enjoy the thunder, lightning and rain. I’m now left with the camera on my blackberry, so forgive me if the quality isn’t what it might be.
I was at Book Revue in Huntington Long Island last night, where I had a great event, and then I’m off to Madison, CT tonight. I’m writing this, lying in bed, having a well-earned lazy morning, and finishing off Don’t You Know Who I Am? By Piers Morgan, which is an extraordinary account of his rise to fame (he’s the judge on America’s Got Talent, and won Celebrity Apprentice), with celebrity-packed tales on every page. He’s irreverent, self-deprecating and full of himself at the same time, and searingly honest. His descriptions had me laughing out loud.
On Kate Moss: “How this stroppy, pinch-faced little coke-snorter from Croydon ever made it to be the world’s number one supermodel is quite beyond me…”
I didn’t have much of an opinion of him until I caught a few episodes of the apprentice, when I realized how good an operator he is, and frankly, after having to deal with that Omarosa, he deserved to win.
Other news: The Beach House has gone in to the New York Times bestseller list at number 11. It shouldn’t matter so much, but it does, and a huge thank you to all of you who went out and bought it during this first, important week.
Hi Jane,
That's hilarious about the cameras!!!
I have a little sister and she used to take my stuff all the time and I would just find my stuff laying around in her room!
-Zina
Oh by the way, when do we find out who won the contest?
Hi Jane,
That's hilarious about the cameras!!!
I have a little sister and she used to take my stuff all the time and I would just find my stuff laying around in her room!
-Zina
Oh by the way, when do we find out who won the contest?
Jane, I love your books so much and am currently your first one "Straight Talking" ... a bit backward, I know.
Btw, you'll love Madison, CT! It's such a pretty coastal town and you must stop by R.J. Julia Booksellers. It's one of my top 10 favorite bookstores ever!
Looking forward to reading "The Beach House" next! Especially since I'm heading to the beaches of Mexico in a few days!
Keep on writing, Jane! Your work is wonderful!
Jane, I love your books so much and am currently your first one "Straight Talking" ... a bit backward, I know.
Btw, you'll love Madison, CT! It's such a pretty coastal town and you must stop by R.J. Julia Booksellers. It's one of my top 10 favorite bookstores ever!
Looking forward to reading "The Beach House" next! Especially since I'm heading to the beaches of Mexico in a few days!
Keep on writing, Jane! Your work is wonderful!
Oh my gosh the book reading and signing at RJ Julia tonight was amazing! Thank you for being so open about your life and sharing your experiences. Your my absolute favorite author and I feel so blessed that I was able to meet you. Thanks for the pic, and again sorry for the tears! :O)
Oh my gosh the book reading and signing at RJ Julia tonight was amazing! Thank you for being so open about your life and sharing your experiences. Your my absolute favorite author and I feel so blessed that I was able to meet you. Thanks for the pic, and again sorry for the tears! :O)
Hi Jane!
I've just finished reading second chance. You have clearly evolved, both as a person and as a writer, and I like the marurity that seems to be settling in.
Thank you for writing. And, as far as this book goes, thank you for making it a bittersweet story of the daily deaths all of us experience. Not just a book about grief, but a book about surviving and living with the loss of the people and dreams we love.
warmest wishes
ellina
Hi Jane!
I've just finished reading second chance. You have clearly evolved, both as a person and as a writer, and I like the marurity that seems to be settling in.
Thank you for writing. And, as far as this book goes, thank you for making it a bittersweet story of the daily deaths all of us experience. Not just a book about grief, but a book about surviving and living with the loss of the people and dreams we love.
warmest wishes
ellina
We have just started a book club at work and The Beach House was the first on the list. I loved it as much as I have loved all of your other books! I just want to thank you for giving me an "escape". Keep up the wonderful writing!
We have just started a book club at work and The Beach House was the first on the list. I loved it as much as I have loved all of your other books! I just want to thank you for giving me an "escape". Keep up the wonderful writing!
Loved the Beach House, fantastic job, Jane!!
Loved the Beach House, fantastic job, Jane!!
I bought The Beach House last week, and perhaps I should wait to finish it before commenting, but I just can't. I love it already. My only regret about reading it (and finishing it in about 2 hours) is that I'll have to say goodbye. And your next book isn't even written yet! Whatever will I read until then? You are so impressive, Jane. And your books so enjoyable. Thanks.
I bought The Beach House last week, and perhaps I should wait to finish it before commenting, but I just can't. I love it already. My only regret about reading it (and finishing it in about 2 hours) is that I'll have to say goodbye. And your next book isn't even written yet! Whatever will I read until then? You are so impressive, Jane. And your books so enjoyable. Thanks.