I am a big dork who managed to forget that since Greg was going to be in Houston for a signing, it might be a good idea to order a couple of hardcover copies of his new title. Of course there were paperback copies available at Murder By the Book, and Tim and I each bought one there to give as gifts, because we’ll always support our local independent bookstore. But when Insight Out makes special-edition hardcovers available, we indulge ourselves. Anyway, as you can see, they arrived today, so the next time we see Greg, we’ll get them signed. As Greg has pointed out, the cover photo is clearly from the French Quarter, whereas the title informs us that the murder is in the Garden District. Vexing to an author, but very few of us have input or approval of our covers. And as Greg also pointed out at his signing, at least it’s not a Chinese takeout cover on a novel that has nothing whatsoever to do with Chinese takeout. Our writer fiends friends never tire of mocking our poor Three Fortunes cover.
Here are a couple of photos from Greg’s signing:
Writers Gavin Atlas and Greg Herren; me with Greg and Timothy J. Lambert
This past Thursday, we not only didn’t have Survivor night (which I still haven’t seen, although it’s recorded), but I didn’t get to see the first episode of the Project Runway finale. We were attending Scout’s Honor Rescue‘s Movie Night and Silent Auction. The Epicure Café provided space for the auction, and California Pizza Kitchen was the site of an after-party. It’s always fun to see a movie at the historic River Oaks Theater, and I’ll admit that I giggled all the way through Beverly Hills Chihuahua. It’s amazing how the Scout’s Honor volunteers put such a great night together, and how many donors contribute art, sports memorabilia, culinary treats, jewelry, wines, and other items to the auction. The event is underwritten by the fantastic Don Puryear of Happy Tails Dog Spa and RE/MAX Metro.
More photos from the evening:
Tim and his boss point out some alluring auction items and guests.
The Big H is obviously exhausted from her hard work.
Lindsey, Rhonda, Kathy, Tom, and Tim
Tim holding one of the gift bags given to all the guests
I’ve been working a lot on the setting for my Runway Monday final collection, but I wasn’t willing to start designing and sewing until I saw what challenges/guidelines the Project Runway contestants would be given. I have a theme and some fabric and was thinking I’d be doing five, maybe six, looks. Imagine my surprise when we watched the recorded episode Friday night to learn that the designers were expected to do twelve looks! Then, at the last minute, they were told they’d be doing a thirteenth! Some of the eliminated contestants came back to assist them, but I don’t have any cutting and sewing elves. However, last year’s runway judge Michelle Hors scoffed at the idea that I couldn’t design a dozen-plus outfits. She’s right; I can do it. But I can’t promise when they’ll be done. The PR designers get several months. I may need at least a couple of weeks, but I won’t let you down. And neither will my own version of Mood. Wish us luck!
Look at Lindsay, working them bangs!
Those bangs are awfully cute!
And I love your hair (I’m talking to Becky now, Greg) 😀
cut in a bob like that.
Yes, Greg has great hair! (envious)
Isn’t it cute? She had it done the day I dropped in unexpectedly thanks to that Unnamed Airline gave me a stopover in Houston.
Thanks! You made Haircut Day an adventure!
Thank you, Lisa. =)
I forget, every time, until I get all the way to the checkout that… Nope. No hardcovers for Canada. 😛
Sounds like both events were awesome.
No hardcovers for Canada? No fair!
They don’t ship to Canada. I suppose it’s only fair. We have gay marriage, y’all get hardcover books. 😉
Hmmmm. I think you’re getting the better deal.
Well, add in the -40C (before windchill) winters…
Sounds like Becky’s Bunch has had some really fun times recently. =0)
We do have fun. =)
13 looks!!!! This is going to be the don’t-miss fashion event of the season.
There are elements that will make it don’t-miss, though I think exhaustion may make some of the fashion miss-able.
And I just noticed your Rice Hotel icon. That’s my favorite building in Houston.
It’s the Bank of America Center (used to have another name–Nationsbank Center). I love it, too, and think it’s one of the jewels of our skyline.
The Rice Hotel is three towers and thank goodness has been saved by becoming luxury lofts.
It’ll always be the Rice Hotel to me.
Admit it. You have some kind of sordid history with the Rice Hotel. Sooner or later, one of your alter ego detectives will uncover it.
And you’d be in good company, by the way. President Kennedy slept there while in Houston the day before his assassination in Dallas.