Things I’m doing on this rainy Sunday (in no particular order)

Updating the Geek Girl site.
Creating the promotion spreadsheet of doom. I didn’t actually name the file that, but I’m thinking of changing it.
Scanning pictures of my (possibly illegal) trip into East Germany back in the day. Geek girl’s guide to the Eastern Bloc anyone? Anyone?
Convincing Andrew to be a sport and let his sister be [...]

Walk for Animals–the final countdown

 Next Saturday is the Animal Humane Society Walk for Animals. I’ve been checking (somewhat compulsively) the extended forecast. Right now, next Saturday is sandwiched between to rainy days. Let’s hope for sun! Especially since I’m going to be walking with him.
For thirty five years, our local Animal Humane Society has sponsored the Walk for Animals. [...]

Or would you rather be a (cat)fish?

Last night, Miss B commandeered my camera and went on a photo safari. Below are a few that she took. Be glad I’m sparing you the blurry one of my running shoes.

A few days ago, she decided our tank needed another fish. So she made one out of paper and taped it to the glass. [...]

Reason #278 that I didn’t write today

Seriously. You expect me to interrupt that?

Even more giveaways!

Over at the 2009 Debutantes, we’re giving away a bag of awesome. But hurry, this contest is a short one (ends tonight). And while you’re there, check out all the great 2009 debut middle grade and young adult authors.

Win Heartbreak River

Over on the Geek Girl’s Guide this week, we’re giving away an autographed copy of Heartbreak River by Tricia Mills. It’s her debut YA novel.
All you have to do is leave a comment on the blog entry. That’s it. It doesn’t get much easier than that.

Reviews you can use

Em of Em’s Bookshelf posted a terrific review of The Geek Girl’s Guide to Cheerleading. You can read the whole review over on her blog, but I love the way she closes it:
All in all, this book does a great job of breaking down stereotypes and social groups. In the end, you’ll find yourself asking, [...]

And the beat goes on

Like mother, like daughter:

Well, almost:

Yeah … yeah, I’ll work on my smile

I watched this a few months ago, and amazingly, it’s actually become more hysterical with time. I’m laughing. I’m crying. And yeah, I’m going to work on my smile.

Raiders of the Last ARC

This week over at the Geek Girl’s Guide, we’re giving away the very last ARC of The Geek Girl’s Guide to Cheerleading, signed by both of us–sure to be a collector’s item, an one-of-a-kind.
As part of the fun, we’re also launching our What Kind of Geek Are You quiz, based on the characters in the [...]