As a recovering newspaper journalist—even more than three decades out of the business, I can tell you nothing ever feels real until I see it in print. When I got home Sunday after an overnight event, Mr. MKA had the @nytimes book review set out at my usual perch at the kitchen island. Even though the list was announced a week earlier, it still didn’t seem real. Did I mention I’m Irish, and deeply superstitious? What if it was a mistake? Some kinda sick joke? Like, Lucy pulling the football away before Charlie Brown can kick it? (Did I mention I’m also maybe a teensy bit paranoid?)
But Lo! There it was, in slightly smudged black & white. ROAD TRIP at #5 on the NYT bestseller list! Thanks to all of you who preordered, posted reviews, put it on your library hold list, and decided to #buymybookdammit . And also thanks to my kickass team at @stmartinspress, @agentstuartk and @megwalker1225. We did it! Now Imma get it framed, ASAP. You know, just in case…#roadtripnovel #authorlife #bestseller

When your pool drink matches your pool book. Came to @chateau_elan_estates to give a book talk. Signed some books. Put on a swimsuit—first time this year! Ordered a fruity frozen drink and busted a chill while reading dear friend @johnsearles sparkling new novel SINGLE GIRLS. (Out July 7, preorder now, dammit!) I’m taking a lil’ ROAD TRIP with John next month. Check the events tab on my website for deets. Meanwhile, if you need me, I’m being pampered at this gorgeous resort. (Please don’t need me.) #authorlife #summerreading #pooldrinks #singlegirlsnovel