Lake Atitlan, Panajachel, Guatemala

Friday, September 16, 2011

Chick Lit and Cupcakes!

I have some exciting news!
My daughter Liesel's debut novel is coming out on Sept 20, which by the way, is 
her birthday!! 

Her book is called Roxanne in La La Land, a chick lit novel (WiDo Publishing).

Love and success, isn't that what every girl wants? At eighteen, I moved to Southern California, hoping to find it. And I did, eventually . . . but nothing like I expected. New to Los Angeles, Roxanne Donaly spends her days dressing mannequins, and her nights drawing pictures of her cat, Danny Boy. Definitely the wrong way to find stardom, or Prince Charming either, for that matter . . . .But forget love, I am pursuing my dream to become a famous movie star. I moved to L.A. to be successful, and be successful I will! I'm just not getting any parts yet. Which totally sucks. Success is the only thing I really want in life. Besides love. Success and love. Sigh . . . .

I'll be interviewing her on that very special day, this coming Tuesday. Don't miss it. There will be cupcakes!



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41 comments:

  1. Heather KellySeptember 16, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Congrats! Sounds delicious! I hope ROXANNE IN LA LA LAND finds a great audience.

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  2. Paul Anthony ShorttSeptember 16, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Congratulations to Liesel! There really couldn't be a better date for an author's debut release, could there?

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  3. MaganSeptember 16, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Congrats! An author family!

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  4. Karen Jones GowenSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Magan, Isn't it cool? I am so proud of her. And I have a son doing NaNoWriMo this year, his first time ever attempting a novel.

    Paul, Really, really.

    Heather, I hope so, it's such a good book. A fun read!

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  5. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Congratulations to your daughter! One big writing family.

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  6. Creepy Query GirlSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    omg, congratulations to your daughter! That is aweesome!

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  7. Linda G.September 16, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Congrats to Liesel! I know you must be so proud. :)

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  8. jabblogSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Congratulations to your daughter - you must both be so excited:-)

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  9. Susan Flett SwiderskiSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    How wonderful for your daughter ... and YOU! I can't think of a better birthday present. (PSSSST, MY birthday's in December ...)

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  10. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - MaybeSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Wow, how wonderful for her. This will be a birthday she will not forget.

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  11. Luanne G. SmithSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Excellent! Congratulations. What a great release date too.

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  12. UnknownSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Sounds like a great book. I'll have to check it out. Congratulations.

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  13. Carolyn VSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    That is so Awesome!!!! And on her birthday? Plus it sounds like such a great read. =)

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  14. L. Diane WolfeSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    That is wonderful! What a great birthday present.

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  15. Talli RolandSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Wow, how exciting! You have some really talented people in your family... including you!

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  16. Old KittySeptember 16, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Awwww yay!!! Your family is most talented lovely KarenG!! Huge congratulations to your Liesel and on her birthday too!! Wonderful news!!! All the best! Take care
    x

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  17. HilarySeptember 16, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Hi Proud Mama .. and Liesel .. congratulations - such good news and excellent time .. many celebrations happening on the 20th .. Roxanne in La La Land sounds intriguing .. cheers Hilary

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  18. Rob-bearSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Oh, well done. Way to go Liesel! (And take a bow, proud mom.) And the book is coming out on her birthday! Fabulous.
    One strange thought. I thought Chicklit was a kind of gum. Need to upgrade my thinking.

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  19. Amy SaiaSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Yay! Sounds like a fun book. I guess talent runs through the family!

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  20. ShannonSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    That's so great! Congratulations to both of you! :)

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  21. UnknownSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Can't wait to read it!

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  22. Rosalind AdamSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Interview with your daughter AND cupcakes. How can we turn down an invitation like that ;-)

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  23. Melissa Ann GoodwinSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    How fun! Can't wait!

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  24. Pat TillettSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Congratulations to the whole family!

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  25. PK HREZOSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Awesome! Congrats to her!!

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  26. Donna ShieldsSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Congrats to her. The cupcakes look yummy.

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Congratulations to your daughter. You must be so proud. Continued success to you both.

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  28. Deniz BevanSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Wow, that's so exciting! Congratulations to Liesel! I hope she has a great birthday week.

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  29. Tamara Hart HeinerSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    congrats! I bet she's excited!

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  30. Jan MorrisonSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Fantastic! And I love several people born on Sept. 20th, including my bestest pal. It looks like a great read - guess the apple doesn't etc...

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  31. Mari GSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Congrats to Liesel! Obviously writing talent runs in the family. (By the way, she also shares a birthday with my hubby..popular date Sept 20th)
    What an exciting birthday present!

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  32. Theresa MilsteinSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    A new WiDo book. I'll come back!

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  33. Glynis Peters September 19, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    Wonderful news! Congratulations to her.

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  34. Charmaine ClancySeptember 19, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    That must be exciting for you both!
    Wagging Tales - Blog for Writers

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  35. Amie BorstSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    congratulations!
    are you sharing the cupcakes? they look yummy :)

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  36. Simon KewinSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Wow - great stuff. Talent obviously runs in the family ...

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  37. Jordan McMakinSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Hi Karen, Wow! Happy Birthday and Congrats to your daughter, that is fantastic!! I'm so enjoying Uncut Diamonds :)

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  38. LTMSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    oh, man! How awesome! Congrats for your daughter, and you must be so proud. I would love it if one of my little ladies became a novelist w/me. :o)

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  39. Tracy JoSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    That is so awesome....congratulations! I love cupcakes & look forward to the interview!

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  40. Julie MusilSeptember 19, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Woo hoo! So talent runs in the family, I see. This must be so exciting for her AND for you! Congratulations. And by the way, I LOVE the title of her book.

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  41. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Best wishes to your daughter and Roxanne in La La Land. Writing must be in your family's DNA.

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