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So remember a couple of weeks back, when I said I had to go do my first big work thing since the baby was born? Well, now I can tell you it was an interview with Publisher's Weekly, which I was totally nervous about. I mean, here I am, having done hardly anything other than hang out with Sasha for five months, and suddenly I have this great opportunity to go out to lunch and talk about Lock and Key. So I found my favorite jeans and a clean shirt, put all my stuff in something OTHER than the diaper bag (a huge deal) and put on nice shoes, and off I went. And I'm so glad I did, because this is a very nice piece. And it doesn't even mention that I MAY have had spit up in my hair that I wasn't aware of. Which is also huge. Equally big: in this same issue, Lock and Key got a STARRED REVIEW! Which is so wonderful, I can't even tell you. Of course, like any writer, I try not to put too much weight on reviews, but come on. It's Publisher's Weekly! So that's a nice vote of confidence. I think I will eat some cookies to celebrate. Or maybe some leftover Valentine's chocolates. Or maybe both. Meanwhile, here on the homestead, the big news is that Sasha can now roll over from her back to her stomach. The only problem? She hasn't quite figured out how to roll BACK over, which means that sometimes, during naps or at night, she gets on her stomach, wakes up, and freaks out when she realizes she's stuck. I've been getting up to go flip her over, but I have a feeling that is entirely too codependent, and I should probably just leave her to figure it out for herself. But I can't STAND to see her stuck like that, turning her head from side to side, growing more and more frantic. It hits me in every single bone of my own anxiety-ridden body. My mother says that this is normal, and only lasts for a little while, and soon she'll figure it out. But I keep looking ahead to all the other times I'll want to step in and help her, make things easier, even when maybe I shouldn't. Man, this motherhood thing is a heartbreaker. No joke. Okay. Enough neurosis. Bring on the celebratory desserts! have a good day, everyone... |
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On February 20th, 2008 04:32 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: You are seriously a hilarious person. YOu are amazing! :) Thank you so much for everything you do. |
On February 20th, 2008 04:33 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: Sasha has a wonderful mother!! |
On February 20th, 2008 06:38 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: Yaaayy!! What a great article :) I love you!! |
On February 20th, 2008 08:48 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: interview That article has made me even more impressed with you. You've been my favorite author for the last 5 years, and I've always loved you, but this makes you seem so much more real. I think it's great that you lived in high school and didn't get sucked into the competition, and that you're okay with that. I truly hope that your life continues to be wonderful and, for my sake, continue to write books for a very long time. And, Sasha will be okay, especially with you for a mom. |
On February 20th, 2008 08:52 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: Next Book I honestly don't know if you read this, but I just started reading your books by chance. The girls in the youth group I work in are reading your stuff. I think you are fresh and passionate, yet realistic. Anyways. I always want to know the sister's stories. I just finished Just listen today. I want there to be a story about Kirstin. Or Whitney. Or the older sister, in my favorite of your books, the truth about everything. I like the way you tie stuff together. Like with Remy and Dexter at Bendo in Just listen. Anyways... Just a thought. Thanks |
On February 21st, 2008 01:23 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: Congrats on the starred review! And I really enjoyed reading the article. :-) -Em (www.emsbookshelf.blogspot.com) |
On February 21st, 2008 09:09 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: Great article, Sarah. It's nice when they don't butcher the details of your life. :o) Regarding Sasha--I kept rolling my baby back over when she was screaming her head off whenever she got caught up on her stomach. When she's screaming that frantically, there's no rational thought left. Don't wait it out, thinking that Sasha will finally realize, "Oh, I am on my stomach. I should roll myself over." She's a baby, you're the mommy. Take comfort in knowing you're doing the right thing in thinking for her right now. And no worries--she'll learn to turn herself over. But that comes during a special day further along the Baby Learning Curve. You can't rush it. Don't let people guilt you into thinking you should, either. |
On February 21st, 2008 11:55 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: CONGRATULATIONS! That's great! |
On February 21st, 2008 11:58 am (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: (About the interview and review, not about poor Sasha) |
On February 21st, 2008 03:03 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: --A Note From Ali-- Sarah, I just read your blog and I am very excited about your book! I have come to your website and checked everybook sellers website almost everyday until they finally put the first chapter of the book on the website. I was SO excited and this book is looking to be your best yet. Let me just say that you are the most brilliant author I have EVER read the books of, and I have read alot of books. At least 20 thousand in my 12 years of life, everyone I know agree's. I have also read over 52 classics. You are better than all of them though, and I just hope that you realize that. You deserve every call of praise! Keep writing! |
On February 21st, 2008 04:44 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: OMG i love just listen |
On February 21st, 2008 05:40 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: Congrats on the STARRED review Congratulations on the great review in PW. |
On February 21st, 2008 06:52 pm (UTC), (Anonymous) commented: PW and baby-rolling Congrats on "Publisher's Weekly," Sarah!!! Also, the baby-being-stuck-while-trying-to-roll-ov Bridgette |
