that I bring you this blog post today, as I speak I am in the same room with four children under four years old, all of whom have the ability to make extreme noise.
That aside let me share my joy with you - its not about publication so you can keep the pompoms away - for now (but still save them specially for me, cos something's gotta give eventually)
I was walking around in Houston and found myself in walmart, i went in for some french toast but came out with 5 books instead - how did that happen? I think I went blank till I got back in the car and hugged my books like a dolt. I have missed walking into a store and just indulging in books, my in laws looked at me with concern but I did not care. These are books, I have not seen books in english just sitting and waiting to be sold in a long time so excuse my indulgence.
To make things even better I won 2 Miranda Dickinson Books from Kath at the Nut Press, and a you can have whatever book you like from Raquel Henry and an ebook from lily Harlem - all of these people shall be properly thanked next week.
let me get back to loving my books and squeeze a little writing time somewhere in between too.
Somedays I feel like Solomon, I'm not as wise as he was, but I've moved around so many times, it's impossible to have nothing to say. I am just finally catching up to the season of life I'm in - which is a homeschooling, slightly crunchy, crafting,work from home, writing and sports mum. You have now been introduced to my multiple personalities, hopefully you'll identify with one of them and stick around.
I totally identify with that need for frenzied book buying after being away from books in English for a while. I was once stuck on an overnight train in Europe with nothing but a copy of Henry James' The Golden Bowl. I never want that to happen to me again.
ReplyDeleteYou're brave to try to write in the chaos of family chatter and children's games. Happy noises, but very, very distracting.
I love the look of this blog, by the way. It's very pretty without drawing attention away from the text.
Books, books, books. Don't we all just love books, especially the printed kind!
ReplyDeletebooks... french toast, what's the difference?
ReplyDeleteIt's so lovely to get new books, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteBuying books, winning books, both are so much fun! I think I need to go get a new one for myself today. Thanks for the idea, Joanna.
ReplyDeleteLOL! yep, I still love going through bookstores now. And I've even been known to buy a book based solely on it's gorgeous cover... gasp! :D <3
ReplyDeleteHi Joanna,
ReplyDeleteCongrats for winning some books. I totally get you, I go into the departmental store to get something, come out clutching books! In the post shop, just to buy a stamp and out I come with a huge pile of Intrigues, because they were on Special!
Four under four? I'm impressed you were able to spit out a blog post. I can't write a paragraph when I'm surrounded by the kids. :)
ReplyDeleteGood for you Joanna,
ReplyDeleteIt's the little things that make us weak in the knees. Was Harry Potter one of those books?
Remember? I still want to convert you!
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There is nothing like a new book or three or five. Happy reading Joanna and congratulations on winning all those other wonderful books. Aren't you the lucky little winner!
ReplyDelete:) I wish new books were affordable in NZ then I'd soo buy 4 at once *grin*
ReplyDeleteThe Arrival, on Amazon NOW!
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^Yes. Harry Potter ma'am?
ReplyDeleteNot able to just buy books? What...how...I don't understand this thing. It hardly seems right. Just. Fair. That is just WRONG!
u must be very active in blogging?
ReplyDeletelove this beautiful blog.
Awww wow!! Hug those books!! Even the e-ones!!! They will never ever let you down and they will always be your friends for life!! Take care
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Books are awesome. :)
ReplyDeleteMay I recommend building yourself a panic room to get away from the kids?
ReplyDeleteWhat better way to tune out the loud kids than to sit in a corner of the room and start reading. Just set your ear filters to let in pain induced cries ;).
ReplyDeleteAnd hang on...did I miss something? You haven't read Harry Potter?!!*#!
I do have to say that some of the best restaurants I've ever enjoyed were in Houston. Eat up!
You're among friends. We all understand. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you've retrieved your sanity after all the distraction! It is exciting to buy books. :)
ReplyDeleteThere are children, and it's not about publication - so here I am!
ReplyDeleteHappy to share your joyful (even if a bit noisy) moments Joanna.
I love strolling through bookstores. There will always be bookstores regardless of how popular ebooks become. Four kids, huhn? I have two young uns' and they can drive me bonkers.
ReplyDeleteBless you Jo, enjoy your books and I hope you squeeze in some writing time. :O)
ReplyDeleteI hear you - I nearly died when I was in Poland and English books were scarce. Congrats on Miranda's books - they're fab!
ReplyDeleteLove those books, then go back for more.
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend!
Ooooh, enjoy them!!!
ReplyDeleteAccidental book purchases! Don't you just love it?
ReplyDeleteSpontaneous book buying love it! I ordered some off the internet with birthday money, I'll hug them when they arrive.
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