Vacationing in Tennessee

Well, it's been over a month since I posted so I guess it's time. Do I have anything interesting to say? I'm not sure, but since I'm on vacation, I do have more time to think about it. Let's see...no, I really have nothing interesting to say, but let me just update you on my current state of relaxing.

I'm here in Franklin, Tennessee visiting my lovely friend Tasha whose fourth novel, A Fatal Waltz, (third in a series) comes out tomorrow. I think you must all run right out and get it! Check it out!

Mostly we've been relaxing, although we have had a few events and have a few more scheduled. On Friday morning, we journeyed to Nashville Public Television as Tasha was interviewed on A Word on Words by a very well-known journalist, John Seigenthaler. He was incredibly nice and the interview was fabulous! It was quite fun to watch the whole thing unfold.

On Friday evening, we went to a Guitar Pull and Covered Dish Dinner (pictures above) which I'd never heard of before the invitation was forwarded to me (Google it!). It was quite the event, and I would go again tomorrow if invited. Musicians showed up with their guitars (and covered dishes)...those of us that don't play things just showed up with food. Everyone meets and eats then the guitarists (and in one case a keyboard player) play/sing tunes for everyone...and in this instance, it was around a giant bonfire...very cool. Some of these musicians were quite well known, and everyone was just very nice. Great food and engaging conversations were had throughout the night.

Tasha gave a talk on Saturday about writing and her new book at a local library, and it was just great to see her in action. She charmed the crowd, answered their questions and signed books. More book signings will come throughout the week, and I really look forward to sharing the fun.

I'm also looking forward to seeing some other friends while here...the Short Family and the Hellers.

Tasha was very evil this weekend and sucked me into Firefly and Battlestar Galactica. Like I needed more TV addictions? Grrr. However, I was also treated to a lovely showing of Pride and Prejudice and bowls full of popcorn and cans of Coke. Oh Mr. Darcy...

I am a little concerned about my late nights and sleeping in. It will be quite difficult to get back into the swing of things upon my return next week. Thankfully I will still have two days off when I get home. And thankfully, it's two hours earlier in California...in theory that should help me, right?

Okay, I'm getting distracted by Firefly and must return...we'll chat again soon.