tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post8744327909259472887..comments2024-02-09T10:55:50.410-06:00Comments on Jess Riley Writes: Deplaning, decompressing, and destuffing my brainJess Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06987689969282168406noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-76497558827891518282008-08-10T12:57:00.000-05:002008-08-10T12:57:00.000-05:00I loved San Francisco but, like you, I missed home...I loved San Francisco but, like you, I missed home, too. That's one of the unexpected side effects of traveling: it makes you appreciate where you live. As for thanking Jesus, thank you for pointing that out! I've thought that a time or two myself. So, so true. Although I noticed that one woman who won in the inspirational category *didn't* thank God or Jesus, which I found interesting. I mean, aren't they a main plot line in the book? Or is that like thanking your other main characters when your book wins an award? "And I'd like to thank my protagonist Mary, and Bill, the man she fell in love with in the story. And then there's..."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-40384151271923142432008-08-08T15:30:00.000-05:002008-08-08T15:30:00.000-05:00Jess--it was wonderful to meet you and spend some ...Jess--it was wonderful to meet you and spend some time chatting. And I agree about the sirens, though I thought they were just circling the hotel for effect!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-28610459251071792152008-08-07T00:12:00.000-05:002008-08-07T00:12:00.000-05:00I loved your book. Once I picked it up, I could ...I loved your book. Once I picked it up, I could not put it down. I laughed so much and could really identify with the road trips and the female friendships. Thanks for the smile. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-29211510799819140342008-08-06T09:36:00.000-05:002008-08-06T09:36:00.000-05:00If Manic Mommy were in San Fran with you, she woul...If Manic Mommy were in San Fran with you, she would have made you take a photo of that bird pecking away at the orange vomit and she would have then posted it on her blog!!! WHERE IS THE PICTURE OF THE BIRD EATING VOMIT!!<BR/><BR/>And Danielle is BEAUTIFUL! Like I knew she would be!<BR/><BR/>AND, I am going to order WIthout a Backward Glance PRONTO!<BR/><BR/>AND, Kudos for the awesome reviews on DS!<BR/><BR/>And, why is DS at the BOTTOM of the shelf in that photo!<BR/><BR/>And, you look gorgeous too!<BR/><BR/>AND, I WILL GET YOU DRUNK AND HEAR THE AUTHORS' SEXCAPADES!MaNiC MoMMy™https://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-60904757009063735112008-08-05T19:21:00.000-05:002008-08-05T19:21:00.000-05:00Agg- I saw that bird too and tried to ignore it. Y...Agg- I saw that bird too and tried to ignore it. <BR/><BR/>You can stay at my plce at any time. It was great to see you.Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967828178034612278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-45023838746193756452008-08-05T18:01:00.000-05:002008-08-05T18:01:00.000-05:00I must be seriously dense that I didn't catch on y...I must be seriously dense that I didn't catch on you lived here too! I'm in Greendale. So, you REALLY need to do a book signing down in Milwaukee or Brookfield besides the one you did in Cedarburg.OneWritingMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314858009829683171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-84077067688337347712008-08-05T15:27:00.000-05:002008-08-05T15:27:00.000-05:00"MAY-be..."That's terrible! But funny.Welcome hom..."MAY-be..."<BR/><BR/>That's terrible! But funny.<BR/><BR/>Welcome home!Shellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02634919180872634636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-27225824830614847352008-08-05T12:49:00.000-05:002008-08-05T12:49:00.000-05:00Oh man! I missed you! I should have come to your S...Oh man! I missed you! I should have come to your SF signing and approached your table with a look that clearly states "I know exactly who you are and you're going to regret that fact in precisely 2 minutes, or as long as it takes me to start making unfortunate conversation." On second thought, maybe it's good I didn't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-91891308289258510502008-08-05T11:07:00.000-05:002008-08-05T11:07:00.000-05:00I knew exactly who you were, and it was great meet...I knew exactly who you were, and it was great meeting you at the literacy signing! (I was the one with Caryn.) You were just as witty and friendly in person as I knew you would be - someone I'd love to have as my neighbor. ;) So if you're ever in Southern Cal, let me know and you've got a place to stay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-2025163117081487132008-08-05T11:01:00.000-05:002008-08-05T11:01:00.000-05:00Welcome home! And congrats on the great reviews!Welcome home! And congrats on the great reviews!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-4027900533251959992008-08-05T10:25:00.000-05:002008-08-05T10:25:00.000-05:00I love the non-touristy parts of San Fran. Findin...I love the non-touristy parts of San Fran. Finding a hole in the wall Indian restaurant, walking along a street filled with vegetable stands, Going to an asian grocery store... THAT's what I love about San Francisco.<BR/><BR/>Oh yeah, and your neighbors here in Iowa are the same type of 'invite you over just after we've met' kind of people. We just have more corn than cheese.Monnikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998729112903749621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-18823884750105459782008-08-05T09:25:00.000-05:002008-08-05T09:25:00.000-05:00I've felt exactly the same way, when people thank ...I've felt exactly the same way, when people thank Jesus for whatever. What about the people who got the finger, huh? Sigh.<BR/><BR/>Sorry about the pigeon and the barf. Sounds like you were Union Square-ish, which is a beautiful mess at the best of times, and a crowded nightmare at the worst of times. But where else can you stumble upon a 'movie under the stars' event that's showing Annie Hall? ;)<BR/><BR/>Oh, yeah, Fisherman's Wharf? No one who lives in SF would ever go there, unless bribed by visiting relatives. The Ferry Building, however, or Chrissy Field, are different stories.<BR/><BR/>I have no nice stories to tell you about people here, except that they're friendlier here than in Philly. That's it. If you meet up with someone really friendly here, your heart starts to warm up and you forget to be cynical for a minute, and then they try to co-opt you into their pyramid scheme. Sigh.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653383372182667361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1222860790188982942008-08-05T09:09:00.000-05:002008-08-05T09:09:00.000-05:00How are you feeling at this point? Do you think t...How are you feeling at this point? Do you think that signings are helpful, or not very good use of your promotion time?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-89066595037134817492008-08-05T08:38:00.000-05:002008-08-05T08:38:00.000-05:00I'm from Connecticut, outside NYC, and a definite ...I'm from Connecticut, outside NYC, and a definite New England state. One midwestern friend told me years ago, it is so hard to break into a circle of friends out here (she was living in MA at time), but once you do, you know you have a friend for life. She summed it up perfectly. Slow to trust, but once we do, we give you the shirt off our backs.Little Ms Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208746635976950728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-15376289291955397162008-08-05T02:56:00.000-05:002008-08-05T02:56:00.000-05:00Wow, that is something else, having someone invite...Wow, that is something else, having someone invite you over like that. That stuff would never fly in the south. People are friendly, but they're not INSANE friendly. ;)Karlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11542765697490155242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-62060615684625740802008-08-05T00:08:00.000-05:002008-08-05T00:08:00.000-05:00Wow, people are nice and hospitable where you live...Wow, people <I>are</I> nice and hospitable where you live. <BR/><BR/>In Montana people are nice too, but in a "welcome to the Manson family" kind of way...Jamie Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11598784016743700502noreply@blogger.com