Reasons I'm concerned...
1. Sleeping.
I couldn't sleep last night. Which is WEIRD. I mean so totally weird that scientists should come study what's going on because...let's face it...I'm a world-class sleeper.
2. Cooking.
So today I'm making myself some chicken soup, but I have noticed a second weird trend--I am no longer a good cook. I mean, seriously, I used to be a far better than average cook, but lately everything I make is...bad. And this is a source of some serious concern.
3. General mental capacity.
So yesterday I was doing stuff to my Myspace page and I happened to glance at my author photo that's up there. And I thought, "hey, what earrings am I wearing?" And then I proceeded to try everything to remember those earrings. And then I looked everywhere for those earrings. And then I found them in an old purse, but I had to wonder how it was that I had TOTALLY forgotten about my favorite pair of earrings.
4. Addiction.
It's true that I've never been addicted to drugs (unless you count Diet Coke. And chocolate.) but I had the feeling yesterday that writing is kind of like being an addict because when it's going well it's like a high. And when it's going badly it's the lowest of lows. And in the middle you stop washing your hair.
So see? I have a lot of things on my mind.
In other news, many, many thanks to all of you who have asked me to come doing signings where you live! That would be SOOOOO much fun! But, unfortunately, that's not really the way it works. But I will pass those cities on to the good people at Hyperion and, if possible, we'll do what we can in the future.
have a great day!
Ally
I couldn't sleep last night. Which is WEIRD. I mean so totally weird that scientists should come study what's going on because...let's face it...I'm a world-class sleeper.
2. Cooking.
So today I'm making myself some chicken soup, but I have noticed a second weird trend--I am no longer a good cook. I mean, seriously, I used to be a far better than average cook, but lately everything I make is...bad. And this is a source of some serious concern.
3. General mental capacity.
So yesterday I was doing stuff to my Myspace page and I happened to glance at my author photo that's up there. And I thought, "hey, what earrings am I wearing?" And then I proceeded to try everything to remember those earrings. And then I looked everywhere for those earrings. And then I found them in an old purse, but I had to wonder how it was that I had TOTALLY forgotten about my favorite pair of earrings.
4. Addiction.
It's true that I've never been addicted to drugs (unless you count Diet Coke. And chocolate.) but I had the feeling yesterday that writing is kind of like being an addict because when it's going well it's like a high. And when it's going badly it's the lowest of lows. And in the middle you stop washing your hair.
So see? I have a lot of things on my mind.
In other news, many, many thanks to all of you who have asked me to come doing signings where you live! That would be SOOOOO much fun! But, unfortunately, that's not really the way it works. But I will pass those cities on to the good people at Hyperion and, if possible, we'll do what we can in the future.
have a great day!
Ally
posted by Ally Carter at Wednesday, December 05, 2007
39 Comments:
Hmm... while you're passing on cities be sure to put Columbus, Ga on the list! =)
<3 Alli
Fairfax Va is another one for the list. and it's snowing here in Fairfax County *huge smile*
YOU SHOULD COME TO CINCINNATI!!! OR LEXINGTON, my mom would take me there too. BUT WE LIVE IN CINCINNATI!!!
Be sure to put Mt laurel/marlton/cherry hill/anywhere near those places on the list!! =)
--hmmmm....when I write I get really trapped in what I'm doing (just like you said)but I'm not addicted to Diet Coke..chocolate YES, bus not Diet Coke (Ginger ale)
--the cooking, well....I'm, like, only twelve so...I wouldnt be able to tell you anything about MY past experience (ehem....none) =P
--I'm also addicted to reading,
--AND AS FOR SLEEPING: I DONT GET ANY. Mainly because of my main problem....
I'M NOT AN EARLY RISER, AND A VERY BIIIIIIG NIGHT-OWL. seriously. I will not go to sleep. Never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever GO TO SLEEP!!
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Hehehe,
I laughed throughout your post. :)Thanks for brightening my day, even though some the things you mentioned are probably not putting a smile on your face.
Oh, and if you're still taking cities to visit, Madison, WI would be awesome. And if not that, then Milwaukee.
<3
well mabye your thinking to hard about gg3?
Hey Ally.. I loved GG1, but no matter how hard I look, I just cannot seem to find the second one. And that cities list? How bout the Delmarva Peninsula or more specifically, Sussex County, DE. We'd love you..
~Pohshiiga =]
Wow. Sometimes at work, I pass a poster, and wonder how long it has been there and why haven't I noticed it before. Then there's that Twilight Zone episode where a couple wake up and find themselves on the SET of their lives, about an hour before that particular minute of their lives is to happen.
Perhaps, everytime that we wake up, we find ourselves in another parallel world, with something just a little bit different. (Like you can't find a pen you had yesterday.)
It can't be something nefarious like your forgetting tea, because then you wouldn't notice it, right? Maybe your brain is rerouting your mental resources to help your writing, and your other talents will manifest again when you finish your novel. Or you're empathizing with Cammie's mother, who can decode Enigma transcripts upside down and backwards, but who has trouble reading the microwave instructions for frozen pizza.
Please add Houston Texas to your list. There are so man y book stores. Also, I don't know if you do signings here, but Mexico City would be nice. I'm homeschoold and my family lives their and I go their often.
ooooooo.....it would be so totally awesome if you came to St. Louis!!!!
But about the sleeping problem Ally, i can completely relate--i have insomnia and have tried everything (sleeping pills, meditation, you name it). but it comes in handy, you know, when you want to finish a book....i can stay up reading all night ;o) when GG2 came out i stayed up till 4:30 when i finally finished it.
And the baking thing....well, i can't relate to....i burnt oatmeal the last time i tried to make it (enough said)
anyhoo, buh-bye
ari
i am addicted to reading, if i don't have a book to read, it drives me bonkers! well, as to the chocolate and diet coke thing, i am not really addicted to either. i am a night owl and an early riser. well, anyways... nighty-night everyone!
9:27 PM
Hey, can you add Glendale, AZ to your list, pleeeeeeeaaasssseee!! Or just post wherever your book signings would be, because I can't really travel that much (I haven't even visited places here in GLENDALE!)! and I just came here like, almost 6 months. Shouldn't I get a trip to the places here?!?
Anyway, I'm addicted to Diet Coke and chocolates too, but sometimes I mix Diet with Reg.
Oh, pppllllleeeeeaaaaasssse have time to ask Hyperion about this places, especially here. We will bring cookies, even Diet COke and chocolates if you want. c=
hmmm.....well can u plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz put susuin, fairfield california on that list plz plz plz plz :D
i agree with awaks!!! Come to St. Louis (the Lou) because even if you only have a few fans here (which i doubt that) that means you'd have more time to spend with each of us and that would totally rock!!!!! Just pass through, please, even if you drive by in a limo and wave that would be enough. Not really, but you get my point...
Yes, yes, writing is very much like a drug! Had to de-lurk to co-sign on that one.
seattle likes you too...lol *coughhintcough*
hmmm....
well...maybe you can't sleep because of all the diet coke...the chocolate could also be a very good awakening-inducer. haha
as for cooking...maybe you just need to spend an afternoon baking chocolate chip cookies. i mean...you can't really mess them up. they're good no matter what form they come out of the oven in!!
on the writing...just let it come!! it will!!
briana
Please add Nashville, TN to the wish cities.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH AREA! Please, I would be forever greatful!
rosabeth,
there is a barnes and noble in bountiful and one in layton, she should come to one of those, not SLC, that is like a 45 minute drive, i would still go, but layton or bountiful would be closer. oh and by the way, i think that i know something you are addicted/obsessed to... hehehe
Put Lake Charles, LA on the list too:]
emily
P.S. when can you tell us the title to GG3??
i would assume sumthns bhind this sleep prob girl, lol, and seriously, lunenburg mass, greatest place evr! im serious here! and plz dont take into consideration that nothn amazn evr happns in l-burg, unless u count terry francona comn to our schoo last yr.....lol, also, big writr here, im writn like 10 boox at once rite now, but only 2 r rly gettn ne attention, lol, good luck wit the cookn, all i can say is....i am the biggest mac and cheese freak u will evr hear of and ive got to say its the best and only thing i can cook, lol, good luck girly! =D
<3 celia
o, and i forgot to say.....DIET COKE SERIOUSLY RULES THE WORLD PPLZ!!!!! lol, im an addict to, there should so b a fanclub for diet coke =D
Skippy-
I said the SLC AREA. AREA!! That includes boutiful. But fine, I'll be specific.
COME TO BOUTIFUL, UTAH or LAYTON, UTAH! I again, will be forever grateful!
...Okay, why did I just post in the last entry instead of this one? I'm dumb like that. And really tired (getting up at 5 AM every morning and going to bed at 1 AM gets to you after a while).
Anyway, the shirts are finished, check your email for pics, yada yada yada. :) If you want more info on them, then check the post about the signing in Texas.
~Kinz
not to be just another city to add to your list, but ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS! i know so many people at my school and in the area read GG books 1 and 2, and i know they would love to come and see you. Please talk to them and see if there is anything you can do. thank you, Cammie(heart)
Hey ally while your in texas mabey you could swing down to houston or pasadena and do a igning here please it would be really cool and it would mean a lot me my sister and ok well please concider it thanks
i love your books you should come to conway arkansas
but...you have to come to Minnesota...you...have no choice
passing on cities i'm sure CHICAGO is on the list it is one of the biggest cities in the US no duhhhhhh well please stop in chicago. my frinds and i love youuuu!!!
Another of my all-time favorite authors has a blog! hooray!
I'm sure your cooking isn't THAT bad. Your hardest judge is yourself, after all.
I finished Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy today. I loved it sooo much! I reeeeaaally hope there is going to be another one.
Oh, and let my introduce myself: Allie (was that so hard to guess?)
thankyou ssssooooo much for the interview today! it meant the WORLD to me! i'd really like to keep in touch! ssso ill see you tomorrow! THanks Ally!
Courtney (CHS - west student)
rosabeth,
by looking at all the other posts, i think you may have a little competition... hehehe
luvs!
-skippy
look at ALL the names...
muahahahahaha
and sadly, no, i still do not have an informed decision on our conversation yesterday...
Yes, I noticed the Edward fans
BUT I STILL WIN. END OF DISCUSSION! He is mine! (I would like Edward for christmas :D or Gaspard)
Stupid Jacob fan........
We can agree to disagree but still argue on the point.
P.S. I'm replying to the most recent one.
ouch rosabeth, that stung...
What did I say?
Rosabeth said...
Stupid Jacob fan........
'nough said
Well......you ARE a Jacob fan......
oh know you didn't... ouch
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