IT'S IN THE MAIL

I just dropped off the edited manuscript for Rock Star Mommy at the post office. I wanted to do it today, on Halloween, so I would have a reference to remember in years to come. I could say "I dropped off the final version on October 31."

When I initially decided to write a book, I always thought if I didn't sell it I would self-publish. When I opened the package containing all 190 pages of my manuscript and saw what it looked like, I was glad I didn't have to go that route. Every page was covered in red ink. I asked my editor about it and she said my MS had the"normal" amount of edits and she was really please with it.

The copy-editor did such a fantastic job with it. She found little inconsistencies that I never noticed and I've read it a hundred times.

So we are off to our annual neighborhood Halloween party at the Hartman's house. We are looking forward to the traditional dessert that looks like kitty litter and other frightening delicacies.

Happy Halloween!

MOMMYCAST

I spoke to the producer of MommyCast.com today. I am sending them an advanced copy of Rock Star Mommy.

The Mydols were the very first guests on this popular podcast show. That's a very cool feather in our cap.

We discussed the possibility of doing an event together in Washington DC. So far, if everything works out I'll be in St. Paul, Nashville, New York, Austin, Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles and DC next year. Whew!

I got my copy-edited version of Rock Star Mommy in the mail today. It's a hard copy with all sorts of notes in the margins etc. It's my LAST chance to look at it before it goes out to print. It's got to be back in New York by November 5.

Dylan has his first high school band concert tonight. He brought home a tux to wear. He's all grown up.

BOOKEXPO AMERICA!

My publisher indicated that they are thinking of sending me to BookExpo America in Los Angeles next June. My agent is thrilled and so am I. This is the big leagues!

What is BEA you ask? According to Wikipedia: BookExpo America is the largest annual book trade fair in the United States. BEA is almost always held in a major city over four days in May, often running in to early June. Nearly all significant book publishers in the United States, and many from abroad, have booths and exhibits at BEA, and use the fair as an opportunity to showcase upcoming titles, sell current books, socialize with colleagues from other publishing houses, and sell and buy subsidiary rights and international rights (although not on the scale of the rights negotiation that occurs at the Frankfurt Book Fair in October). Authors, librarians, and buyers for book retailers also attend the event.

EMBARRASSED? ME TOO!

The Mydols played at Gilda's Club tonight. Since our bass player moved to Seattle and our drummer was busy, Kara and I enlisted the help of three "real" Detroit music scene pros--two of them were guys!

We only practiced once and let me tell you it was a bit rough! But we had a ball.

There were lots of kids there and we tried to recruit a little girl sitting in the front row to come up and sing with us. Her mom was egging her on too and the girl said "You're embarrassing me!" Then, Johnny, our drummer said "I'm embarrassed too!" And then Mark, our bass player, said "We're all embarrassed!"

It was so true. And I think that is the difference between adults and kids. You learn that it doesn't kill you to try something new. Who cares if you are good or not? We laughed right through our mistakes and the audience had a ball. No one in the audience worried if we missed a note or not so why should we? Smile and the world smiles with you. And that is what Gilda's Club is all about. I LOVE Gilda's Club. The people there are such a joy to be around.

MY INNER ROCK STAR IS..

Madonna!

You may have been a material girl in the past, but these days you are cool, confident, and in control. Like your rock star counterpart, Madonna, you like to lead the way and get there first. And as soon as others start to follow in your footsteps you'll already be on to the next big thing. Even more inspirational is that underneath your groundbreaking spirit, you've got a big heart and thoughtful mind. You stand up for what you believe in and aren't afraid to ruffle some feathers along the way. That's vogue!

I just took a quiz at: http://web.tickle.com/tests/rockstar/

I FOUND MY BOOK LISTED ON-LINE TODAY

Check it out:

http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Rock-Star-Mommy-Judy-Davids/9780806528984-item.html

MAMAPALOOZA AND SXSW

Today was a great day. I confirmed my participation in two amazing events. I will attend the SXSW Music Conference and Festival in Austin, Texas next March http://www.sxsw.com/ , and the Mamapalooza Creativity & Lifestlyes Conference in New York City next May. http://www.mamapalooza.com/. I'll be promtoing Rock Star Mommy at both.

I am really excited to be a part of both really cool events.

Also my book goes out for reviews next week. YAY!!!!