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DynamicDbytheC's avatar

I want to be a backup dancer on your tour.

Bravo.

Jennie Young's avatar

Hired! 😂

Nancy Kelly's avatar

Thank you for choosing local bookshops for your in-person gatherings!!!!

CeeVee12's avatar

I found my needle on the apps in 2011. He died of acute myeloid leukemia three years ago, just after our tenth wedding anniversary. But MAN, what a great marriage and relationship we had! We had our first date at a diner and talked for hours. As we sat there, Steve used "cause célèbre" in a sentence correctly, including the pronunciation, and I put my head down for a second and stared hard at the table because I was pretty sure I was done for.

I knew that Steve played guitar, but lots of people “play guitar,” and in my experience, um, no, they don’t. On our fourth date, we met for dinner, took a walk and ended up in a music store. Steve asked the owner if he could try out one of the acoustic guitars hanging on the wall. The owner handed him a guitar and Steve sat down on a stool and proceeded to play a note-perfect version of “Blackbird.” My very first thought was, “Oh. OH! OK. I’m done.” I had an overwhelming sense of recognition, peace and joy. Steve was the guy who made me realize, late in my 40s, that I really needed just two things and everything else was gravy: I needed someone smart who a) made me think and b) made me laugh. Steve did both, in spades. And the guitar-playing and his gorgeous face were lovely bonuses!

MetalMutt's avatar

So excited for the book! Please plan a full tour this summer!! We want to see you - especially in Florida!

Jennie Young's avatar

I would love to come and see you in Florida! Fingers crossed! 🤞🌴

Laura S.'s avatar

Metal Mutt! I'm in Florida too, Miami. How about you? Maybe we can work together to make something happen re: Jennie stopping by here.

MetalMutt's avatar

I'm in SWFL, near Ft. Myers. I'm definitely willing to travel to see her.

Gypsy Queen's avatar

Nicole’s story was lovely. Am same age bracket, did the same in finding love with a very similar vein…. Yet sadly it exploded. I burned the haystack and got burned. Yet to be fair, hard to see until the mask drops.

Jennie Young's avatar

I'm so sorry. No method guarantees this will never happen, unfortunately. I am sending you love ((❤️))

Gypsy Queen's avatar

I know. Sadly yet true.

Judyth Stavans's avatar

My book's on pre-order! I was hoping to see a date for NYC. And if you're interested in coming a little further north, my favorite indie shop is Hudson Valley Books for Humanity in Ossining NY.

Have you considered doing online workshops?

I'm so excited for you and for all of us!

Sarit Shalhevet's avatar

I second that! Online workshops for the places you can't get to (as well as overseas).

Karen's avatar

You're coming to Denver! I will look for more details - do you know which Tattered Cover location you'll be at yet?

Tess L's avatar

I think she’ll come to the one on Colfax, they do a lot of book tours in the downstairs space!

Suzannie70's avatar

Looking forward to receiving the book, finding my needle, and having the best sex of my life with someone I have real human connection with! In my mid-50s. It's never too late. The time is now 🔥

Stefanie's avatar

Pre order is finally available in Australia. Ive just placed my order, so hopefully that will contribute to your best seller sales.

Frances's avatar

Any chance you’ll be doing a book tour in SC?

Tara Hughes's avatar

Love Boswell Books - hopefully I can make it to see you there!

Sharon Heritch's avatar

Me too! I lived around the corner from them back when it was Schwartz. Great memories of Downer Avenue cool culture. :-D

Sarit Shalhevet's avatar

Waiting for Boston... (But I'd also drive to NYC for this).

Leah's avatar

Come to Boston please!

leslie green's avatar

I'll see you in San Rafael. Yay!! I hope that we can meet after your talk.

Elizabeth Wagner's avatar

Hi Jennie! I’m looking forward to meeting you at the Denver Tattered Cover. Denver has some great vegetarian restaurants; would you be interested in having a meal with a group of Haystackers during your Denver visit? Best wishes!

Kari Melen's avatar

Do you know what time the virtual event will be?