It's Friday!

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Is it only me that is so elated by the fact it's the last day of the workweek, they could dance like it was 1999?  Okay, maybe not exactly like that, but pretty much.  It's been a long week, and this weekend will be a busy one too.

A good friend (she's in the acknowledgments section of "Ties that Bind") is getting married tomorrow!  The wedding and reception I'm sure will be a blast, but weddings always mean dress shopping - one thing I haven't done yet.  I know *gasp* it's tomorrow, but I've convinced myself I still have time.  So anyway, that's what I'm up tonight - dress shopping.  But, here's the thing, I'm not really a dress girl, I'm more like the fancy pant suit type.  Anyway, I will get all gussied up :D

Today, I should get in the rest of my paperback shipment, which was split up for some reason, and that means I have a lot of autographing to do this weekend as well.  And that is NOT a complaint!  There's something about seeing a box full (soon to be two) of your paperbacks, and knowing they're spoken for.

And, of course, I will be editing ELEVEN this weekend too!  I love it - it's dark and intriguing!  I hope the rest of you feel the same when I release it 11/11/11.

Anyway, this is my Friday rambling.  What are you guys up to this weekend?  Any fun social events, or plans of putting down words, editing...

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  1. Scott NivenJune 17, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    It really has been a long week!

    Have fun at the wedding (and enjoy editing ELEVEN too)!

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  2. Rachel BrooksJune 17, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Have fun editing this weekend! I've been editing all week so I'll send my good editing vibes your way *whoosh*

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  3. Tara TylerJune 17, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    sounds like an awesome weekend! have fun shopping for and wearing your fancy outfit! (and signing autographs!)

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  4. Carolyn ArnoldJune 17, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    thank you guys!! May all of you, and all readers of this blog have a terrific weekend too! :D

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  5. DanaJune 17, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Have fun this weekend! I plan on doing a whole lot of nothing--except writing, of course. :) Hope your dress shopping went well.

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  6. Carolyn ArnoldJune 18, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Great success with the writing Dana!

    As for the dress shopping...it never ended up happening lol *bows head in shame* I talked myself into wearing something I have.

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