Forgive the whole broken record thing, but...

OK, forgive me for sounding like a broken record, and I promise I'll post something more interesting sometime tonight or early tomorrow (well, probably) and I won't continually plague you with screen shots, but I just had to say: get a load of that!! Over to the left! WAYS TO BE WICKED is actually the current #1 bestselling historical romance at B&N online.  Not bad for a book that isn't even officially  out yet. LOL. Pretty funny! This weekend, it was in the Top 100 bestsellers there (#79 at one time)—meaning all books, not just historical romance. And you know, every author has little goals and milestones, and even though I'm not entirely certain what any of this means in terms of total sales, it's still kind of nice, eh? If you any of you guys make it to bookstores in your area this week, will you check to see if it's on the shelves and report back? Books have a way of sneaking out there early. I'll be going downtown tomorrow, and I'll check to see if the lovely people at my local Borders (they really are awfully nice there) have put it out yet. All of my previous books have been out on the shelves there about two to three weeks prior to release.

Nancy Davis at Romance Reader at Heart sent me the loveliest, loveliest review, too. They gave WAYS TO BE WICKED  a Top Pick, saying, in part, If you've never read a Julie Anne Long romance, then woe be unto you because you're really missing out on an author whose writing excels in so many ways. Original, sensual, at times dramatic, and sparkling with wit and humor, WAYS TO BE WICKED is a definite must read, hands... or should I say, toes... down. Historical romance just doesn't come much better than this.

I loved the "toes down" part. LOL. (Sylvie's a ballerina.)

Did anybody watch Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip last night? I loved it! I've actually always had a soft spot for Mathew Perry—I think he has incredible comic timing—and I was glad to see him excelling at playing an actual...well, competent adult.  He also did that male-bonding thing well on Friends, and he and Bradley Whitford do the male bonding thing very well on Studio 60. It was exhilaratingly well written, the cast was great, and I can see the potential for hundreds of interesting storylines. It was a pleasure to watch.

OK! Back to work! Another beautiful sunny day here, albeit with a few more clouds than yesterday. They're not terribly impressive clouds, though, and they're being handily blown away by an ocean breeze. I believe it's safe to say it's Indian summer here at last.

Comments

[Estella]

Great review!

[Kathy K]

You must be tickled pink! Congratulations again, Julie; says a lot for the story AND the author IMO.

I'll be taking a trip to the bookstore within the next day or so and if WTBW is on the shelves, I'll let you know. Although up here in Canada it's not as likely to be out early as it is down south ~ geez, a whole country "down south"... guess it really is all "location, location, location..." ;) - okay this one ^_~ is better... ^.^

Too much time on my hands? Prolly.

Kathy

[Diana]

Congratulations on #1, Julie. I haven't read a historical romance in a long time, but I'm going to check out your books soon.

The day does look beautiful. It's funny that San Franciscans seem to like to discuss the weather. I'm excited because I'll be having Thai food for dinner tonight. LOL. I like to eat.

[Julie Anne Long]

Thanks, girls! I *will* try not to be a *complete* spaz and report on every list fluctuation. LOL. You'll all be, "yeah, yeah. We've heard it. ((Yawn))." LOL.

Mmm...Thai food. That sound fabulous, Diana. I was trying to decide what cuisine I'd like to have for my next birthday dinner (I've already had one birthday dinner)...Thai, Indian or seafood. :) There's a great Peruvian place (I think it's Peruvian) in West Portal that I'd like to try again. Thai might be my favorite, but I like just about every cuisine out there. Mostly I like colorful food with lots of "stuff" in it -- different veggies, textures, etc.

[Diana]

Julie, you are not a spaz. It's exciting to see one's book on a list. :)

You've just listed a couple of my favorite cuisines--Indian and seafood. Someone took me to a really yummy Indian restaurant once for my birthday. If I remember correctly, it's called Indian Oven Restaurant, which is on Fillmore between Haight and Waller. The food was super delicious and not very oily. The only Peruvian restaurant I've been to is Fresca on Fillmore, and the food was also delicious there. One of my favorite Thai restaurants is a little place near where I live called Chai Yo, but I'm going to the Citrus Club in the Haight tonight. A friend recommended it and said it's good and cheap (my favorite combo). Don't even get me started on Japanese food, another of my favorites. Okay, besides weather, it's apparent that San Franciscans like to wax poetic on food as well. :P I hope you have fun at your next birthday dinner.

[Haven Rich]

I'd say that's some pretty fancy footwork you have going on there too since the book isn't even out yet hehehe. Congrats!!!

Knew you could do it! (ok why did that sound like one of Adam Sandler flick?)

Anyhow, I bet your in tall cotton.

[Julie Anne Long]

Oh, Indian Oven rocks, Diana. :) And let me know what you think of the Citrus Club! I like Marnee Thai and Thep Phanom a lot.

I think I just *might* be in tall cotton, Haven!! :) Jeez, let's just hope it lasts. :)

[Haven Rich]

That's what they were thinking too hahaha.

[Diana]

Julie, where are Marnee Thai and Thep Phanom located? I've heard good things about Marnee Thai and have been meaning to try it.

Citrus Club was yummy. The portions were big, and I thought the food was pretty good. I scarfed down my food, but had some left over since I was getting full. I had lemon coconut chicken over wok-fried noodles and a Thai iced tea. There were a lot of people there--apparently the place to be. :P