They both read this blog!
I hope you all will forgive the hurried nature of this post, but I wanted to share some news with you in the few minutes I have before dashing off this afternoon.
In the last two days, I have gotten two very exciting messages via Facebook. The first was from Analee Paz, who is working on an inaugural issue of a new glossy magazine in Laredo. The magazine, Cream, will be bimonthly, and each issue will have a section called "The Profiles." The section will cover interviews and photos with three "prominent and commendable" individuals from Laredo--and they want to include me in their inaugural issue! Analee has been reading the blog and says they would love to talk about this whole experience, as well as my other writing and editing work, in more detail. The tentative interview date is next weekend, but I'll keep you all posted. Very exciting!
The second Facebook message I received was from Lindsay Flinn, who was writing for her boss, Kara Vallow. Kara is a producer of Family Guy (!!!), American Dad, and The Cleveland Show, and she has apparently read the blog . . . and been inspired to hold a book drive for Laredo! Lindsay let me know that they're sending the first shipment my way today, with more following until everyone they work with has been drained of their extra books. This was in response to my post about LC4A a couple of weeks ago, so when I get the books, I'll be making a delivery there. How great is that??!
It's so thrilling to me to see that this little blog is actually reaching people, and inspiring them to take action. Thank you, Analee and Kara, for supporting not just my efforts, but those of our larger book-loving community. You both made my day!
Anyone else want to make donations? There's LC4A AND Escape Again.
Hope you're all having a lovely week!
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Wow, Katie! It seems like things are really moving along. You are making a huge difference with your consistent efforts and also helping others interested in Laredo getting a bookstore. Way to go!
ReplyDeletegosh, that is amazing! it's amazing to see that with hard work and effort, you really can accomplish some really fantastic things. i've been keeping up with your blog and i can't wait to see your progress.
ReplyDelete@Caro: Thanks! And also thank you for your observations regarding the indie bookstore in Albuquerque. I'm going to write you a note via FB :)
ReplyDelete@Brenda: Thank you so much for keeping up with the blog--even though I"m not always great about posting as regularly as I'd like! Now that I have your info, I'll follow your blog(s) right back!