Thursday, April 05, 2007

Pocketful of contracts

Last weekend I was happy--nay, ecstatic--to sign the Simon & Schuster contracts for Bad Company and its sequel.

When I signed the contracts for the Aspect of Crow series, my mom insisted that my husband take my picture. Somewhat embarrassed, I agreed (we have to humor moms--it's the law).

Since I take a lousy picture when I haven't the privilege of a professional photographer and makeup artist (Google my name under "Images" if you don't believe me), and since I hadn't so much as showered, much less dressed and suitably coiffed myself last Sunday when I signed the contract, I hired a stand-in.

Meet Gertrude:


Gertrude is the mascot for Pocket Books (scroll down if you click), and yes, I'm a big enough geek that I asked for a stuffed kangaroo for Christmas so I could name it Gertrude.

And no, I will NOT be inscribing this little marsupial into my skin as a tattoo. Cute though she is.

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3 Comments:

Gertrude looks tres chic! Very cute photo.

Cecilia

Posted by: Anonymous Anonymous at 4/06/2007 9:21 AM

Congrats, of course.

Posted by: Blogger Rob S. at 4/06/2007 2:22 PM

Sweet!

Posted by: Blogger Sharon GR at 4/07/2007 10:18 AM

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