Haha, I couldn’t resist! But, truly, every time I see one of those “hey girl” Ryan Gosling photos circulating the web, I can’t help but grin. And, I totally think that Ryan Gosling should play Westry in the movie version of The Bungalow, don’t you? [Photo: GQ]

{ 11 comments }

I wrote a little something for the MOPS (Mother’s of Preschoolers) email newsletter today (hello MOPS!), so, I feel like giving away a copy of my new novel to one deserving, perhaps overworked mother (like me). For the record, I have three little boys—5 and under. Moms, let’s stick together!

I’m on a book tour this month—and having a blast—but it’s quite something to go on a book tour when you have three young children to care for. Before each trip, I’m making sure everything’s attended to so my little guys are happy and comfy before I go (daddy and grandparents are helping a bunch—and the baby goes where I go, so lots of plane travel with baby!), and that means lots of extra prep work before each trip. Moms, you get this! We work hard (even when we’re not going on a book tour!) and because we all could use time to kick our feet up more and read, I’m giving away a copy of my new novel, The Bungalow, to one mother (at random). I’m also tucking in some chocolate, too, to make it extra special. Just leave a comment below! I’ll choose a winner this week.

P.S. Not a mama? Don’t worry, I’ll do more giveaways soon!

{ 136 comments }

Look at this gorgeous, full-page ad that Penguin Canada took out in The New York Times Book Review supplement in the Toronto Star!

Swoon…

{ 4 comments }

Here I am with Colby, my 11-month-old (who will be joining me on my book tour this month and next!), attempting to steal a kiss at Third Place Books in Ravenna the day my new novel, The Bungalow, came out. I’ll be reading at Third Place Books Ravenna in Seattle on Tuesday night (tomorrow!). Seattle friends, I hope you’ll come out and say hi! xoxo P.S. Can you spot The Bungalow on the table?

{ 2 comments }

Oh goodness. My editor sent me this ad that Walmart Canada put together for The Bungalow, and I gasped. Me and … Tina Fey? And James Patterson? And Jane Evanovich? Walmart Canada loved The Bungalow and chose it for a mega January promotion, and I’m so grateful, but I had no idea they were including the book in this list of stellar titles. The above ad will be sent out in mailers and included in the in-store ads. Just wow. Do you think my husband will do the dishes for me for the rest of the month now? P.S. As far as I know, The Bungalow is only at Walmart Cananda, not Walmart U.S. (at least, not yet). For now, you can find the book well-stocked at Target, Costco, and wherever else books are sold!

{ 3 comments }

Dear readers and friends: My book tour kicks off on Sunday (in the lovely town where I grew up, Poulsbo, Washington, at Liberty Bay Books), and I would love to see you at my various stops throughout January and February! All my events are listed here. I would be so excited to meet you at an event in the coming weeks!

{ 4 comments }

My second novel, The Bungalow, went on sale last week, and in its first week of sales, it hit BookScan’s bestseller list in the category of romance-themed books, at #3! Bookscan is an publishing industry tracking system that tallies how many books are sold in a given week, and I am so excited to have made the list. More news to come, but for now, I just wanted to thank everyone—so much—for your support. It is such an honor to write stories for you. Hugs from Seattle. xoxo

{ 4 comments }

My husband snapped this photo of The Bungalow on a trip to Target tonight to pick up Nyquil for me (I have a bad cold!). I’ll tell you, it never gets old seeing your book at Target. And, look at all the fun author friends I’m sharing shelf space with! (I’m looking at you Rebecca Rasmussen, Jael McHenry, Meg Waite Clayton and Rachel Bertsche!)

Where are you finding The Bungalow? Have you seen it at your local Target store?

{ 4 comments }

Today is the day that my second novel, The Bungalow, makes its debut! I’m so excited about my new novel being out in the world. I hope you all enjoy the story as much as I loved writing it. It’s a very special book to me that truly came from my heart. (P.S. I dedicated it to my husband!)

I’d be so honored if you bought a copy this week. The Bungalow is available for purchase at your favorite local bookstore, and at all the big chains, as well as soon at Target, Costco, Sam’s Club and many other locations—across Canada too! (And, soon to be published in Germany and Turkey!) For online shoppers, you can order here.

I can’t wait to hear what you think of the story! Thank you so much for your support.

{ 13 comments }