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I am so thrilled that it’s the release day of Book 1 of my new trilogy. Beach House No. 9 comes out today, followed by Bungalow Nights on February 26 and The Love Shack on March 26. All three books take place during a “Summer of Love” in Southern California’s Crescent Cove. Wary hearts encounter each other in this idyllic setting: two miles of sand where colorful cottages sit right on the beach.
Because the three books come out within three months, I had to write them and stockpile them so it seems like the longest wait ever until I can share with readers this special place and the wonderful heroes and heroines who find love there. The stories are sexy, sunny, and are sure to warm up the coldest winter night. I hope you’ll give them a try!
But now that all the hard work of writing is done, it’s time for me to sit back and celebrate the day. I have a bottle of champagne that arrived on my doorstep this afternoon. There’s always cold Mexican beer in my refrigerator and the lime tree in the back yard has plenty of the green citrus to give them that special zing. Or maybe it’s time for hot chocolate (or chocolate of any kind!) in front of the fire as I let my mind drift away to a warmer season at Crescent Cove and Beach House No. 9.
What’s your go-to when it’s time to celebrate? Do you make chocolate chip cookies and indulge in them right out of the oven? Is it brie and a bottle of wine? A hot bath and a new book?
Tell me how you acknowledge a big accomplishment. One commenter will win a copy of the second book in the series, Bungalow Nights (that just last week earned a starred review from Publishers Weekly).
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Happy Release Day Christie! I had a big accomplishment today when I had my exam this morning and hopefully did well in so I am celebrating with a wine cooler and a pizza for tea. I am hoping that a couple of books that I ordered a few weeks ago will arrive in the next day or so so I can use one of them as a reward and the other as a birthday present to myself for last week. I just might have a nice bubble bath and read for a bit later on, it depends on how I feel later on after my shows.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 5:44 am.
Lovely! Great job on the exam. A new book unexpectedly hit my doorstep so I might be picking that up today.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 10:07 am.
Happy Release Day. Congrats.
I like to celebrate with my BFF Ann, dinner out or just hanging out. I also like to be home and do nothing except read. Cleaning can always wait another day.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 6:27 am.
Absolutely no cleaning on a celebration day! I love a day that I can set aside for just reading. Best thing ever.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 10:07 am.
Congratulations! How exciting for you to have three great books coming out so close together.
In our family we have a dinner that gets cooked for a lot of small celebrations. Carnitas from a recipe that my Cuban grandfather brought with him to America. (It’s pork for tacos that’s incredibly flavorful and delicious) I’m not sure if the recipe is from Cuba or Mexico, where he lived for many years before coming to America. Anyway, When I graduated college, I made carnitas, when we all get together (now that we’re scattered around the country), the carnitas come out. I’ve tweaked the recipe some to get more flavor but it’s still basically the same. That’s our celebration food.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 7:13 am.
Happy spate of new release days! Can’t wait to start reading ‘em.
Celebrations still equal ice cream to me. No wonder my friend says I have the diet of an 8 year old.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 8:00 am.
I’ll admit I bought a carton of Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food yesterday.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 10:08 am.
Happy release day! I’ve had this book on order at Amazon it seems like forever! I can’t wait to read about a little sun.
Champagne is always my big accomplishment celebration. Love the stuff.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 8:24 am.
I might indeed have to tickle my nose with a few bubbles later today. I also just realize I have a hair appointment, so my hair will be shiny while i sip.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 10:09 am.
Happy Release day! I read Beach House Beginnings and have been waiting patiently for BH#9 to come out! Can’t wait!
I like to celebrate with bubble baths and dinners out with dessert. Champagne always works too! Congratulations!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 8:31 am.
Dinners out with dessert! And no sharing… Lucky for me, the dh is not into sweets like I am, so even if they bring two forks he’ll usually only take a small taste. Hope you enjoy BH#9.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 10:11 am.
Congratulations on your release. We try to do something special to celebrate, but we don’t do the same things every time. A dinner out. Wine or champaign. Whatever the event, we’re more of the verbal kind of kudos family. If it is really special, I’ll take requests and make whatever kind of meal someone wants.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:03 am.
I like that you’re a verbal kind of kudos family. Words can warm the soul as well as wine or food. (Though I love the idea of someone cooking me a special meal.)
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 10:13 am.
Congratulations, Christie!! What a wonderful idea for a series, and I ADORE the titles! I’m heading to B&N today to get my copy of BEACH HOUSE NO. 9.
For a big accomplishment, a milestone, I buy myself jewelry. I’ve got quite a stash at this point.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:14 am.
I looked at some jewelry and just could not make up my mind. Maybe I’ll wait until something really strikes me and then indulge. I love the idea that you have a stash. Good on you.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 10:18 am.
Happy Release Day!!!
We usually celebrate with dinner out. The person with the accomplishment gets to pick the restaurant.
I reward my own accomplishments with books, wine and some quiet kid free time to enjoy them. I tend to reward myself quite a bit!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:14 am.
We all need some kid-free time. And dh-free. Not that we don’t love them, but some lovely me-time is a must.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 10:19 am.
Happy Release day indeed!
We celebrate as a family and go out to a special dinner. If it’s my celebration, I also throw in a delightful cosmetic purchase!!!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:30 am.
I like the idea of a cosmetic purchase. A visit to Sephora is always fun. Thanks for the tip, Rochelle.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 10:20 am.
Congratulations on your release day and the starred review!
If it is something that happened to ME that we are celebrating, we definitely go OUT to eat.
But, if it is something that we are celebrating for my loved ones, I cook whatever they want that’s their favorite thing–pork chops, roasted chicken and veggies, etc., and their favorite dessert. The hub always wants banana pudding, my kids usually want cookies or brownies.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:31 am.
My kids always want chocolate chip cookies or Snickerdoodles. Or something they call “donut cake” which is really just a pound cake. Hmm…all of those are sounding good to me.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 10:21 am.
Congratulatios! For things as big as a book release, we usually do either a dinner out, or a treat like grilled salmon or steak at home. Little things might mean a small treat like chocolates or a slightly less healthy dinner than usual. Extra rest or a bit of spoiling in terms of getting a new book or toy for the one who deserves kudos also works
.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:45 am.
The dh just suggested he grill salmon for me tonight. That’s sounding good!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 10:22 am.
Had the best blackened salmon Caesar salad last week! Yum!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:07 pm.
Oooh! That sounds delish!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:12 pm.
Congratulations, Christie! How exciting for you. My celebrations usually consist of booze and food and very close friends and family. Any excuse to get together and talk about me. hahahaa
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:52 am.
LOL on the booze! I had a martini over the weekend and this might be a martini night too. Only one, though. I’ve learned that lesson via piercing two-martini headache.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 10:24 am.
Happy happy release day, Christie. I’ve been waiting for these books for a long time. So excited!!!!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 10:12 am.
You’ve lived through each one with me! Hard to believe they’re finally here.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 10:24 am.
Happy Release Day Christie!
For me celebrating something special is a massage and dinner out with dessert.
It’s just me and my cat. I give her treats and she purrs on my lap.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 10:27 am.
A purring lap cat is a daily celebration. I was excited that my aloof darling kitty Goblin deigned to jump up on my bed last night and snuggle next to me for a short while.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:27 pm.
Happy Release Day Christie!
If it’s a big celebration, then dinner out with the family. If it’s just something I want to celebrate, I usually go for a pedicure.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 10:36 am.
I was thinking of getting a pedicure after my hair appointment today. But even here in SoCal it’s boot weather. However, fun to look at pretty polish even while pulling on socks.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:28 pm.
Something chocolate is my go-to celebration food. Champagne always helps. Congrats on the great reviews for the trilogy. I’ve got to catch up on my reading!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:04 am.
Chocolate is surely in my future today. I just got back from my morning steps-and-hill walk and so won’t even feel too guilty.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:29 pm.
Well, if they aren’t lying about it, my copy of part one should be coming today… but we all know the good old USPS.
As for celebrating, well, go out to eat! So… I need to do something to go out to eat more often…
Lois
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:12 am.
Hope it arrives, Lois! I’m sure we can think of a reason you need to go out and eat. Aren’t Tuesdays special?
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:30 pm.
Congrats on book and gray reveiws
we. Go eat. Party whoo
have. A great week
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:19 am.
Thanks so much!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:31 pm.
Happy release day!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:20 am.
Thanks, Rachel. It’s a great feeling.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:31 pm.
Congrats on the release of your new book, Christie!
For a really special occasion, we go to Houlihan’s, where my hubby & I went on our first date. If we can’t go there, we go to our favorite Chinese buffet in town. If we want to cook in, I love to have some shrimp(my absolute favorite!) & a bottle of wine, and, of course, something sweet. I like carrot cake or strawberry short cake, but since my husband doesn’t, we usually get something with chocolate, which works for both of us!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:26 pm.
Okay, you just put carrot cake into my head which I adore. I might even have to make one this week.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:32 pm.
Happy release day! I read BEACH HOUSE BEGINNINGS, and couldn’t wait for the rest. Celebrate any way you choose! I personally celebrate with dinner and an alcoholic beverage or two.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:29 pm.
Thanks, Kelly! Hope you enjoy the series. I will definitely be toasting with something tonight.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:33 pm.
I buy something like expensive chocolates or a pretty dress for myself.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:31 pm.
Shopping! That’s always a go-to treat for me, too. Might have to stop by the mall.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:34 pm.
Just finished reading Not Another New Year’s Eve – so good! Snazzy dinner out plus champagne is the best way to celebrate. Can’t wait to start reading this trilogy!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:47 pm.
Thanks! So glad you enjoyed NANY! Hope you’ll enjoy the beach house series as well.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 1:59 pm.
Happy Release Day, Christie! Going to find my copy today.
Big celebrations at our house usually involve out to dinner. If it’s me there could be a pedicure. Report card day, back when my kids were in school, always meant DQ Blizzards.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 12:56 pm.
Aaah. DQ Blizzards. That brings me back. Dh would take me to get them when we were in college. Great idea. Yum.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 2:00 pm.
Happy Release Day!
I’m a big supporter of celebratory massages, manicures/pedicures, bottles of bubbly things and maybe something sparkly or shiny. An evening with friends laughing and having fun is also a great way to celebrate
Enjoy!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 1:04 pm.
Thanks so much, Sheridan!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 2:00 pm.
Happy Release Day! For me, it is a girls day out with my best friend.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 1:05 pm.
I walked this morning with my posse and I have a girls day scheduled for Saturday. Always fun to celebrate with friends.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 2:01 pm.
Congratulations Christie, I was looking for an excuse to check out Amazon, thanks for giving me one.
We celebrate in different ways for different things. When the boys were younger and I still lived with dh we would have celebrants choice for dinner, with the boys it was nearly always spaghetti because their didn’t really like it so we rarely had it. With dh it was usually Manhattan Clam Chowder, shrimp creole, or wine poached halibut all of which I hate but would eat on special occasions. For us Friday was a go-out or take-out night, I didn’t cook on Fridays. We had so many choices for dinner within six blocks; Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, Greek, Italian,Soul.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 1:10 pm.
I want to come eat at your house! We have a special red plate that we bring out. It says “You Are Special Today.” I think I’ll have lunch on it.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 2:02 pm.
If I’ve met a really big goal, I like to plan a family trip somewhere. In fact, I will sometimes plan a trip as a carrot to make me finish something.
Otherwise, a trip to a bookstore where I can wander among the stacks is heavenly!
I still remember the wonderful lunch talk you gave in Chicago at Spring Fling and still listen to the recording occasionally! LOL
I would love to win this book! cathy underscore shouse at yahoo
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 1:22 pm.
Oh, thanks for remembering that speech. I had so much fun in Chicago. Great ppl.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 2:03 pm.
Congratulations on triplets, Christie!!
I always imagine myself celebrating like Joan Wilder when she finishes her book, but in reality it’s a strawberry shake, large fries, and a chocolate chip cookie from Carls Jr. That’s my end-of-book celebration. *g*
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 1:25 pm.
Thanks! I may have to go that route for lunch. And boy, it does feel like I birthed triplets. Lucky for me they don’t need diaper changes.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 2:04 pm.
Congratulations on your new book! We usually celebrate with a nice dinner.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 1:43 pm.
Thank you, Maureen!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 2:04 pm.
I rot and enjoy a book that i read just for fun. I’m easy to make happy.
Congrats on the release and back to back program.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 4:11 pm.
Thank you! I just got back from Trader Joe’s and laid in whine and chocolate covered caramels. Then wanted to kick myself for also not buying oatmeal raisin cookies. I think I’m getting into this celebration thing way too much!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 5:02 pm.
Happy Release Day!!! I need to check my kindle. I’m stuck home, again, with my daughter, who is recovering from the stomach flu and not quite prepared for her book report, today.
We celebrate with food. Sometimes it’s at home, but mostly it’s dinner out with dessert.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 4:11 pm.
Oh, Janae, I hope your daughter feels better soon. Poor kiddo. That’s no fun. Hope you get a chance to do some reading.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 5:03 pm.
with chocolate
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 5:02 pm.
Bought and partially eaten already!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 6:04 pm.
Congrats on your hard work, Ms. C!
As for my go-getter…I would buy a book. I would indulge on a spending that I wouldn’t really feel guilty about and read it, which is another pleasure out of the spending.
That and maybe get something to eat. Nothing “healthy” just something to make me fell “good” after that accomplishment.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 5:11 pm.
Sounds like a perfect celebration to me!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 6:04 pm.
I always celebrate with my family. We have a special dinner and a fabulous dessert! Sometimes the celebration includes some shopping!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 7:53 pm.
Definitely shopping! I was fixated on food for a bit, but now want to also spend.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:12 pm.
Celebrating with friends or family with dinner and maybe a movie and maybe splurging a little on something for myself.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 7:55 pm.
I think we are all of like minds.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:13 pm.
I can’t think of any big accomplishments I’ve had lately or any coming my way anytime soon. If I want to celebrate something it is usually eating out with a friend or one of my kids. Hubby doesn’t care to eat out so I leave him at home.
If I can count dragging my butt out of bed every day and going to work then my indulgence would be reading. So I guess I celebrate every day.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 7:58 pm.
Good for you for celebrating with a book every day. I do that too. Always makes me happy.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:13 pm.
I picked this book up!! Can’t wait to read it! I read Beach House Beginnings when it came out and have been anxiously awaiting this!!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 7:58 pm.
And I forgot to answer your question, lol!!! Depends what the celebration is for! A family get together for things is always great, or a dinner out!!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 8:00 pm.
Hope you enjoy it, Sue!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:14 pm.
When I accomplish something big I like to go out to lunch or dinner twice…once with my friends and once with my family! when its with my family we go someplace more expensive (especially since my parents pay!) Congrats on this book and the upcoming ones!!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 7:59 pm.
I wish my mom lived closer.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:14 pm.
Happy release day!
Lovely dinner with friends, wine and laughter is my favorite way to celebrate!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 8:00 pm.
Getting ready to open a bottle of something with which to celebrate. It’s 5 o’clock SoCal time. Hmm…should I start with a margarita?
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:15 pm.
The best is sitting with a book and a cup of warm beverage (I am equal opportunity on coffee and tea, and some baked good that I made in celebration (usually brownies)
Happy Release day to you!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 8:00 pm.
Thank you! I just uncovered a box of brownie mix in the cupboard…
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:15 pm.
Id go out for a nice dinner then come home and have a nice long soak in the tub with a good book .
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 8:01 pm.
Sounds perfect, Raeline!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:16 pm.
Congrats on the release.
I celebrate with a special dinner and a great dessert.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 8:01 pm.
I think we might be having filet mignon tonight. Dh went off to the store murmuring about it.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:17 pm.
Congrats on your new release. Already have it on my kindle. Food is my celebration. The sweeter the better!!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 8:11 pm.
Hope you enjoy the book, Shari!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:18 pm.
Congratulations on Release Day! I like to Celebrate with my husband and family. I also like to celebrate with a big cup of coffee, a warm blanket and a good book when I am alone
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 8:16 pm.
I had to go out a couple of times today but your idea of alone-celebration is just like mine. Maybe I can indulge later this week.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:18 pm.
I always celebrate with a nice dinner out at a favorite restaurant. Sometimes I even splurge on something outrageous for myself that I don’t need but want. It all depends. Congratulations on your new release and fabulous review!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 8:17 pm.
Thanks so much, Kelly! I’m trying to think of a splurge-item. I love to shop, so even if it takes me a while that will be okay.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:19 pm.
Celebrating generally means a fun night out with the family (husband and son) which probably includes a nice dinner, some yummy dessert!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 8:25 pm.
Dessert seems to be the trend of the thread!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:20 pm.
Congrats on the release!
Celebrations really depend on the accomplish. A small accomplishment might find us getting ice cream, a big accomplishment might find us have a nice dinner out, and then a huge accomplishment might mean something shiny for myself! LOL Really though, it is all about being able to celebrate with my family and friends. Those that take the time to support me and go through the work and effort with me.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 8:29 pm.
And having the good health to do so! I appreciate that more than I used to after dealing with broken leg and the surgery for it.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:21 pm.
Celebrating accomplishments are always a thrill but just celebrating a good life is nice too. I love trilogy series and I’m looking forward to immerse myself in these books. A perfect time of year to begin.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 8:38 pm.
I hope you’ll enjoy them, Janice. Summer in winter!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:21 pm.
Congratulations on the new release..I guess I know where I’ll be going at lunch tomorrow..Love series.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 8:45 pm.
I hope you’ll look for the book, Kathy. Thank you!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:22 pm.
hmmm.. a nice bubble bath sounds wonderful. but since i have wonderful kids its almost impossiable. so i would have to say a nice dinner out with my hubby, a few drinks and a romantic night afterwords.
i mean it is my birthday in a couple of days. 
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 8:47 pm.
My bday is coming up soon too, Natasha! Have a happy and romantic one.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:22 pm.
Nice glass of wine is my reward! Congrats on another release!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 8:55 pm.
Thank you!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:22 pm.
The usual celebration for a big accomplishment is a nice family dinner out or a favorite family meal & dessert at home, the important part is family time together to recognize the accomplishment.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:01 pm.
Too often I think we don’t take those moments to appreciate our accomplishments (maybe a mom/woman thing). I’m determined to get better at it.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:23 pm.
Happy Release Day! I like to celebrate with a bottle of champagne with my boyfriend…OR…A night out with my girlfriends.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:02 pm.
I’m doing it all. Celebrating with the dh tonight, with girlfriends on Saturday. And my New York editor was in town last weekend so got to pre-celebrate with her.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:24 pm.
Congratulations and hapy release day! If the celebration is for me we usually go out to eat, hopefully somewhere where I can have sangria. If it’s for someone else I usually cook what they want for dinner or make a special dessert. Why am I the only one that wants to go out?
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:08 pm.
My guys are pretty much homebodies too. I think it has to do with the big screen TV.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:25 pm.
Family dinner out to celebrate then usually some chocolatey (sp?) dessert back home! On smaller occasions, warm choc. chip oatmeal cookies–that my hubby has been making since 5th grade!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:14 pm.
Will he share his recipe? Will beg for choc chip oatmeal cookies!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:25 pm.
We usually go out for a nice meal. Daughter #2 just found out in December that she was accepted into The Ohio State University’s Biomedical Engineering program so we all went out for steak to celebrate!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:24 pm.
Congratulations to your daughter. What an accomplishment. A fab reason to celebrate!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:26 pm.
nice cup of coffee and a good book is how I reward myself Can’t wait to read the series
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:25 pm.
Hope you enjoy the books, Renee!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:26 pm.
I LOVE Mexican beer and just had two last night! That is definitely my idea of celebrating! Good luck on your series!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:51 pm.
Thanks! Mexican beer is awesome.
Posted on January 30, 2013 at 2:03 am.
I like to celebrate an accomplishment but talking to my sisters first or celebrating with them. They are the ones that I always want to share my successes with.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:54 pm.
Love that you want to share with your sisters. Only have a brother, though am very close with my s-i-l.
Posted on January 30, 2013 at 2:04 am.
I like to celebrate by going to a nice restaurant. What restaurant we go to depends on what kind of food I want to eat.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 10:40 pm.
My fave is Italian. Yum!
Posted on January 30, 2013 at 2:05 am.
Hot bath and a new book, you had me at hello! Add a glass of white wine and a little chocolate and I am in Heaven!
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 10:47 pm.
I’m good with all of that too!
Posted on January 30, 2013 at 2:05 am.
I go out to dinner with my sister. Have a glass of wine and maybe some desert
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:10 pm.
Happy release day Christie!! I am so looking forward to reading these 3 books. I love how you celebrate. My celelbrating depends on the situation – dinner with the BFFs or with my hubby, maybe a mani/pedi or just a hot shower that steams up the bathroom. Then there’s the bargaining , if you get this done then you can read for 30 minutes. I always seem to forget to stop reading and go back to whatever it is I”m suppose to do. Have a wonderful celebration. You deserve it with getting 3 books out within a couple of months of each other.
Posted on January 29, 2013 at 11:46 pm.
Thank you so much! I’m definitely in the mood for a mani/pedi. Must go before girls’ night on Saturday.
Posted on January 30, 2013 at 2:06 am.
There is nothing like a romantic time in the bedroom with my hubby.
Posted on January 30, 2013 at 12:12 am.
Yay, Cindy! Bet your dh adores you.
Posted on January 30, 2013 at 2:07 am.
Happy release day!
I will celebrate an accomplishment by taking time off to read, going out with friends, baking, or indulging in chocolate!
Posted on January 30, 2013 at 12:53 am.
All this talk of baking has put me in a mood. Looks like we’re having a crowd for the Super Bowl so I will do some baking. Love it.
Posted on January 30, 2013 at 2:08 am.
For me, its usually dinner ordered in, so no cooking. AND shopping for gift to self, usually a book.
Posted on January 30, 2013 at 3:44 am.
A celebratory dinner is always on the cards. We’re happy to even celebrate Tuesday around here.
Posted on January 30, 2013 at 4:06 am.
A massage. A lovely Pinot Noir. French fries. Cranking up music and dancing in my living room. Or just margaritas with good friends. Or any combination of these.
Congratulations, Christie! Looking forward to reading your stuff and FICTION again after my master’s program ends in March. That last day will be a celebration day, for sure.
Posted on January 30, 2013 at 10:57 am.
Chocolate and a book is how I celebrate. I don’t care what is going on else where I am reading and eating chocolate to celebrate. My chair becomes a DO NOT disturb zone.
Posted on January 30, 2013 at 2:01 pm.
With a yummy meal of course. Been looking f/d to this series.
Posted on January 30, 2013 at 5:13 pm.
When I graduated from college at the ripe old age of 50, I celebrated by having my diploma professionally framed and hung it up in my home!! Other than that, I usually celebrate with a nice dinner out with family.
Posted on January 31, 2013 at 10:12 am.
The things I do to celebrate an accomplishment have changed through the years. When the kids were small, it often involved doing something with them–one big one was taking my daughter to Disneyland after getting my master’s. Later, it usually involved treating myself to something that I wanted, but didn’t really need. Now, I find that just curling up with a book (hopefully a good one!) and something indulgent to snack on works very well!
Posted on January 31, 2013 at 10:40 am.
My celebrations are all done with my husband. Whether we go out for dinner or he cooks at home it doesn’t matter it’s the spirit of it. I must admit most of my celebrating, lately, has been when we are blessed with another grandchild. HA
Posted on January 31, 2013 at 10:41 am.
I really don’t have big accomplishments or occasions to celebrate. When I finish reading a book, that feels like an accomplishment! I love brownies so I make them homemade instead of cookies, which get overdone easily. I don’t drink so that’s out, but a Cafe Mocha from Starbucks would be good.
Posted on January 31, 2013 at 4:26 pm.
My hubby and I, my sis and one of our sons–all get together (we live in the same town…all others away) and have a festive dinner in a restaurant of our choice. And, of course, we have various bottles of bubbly and terrific menu choices as all of our appetites differ. We leave a HUGE tip for our waiter/waitress because we end up occupying our table for a couple of hours! But we laugh and play catch-up and toast each other’s victories and news. And after we are home again, my hubby and I celebrate in our own very special way.
Posted on January 31, 2013 at 5:17 pm.
I like to celebrate by going out to a fancy dinner with my husband.
Posted on January 31, 2013 at 7:40 pm.
Congrats on the new release!
Certain events like that at our house are deemed lemon meringue pie worthy. Yum!!
Posted on January 31, 2013 at 8:54 pm.
Congratulation! When I am in this situation, I buy more yarn!
Posted on January 31, 2013 at 11:48 pm.
Congrats, Christie!! Great Job, AGAIN!!! We like to celebrate family things; family style – the more the merrier! And boy, do we have more!! Very entertaining!! ha!
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 5:55 pm.