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Jun

23

On Saturday afternoon, in the middle of the first witheringly hot weekend of the summer, I dutifully donned a demure pink blouse and presented myself at a Borders store in Carlsbad for what my publicist obliquely referred to as “an event.” Having never done one of these things I had no idea what to expect. Would I have to give a talk? Answer questions? Stock shelves and clean the restrooms? As it happened, I was given the choice of a short talk set up in the back part of the store, or a simple signing at a table near the entrance. I went with the latter, since after four months I’m pretty sick of hearing myself talk about this book. I ducked into the restroom to freshen my lipstick and check for cleaning supplies, then took my place at the table.

I’m sure you’ve had the experience of walking into a bookstore and spying some lonely looking person perched in front of a display of her books, smiling a wan smile. As always when I’m presented with naked desperation and profound unease, my custom in these situations is to tactfully avert my gaze and hurry past the doomed author. I figured this is pretty much what everyone else would do when they walked in and came face to face with several racks of a pretty little book and a pudgy, middle-aged woman. Surprisingly, most people paused to figure out what was going on, made eye contact, and smiled. Many stopped for a chat. A darling few allowed me to foist a copy of the book on them, and even asked me to sign it.

In the meantime, a couple of dear old friends I hadn’t seen for years dropped by, and several bosom chums who I see more often also paid exorbitant gas prices to make the trip and offer moral support. It was a rather festive event, the staff were lovely, and I must say I enjoyed myself. Overall it was much, much easier than giving a lecture or workshop.

And obviously, much easier than cleaning the restrooms.

June 23, 2008 | 3 Comments

Mar

7

goldfish New Moon greetings to you all (9:14 am PST) - here’s a little something from my archives to mark the occasion. And don’t forget to set your clocks forward before you go to bed Saturday night. Daylight Savings Time… the “springing forward,” she is so very cruel.

I’ve launched a site just for book stuff, so anyone who is interested in that can bookmark it. I’ll be posting reviews, events, and astrowedding-related articles over there.

I’m also stealthily developing a wedding astrology website that’s not just about pimping the book - so look for that by June at weddingastrology.com. For now, that URL just redirects to Big Sky.

March 7, 2008 | 5 Comments

Feb

28

Over at Seduction Central, my good pal and fellow blogger Jeffrey Kishner has posted an interview in which he and I take on the issue of Sun sign astrology in general and specifically how I used it in my book. I’ve promised him that someday we’ll do a delicious podcast on the subject, in which he and Lynn can take turns spanking me with an oversized ephemeris. In the meantime, enjoy this! (And thanks, brother Jeff, for the plug.)

February 28, 2008 | 2 Comments

Feb

1

WELCOME TO A
VIRTUAL BOOK LAUNCH PARTY
FOR MY FIRST BOOK,
STAR GUIDE TO WEDDINGS!

It's Here! Glad you could make it! Grab a virtual cupcake, smooch an innocent bystander, and leave your celebratory comments below. What have you brought along with you - virtual party hats? Virtual noise makers? A virtual date? A virtual Exedrin headache?

Be one of the FIRST FIVE VISITORS to leave a comment below and you’ll win a free copy of the book with my name scribbled in it. Whoof! Be sure to include your email address when you leave your comment so I can contact you for particulars. (Comments are being moderated and may not appear on the site immediately. Also, I reserve the right to deep-six any comments for objectionable content. Don’t be one of those party guests.)

If you’re not among those lucky five and are aching to stock up on copies, buy ‘em from Amazon or from Llewellyn. With my deep thanks and everlasting gratitude.

February 1, 2008 | 18 Comments

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Sign of Leo

Moon sextiles Mercury at
4:20 pm on Jul.5, 2008

Moon opposes Neptune at
5:22 pm on Jul.5, 2008

Moon trines Pluto at
3:05 am on Jul.6, 2008

Moon goes void of course at
3:05 am on Jul.6, 2008

Moon enters Virgo at
4:04 am on Jul.6, 2008

Moon conjuncts Mars at
9:19 am on Jul.6, 2008