The Happy Booker's Wild Ride

It’s been a whirlwind weekend over at the blog. We had a lovely martini party to welcome bloggers and fellow litblog co-op members Ron Hogan and Sam Jones to the ‘hood. The intrepid travelers made their way beyond the beltway for an evening of drinks and general revelry with the Happy Booker and her writing group (wonderful details of our evening can be found over at Beatrice). We also met up with Reb Livingston, poet, blogger and the editrix of No-Tell Motel (currently seeking submissions for an upcoming anthology—go check it out, poets!), who is sure to become our new best friend. A very fun night—perhaps too fun!— was had by all.

A few hours later it was the next morning, and Ron, Reb and THB had to be on a panel at The Writer’s Center in Bethesda. Ron and Reb both have wonderful accounts here and here. THB moderated the panel, which was nicely attended for an early morning event, though we are now aware that we shouldn’t be wielding a microphone before noon. Conference guests also included writers Richard Peabody, Barbara Esstman, Robert Bausch, and Alice McDermott.

Then Passover. And then Monday—oh, it’s Tuesday? Yeah, well, we’re a little tired over here. Check back in a bit, when THB will be serving up a riveting helping of Richard McCann as our special lunch hour visitor! We have waited a long time for this interview and we’re very excited—it's worth waking up for!

Comments

[Barbara Esstman]

Hey, Wendy!!! How great to see you at the Writer's Center, admire your moderating skills (even after all those martinis), and Speed Gossip. As a genuine Net Idiot, I may need special tutoring to catch on to blogs -- I just attempted to gain access to TypePad and found it as mysterious as locating a decent date. But can't wait to figure out this Brave New World. Hugs, Barbara

[Mary Kay Zuravleff]

Hi, there. Met Ron last week when he was in town to be on your panel, and he told me to check out your blog, which I'm enjoying. Just got dissed by Yardley in the Post today and it was nice to read in your site about so many good DC writers, so many friends.
Good luck with your site and your work,
Mary Kay