Happy Labor Day!
Here are some updates from the world of Watsonville...
1. ICELAND ADVENTURE
My family went to Reykjavik in August. Here are some highlights from our trip. The weather wasn't great--cold and gray and raining a lot of the time--but we still had a lovely time. The city is festive and welcoming, the geologic trips were incredible, and I highly approve of Viking beer. Hee!
Viking Beer...yum yum!
Hubby enjoying lunch in Reykjavik
Geysir erupting...wow!
Gullfoss Waterfall...stunning
Gorgeous architecture at Harpa Opera House
Diverging tectonic plates at Thingvellir. Wicked cool!
Puffin!
My kids at Mount Esja
Overall, I would highly recommend this trip. The city was very walkable and filled with interesting cultural spots. More highlights: The Golden Circle (includes Thingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss), a puffin-watching boat trip, and the Reykjavik Cultural Festival. Excellent!
2. BOOK SALES!
I have some specials coming up...
APPLES SHOULD BE RED is on sale for 99 cents in September, A TASTE OF HEAVEN is 99 cents in October, each Klaus Brothers book will be 99 cents in November, and SWEET DESTINY should be out in December. Still working on it!
All book links are on the book page.
Some more exciting news...A TASTE OF HEAVEN is a finalist in the NERFA contest sponsored by First Coast RWA chapter. Yippppeeeeeee!
3. What am I reading?
Currently reading KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL by Anthony Bourdain. He is a curious mix of asshole, intelligence, talent, and profound observations. I sort of love this guy.
Also, one of my favorite discoveries this year is now out in paperback!
THE INTROVERT'S GUIDE TO DRINKING ALONE by Tasha Brandstatter is now available in paperback...Here's the purchase link.
If you're looking for the perfect gift for a friend, colleague, your mother, old college roommate, check this out! I recommend getting a copy of this adorable and clever book and putting it in a gift basket with a good bottle of vodka, couple of jars of olives, a martini shaker, and maybe a shot glass or two. PERFECTION!
Here are some of Tasha's suggestions for introverts who find themselves at a bar...
1. Do not order a fancy drink...it attracts too much attention.
2. Bring a book, phone, or fake wedding ring to deflect unwanted advances.
3. Do not make eye contact.
All excellent ideas! Order your copy now. Also perfect as a coffee table book.
4. Finally, I'm working on SWEET DESTINY...
And so Belinda drifted between two worlds, like a shadow flitting across the ice.
A world of magik and snow, and a world of human compassion.
Hope everyone had a great summer.
The Penny Watson
EMBRACE THE QUIRK!
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