I wanted to highlight a few things and thought I’d combine them all in one post. The picture of Milou hogging the clicker is just for fun. She really doesn’t watch that much TV – she’s only interested in it if there are animals involved.
Have you heard about the Book Blogger Holiday Swap? I participated last year, and it was so much fun, I signed up right away for this year’s. Not only did I send and receive great gifts, but I met a wonderful blogger in the process. You can sign up through November 12 and should have the name you’re buying for by November 17. Lenore’s husband designed the button – isn’t it adorable?
Do you need a great gift idea for a reader in your life? 
You might consider a Book Buddy or other product from Reading Comfort. (I love my Book Buddy!) Through the end of 2009, you can get a 15% discount simply by using the code “blogger” when you check out.
If you weren’t able to listen to Nicole interview me on Blog Talk Radio Tuesday night, you can listen to the archived version here.
Julie, Nicole and Amy are hosting a Progressive Dinner from December 7th to the 11th. You don’t even have to cook for this one! Go to any of their sites for details and to sign up.
I’m including this video because I think it’s funny and it’s book related:
40 Comments
November 7, 2009 at 6:36 am
I’ve signed up for the Holiday Swap, and I’m so excited! When I started blogging late October of last year, I think I heard about it, but was too shy to get involved. I’m all over it this year! The Book Buddy is a great idea!
I’m listening to you right now with Nicole! I love your accent!
November 7, 2009 at 6:55 am
BTW, Kathy, thanks for the mention on your BlogRadio interview. Still, you ARE the queen of commenting!
November 7, 2009 at 7:43 am
The youtube video was hilarious! Thanks so much for brightening my day with this.
November 7, 2009 at 7:43 am
Love the picture of Milou! adorable!!!
Thanks for the info on the swap.
November 7, 2009 at 7:50 am
I’ve also signed up for the Holiday swap and am very excited about it. I did not participate last year, but have done similar with an online book club which doesn’t exist no more unfortunately. But looking much forward to try again. Its always so much fun.
That image of Milou is so cute
I still have to listen to you, but will get there!
November 7, 2009 at 8:05 am
Love the video : )
I signed up for the swap – I didn’t even hear about it last year. And I’ve had a blog since Feb. ‘08! I’m looking forward to all the fun.
I enjoyed the Blog Talk Radio interview!
November 7, 2009 at 9:11 am
Thanks for the shout out about the progressive dinner! I love the picture of Milou — she looks so serious!
November 7, 2009 at 9:33 am
Loved the video! Sent it to the fellow who helps me with my blog and website. I’m sure he feels the same way when he has to answer the simple questions that seem so difficult for me.
FYI . . . Just put up the Beth Hoffman article and it’s already getting a great response. Her words are inspiring for first-time authors.
Ginger B.
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November 7, 2009 at 11:24 am
I too signed up for that Book Swap. Will do a post on that tomorrow.
Milou is sweet.
November 7, 2009 at 11:24 am
Milou is such a cutie! I signed up for the holiday swap and can’t wait to see who I get this year.
November 7, 2009 at 11:43 am
Love the picture of Milou. I’m sure she turns the place into a party house when you’re not around!
November 7, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Milou is as cute as ever and that YouTube video was hysterical
I signed up for the swap. I love presents.
November 7, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Milou is so cute! I also signed up for the holiday swap. Somehow I missed it previously, but I’m really looking forward to picking a gift for whoever my person is and receiving my own!
November 7, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Milou is just gorgeous. I haven’t joined the holiday swap. I know I should, just haven’t had time.
November 7, 2009 at 1:07 pm
That is a cute picture! I am looking forward to the holiday gift swap, too!
November 7, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Milou is adorable. I must watch that video now (thanks for reminding me).
November 7, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Thank you for helping us spread the word about the swap! As always, Milou is lovely
November 7, 2009 at 4:05 pm
I am totally smitten with Milou! What a face … oh, and those darling ears.
November 7, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Milou is so CUTE! And the video is hilarious!
November 7, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Congrats on the interview! I’m listening to it now. (You are talking about the beginning of blogging and comments right now.)
I’m also participating in the book blogger holiday swap.
November 7, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Oliver sends a big Woooooooofff-Wooooooooofff to Sweet Milou
November 7, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Love the interview! I’m still listening to it. I can really relate to so much of what you say (haven’t tried audio books though yet).
November 7, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Twitter intrigues me but I’m afraid I would be on Twitter too much!!
November 7, 2009 at 7:01 pm
It is so lovely to see Milou again. Gorgeous as ever! Briar shows no interest in the remote control or television, though she often sits under the set and glares at us when it is distracting us from her!
November 7, 2009 at 7:03 pm
Awww! What a great picture.
November 7, 2009 at 8:13 pm
I think this is your best picture yet of Milou!
November 7, 2009 at 9:27 pm
ok…finally had to order a Book Buddy. it is meant to be a gift, but we will see…
November 7, 2009 at 10:24 pm
You don’t let Milou watch Animal Planet?
I love those book buddies. I’m trying to decide if I want to try to make one or just buy one. Theirs are so beautiful.
November 8, 2009 at 8:35 am
Milou is all sorts of awesome! She’s got the best seat in the house — a comfy couch, someone’s lap to lean on and control of the clicker what could possibly be wrong with that?
I’m looking forward to both the holiday swap and the progressive dinner they look and sound super fun!
November 8, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Do Milou and Carl tussle for the remote often?!?
I just signed up for the blogger holiday swap; it was a lot of fun last year – both picking out gifts for “my” blogger and receiving a surprise package from someone else!
November 8, 2009 at 6:56 pm
i joined up for the swap too–i’m so excited and looking forward to it.
sorry i missed the blog talk radio; i’m going to take a listen to your interview with nicole. i’m sure you were great, especially with that accent of yours!
November 8, 2009 at 8:35 pm
I love those ears!!!! : )
November 8, 2009 at 8:50 pm
That video made me laugh a lot. I’m going to show it to my husband who is a computer guy and is the helpdesk for, well, almost everyone we know
I’m looking forward to the swap too! It sounds like it’s going to be lots of fun.
November 9, 2009 at 12:45 am
Hello Milou! You’re so cute! If I have a TV, I’ll imitate your style of hogging the remote. LOL!
I’m so excited about the BBHS!
November 9, 2009 at 2:06 am
Milou looks so CUTE!
I am in for BBHS too! and That cushion thing is such a great idea!
November 9, 2009 at 10:59 am
I signed up for the holiday swap as well, and I had no idea that there was a discount code for book buddies!
November 9, 2009 at 1:08 pm
I love that video, and cracked up the first time I saw it. It’s a hoot. I also just found out about the gift exchange, and I’ve signed up. I am really looking forward to participating! The book buddy is a great idea for the exchange as well. I love mine and use it not only for reading, but with it’s plastic cover when I use my laptop.
November 9, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Loved the video. very cute.
Maybe next year on the Secret Santa. Work is way too crazy and I’ll end up forgetting, which is not very nice. Have fun though
November 9, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Milou is adorable!
Can’t wait for the Book Blogger Holiday Swap to begin!!
November 12, 2009 at 4:20 pm
My cat and dog only tend to watch TV when there are animals on too. That or Disney movies for some reason…