A very nice review of 'Hugging Hour', by Lovely L. on her amazing blog, Omphaloskepsis.

Just today, she did a great review on John's new book 'Blackout' too!
Thank you, Lovely L.

Final Drool touches

Drool's hair was a real challenge. 

The curls had to be just right,

and still be soft.

Her arms had to be moveable for easy positioning.

Drool is ready for the show at the Brooklyn Public Library, on October 16, 2010.

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Drool Doll

It's hot, hot, hot on the East Coast, not at all the right time to be playing around with wool and felt. Between visits to the swimming pool I have been working on a Drool doll for the Brooklyn Library show, in September. It's still a work in progress, but here are some pictures.

More soon.

Stay cool.

January 21 is National Hugging Day!

Can you believe it?

It is the perfect day to give my book,  "Hugging Hour" as a present to all your friends! ; )

Keep an eye on my blog, I will be giving away three "Hugging Hours" myself that day! Details will follow.

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Pictures of the Hugging Hour party

It was great, many people showed up and the juice and 300 waffles were gone in no time.

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My book, Hugging Hour, is out!

Today is the day, even though a couple of friends spotted and bought it last night at a local bookstore. (That was very nice of them.)

Now, what do I do? I guess I'll bundle up and go soap-boxing in Central Park. I'll set up next to the Alice in Wonderland statue, maybe she'll bring me luck. Or, maybe I should stay put in case my new waffle iron arrives in the mail. First things first, I need to get out of these pajamas and into the shower. Yes, I know it is afternoon here, and yes, I know it's a school day. But, it's a special day today, it's freezing in New York, and I have been sending out emails all morning. So, give me a break, and if you happen to walk into a bookstore today, don't forget to ask about Hugging Hour! 

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Book party poster ready

Pheew, that's one thing off the list.

One more week to go, and as you can see on the poster, the release party follows shortly after the book ships. (b.t.w, Everyone is invited!) I have a long list of things to do and a small amount of hours to do them in. One of them is getting the right kind of Waffle Iron and making sample waffles so they will be just right for the party! Off course we will have a waffle tasting.

Oh, the pain of it all.

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Pub Date

I have a book coming out in two weeks.

Yes, I am nervous. There are a thousand things I should be doing right now to prepare for THE day, but I can't get them all straight. One, is to let you guys know that my book is coming out on the 22nd of January, it's called Hugging Hour, published by Philomel, an imprint of Penguin.

I am having a book release party at Pomme in Brooklyn and you and your friends are all invited!

The Party is on the 7th of February from 4 till 6PM.

There will be mini Belgian Waffles! So you can't miss it.

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