Slumber Party

Ok, so, slumber parties are not just for kids. Did you know that? Well, I got to do my first girlie one a few weekends ago. Yeah, I know I'm behind again. Sue me. Anyway, Samantha invited me to hang with her and some friends at Angela Knight's house. Angela is a published erotic romance writer. I have linked her site to the blog so you can check her out. We have her books at the store and I recommend her whenever I can. Her books sell pretty well on their own too. lol

I worked during the day. I hadn't expected to do more than meet up with the girls for dinner but when Sam called me, she said that I needed to pack a bag. So, I had to run home and grab some stuff so I could spend the night and have a change of work clothes for the following day. Angela lives a little over an hour away from Columbia. It's a decent drive. . .lots of green. Her house is very big and comfy. Very nice place out in a sparse community. There are neighbors but you wouldn't know it because everyone has a decent amount of space.

Everyone had brought something for a potluck dinner. I didn't have anything because I didn't have time to stop for something and it sounded like everything was covered. Poor visitor I am but I was not expecting to go to her house. Ah, well, should get in a habit of keeping bottles of wine handy like when I lived in France. Anyway, was introduced around to Angela, her husband, her son, Sam's friend, Morgan (who is also linked on here), and two other ladies (sorry, I forget their names but they were very nice).

By now I'm sure that you're curious to know what erotic romance writers look like. Are they eccentric? Weird? Ooze sex? lol Well, yes to maybe just the first question. I say maybe because I don't think I know anyone who isn't eccentric to some point. Otherwise, you could look at the ladies and not see anything different about them from everyone else. It was a very comfy and fun atmosphere. All of the women are intelligent and witty. It was a very good time. Wish I hadn't been so tired but I think they forgave me that. Angela's husband barbecued food for us and it was yummy. We settled down to watch an odd assortment of movies (some GB flicks, some others) and chatter away. Got to learn some things about the romance business.

Morgan and I hit it off and I hope that I get to see her again soon. Angela has been trying to get her to publish in NY. Right now, Morgan lives off of her ebook publications. She has quite a few. She lives writing. That is so cool. Morgan comes off as a somewhat caustic character but I think that has to do with her intelligence and intensity. She makes me look mellow. lol It would be interesting to see her and Jami in the same room together. Don't know that those two would get along but us other strong-willed female types would look like Ellie Mays by comparison. Morgan was very helpful with writing tips and some theory tips. I really need to sit down and read the stuff she's sent me! Argh. Maybe that's what I'll do tonight when I am done with this update.

Anyway, went to bed somewhere between 2-3a but didn't fall asleep until 4a. Yeah, I know. Part of it was that they had the Phantom movie on in the background. I would wake up in time to see the GB parts and then drift into a light doze. Had some very bizarre dreams. Too much mental stimuli. In the morning, Angela's husband made us breakfast (yummmm). Angela and I talked about her coming to the store for a book signing. I've since contacted the peeps I need to about permission but have yet to hear the ok from corporate. But there shouldn't be a problem. I would have liked to have stayed longer but I had to work at one of the other stores because they were all off at Carowinds. I have done smarter things than work on very little sleep and still getting over a cold. lol But it was worth the effort. I'm glad that I met them all.