Oh, how I love New York City.
My publisher, St. Martin's/Minotaur, is located in the Flatiron Building.
I had lunch at a divine Greek restaurant, Periyali, followed by a reception hosted by St.Martin's Press and Minotaur Books, which included red velvet cupcakes. Here's a view from the Flatiron conference room:
Here's a picture with my editor, the divine Jennifer Enderlin:
The trip ended in the Oak Bar, then a mad dash to the airport, with a few 5th Avenue scenes from the taxi
The art department sent a photographer to Rhinebeck NY -- with peaches -- to do a live photo shoot for the cover of my new novel. I believe they may be using peaches as a theme for all books in the "Teeny" series, which will be way cool. The house in the background is somehow connected to Chelsea Clinton's wedding. Photoshopped a bit for artistic purposes. :-)
Anyway, here's the new book cover! The pub date is May 2011.
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Now we're home-sweet-home.
The winner of the KitchenAid mixer is (insert drumroll) Delores, Vignette Design. Congratulations, Delores--please email your address.
I'll be hosting another contest as soon as I can think of something different. Any ideas?
Have a great week,
Michael
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Now we're home-sweet-home.
The winner of the KitchenAid mixer is (insert drumroll) Delores, Vignette Design. Congratulations, Delores--please email your address.
I'll be hosting another contest as soon as I can think of something different. Any ideas?
Have a great week,
Michael
If you're new to Foodie Friday, here's a TUTORIAL.If you are participating in this week's recipe exchange, please add your recipe and permalink here:
54 comments:
NY is my favorite city in the whole world... spent my childhood growing up there. Love it, love it!
It's good to get away, but there's nothing better than going home again.
:)
ButterYum
Glad you had a good trip! My guess was so out there I'm embarassed, but I guessed Andrew Jackson because he's from Tennessee like you! :-)
Did you decide on that copy for the cover or the other? Both are neat.
XO,
Sheila :-)
I would have guessed the house was in the South somewhere. :D
There is no place like home !
Cute, teeny trip! I so look forward this new book and the sequels! Congratulations on being such a prolific writer, I can't imagine doing all the things you do...and so well! Love the inside information about the house..hee hee!
I thought the house was southern, too.
Oh I love it all!
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Be blessed,
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I can't wait to get your book! You must be so excited!
Congratulations on your book!
Looks like an exciting trip to NY.
Gorgeous shots! Thanks for sharing with us! Almost weekend, have one!
You were here and didn't call? LOL
Next time you will have to come out to Southampton, lots of literati here!
Best wishes for the new book!
Kathleen, I took the Redeye. A one day whirlwind. But I'll be coming back!! Would love to see you then.
The picture of the book cover is intriguing! The pictures from New York, well, they are just a big bonus...thanks Michael Lee...I love NY.
This is so exciting! New York, New Book, New Book Cover...life is great!
Best wishes and have a great weekend.
Natasha.
Congrats on your book and glad to see you back on the blog a little more often. I've missed you. Can't wait to see what you come up with for the holidays.
I love that book cover. That is really neat you will use peaches on every book cover in this series. Love your photos.
Sherry
Michael...that book cover is sooo funny! Congrats! :) I know it's awesome!
Thanks for a little about your trip. I enjoyed hearing about it and seeing your photos. Congrats on your new book, too, Michael Lee! What a creative woman you are.
Blessings, Beth
How delightful!!
I'm wishing you all the best with your new book ~ Congratulations! xo~m.
As my husband would say, NY is so nice that they named it twice :-) It's our favorite city, and my husband's family still lives there so we visit often.
Wishing you the best with your new book!
I'm so happy your chose that shot! That was my favorite too. NYC is the absolute best city experience, followed by Chicago - our Second City ;) I'm happy to live close to the latter.
Congratulations on your new book! New York is always a great city to visit!
This is my first visit to Foodie Friday, Thanks for hosting! NY is on my list of places to visit asap. Looks like a wonderful trip. Enjoy being back home...
I adore New York! I haven't been lately. We were in the Hamptons a couple of weeks ago, so we just breezed by NYC.
Did you go to the Algonquin Oak Room? The Algonquin is our favorite boutique hotel. So much wonderful history!
The book cover looks fabulous, Michael Lee. I am so happy for you!!!!
Thanks for hosting.
Yvonne
How cool! I'm heading to NYC next week, can hardly wait to go back.
The book cover looks awesome!
Thanks so much for hosting another yummy party!
~Liz
Congrats on your book. How exciting.
Thanks for the link-up.
Great pictures! Can't wait to see the book, nice cover, thanks!
Even though it was a quick trip, it sounds like you had a wonderful time!
I can't wait to read your book! Congrats to you!
Hi ML,
It sounds exciting! Love the whimsy of the cover shot -- very eye-catching, and your book's title is wonderful! New York City, the Flatiron Building, and red velvet cupcakes? Who could ask for more?
Hope you have an enjoyable weekend.
Very best regards,
Bill
Thanks for taking us with you to New York! Looks like you had gorgeous weather.
Looks like a wonderful visit to NY. My favorite place in NY is the Natural History Museum, such a fun place to take the kids!
Oh how I love New York, it's one of my very favourite cities. The flatiron building is so iconic, I would love to go in it. Sounds like you had a lovely time, and I'll look forward to your new book!
I have always wanted to go to NY! Congrats on the book, that's amazing! I linked up to Foodie Friday :)
I'm looking forward to your new book! Looks like you had a wonderful trip.
Can't wait for the book to come out!
I bet you get the royal treatment when you visit the publishers - as you should. Thanks for the glimpse of NY.
Ugh... don't know how I missed Foodie Friday on this post, especially since I was the first person to comment on it. Oh well... have a great week!
:)
ButterYum
I just found you! Thanks for hosting this link up! :)
Just linked up for the first time with Candy Cane Fudge.
Thanks for hosting!
I am so happy to have found your blog! First, awesome recipes, and secondly, I'm the digital librarian for the library system, and I'm always looking to add authors to our digital collection; I just ordered Crazy Ladies, Mad Girls in Love, and Mermaids in the Basement. Can't wait to download all of them!
OMG! I just found out that I won the mixer! I'm so excited Michael! I've never had a Kitchenaid in my life! Woo hoo! Delores
PS: Looking for your email address, so I can send you my home address....
What a fun trip! I hope you are going to be able to just relax now and "play" all through the holidays! I've actually got a "foodie" post today so I linked up. Miracles do happen. LOL
Love the book cover!
Looks like you had a great time! I love the cover, I not all sure what the book is all about, but I showed my daughter, and we had to laugh for she has just gone with a .... Loved the groom turned upside down! lol
Coke floats for Halloween Witch's Brew today.
Ah, I see that you went with #1 for the cover. Love it by the way and waiting anxiously for it to hit the shelves.
Your trip to The Big Apple sounds like a whirlwind visit but I'm glad you enjoyed it. Gotta love those red velvet cupcakes and street signs that read 'no standing any time'. :) -Brenda-
Congrats on your book and sounds like you had a wonderful time in the big city...looks like the weather held up as well...which is a good thing because I don't like the cold...brrrr You've put me in the mood for watching a vampire movie...I've got a classic, Interview with a Vampire...sweet dreams ;) Thanks once again for hosting, fondly, Roberta
PS...don't forget to check out my giveaway...it's BIG!
How exciting! Looks like a fun read!!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
I heart NY too!!
AM glad to join in all the deliciousness at ur post this lovely day!!
Happy weekend!
Michael Lee, that cover makes one want to stop immediately, pick up the book & start reading to find out all the *juicy-peachy* details! Fun choice!!
Congratulations on another winner!
You look marvelous, too, Darling...love your long, thick, dark hair!!!
Glad you had a great time. Can't wait for the new book....thanks for sharing...Pat H
Sounds like a great, albeit quick, trip to NYC!
I have just recently been to NYC for the first time and LOVED it!
Congratulations on the publication of your new book. It looks fantastic!
My best to you always!
YOU LOOK SOOOOO GORGEOUS IN NYC PIC!
Hugs,
Lana Austin
Hey stranger!! Popped by to say hi and see what you've been up to! LOVE LOVE LOVE that I popped on to see that you've been to my fave city as well - NYC!!
Hope you have a chance to enjoy the upcoming holidays and I'll have to pick up on some of the dee-ishes dishes from your link parties!
Take care -
:D Lynda
Hey stranger!! Popped by to say hi and see what you've been up to! LOVE LOVE LOVE that I popped on to see that you've been to my fave city as well - NYC!!
Hope you have a chance to enjoy the upcoming holidays and I'll have to pick up on some of the dee-ishes dishes from your link parties!
Take care -
:D Lynda
Hey stranger!! Popped by to say hi and see what you've been up to! LOVE LOVE LOVE that I popped on to see that you've been to my fave city as well - NYC!!
Hope you have a chance to enjoy the upcoming holidays and I'll have to pick up on some of the dee-ishes dishes from your link parties!
Take care -
:D Lynda
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