Fun stuff brewing for the midnight in austenland launch party tomorrow, including an in-store treasure hunt with cool prizes and an interactive murder mystery to solve. The winner of the latter gets...wait for it...
That's right, my 2012 Ricky Whittle calendar! (Not Ricky Whittle himself. Sorry, ladies.) Ricky, as you may know, plays Captain George East in the upcoming Austenland movie, and is a completely delightful human being. What you may not know is that he has a very serious medical condition that makes it impossible for him to wear a shirt when photographed*, as evidenced in his 2012 calendar. Ricky asked me for photographic evidence that I do indeed have his calendar, so I'll need to take a photo of myself with the winner and prized calendar to send to him. Hopefully whoever wins doesn't have Ricky's serious medical condition* and so all shirts will remain on.
Saturday, Feb 4, 2 pm, The King's English in Salt Lake City. If you can't make it but want signed books, you can order them from The King's English and I'll sign when I'm there. Yay! See you tomorrow!
*There is no such condition. Shannon may be a pathological liar.
Hahahahahahaha. Oh my heavens, you're wonderful!!! And the pathological liar works...it makes for great fiction. And sexy calendars. :) Congratulations on your release tommorrow!! I can't wait!!
Posted by: Karen Adair | February 03, 2012 at 09:13 AM
This made me crack up!
Posted by: Calliope1of9 | February 03, 2012 at 09:39 AM
Maybe it was a Ricky-induced fib. Good heavens. He will do very nicely. Big fan, wish I could be there for the signing.
Posted by: Crystal | February 03, 2012 at 01:15 PM
Wow....that's one serious medical condition. ;)
Posted by: Julia | February 03, 2012 at 03:12 PM
I have my copy of your new book and I'm so excited, I can't wait to read it.
Posted by: Elizabeth Cox | February 03, 2012 at 06:41 PM
I have been lamenting for some time over the fact that your shin-dig is tomorrow, but with my daughter getting baptized, it's kind of a no brainer. I really hope it all goes fabulously for you! I'm hoping to catch you at a signing. :)
Posted by: Mary T mom of 4 | February 03, 2012 at 09:23 PM
Lol. We call that the "Jacob Syndrome", here. xD
I really wish I could be there--I totally would not mind having such a wonderful calendar, but alas, I live much too far away.
By the way, I'm gonna buy it!! I just need to get some more allowance, so it might take a whole, but I really wanna read it!!! 8D
Posted by: Caro | February 03, 2012 at 10:43 PM
A) you are hilarious, but you already know that because everybody tells you daily.
B) I'm so sad I missed the signing! I would have loved to meet you--the first book I read of yours was the Book of a Thousand Days and I was an instant Shannon-addict. Thanks for feeding my addiction with new books :)
Posted by: Z Parks | February 05, 2012 at 07:48 AM
Posted on um, so hruaiiols. a)you are brave to post this.b)i am still LOL-ing.but it is awesome that you tried first time stopping by your blog. can't wait to browse all your fails!
Posted by: Lyly | February 17, 2012 at 05:33 AM
Posted on This sundos like an awesome plan. I can't wait to follow your progress and read about the upcoming challenges you face. I see you inspiring many young women.
Posted by: Zoe | February 18, 2012 at 09:50 PM