Some how, it got to be Friday. And I’m not ready for it! No. No. No! (pouting after my tantrum) I had an eclectic week before vacation, starting with my last personal rewrite of Madison III before I show it to my editor for the first time, and ending with beginning a second, admittedly light, editorial rewrite for Hollows VIII before it goes to copy edit. Sandwich in between a heavy dose of computer drama, a serial killer (now caught and killed by police), and an arsonist (still at large) within a thirty miles of my doorstep, and yeah, it’s been a pretty eventful week.
But what’s got me pouting and saying I don’t want to go on vacation is . . . sigh . . . the Hollows. See, the production schedule needs at least the first chapter rewritten before I go. Not a problem. I started on it yesterday, and today I’ll go over it one more time and probably slip into the next chapter before I close it out. The problem is that the issues I need to address have lodged themselves into my brain. I’ve started to think about them, see how the additions I need to make are sending fingers of response into the entire story, and damn it, I want to fix them NOW!
And now I have to go on vacation.
(grin) And this is okay, because it’s the way I’ve been living my life for the last decade or so. Writerus Interuptus. The story will wait, because the family will not. But you can bet that Rachel, Ivy, and Jenks will be in the back of my thoughts the entire time.
I’ll be keeping up the drama box while gone, but as you can imagine, it’s going to be a little different. 
Okay, kids! Everybody in the van! Road trip!
–Kim
Tags: Kim Harrison's Vacation
July 13, 2009 at 7:40 am
Oh, have you ever seen this fanart of Trent? It looks great!
http://ecc3ntriccynic.deviantart.com/art/Trenton-Kalamack-111491717
Have a fab week!
July 13, 2009 at 8:19 am
Hi, Antonija. No! I hadn’t! That’s very cool. I love it! Thanks for the link. –Kim
July 13, 2009 at 1:34 am
Hi, Kim. Hope the holiday is going well. Just want to praise and thank you for regular release of your books, have 1 author I’ve been waiting for 6 years to write 3rd book in trilogy.AAAAHHHH! I just want to know the end!!I have been re-reading Hollows books, again, and am still amazed how emotional I get over them, still get soppy over Kisten, but realize how much it opens the way for Rache to grow and could only end in tears for someone, still sad, just loved him. Loving your work, can’t wait for more. Still telling everyone about them & was in bookstore the other day, they now have your books, I had to get them online, a woman was looking at the growing urban fantasy selection and I put her onto yours. She bought first 3! God, I’m good! Go word of mouth!!!
-Trish, Aussie blabbermouth!
July 13, 2009 at 8:17 am
Hi, Trish.
Thank you! I’m glad you’re enjoying the books, especially. I want to know how the story ends, too, which might be why the books come out on that one-a-year schedule. Thank you so much for spreading the word about the books! Wow. Thanks!
–Kim
July 12, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Hi Kim. It’s Jim from Youngstown. I hope your’e having a great vacation. I was wondering, do you think some of Rachel’s probs are caused because she is so innocent? She knows her world very well, but still tries to think the best of everyone. Ivy has the opposite prob of course, which is why she’s so attracted to Rachel.Also, since vampires have to buy/extprt magic charmes,spells,etc from witches, I bet Art murdered the witch that made the lock and cammo roells for the door of his obulette. What do you think? I bet if Rynn Cormel has anything of the sort he shmoozed the lady untill she was holding her pants up with one hand while she worked on the spell he,he. After all he Was the president of the U.S., and JFK set the precedent, to cpon a phrase.
July 13, 2009 at 8:14 am
Hi, Jim. Vacation is going great, thanks!
You asked about Rachel? Yes, I think a lot of her trouble is based on just that. I’m not sure about Art, but I wouldn’t put it past him. It could very well just be a black witch who doesn’t care, too.
–Kim
July 12, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Hey, have fun on your road trip! You deserve it, working as hard as you do. Can’t wait to see pics!
I am fellow writer, cannot IMAGINE writing as much as you do. Then again, if it was my full time job, probably more feasible. I admire your writing so much, and I wish my characters were as stellar as yours. Do you ever get stuck with them, or have trouble rounding them out/navigating their relationships with one another? If so, what’s your remedy?
This question is similar in vein to Visual.Kei’s question, I suppose… thanks in advance for taking the time to read this. And have a great vacation!
July 13, 2009 at 8:10 am
Hi, Kelly.
Thanks! I’m really looking forward to the next couple of days.
And thank you! I’m so pleased that you’re enjoying my work. You asked about my characters? I don’t get stuck with them, but I occasionally have trouble figuring out who they are and what their motovations are. Those tend to be my favorite people to work with. In that case, I do a LOT of rewrites as I slowly figure it out. Pierce is like that. I think I finally know who he is, and now . . . we’re good.
Hope that helps, and good luck with your work!
–Kim
July 12, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Heya Kim have tons of fun! Is this another diguised trip to discover new travel routes for Rachel?
Looking forward to the pics and the order I sent Guy
aimée
July 13, 2009 at 8:08 am
Thanks, Amy. I’m looking at a busy day today!
And your order is on it’s way!
–Kim
July 12, 2009 at 11:37 am
I am so excited for the next Hollows book… so glad Rachel, Ivy, and Jenks are going on vacation with you too, I won’t tell *shhh*. Have a great time and when you get back , those fingers can fly over that keyboard and get that book out there.
Were you going to the sun or elsewhere? Be careful, enjoy the fam, and have fun.
xo val
July 13, 2009 at 8:05 am
Hi, Val.
It’s going to be a mix of a little bit of research, a lot of family, and a touch of sightseeing.
–Kim
July 12, 2009 at 9:55 am
Oh DM, may I hug you. I stay out of the ’shipper’ wars. As a character, Kistin was fun. He was scary, debonair, a fake, a worm, and weak. In the end, he turned out to have the right stuff, but he had to die to do it.
It was Kisten’s death that made him a stronger character. And Rachel. I never comment on the characters generally, because I always feel so old when I read other people’s fantasies. Thanks for making me think I’m not alone
*Looks around* well, unless you include 32 paws attached to 4 adult dogs and 4 bups.
July 13, 2009 at 8:04 am
Mud, you have Kisten exactly right. –Kim
July 14, 2009 at 4:03 am
Hugs are always welcome Mudepoz.
Ofcourse untill the books arrive in the mail (and that is taking forever) I am most likely 2 books behind on you and you probably know all sorts of things that I do not know yet.
July 12, 2009 at 12:28 am
I wanted to ask a question about your Characters in the Hollows series.
Have there been any main type characters that really changed from the time you started them til now? I know how sometimes while writing
( through its only happened a couple times with me) there is a point where you notice and think ” Wow, how did they turn into this?! When they started out this way I planed it to be like this but……..!”
July 13, 2009 at 8:04 am
Hi, Kei.
Mmmm, has anyone really changed? You bet. Kisten is a good example of that. I didn’t expect him to be anything but an on-of character, never to return. He demanded more page time, and he got it.
I didn’t know that Ivy was bi until she crawled over the table and almost bit Rachel that first night in the church, either.
Following those threads of thought is what makes writing fun for me.
–Kim
July 11, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Hi Kim!
I hope your having fun on your vacation!
Im new to the Hallows series and I just finished book 5… I have to say Im very upset and now can not decide weather to continue on with the series or not. I really liked Kisten and i just cant understand why he had to go. i was wondering if maybe you could shed some light on why Kisten. I realize your way past this book in actual writeing but as I said I am new to the series.
July 11, 2009 at 8:27 pm
So far, Dalilah, I’m haveing a good time packing. (grin) Pictures on Monday!
I’m so glad you’re enjoying the books, or at least to book four. I’m sorry about Kisten. I miss him, too, and if it helps, I am working back to Rachel’s happy ending.
–Kim
July 12, 2009 at 4:45 am
I was shocked but by contrast pleasantly surprised.
Seldom do characters with so much potential die in series like these. Usually authors bend over backwards to keep their darlings alive resulting in very unrealistic situations.
For me personally, the series came of age in book 4 and 5.
Rachel becomes more self aware (because she was just north of bumbling idiot at times) and the series starts being more about the lives of the principal characters than the “missions”. Delivery is made on plot promises that have been lurking since book one. In other words, I have had the oposite reaction.
The fact that Kim could kill off Kisten makes everything wide open again. For me it heightens the suspense. and I can tell you I ordered The outlaw demon waisl and White witch black curse halfway through the book and am just appalled that they delivered the wrong one first. So I’m stuck with a book I can’t read yet and cheking the delivery status daily for the other one …
But regardless, dalilahbaby, with all the dangers and his decisions isn’t it only right that Kisten paid for his mistakes? Would it have been realistic if he’s just gotten away with it?
And I am sure there will now be room for new and interesting characters that you can learn to love as much as you did kisten.
And personally I hope his death will allow for further growth on the part of Rachel Morgan, who still has some growing up to do. But I for one look forward to the journey
-DM-
July 11, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Have fun, Kim!
July 11, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Thank you, Antonija! –Kim
July 11, 2009 at 2:23 am
The Hollows Books are Great!! Just wondering….wouldn’t the gargoyle make a really great familiar?
July 11, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Hi, Tammy.
He would. Except he’s a person. . . . –Kim
July 11, 2009 at 9:37 pm
*Squee* Bis is a PEOPLE!
Yikes. Must go make nice to my gargoyle. And here, I thought that he calmed Rachel the way dogs do when you stroke them.
I made a TIC on the FB site that Bis was Rachel’s HEA. *That’s a lot of Acronyms for an old lady*
Looking forward to pics…are the wee dogs with you?
July 21, 2009 at 7:47 am
Yes! I brought the dogs, b ut right now they are with their “grandparents” while Guy and Thing Two and I spend a few days actually vacationing. –Kim
July 11, 2009 at 12:19 am
Hi Kim!!! I hope you and the fam have a great vacation!!! My brother is in for a visit, so its been a great weekend so far.~Indy
July 11, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Indy! Thanks for the book reccomendation…A coven of Harley riding witches and a sexy,shape-shifting griffin…A GRIFFIN!? Really? That’s a first for me(grin). I’ll have to put that on my “maybe” list(wink)…Be Good…
July 11, 2009 at 8:25 pm
Thanks, Indy! I should have some pictures on Monday.
–Kim
July 10, 2009 at 11:40 pm
Just wanted to say thank you for your Hollows series. You already know how great they are, but they were more important to me (and probably others) than you could guess. I discovered “Dead Witch Walking” when going through a difficult period in life. I loved getting away to visit Rachel Morgan’s life — it’s always such a great time — and your characters feel like old friends. So here’s wishing you much continued success and happiness, and please keep those books coming.
July 11, 2009 at 8:25 pm
Thanks, Doug! I’m really pleased that you’re enjoying the Hollows so much! I love hearing from readers like you who found them right when they needed a good escape. That’s part of the reason I wrote them. Pure escapism. And I’m honored you found that there. More on on the way!
–Kim
July 11, 2009 at 10:32 pm
If only you get us a chance to return to normal space. I find I simply can’t stop reading them once I open them. Of course, work the next day is very blurry and very long
July 10, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Hey, a quick thanks for a great read, my first intro to Dawn Cook. Decoy Princess will be a recommendation to my significant blog list and facebook. What a pleasant intrigue without threat of trash and filth lurking round each page. It’s probably too late to hope that all your stuff meets these standards, as I know how publishers are, but I fully intend to find out! Thanks for being my newest hit author!!!!
Terina
July 11, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Hi, Terina.
Oh, very cool! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I think THE DECOY PRINCESS has some of my best magic systems in it.
–Kim/Dawn
July 10, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Hey did you know that I’m just across the state line from you in NC? Yeah, me neither, well until now anyway, so cool!
Have fun on your vacation!!!
July 11, 2009 at 8:22 pm
That’s cool, Chastity! We’re almost neighbors. (grin) –Kim
July 10, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Hey Kim! Just a few random questions. How much is Trent worth? Rachel made it known that Trent is a billionaire. If Al is still pissed about losing his old place, why can’t he just adjust his “new” place to his liking? Or is there a limit to resonable living spaces? Does Pierce stay in Al’s living quarters? Will we meet Treble soon?
My dad just left for Brazil today and will be there for 2 weeks. Not for vacation though. He bought a boatload of food for me because he doesn’t trust me or my younger brother’s driving abilities. ( im 20 and he’s 18). Robert has questionable braking skills while I’m just plain rusty. . . .
I hope you have a great vacation!
July 11, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Grin. How much is Trent worth? A lot. I don’t know how much. He’s in the top 5% I guess.
Space is a premium in the ever-after, and goods are expensive. Pierce has a closet somewhere. (grin) Treble? Maybe.
Mmmmm, I understand your dad’s concern. It’s hard to be a parent when you’re that far away. Make smart decisions, and he’ll thank you for it!
–Kim
July 10, 2009 at 8:09 pm
Kim,
Is this Hollows Book 10 you are referring to? I am excited! I wanted to let you know I just finished the first draft a new book (Dark Fantasy) really thrilled. Next up is the rewrite and beta reads from my critique group, then the first draft of an urban fantasy I have had festering in my head for awhile tentatively titled FROM HELL WITH LOVE.
I just plan on submitting, write a new one, submit, write a new one. I am now going on my fourth novel now. I know one will eventually stick
Thanks for being such an inspiration to me!-Jason in FL
July 11, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Mmmmm, I’m touching up Hollows eight. Nine is done, but it’s not ready to show my editor. (It’s going to be a Christmas present! ha, ha!) And if I’m lucky, I’ll have book ten written in ugly draft by the first of the year. If I’m lucky. A lot of writers don’t work that far out from their due dates, but that’s what works for me.
That’s fantastic that you finished your first draft! Congratulations! Keep it up! Write, submit, write submit is exactly what I did, so good luck, Jason! And stick with those writer critique groups.
–Kim
July 14, 2009 at 8:32 pm
That’s so great that you keep so far ahead of yourself. It must be a great stress reliever. I’ll bet you’re one of those really organized people too–like Ivy (grin). I have always been envious of such qualities in others. I think that it makes life easier. It’s not my nature to be organized, but I try because I see the benefits.
July 21, 2009 at 7:45 am
Stress and I don’t get along, so I work dilligently to avoid it. And yup, Ivy gets her organization from me, though she takes it to a whole new level, (and for a whole new reason.) –Kim
July 10, 2009 at 7:56 pm
hello Kim,
I was wondering what your plans were concerning how many more books you were going to write in the hollows series, and when the next estimated release was… I totally understand if you’re not allowed to talk about that kinda stuff with publishers and stuff, but yours is one of those few book series that I doubt will ever really loose its appeal. You could write twenty and I doubt anyone would ever get tired of reading about Rachel and her kick ass posse!
July 11, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Hi, Jack.
I’m looking at a total of 12 or 13 right now. Next novella release is LEY LINE DRIFTER in the anthology UNBOUND (August 24). Next regular Hollows is February.
I’m so glad you’re enjoying them! Thanks!
–Kim
July 10, 2009 at 7:37 pm
So it is starting now…..
Kim conquers the streets. Get out of the way! *hehe* Have beautiful holidays. I think Rachel, Ivy and Jenks will quite certainly accompany you in thought, they are finally head from yours arisen. Sometimes I think of their in certain situations. What would make Rachel? What would Jenks say now? I love such daydreams. It may be a bit crazy. Have a lot of fun. Good journey and pays attention well. Perhaps you can still let me know into which book travel I can agency for the Hollows. *grin* This would be a nice Trip.
I pay a visit to Trent first. OKI is flirt a bit. *grin* I will wind him round the little finger. *hihi* But then, I pay him back for it because he was so common to Rachel. I will order Jon greetings of Rachel. *hehe* Nonsense make with Jenks! But as a pixie changed. This must be terrific to be so small and to be able to fly. Jenks will look surprised
Perhaps we still should look for a date for Rachel? Or jumping into the hereafter anyway?
I should Al run over the way, I will needle him horribly so long, until he transforms me into demons. So secrets can be let out better of demon to demon. *grin*
Turned into one for demons freshly, I move into the church with Rachel und Ivy. Whether they want or not. *grin*
I want to go out to eat ice cream with Rachel. Yeah
This also could be interesting. But only if the way leads home again.
I still could learn what from Ivy. I am a vain demon. Ivy always looks good. How do I do this? *hihi*
No worry I keep Rachel, Ivy and Jenks in suspense. You make holiday. *grin*
V V — Your Regine
July 11, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Regine, you are totally imaginative! I love it! –Kim
July 12, 2009 at 5:31 am
*Hihi*…I’m pleased about that, thanks
See you soon! I am going to physical fitness now.
V V — Your Regine
July 10, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Road Trip!.
Ah to be an american and be able to travel your country and actually cross timezones, experience changes climate scenery etc. All with a single currency AND a common language.
Being not only european but dutch, if you get in a car and drive for 2 hours in any direction you’ll either be in Germany, Belgium or the sea.
And being partial to road trips on land, and having the obligatory hatred of all things german, and disdain for all things Belgian that comes with being Dutch I have to limit my roadtrips to no more than 1,5 hours.
Ofcourse this is not really true.
Tiny country, + Lot’s of people + almost equal number of cars = Congested traffic that allows you to spend up to 20x the amount of time you would need to spend if you could actually get and KEEP your care moving forwards.
Come to think of it… road trip? Hours in a car with nothing to do but enjoy cramping ligaments and whining children… Why did it sound like fun when Kim said it?
But I am guessing the real fun comes after the reaching of the destination.
Still beware to keep that laptop recreational, otherwise the vacation becomes… well just a regular working week I’d say… and then you’d still need to take a break later on.
And just like distance makes the heart grow fonder, perhaps keeping the hollows locked away will allow for creative diamonds to form.
Then again… If you feel you could just sort of hammer out all the revision, writing and editing over the course of this vacation and move the realease of the new book up by a few months… GO for it!
July 11, 2009 at 8:12 pm
Hi, DM.
Guy and I took a 2000 mile road trip out to LA last year, then flew back. It was freaking fantabulous. We were going to do it again this year taking a more northern route, but decided to vacation closer to home and family. I’ll be spending most of my vacation, mmmm . . . . you’ll see. (grin) Pictures on Monday.
–Kim
PS. I never give my editor a first draft early anymore. She will move it up, occasionally, and it throws my scheduling off. (grin)
July 10, 2009 at 6:43 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZlBPhMGqAI
The pixie bups are continuing to grow, but just not fast enough. First day outside Kim
July 11, 2009 at 8:09 pm
Oh, that must have been fun! –Kim
July 10, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Kim, I hope you have fun on your trip! I’d like first to say that I love your books, and since I’m (attempting) to finish my first novel and get it out there, and your books are really helping me do that. I’m realizing maybe there IS a market for me, and I’m not the only person like myself out there.
Second, i’m moving out to college this fall, and I have a small obsession with posters. I want TERRIBLY to be able to put up a Hollows poster, but you don’t have any! Just a suggestion, but it would make my poor little heart go all pitter-patter!
Thirdly: I’m also an artist, and I’ve done some drawings of Rachel, and Trent and the gang; my friends all seem to think they’re pretty accurate. Is there a way to send you something, just as a gift? I want to send you a thank you for such a big inspiration you’ve been.
Thank you for listening to my brain spasm, and I’m sorry it was so long. Enjoy your vacation as much as I enjoy mine!
-Stephenie
July 11, 2009 at 8:09 pm
Thank you, Stephenie! I’m glad you’re enjoying the books so much. That’s fantastic that you write.
I hope you stick with it. There is a market for just about everything, and you might have the next big thing.
Good luck with school this fall. Ahhh, there was some talk of publisher-originated poster or screen saver. You might get your wish sooner than you think.
You can post your artwork here if you like! I know a lot of people would like to see it as much as I would. Or you can send it by email to vampcharms at comporium dot net, or snail mail it to me at PO Box 36653 Rock Hill, SC 29732.
Can’t wait to see it!
–Kim
July 10, 2009 at 5:20 pm
So what’s this vacation thing everyone is talking about?
Heh heh, I’m getting some much needed rest soon. Vegas at the end of the month and New Orleans for Hallowe’en.
July 11, 2009 at 8:05 pm
Whoo-hoo! Vegas in July! Blahhhhh. Too hot for me. (grin) Have fun, Roxie! –Kim
July 10, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Dear Kim,
I understand how you feel about leaving on vacation when you do not have everything finished before going. The first 10 years of my professional life I never got out of the shop 2 or three days after I was spouse to start vacation. Then I would spend vacation in Dayton. I showed one of my co-workers from Switzerland a vacation picture of a welding table I built. The poor girl said that it was so sad that I spent my vacation working at home. But I had a great time turning a pile of steel in my driveway into something great. The point is that you have your lap top, and you can play with thing on the trip. Besides, after seeing family and friends, it may smooth out ideals.
God love you, I know how much of a problem being dyslexic can be. I have a different way of solving problems because I find it easer to look at circuits and machines backwards. ( Or is it bass akwards.) I could never write a book, never mind a good set of stories like you. ( My old boss has accused me of writing war and piece and not reports.) Thank you for your great stories.
Best Regards,
Bob J
PS have a great time on vaction.
July 11, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Hi, Bob. I know what you mean about the satisfaction of making something. Sometimes, that’s vacation enough. That’s kind of cool that you’re dyslexic, too. My youngest is as well, (mildly) and he’s starting to see it as a plus. It’s all about how you think. And I bet if you put your mind to it, you could write. I bet you could plot like a wizard! –Kim
July 10, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Hey Kim! Wow I didn’t know there was so much pressure for a writer… Have a great vacation! I’m thinking about the Hollows, too (laugh) But I’m not good. The happy ending comes way too fast. I can’t help it.
– Chrisy
Enjoy your joyrides.
July 11, 2009 at 10:32 am
Poor music site… =(
July 11, 2009 at 8:01 pm
Chrisy, you just said a mouthful. The pressure to produce is intense sometimes, which is why you have to love it to put up with it. I can’t imagine doing anything else, but it’s a 50-70 hour work week if you’re doing it full-time.
(grin) Your happy ending coming too fast, eh? Well, the one I’m working on is way too slow.
Thanks for telling me about the music page. I got rid of them. It’s amazing what can happen in just a week. Sheesh!
–Kim
July 10, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Heyde Hey Kim! Have a fun, safe and most excellent vacation! Mine’s about over and the little bit will be back in school next week, ahhhh! I can’t believe it will be back to “normal.” Take care. *VV*
July 11, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Heyde ho, Mendi!
Thanks! I’m going to do my best to have fun. School next week? Wow! Mine still has over a month to go. 
–Kim
July 12, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Ah, yes. Our elementary schools are on a “cycle break” schedule. They get a 3 week fall and spring break, a 4 week Christmas break, and a 6 week summer break. I kind of like it because she starts to get bored right about week 5….
July 10, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Enjoy your vacation, Kim.
July 11, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Thank you, Hapalochlaena. I’m going to try to have pictures Monday. We’ll see. –Kim
July 10, 2009 at 3:01 pm
And now for something completely different!
Kim, a question regarding Newt. In FAFDM when Newt pays Rache a call her appearance seems to not really hit on a gender right away. Is this from curse(s) similar to Al’s disguise curses or just insane Newt?
Enjoy your vacation!
July 11, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Hi, Gothar. That would be Newt, being Newt. She’s nuts, and the gender issue is part of that. She knows she’s female, but she killed her sisters . . . It’s a long story. –Kim
July 10, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Whoo Hoo…Road Trip and Vacation. Have a Blast, we’ll be here when you get back;-) Happy Trails. ~Gail, St. John, IN~
July 11, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Thanks, Gail! I’m hoping for cool temps and sunny days. Pictures on Monday! –Kim
July 10, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Hi Kim, have a fun, exciting vacation without drama, oh where’s the fun in that! So maybe just a little drama, the fun kind, i hope that makes sense!! Hope you and the fam enjoy, and not to worry, the work will be waiting for you when you get back to SC !! Oh, darn, i just ruined the mood, didn’t i !! ~Phil
July 11, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Hi, Phil. Work? What work? The work is compleatly gone from my head. (grin) –Kim
July 10, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Road trip!!!!! wooooohooooooooo
July 11, 2009 at 7:54 pm
You know it, Geoff! Pictures on Monday! –Kim
July 10, 2009 at 12:30 pm
hiya Kim! i hope that your vacation will be loads of fun with your family! i love raod trips.they let you really connect with the land and the locals. have fun and take loads of pictures-tattoolady
July 11, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Thanks, tattoolady! I’ll be running a steady blog on it so you all can share.
–Kim
July 10, 2009 at 11:51 am
hey kim
long time no chat!!hope you and the brood enjoy your vacation!!hope you have a blast and feel refreshed.wish we were off to somewhere other than local this summer(major broken,hubby taken sick time) it hasnt helped the two munckins have gone and got ill can u you belive they have….drum roll……SWINE FLU i cant belive it bloody school thats the only place they ever pick bugs up!!house bound for a week min and the clean up of said illness has not been fun,can i sneak into you suitcase promise to be good and i dont take up much room or eat lots!!
hugs to all have fun the hollows will always be here when you get back dont stress about it!!
becca uk
xxx
July 10, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Becca – i hope you don’t mind me asking you a question…But, here in the states, BBCAmerica is going to start running the BBC show, Being Human,about a vampire,ghost,and werewolf who share a flat starting July,25th…i’ve seen a few clips on the internet…Have you seen it? Would you reccomend it? Thanks…
July 11, 2009 at 6:06 am
I’ve seen it and must say that I was disappointed and didn’t make it past episode 3.
When they announced it it sounded like a really weird comedy… maybe that got us confused. However the pilot turned out very different but had some promise and then when the series started I just lost interest.
It is very british… so somewhat slow… Though that isn’t necesarily bad, in this case the series just didn’t push my buttons. I wasn’t feeling the drama and it wasn’t engageing enough to tempt me with it’s sparce action. And the humor was extremely subtle.
But DO try it for yourself. And be warned that between the pilot and episode 1 2 of the 3 lead characters are recast.
July 11, 2009 at 8:23 am
hi
i cant say ive watched it yet myself i didnt even know it was on yet!!it looks ok from the things i found on it i hate short series though 6 eps just not long enough!!proberly be like blood ties,ok and good story but not gripping and hi-tec(like late season buffy etc)hope that helps??
July 11, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Hi, Becca. Thanks! I’m really looking forward to it! We aren’t making a huge trip, butit will be fun all the same.
The swine flue? OMGosh! It sounds like they are going to be okay. We’ve had some cases here in SC, but nothing serious, and now that school is out, that might help, too.
–Kim
July 10, 2009 at 11:27 am
Hi Kim!
I just wanted to know how many books are there going to be about Madison?
Thank you.
- Jinx
July 11, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Hi, Jinx. It stands as three right now. –Kim
July 10, 2009 at 10:16 am
Enjoy! This is one reason I usually visit rellies for long weekends. Better long weekends in Florida then interrupt important things
and of course, I only have to do a little yard work. Where there are alligators. And pygmy rattlers. And FIRE ANTS. Thank goodness for WI and her winters 
I hit up some of the authors from the antho, starting with first books. I’m still upset with the Ms. Armstrong’s YA who was also on your tour. Her book DIDN’T finish. No wrap. Forced into buying the next, whenever that is, and with CRS, I’ll forget it. I don’t MIND loose ends…but a whole loose book. Sigh. Devices. Well, I guess it keeps us coming back. Mud
July 11, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Thanks, Mud. I plan on wringing every drop of relaxation from this trip.
Mmmm, I wasn’t aware that Kelley’s book was a cliffhanger, but I think the next one is out on a short turn-around, so that might help.
–Kim
July 10, 2009 at 9:53 am
Hi Kim, Have fun on your vacation!
July 11, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Thanks, Heather! –Kim