Bits of fluff and important truths

• I received an eye-catching piece of correspondence from paper artist Dave Dube’. Also, Dave’s brother-in-law is a photographer in Seattle, who happened to catch a giant, larger-than-life cover of Hotel on Vashon Island. Part of the King County’s book cover walking tour.

• Evidently there’s a review of Hotel appearing soon in Ouest, the largest daily newspaper in France. If it read, "The greatest artist since Jerry Lewis,” would that be a compliment?

• Plans for the SILK Festival in Norway and the Frankfurt Book Fair are shaping up. Not 100% certain on Norway, but we’re close. I think. No, really.

• Hotel was nominated for an award at the Mixed Roots Film & Literary Fest in LA.

• I’ll be in Findlay, Ohio tomorrow for their community read, with stops at two schools, en route to Friday’s big event.

• Hotel had a nano-second cameo in the latest iPhone commercial, right at the 14-second mark. Don't blink.

• Am still in awe of Alma Katsu’s, The Taker. A genre-bending debut, and the first in a trilogy of lush, historical, paranormal tales. (The story would make for a deliciously dark graphic novel).

• And before I forget, it was a pleasure to meet Mark Pettus in person while in Florida. Mark was the editor of the fledgling Picolata Review, the literary journal mentioned at the end of this article.
  

Comments

[Dave Dubé]

Have a friend in Findlay who started calling me the Jartist... I let her know you were coming... ;o)

[Dave Dubé]

And Jamie... you can pull the label of the front of that envelope. There's an Easter Egg under it.

[Mark Pettus]

Jamie, it was a real pleasure meeting you. I'm sorry we kept you out so late, but you were such great company I hated to see the evening end.

[Chaya B]

This is amazing - the longevity of the book and your tour for it.

Coming to Boston any time soon?

Let me know. I would organize some sort of welcome party.

[Jamie]

Hi Chaya,

No Boston trips planned, but maybe for the new book. Hopefully.

[Diahn Ott]

I read your lovely book earlier this summer on Dave Dube's recommendation, and I'm so glad I did - it was an absolutely beautiful story. I love the art he made for you - what a treasure!

[Julie Musil]

Jamie, Dave Dube and I have connected over our mutual love of your book. I'm amazed at the album he sent you. A beautiful gift generated by a beautiful story.