Happy your book signing was fun. If you ever come to my area, my daughter and I will come to see you. We drove from PA to NJ for the Yarn Harlot. We both read your blog and comment to each other about what your wrote, and we giggle and think your are just too funny.

Well I slipped in late and then couldn't stay for the signing but I did bring a friend all the way from Arkansas and we were both very excited to see you live and in person. You're a rock star, no doubt about it.

Hopefully you can sign my book another time since I live in the sweet sweet valley again.

Best wishes on the book!!

Fantastic! I'm so happy and proud of you!

Like Linda, I am also from PA, so I think it would be fantastic if you would come on over to the east coast for a book signing! You're guaranteed at least 3 people in the audience (me, Linda, Linda's daughter)! We'd love to meet you! Although I'm afraid of what you will sound like when you talk. But not in a bad way - I have a "vision" in my head of what you would sound like if you were actually speaking your blog, and I'm sure it sounds nothing like how you actually speak! Particularly since I probably put a Pittsburgh accent on you! Oops. Anyways, have a good weekend!

Yay!! :)

Fun! I wish you were coming to Colorado.

WOW! That must have been so exciting for you! You are a ROCK STAR! xoxoxo
I am so disappointed in AI this year! The singers are really not that good. And I agree Grady was one one of the better and because the audience is so young he got booted. Hoping they improve over the weeks.
Happy Weekend! : )

It looks like that was a blast!

We've had rain for what feels like weeks (more like 2 solid days), and I was so tempted to take a photo of the weather people on the news in your honor!

I'm sorry, Laurie. I live in the dark ages without a television recording device and I just couldn't miss the skaters. Love you, though. Mean it!

Laurie Ann -- I understand! We'll have to make an snb date soon. Miss you!

It was so nice to meet you last night, Laurie! You'll definitely have to come join us again at our WeHo SnB. Congrats on your book!

Oh, Kayla, I agree, the singing seems kind of less-than this year. Yet I am sucked in. Argh.

Thanks Sarah!! I hope to see you again soon!

I agree that you need to come to the East Coast. Specifically, DC or Baltimore (I live between them, so either is OK with me). That is all. :-)

I stayed away 'cause I'm an old newspaper buddy who's a little scared of the knitting crowd, but congratulations on the new book! Long time no see; you look like you've gotten taller...

That's fantastic! Wish I lived down in SoCal so I could see you live and in person too. One day!

It was so wonderful to attend your book signing. You have the loveliest, sweetest voice. Kept thinking how awesome it would be if you did a book on a tape! And I loved seeing everyone knit! Very inspiring!

I stayed up until 3 in the morning reading Home Is Where The Wine Is. It absolutely, positively effing rocks!!! It is relevant and honest in a Women's Studies kind of way, but BETTER because it is VERY hilarious, while at the same time full of compassion and kindness. If there's anything we women need it is deliverance from negative self talk. Your books and your blog are humorously self-deprecating, but in a learning to love yourself and Live Out Loud kind of way. Thank you so much for sharing this part of your life's journey! (Fingers crossed for books 3,4,5 and infinity...although you will probably want to ride this wave and coast a bit...but when the energy comes...yah mo be there!!!)

Wish I could have been, but alas I'm in No. calif. Thanks to the Olympics I'm WAY behind in my American Idol, and tomorrow is (be still my heart) STITCHES WEST... I'm already starting to hyperventilate....

Here in Northern Virginia (the natives call it NoVa), we're on stormwatch, too.

We were supposed to have flurries Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with up to 6 inches of snow!

So far (Friday afternoon), we haven't had a single flake!

I think the weathermen are overly dramatic. They predict flurries, and then call it a "storm!"

Hope you're as lucky!

I was there in spirit!!

I'm so glad it went well! It sounded great, I'd have loved to have come along - please do a signing in the UK! And if you do, make sure it's in the Cambridge area!!!

Agree with you on AI. I thought Tyler's seventies revival was fun. My 13 yo thought he was just wierd... but most of those guys are just bleeehhhhh...

Wisconsin is waiting for our turn, too.
I'll bring Cheese!
Sara

Last night was fantastic! Wouldn't have missed it for anything. What struck me most is how much all the people who came to hear you, love you. We all delight in your books and blog.

Thanks for a great night out in LA!

Congratulations! I was there in spirit, too.

Oh Laurie! It was so great seeing you again! We all enjoyed the chapter you read too! I'm looking forward to seeing you at more WeHo SnB events!!!
I'll be posting a few pix on my blog today of our fun time last night!

Hugs!

You rock! I'm so jealous of those who could attend. I'm in Richmond (Va) and would drive to see you...even to Pa...so that'd be 5 or 6 of us....lol! C'mon! I'll bring wine!

I was reading your 2nd book last night! So, really, I was there in spirit. :)

Glad it went well.

Looking forward to more pictures of your tv!

Yay! Looks like it was fun!

I wanted to come but I'm shy, and then I already bought the book AND read it twice, and I didn't like to bring a book bought elsewhere to be signed, and and and. But I'm glad you had a good crowd, and just know that a lot more of us were there in spirit!

Hi Laurie, I do hope you come out east for a book signing at some point! Congrats on the success of last night's! Good luck with your latest storm...we just weathered my first "snowicane"! LOL. What will they come up with next. Our fourth major snowstorm of the year in NJ. Over 80 inches this year. At least it's good weather for knitting. Oh and AI is up and down this year... I really like Crystal and Siobhan (quirky) but the boys have let me down. I can't take all the boy band wanna be's. I do like Lee Dewyze and Andrew Garcia though.

*sigh*

I do wish I didn't live so far away - - I would have loved to be there last night to see and hear you and wish you well. But it looks like you had a good crowd, and they look very happy! :)

I'm so glad I ran across your blog. I too am an author of childrens book(s), not yet published, but at madly working a non-fiction book for knitters. Wish I could meet you.

Laurie you are so darn cute in that picture!! About Tyler Grady, I agree completely, I'm sad that I can no longer watch him and be reminded how damn sexy Robert Plant was in his youth. But I'm a bit ashamed of my 43 yr old self thinking of Tyler that way! LOL

So glad it was a successful, fun evening. Wishing you the very best, Laurie!

No involuntary shouting of rude words?? LOL. Sounds like you enjoyed it, looks like it was a good night. If ever I get over to LA I will definitely try and come and say hi, but if ever you are in the UK, you are more than welcome to pop by for a coffee, and meet the furries.

Have to disagree on A.I.'s Tyler. Being in my 50s, I remember all too well people like Mick Jaggar and Jim Morrison during the '60s and '70s. I'm not impressed by someone posing as one of them. Tyler seemed no more authentic to me than an Elvis impersonator. I want to see originality, and I'm sorry that he just didn't have it.

My favorite among the male singers (a poor bunch compared with the girls) is Casey. I also like Andrew Garcia and Lee Dewzy though.

It was wonderful to see you. We had a blast (especially Vivian). Hope to see you again soon!

Don't listen to Lucy, if you do a book signing in the UK come to the West Country!!! ;-)

Congratulations, Laurie! You've done it again. :) Wish I'd been in LA!

I'm sorry I couldn't make it. I wish you could convince yourself to do a signing down in Long Beach.

Brave girl! That looks like it was fun. Keep writin' and knittin'! ; )

Frank and I were sorry we had to miss it - but we didn't want to bring our germs and get other people sick!!!

We'll be there for the NEXT book signing. Because you're going to write MORE books, aren't you!

Oh Laurie, I wish I had gotten out of Burbank and made the journey over the hill to your reading!!! Loved seeing pics of the SnB gang; hope we can get together sometime soon, hopefully this year! :)

Look how many people came to see you! That's awesome! Congrats on Book #2!

I soooo wish I could have gone. I'm on the east coast so no chance. I have both of your books, and love them. I'm so glad you had such a good signing event.

EAST COAST! (Think Pittsburgh, not Philly.) But not in February. We can't even get out of our driveway here.

Oh, it was *so* fun seeing you again. And you did wonderfully, as we all knew you would. Now I'm going hold you to your promise - you WILL come out for SnB. It's good for you!!

As for the pix {face-palm}. How did I get so OOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLD?!?!?!!

It looks like so much fun! Come back to the Midwest (but not in March - I'm out of town for like half of it) - preferably Illinois or Iowa. I mean, have you ever been to Iowa???

Just finished reading your second book and enjoyed it very much. Thanks for sharing and making me giggle.

Laurie,
You are a very special person and you should be very proud of yourself. As your Dad....I could never be more proud of anyone. I know you have fans all over the world but I will always be your biggest one! You make me smile and I love you,
Dad

Oh my God Laurie, your Dad is so sweet! I have been reading your blog instead of working for years now! No surprise that you are so popular, you are like a best girlfriend that we all love to chat and knit with. Speaking of, do you ever go to the Stitch Cafe in Valley Village for some knitting? I know you've visited but if you are in the mood for a free cappuccino and curling up on a comfy couch to knit - email me!! It's my home away from home.
Did you know that you have your own group dedicated to you on Ravelry? Now you really have made it!
Congrats on your successful evening! xoxo - Lisa

Alas, we couldn't make it there this time, Laurie, as life sometimes gets in the way of the best of plans. Both my wife and I wondered if you were going to whisper "porn" into the mic, like last time.

We really hope that you did! :)

Oh, one of the only times I wish I was closer to L.A. I've adored your blog for a while - helped me through crazy times when I was living in a foreign country. So - anyway, thanks! And know you're supported in random places like Boise, ID (yes! I often ask myself how I ended up here, but I did.) Congratulations! All the best!

WOW! Look at all the people! You are a real life celebrity! LOL!! I wanted to come SO bad, but I live in the Sacramento area. I'm so glad you had such an awesome night!!

Laurie - my sweet old friend... I am so proud of you!! You look fantabulous!!!If only I was closer, yes I would have been there. And... your dad is too sweet!! I miss your smiling face... CALL ME! Love ya!

I got your book this month and really enjoyed it! let us know if you have a signing in chattanooga!

Definitely going to try and find this book! Just happened upon your blog this morning..

Tracy

Damn, I wish I could have been there! Looks like it was loads of fun and I would have had a blast.

I so wish I could have been there...come to Ohio where we have wine and snow. Plenty of both!

Found you thru SJWAWI and just finished your entire blg in 3 weeks. It was down time at work fortunately. Any chance of you coming to NO CA (Sonoma County specifically). We have a great independent chain bookstore here - Copperfield's. I, too, am divorced (he died though it wasn't me), living w/3cats (have had up to 6), am in the wine business so I support our industry. Orchids from Trader Joe's are the best deal. I have 2 that are already reblooming. It takes cutting and patience. If you compare orchids which last up to 3 months in bloom to a bouquet of flowers that might last 5 days, it's a steal!I just ordered your books. Can't wait!

So glad it went well for you! Looks like a fun time.

So sorry I missed it!

Time to do a book signing in Southern Ontario. I'm in Burlington - but I can get to Toronto very easily!!
Congratulations on the new book. Remember to tell all your Canadian fans that we can order it online from www.chapters.ca!!!!!!

I love Denise's excited smile in the first pic! Makes me LOL every time I look at it. Glad a good time was had by all and I wish I could have been there. Hopefully, you'll come to the Central Coast (Santa Barbara or San Luis Obispo, please!) soon. Have a great Sunday night, everyone! :)

Dang, I wish I could have been there. I was in Maine at the world's only indoor fiber festival (that I know of) and also having dinner and celebrating my birthday with my daughter and my parents. No, wait, that was Friday night. Thursday night I was crocheting madly, wondering if I would make my deadline, and let the record show that I totally did... but I still wish I could have been there.

I just bought your book and I love it! Fabulous that the book signing turned into a stitch & bitch.

Don't know if you're still in search of a good mitten pattern, but Kelley at KnitPicks is running a tutorial on how to make a mitten. She makes it so easy and 'mess up' proof, you can't go wrong.

I live in Norcal so attending the signing wasn't a option but I did go to my local B&N this weekend to pick up the book along with an extra copy for a friends birthday. One suggestion, for those of us that couldn't knit to save our very soul - why is this book in the crafty section of the bookstore? I thought I would never find it. It is so much more than patterns. I LOVE the first book and am loving this one so far too! THANKS. :)