April 2, 2008

A Milestone

I am SO happy to announce that I finished my manuscript (my 15th book!) entitled WILD, and sent it off to my editor yesterday. This is good and important for 3 reasons.
1. It’s due April 15th.
2. I like to meet my deadlines on time (early is even better).
3. I am leaving for Paris with my husband on April 11th.

Ahhh … April in Paris!

I’ve never been there. My husband has to go for work, so I’m going with him. At first, we were only planning to go for a few days beyond his work days - like maybe a 4-day weekend, but the trip has expanded to 11 days. And we’re going to chunnel up to London and stay there for 4 or 5 days. I haven’t had a chance to unwind from my grueling writing schedule, but I’m going to get going on my Paris research tomorrow and figure out everything we should see.

I’ve been practicing my French, too. Haven’t used it since college … so I’m quite rusty. But I’m determined to give it a good try while I’m there. D’accord? I’ve even been listening to the French station on my satellite radio. Next, I need to rent a couple of French videos and ignore the subtitles.

In the meantime, I’ll stick with youtube for my cultural enlightenment.

Whoa, baby!

  11 Responses to “A Milestone”

1. On April 2nd, 2008 at 5:04 am
   Shana Says:
   

   Congratulations, Margo! There is nothing like the great feeling when you finish a book–and you have a fun reward waiting–Paris! Wish I were going

2. On April 2nd, 2008 at 6:54 am
   brownone Says:
   

   Oooh so lucky!! Congrats! Maybe you’ll get some inspiration for a new book while on your trip…

3. On April 2nd, 2008 at 7:22 am
   AndreaW Says:
   

   Congrats, Margo! Have a great trip!

4. On April 2nd, 2008 at 9:30 am
   RobynDeHart Says:
   

   Yeah, Margo! Finishing a book always feels like such a huge accomplishment so enjoy your time off. And your upcoming trip, I’m so jealous. Make sure you take lots of pictures, we’ll be wanting a full report.

5. On April 2nd, 2008 at 2:12 pm
   Helen Says:
   

   Have a wonderful time Margo

   Have Fun
   Helen

6. On April 2nd, 2008 at 3:59 pm
   Fedora Says:
   

   Congrats, Margo! And have a fabulous trip! Bon voyage! (I can’t remember any more Francais, even though I took it in school…)

7. On April 2nd, 2008 at 4:20 pm
   Virginia H. Says:
   

   Congratulations on finishing your book!

   Have a wonderful trip to Paris, I wish I could go. Paris is known for love after all.

8. On April 2nd, 2008 at 8:15 pm
   Mary M Says:
   

   Bon Voyage, Margo!

9. On April 2nd, 2008 at 9:51 pm
   Margo maguire Says:
   

   Thanks, everybody! I’m really looking forward to this trip!

10. On April 2nd, 2008 at 11:48 pm
    Shirley Karr Says:
    

    Congrats, Margo! On finishing *and* being off to Paris. And the Chunnel, too! Way cool!

    For your research, see if you can rent a copy of the movie “Ils se marièrent et eurent beaucoup d’enfants.” American sub-title is Happily Ever After. Filmed in Paris, Johnny appears three times in a bit part, and speaks French! Ooh la la!

11. On April 3rd, 2008 at 7:18 am
    Julianne MacLean Says:
    

    Have a great trip, Margo. I wish I was going with you!

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