BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, Y’ALL! I’M TURNING INTO A BADGER.
Wait. No. That’s not it. I’m coming to your town to sign your books. ALL OF YOUR BOOKS! And your babies. Whatever does it for you. Put a blanket (or a load of warm cats) on your sofa because I’m on the way to see you. Or I will be in four months. If you live in one of the towns I’m going to, that is. If you don’t then you should move. You have four months.
Here’s where I’m going:
The devil and the details:
9/23 Austin Bookpeople 7pm
9/25 Houston, Blue Willow 6pm
9/26 Dallas, Half Price Books 3pm
9/29 Atlanta, A Cappella Books 7pm
9/30 Nashville, Parnassus 6:15pm
10/3 Miami, Books & Books (Coral Gables) 7pm
10/10 Huntsville, Alabama Rocket City Lit Fest 11am
10/12 Washington, DC Politics & Prose 7pm
10/15 NYC Barnes & Noble/ Union Square 6pm
10/17 Boston, Porter Square 6pm
10/20 Toronto, Indigo Manulife 7pm
10/23 Dayton, Books&Co 7pm
10/25 Chicago, Women & Children First 4pm
10/27 Milwaukee, Boswell Book Company 6:30pm
11/2 Minneapolis, University of Minnesota Bookstore 7pm
11/4 St. Louis, Left Bank Books 7pm
11/6 Wichita, Watermark Books 6pm
11/11 Denver, Tattered Cover (Colfax store) 7pm
11/13 Seattle, Third Place Books (Lake Forest Park store) 6pm
11/14 Portland, Powell’s (Burnside store) 4pm
12/1 San Francisco, Books Inc. (Opera store) 7pm
12/2 Corte Madera, Book Passage 7pm
12/4 Santa Cruz, Bookshop Santa Cruz 7pm
12/6 Los Angeles, Vroman’s 4pm
12/7 Tempe Changing Hands 7pm
(You can preorder my book at any of the above places. I’m pretty sure that supporting independent bookstores – especially ones that host dangerously strange authors and their friends – gives you extra karma points in your next life.)
Please come. Say you’ll come. I can’t do this alone.
I’m working on a few other things that might work for you if none of those cities do so I’ll keep you posted. Do you want an autographed copy of FURIOUSLY HAPPY right now? Me too, but I don’t have one. But leave a comment and if you’re selected I will send you one for free in September. I’m totally good for it. Or I’ll give you a signed copy of my last book right now if you’d rather have that. Your choice. Just tell me in the comments. I’m totally flexible.
PS. For real, I may need a sofa and some cats. Or a bag of hedgehogs and some tater tots. Depends on my plans. I’ll keep you posted.
PPS. Are you asking yourself “When did she write a new book? Who is that raccoon? Where even am I?” then you need to start here. It’s fine. We’ll wait.
That’s great!! I will definitely come to say hello 🙂
That’s great!! I will definitely come to say hello 🙂
I need a copy because I had a signed copy of your old book and someone borrowed it 🙁 🙁 🙁 and yay! you are coming to TO!
Whoops. I managed to leave two of the same comments before I was ready. Sorry…I’d love a copy of your new book when it’s ready 🙂
I might come to NYC if you bring some taxidermied shit with you. Will you please bring some taxidermied shit with you? I would also like a signed book. (but not as much as taxidermied shit.)
(Always. ~ Jenny)
I’m excited to see my town on your list! And one of my favorite indy bookstores in the universe, which just got a rehab. Seriously, very nice floors there. See you in October!
I will see you in Houston on September 25th!
Oh no! You’re not coming anywhere close to me 🙁 I’d love a copy of the new book… might have to twist bf’s arm to make him go fetch a book for me…
Oh, awesome! You’re coming to Toronto. I have a couch and a cat (but it’s usually also covered by a dog and a kid). I’d love a signed copy of your new book!
Can’t wait to see you in Boston!!!!!
And I’d love a signed copy of your next book, but you might want to pick someone else anyway because I will definitely buy it otherwise.
I would love a copy of your new book! I just bought another copy of your first one to send to my friend for her birthday. I wanted to send her your new one but 1) It’s not out yet and 2) She hasn’t yet heard of you so I didn’t want to randomly send her a book about mental health and think I was implying something…
Jenny, I want to come see you in Milwaukee. I have to convince the husband and kids, but I think we can do it. I’m excited to read the new book.
As I’m currently moving AWAY from one of you stops (toronto) I will get on with planning a move to Seattle or Portland or some such. There’s oddles of time, no excuses!
Yay for coming to Dallas! See you in September:)
I can supply the cats or a warm blanket, I’m flexible like that. Can’t wait for the new book.
No love for Philly 🙁 I’ll have to see if I can get up to NYC. I cant wait to read the book!
youre my magic and hope.
Austin in September! OMG YES! I’ll be there.
So that awkward moment when you commented and it was witty but then you couldn’t remember your wordpress password and had to reset it, then when you finally get logged in, you don’t know if the comment went though or not, so you comment using a run-on sentence because you don’t know what else to do. Yeah. That.
Yay Tempe date!
Congratulations! Sounds like a great book! 🙂
im dying to read both, so dealer’s choice. But Miami? Not Miami! Come to Orlando or Tampa instead…we are weirder up here.
I wish you were coming to Orlando, but just knowing that Furiously Happy is coming soon makes me so happy! I would love an autographed copy of it when it comes out 🙂
OMG so there at NYC, likely equipped with Beyonce memorabilia
Aaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m so glad you’re coming to Portland!! Happy early birthday to me!!
I will see you in Toronto! Yay!
I wish I could meet you. I love your writing.
Yes please on the new book! I don’t live in any of those cities, but could totally road-trip with my hubby who also loves you. But in case we can’t, I totally need you to send me that autographed new book! I’ve reread the first one, like 3 times. And bought copies to mail to friends. (well, one friend, but only because you are perfect for her.) (Your writing. I’m not trying to set up a date.) (I also take pride in introducing her to your blog.)
A new book? Yay! You last book I ended up buying the ebook and the hardcover – so I could read it anywhere. 🙂
I would love a copy of the new one!
Please say San Antonio will be added to the list. 🙂 (I hate Austin traffic)
Dang! I’m going to be in MN when you are in TX and TX when you are in MN. I wanted to have you sign my Nook cover.
You aren’t coming to Michigan? Bummer. I would take a signed book if I can’t see you in person. 🙂
I would love a signed copy of Furiously Happy because you are amazing and I’m sure your second book will be too !
YAY!!! I didn’t know you’d written a new book! I don’t live in any of those cities, but getting your new book is a good enough silver lining.
Toronto Yeah! In the calendar. I will be there.
I love your first book and you know I preordered your 2nd. You made my 31st bday by wishing me a happy birthday and your words have helped on days when the darkness and shadows make it hard to see the surviving through the scars. Hopefully seeing you in NYC unless you make it to Dirty Jersey…
I’d love either of you choose me! (Jumps up and down like a crazy contestant on the price is right)
I would love a signed copy of your new book. I know you’re good for it. And since I won’t be able to see you, that will make up for it a little. 🙂
I can’t wait until your new book comes out, I’d love an autographed copy but it doesn’t matter I am buying it as soon as available. Love all your stuff.
I’m in Denver and shall plan on seeing you
Also, I don’t have cats but I do have a guest room. With an actual bed. And it is located in my library, where your book would be displayed. (Yes, I have a library). If you can overlook the lack of cats you can crash here.
I wish you were coming to Vermont. It would be easier to bring you a bag of hedgehogs and tater tots. Actually that would be just as easy to bring to you in Boston. The sofa and cats not as much since my cats don’t like to travel.
EEEEEE!!!! Can’t wait to see in you Portland (well, Beaverton, really, but if you say Portland, I will eagerly agree)!!!!
Dayton, huh? Might have to be my birthday present to myself. I actually live in Maryland but I’m pretty sure that I don’t want to deal with the size of the crowd in DC. I have family in the Dayton area though. And, I’ll have my book by then for you to sign!
Come back to NJ, I met you in Paramus and would love a signed copy of the new book.
Would love a copy of your new book!
I’ll come see you in Minneapolis! I cannot wait for the new book! I’d love a signed copy in September! Then I can buy more for you to sign by November!
I would take any copy of anything you wanted to give me! So excited for your new book!
so cool; I love Politics and Prose; can’t wait to see you in DC!
Not only would i love a signed copy of your book, but I have a couch and warm cats. I just can’t tell you where to send it or to come stay, since I have to pack up my worldly goods and otherworldly amimals to move to one of thevcities you are visiting.
Come back to Kansas City! I must meet you again. Hopefully this time I won’t act like a complete starstruck nerd!
Both! Can I have both? Also, please come to Oklahoma.
I have a signed copy of your first book, but didn’t get signed in person because I lived in a small town in Alabama. Now I am in Houston and get to see you in person! The decision to move to Texas looks smarter every day! (And a free copy would make it even better!)
I’d totally fly to Boston from Vienna, Austria to meet you if I could get the time off… but I can’t, so I’d settle for a copy of your new book. 🙂
Congrats on the new book tour! Maybe I’ll do a road trip to Atlanta and combine your signing with a visit with my nephew. He’s five and outdoorsy and would be fascinated by your taxidermy fascination. I’d love a copy of the new book in September!
Yasssss DC!
See you then, you sassy little minx.
Oh, I wish you were going to be in Des Moines or Omaha! Minneapolis is the closest to me, and I just won’t be able to get there. Maybe next time?
I would love an autographed copy of the new one! (I’d take the old one, too… I borrowed it from someone and laughed so hard I cried in Barnes and Noble while people judged me with their eyes. So I’m flexible.) I live in Charlottesville, VA, so I’m far away from all the locations!
I think my previous comment has been lost in the ether. Boo.
I would love a copy of the new book!!!
YAY you’re coming to Boston!!! Already planning a ladydate with my best buds to be there!
Whoooo! Blue Willow in Houston is by my house. Whooooo!
Ack, why you no come to Kansas City?!?! You should totally add KC. KC would love you. In a non-weird kind of way. Ok, can’t speak for everyone, but mostly non-weird. No town is perfect. 🙂
Washington D.C. YAY!!! I will trade you two slightly used cats for your new book.
I am so ridiculously excited that Furiously Happy is coming out soon! I am so happy for you, Jenny. I would love an autographed copy of the new book when it comes out.
I cannot wait for your new book. And I’ll see you in Chicago!
I met you in Dayton last time around – so glad you’re coming back! I’d love a copy of the new book. Also, I have a sofa and 3 cats if needed while you’re in town. 🙂
Dangit! Can’t do a 4 hour round trip after work on a weeknight. At least I got to go last time. Have a wonderful tour! 🙂
If you were coming to Pittsburgh I would totally be there for you! Your posts always brighten my day and make me feel less crazy! Conversely they terrify my husband (mostly because he can’t believe there’s someone else that’s on the same wavelength as me) so thanks for that too!
I have cats and a couch, but probably not near enough to Chicago to be convenient. But like you said – I got four months to fix this!
I would love a copy of the new book! I loved your first one.
Can’t wait for the september release!
It makes me furiously happy!
Totally Enjoyed your last book. I totally like the cover of your new book, plus I would love a copy of your new book with your autograph. That would be like totally awesome. P.s. can you tell am from California.
I am there!! I was hoping you would be coming close enough for me to drive to see you!! I can’t wait!
What about San Antonio? You practically live in San Antonio and you aren’t coming here but you’re going to Austin? Boo!!!!!!
(My guess is that I’ll do a ninja signing in San Antonio when things slow down and I can be sure that I’m not having a nervous breakdown from traveling. ~ Jenny)
I’ve already pre-ordered your book! I am so excited to start planning to go see you in Boston. I may be moving closer to the city before then, but I’ve got a futon and 2 fat, fluffy cats all ready for ya! (PS- this post made me happier for real though. Today is 3 years since I entered the hospital for suicidal thoughts. I’m still here and your blog gives me strength on the sad days when I just don’t want to do it on my own anymore. Thank you. <3 )
(I’m so glad you’re still here! And that strength goes full circle because I get it from you guys when things get tough in my own head. ~ Jenny)
Would love to see you again. But you won’t be coming here. We ain’t got none of them thar book store places in the holler. : ( But I will be ordering the book which makes me furiously happy. Just have to live without your autograph on this one.
Oooh! I’d love to get your new book and get it autographed. But I’ll probably be the person hiding in the bathroom or lurking in the back of the room, getting up courage to actually speak to you. I do have a couch and 2 cats, if you need them while in Milwaukee.
So NOW you come to Dayton – now that I’ve moved away. Does that mean I need to move back?
OMIGAWD YESSS…! But, its NYC… But OMIGAWD!
I will risk the big city to come see you. The book’s a gift for someone who needs the reassurance (and one for myself…) and I wanna tell you how awesome you are for being perfectly insane and willing to share so us Strangelings know we arent alone. <3
I shamefully do not have either of your books, and would love to rectify that! And alas you are not coming to my city. Or my country. Or indeed my continent.
Tulsa OK would be a great stop. Wishing I could meet you. You are amazing.
New Book, please! I’m in Winnipeg. And I know you’re totes good for it.
Tara
Pick me! Pick me! Ooh, ooh, ooh! Barnes & Noble NYC is in my calendar for 10/15. Let’s be pathologically shy together and hide in the Children’s section and talk about all the bad parents who make us look good. K?
oh my god you’re coming to my town! no one comes to my town! im so damn excited now
Wow. That kinda sounded stalky. Really, I’m not a stalker.
I want your new book. Times a thousand. Even if I have to wait until September
I’ll see you in Austin and my daughter will see you in Boston! I’ve already ordered your book so you don’t have to send me one. I’m just happy happy happy I get to see you in person!
Oh, I’d love to see you in Boise. It’s just a hop, skip and a jump from Seattle (Okay, there are mountains in between, but you can leap those in a single bound, now, can’t you?)
If I had a baby, I’d totally let you sign it. Those things have got to be useful for something.
I’d also go bonkers for a signed copy of your new book (much rather have that than a signed baby). Very excited for you. Have gobs of fun.
Yay! I’ll see you in Dayton! And I’ll bring that wild woman Peggy with me again. I hope they hippopotamusing let you curse this time. Hippopotamusing hippopotamuses.
Many thanks for the warning in advance. That provides ample time to to rent a truck capable of loading my somewhat 10.000 books for delivery and then to be duly signed by you … 😀 😀 😀
Happy greetings and all success in the world!
Salva 🙂
Yes Please! I am so looking forward to reading Furiously Happy. Thank you so much for making us all feel like our crazy isn’t so crazy after all. Love You!
Can’t wait to see you again!! I was the crazy person in Boston that screamed your name at you! I can’t wait to read your new book!!!
Why can’t you come to Utah. I would love to meet you.
I will absolutely come and since you have a couple weeks between my stop in November & your next, let’s plan to hang out at my tiny guest room & maybe various fun restaurants. Get in touch with Live Wire Radio and see if they’re recording when you’re in Portland. Telling them my name might help; we give money. I CAN HOOK YOU UP, in all kinds of ways. 🙂
I can supply the warm blanket, but only if you’re cool with the fact that it’s inside out. It’s kind of crazy that way. It’s a science blanket, so that makes it extra cool… you just need to read it from the inside.
Pfft none of those are even slightly near Perth West Australia! Hit me with signed copy of your new book! I promise to take it to the local cat haven and read it to all the homeless cats 🙀🙀
Any chance you’ll one day bring a bit of Texas glamour to the UK? We have Benedict Cumberbatch (sometimes) and the Queen and – errrrr – shortbread and the Shipping Forecast and rain and we all drive on the wrong side of the road and say ‘crikey’ a lot.
We even have a whole national museum of taxidermy – how can you resist our bleak, mildewed, faded empire charms?
(I totally want to come. One day… ~ Jenny)
New book! Yes!!!!!!!!!!
When you come to Portland I will bring you Cajun tots but I’m fresh out of hedgehogs. But I have 6 months…
I’d love a signed copy of your new book. Please send it along with some adult diapers….any brand will do. I pissed myself laughing at the last book plus, once I start reading, I’m not stopping for anything. Zombies, a fire or a bathroom break! Please come to Baltimore!
I’m so happy you’re coming to Dallas proper! We’ll be there!
Omg yay!!!!!!! Totally have something to look forward to! My friend and I will be there with baby hedgehogs, tator tots, whatever you need. Or maybe just vodka and a mother-effing p-i-m-p alligator!!!!
I dunno, are you bringing Knives with you?
Marking my calendar! <3
(If I can train her to be an anxiety service dog, totally. Right now though she’s the one I’m having to calm down when we travel. ~ Jenny)
If you come to Buffalo, I have a sofa and cats with your name on them. Well not yet, but we could make that happen. As long as the paint is washable.
I’m sad. You aren’t coming to Michigan. If your plans change and you head this way (or even Toledo, OH) I promise I’ll show up. You won’t be alone.
Shoot! I thought surely Abilene would be on your list, since we are neighbors & all! I don’t know how you could sign my audible book, anyway. There will be an audio book, won’t there?
(Working on that one now. 🙂 ~ Jenny)
We love you in Pittsburgh, please come!
Doh! My ancient eyes totally read Tempe as the much nearer “Tampa” and I seriously did a happy dance right here at my desk until the voice of reason slapped me and told me that the closest you are coming is Miami, also known as “a five hour drive across the state.” I totally second Lisa and Brandi’s suggestions of a Tampa or Orlando stop…we are much less glamorous and far odder than those Miami folk.
OMG Miami?!!! FINALLY!!!! and I work close there to the book signing. Count me in!!! I’m there with 2 books and probably will have nothing to say once you sign the books because I will be super nervous but excited….totally excited!
Yay! While in Chicago, you should check out the Woolly Mammoth http://www.woollymammothchicago.com/ — very near to Women and Children First. It’s totally bizarre. You’ll love it.
Hey Jenny! I live on a rock in the Caribbean so I won’t make any of your tour dates 🙁
But if you want to come visit my island, I have a sofa, cats, and tater tots. (Three out of four’s not bad, right? And I’m sure I can find something hedgehog-ish here on my rock if that would be an incentive.)
Would love a signed copy of your first book – and will get a signed copy of your new book when you are in Toronto! 🙂
oh I will be there! you’re coming to my town and no one comes to my town and I couldnt be more excited right now!
Indianapolis is a great city to visit! Would love a signed copy of your book! Loved the last one!
Holy crow – I might need a matched set. My mom won’t give your first book back to me…
to bad.. I’m on the wrong continent. never the less, I’m glad that you finished a new book 🙂
When up come to Portland I will bring you Cajun tots, but I am fresh out if hedgehogs. But I have 6 months…
If you can work Raleigh, NC into your schedule, I will happily provide the sofa, cats, and tater tots. Not sure where I would get the hedgehogs, but it sounds like a project I could handle. A copy of your book, autographed or otherwise, would make me furiously happy.
If only you were coming closer to my area… Not your fault, no one WANTS to come to West Virginia… Good luck with the tour! Have a great time.
I shall be seeing you in Portland and know that I love your writing and you make me smile sometimes when I dont want too but I need to. Thank you for being you because you help the rest of struggling through daily life if work, husbands, kids, family and friends!
Me, me, me! Pick me!
Also, you need to come to Detroit. It’s nice, I promise.
I totally want a signed copy of Furiously Happy! Also, we have two sofas and three cats, one of whom just had half her jaw and a huge tumor removed this week. So she’s a little wonky but is super sweet (and will hopefully drool less by the time you get here). I know you appreciate wonkiness.
So excited that you’re coming to Atlanta! Putting you on my calendar now. I don’t have any cats, but I do have a guest room and two really stupid dogs if that works. YAY!!!
Please come to Philadelphia or southern NJ! I will bring my cats and cake, or a cake in the shape of a cat, whatever it takes to get you here…
I would love to see you in person. Unfortunately, I will be back working in Antarctica at the time. Sigh… I would love a signed copy of your new book though.
Yay Dayton! Even if it is a “which one of these is not like the others” moment. 😉 I’ll be there!
If I’m not in the hospital having the fruit basket removed from my vijayjay I’ll definitely be there!
(…and by fruit basket, I mean, I don’t actually have a fruit basket that I’m caring around in my vijajay…that would be uncomfortable…and weird….but I have fibroids the size of various fruits that need to be removed. But the doctor said I can’t swim for 6 weeks after surgery and I mean seriously? It’s about to be June. In Texas. Not being allowed in a pool over the summer is a nonstarter in my opinion. Wait…have I gone off track with this conversation??????)
Oh I am so going to come to Dallas to see you. But…if you’d like to add Amarillo to you list I can offer you peanut butter pie and snuggles from my goat George. He’s old, crippled, and possibly immortal and very sweet. Stinky but sweet.
I have a couch and cats if you need a place between Chicago and Milwaukk. For real I live and about halfway. Burlington, WI. I also own a 7 year old and an ancient miniature poodle. And my house is an antique and I am an borderline material hoarder. 😉 you can still see the floor Anand I don’t save dirty diapers in my bathrooms and all my bathrooms work and are clean, most of the time. But I would totally clean them for you. I would even be happy to cook for you. Do I sound to needy or stalkerish? So pick me to stay with. I have real beds too that you can sleep on so you are forced to use the couch.
I can’t wait for you to meet me in Milwaukee! Hey, that should be a song.
I would love a copy of Furiously Happy! And I’m excited to see you in Atlanta. I have a comfy couch with the most luscious blankets, and am cat-friendly but presently only have a dog and a snake as pets.
I would love an autographed copy of the new book 🙂 no Detroit love though? (that’s okay – no one ever comes to Detroit. #PlaysTinyViolin)
You know, if you just send me a signed copy of your book, either one will do, then we both can just stay at home and not interact with other people. Everyone wins!
Ooooo so exciting, sad you are not coming to more Canadian cities! Toronto is soooo far away, maybe I’ll make it, but I doubt it 😞. Love you Jenny! So excited for your new book! You are my hero 😀
Can’t wait to see you in Dallas!
Already have a signed copy on your last book. Hoping you come to the Charlotte area again and I can get the new one signed too.
Alas, you’re not coming to Boise so I can’t offer you our four at, two dog couch. But I will hopefully be buying the new book soon.
Thank you for all you do and good luck!
cry Nobody thinks to come to Omaha.
Oh well. Hope the tour is fun and stress free!
Jenny + new book + Chicago stop = happy momma! Can’t wait to see you in the Big Windy. My couch is all yours if you want it. I mean, you know, to use, not to actually take with you.
I’m going to have to figure out whether I want to drive from Tampa to Atlanta or Miami, but this time I am going to come, so I can get my old book, and the new one signed!
Totally coming to the Washington, DC leg of the tour! I cannot wait. I loved Let’s Pretend This Never Happened, and I am really looking forward to reading Furiously Happy!
Betty Behrens
I am def going to try to come to the one in my area and I have a couch with cats who love to love on people.
None of these places are in Australia.
I would love your new book.
(But in my defense, Australia is totally in the new book. Now to find a way to get my new book to Australia. ~ Jenny)
omg yay Houston!! I’ll def come and I’ll bring a kitten, and some booze cause that’s how we do. Also I’m totally buying your new book but I need a hard copy of your old one cause I can’t keep looking at my crotch and laughing. It’s getting me weird looks damnit. (I read on my phone in my lap)
I’d love a copy of the new book!
(And just know that if you add more dates, Louisville KY loves you. Plus, we have bourbon slushies.)
Yay! Book People and Blue Willow are awesome! Boo, it’s during the week so I won’t be able to go. Now I haz a sadz.
I’ll see you at Bookpeople in Austin! 🙂 I’ve already pre-ordered the book, but I’m sure I can find another (or many other) books to purchase from Bookpeople as a thanks for hosting you! 🙂
That’s it! I’m moving! Your book signing schedule has my lowly geography surrounded by about 8 hours in every direction. I truly do live in the middle of nowhere.
I’ll see you in Atlanta, er, Denver, or St. Louis, or Nashville…I’m still deciding where to live.
Congrats Jennie!!
Yes! Yes, I DO want an autographed copy of your book!
What?
Either one. Both. And/or a placeholder on a signed copy of your THIRD book (speculatively titled, “But It Followed Me HOME, Victor!”), Come The Day.
I’m in Dallas –so you’d save postage. I’ll love the new one, and a signed copy would be amazing. I’ll read it to my cat every evening. Unless she’d prefer Dr. Suess.
Will this be released in Australia on September 22? Because my boyfriend gave me your first book, and his birthday is on the 25th, which will give me three days to read it before gifting it to him 🙂
I have a big couch … and 3 cats … just sayin … when you are in Boston I can hook you up … all for the low low price of a signed book 😉
Yay! I will be at your stop in Minneapolis, cannot wait!
You’re not coming to my town (Lexington, KY) which is too bad because I could have provided the sofa full of warm cats. I foster kittens for my local Humane Society and always have a crop of warm, furry stress-relievers on hand. Maybe you could hand-deliver my autographed copy of the new book and get some kitten therapy while you’re here.
I am conveniently located about half way between Milwaukee and Minneapolis AND I totally have a couch. Come crash, leave a signed copy of you book if you would like 😃
cannot wait to see you in Mpls!!
Yay!! I will definitely come see you in Atlanta – and I have a sofa. And cats. And some big dogs, to boot. And anxiety meds. And wine. I’m very supportive. 🙂
I would love to receive a copy of Furiously Happy, and I’m so excited that you’re coming to Atlanta! I have a comfy couch and several of the most luscious blankets; while we are cat-friendly, we only have a dog and python as pets right now, though.
We have a couch for you. We even have a spare bed in a spare room if you want privacy. And we live about two miles from your 12/7 engagement.
The (metaphorical) door is always open, and the (real) light’s on in the hall. . . .
You’re coming to Atlanta!! Yay! I can mark meeting you off my bucket list!
Ohmygod. Ohmygod. Ohmygod. Ohmygod. You are not just coming to my town, you are coming to my NEIGHBORHOOD. I am fan-girling! Eeeeeee!
Oh yay! Thank you for coming to San Francisco for my birthday week!
I’ll be there with bells on. Or cats. Whatever you need.
If you find yourself in Des Moines between the Minneapolis and STL, I have a couch and two cats. Also my name is Jenny so it would be just like you were sitting here talking to Yourself. So, bonus. I don’t have any taxidermied shit, but I do have a framed picture of Steve Gutenberg and a picture of a Mermicorn (mermaid unicorn) that my niece drew me on my shelf, so…..
I’d love your new book!
I will see you in St. Louis. But I would love a book NOW.
I’m soooo excited you’re coming to Dallas!! And I would LOVE a signed copy of Let’s Pretend This Never Happened!! The first time I read it, a friend loaned me her copy….and I just re-read a copy from the library, in anticipation for your new book….so I need my own copy of your first book!! See you in September! (I’ve used too many exclamation marks, but I’m so excited…I just can’t help myself!!!!!)
I don’t have cats, but my dog has a terrible superiority complex and a horse that just doesn’t give a shit. We could hit the pharmacy drive-thrus with bad ticks and ask if they’ve got “our stuff ready for mass consumption.” I’d be happy with just a signed piece of paper covered in ‘fuck you’s. (and my husband would like to say a sarcastic ‘thank you’ for making me obsessed with giant metal animals. My Gunther, however, salutes you.
damn it, the only Canadian stop is Toronto. I’m not sure that even counts as Canada.
Come to Vancouver? I’ll bring tater tots.
You should be careful about asking for tater tots in Minnesota…someone’s bound to bring you tater tot hot dish, and that’s not good for anyone. ☺
Huzzah!! Boston on the 17th of Oct. I will be there (despite it being my kid’s 11th birthday). So, so happy you’re coming here!!!
I am so glad you’re coming to Austin! Also, I have a sofabed and two cats – come stay with me! 🙂 I definitely want an autographed copy of your new book but since you’re coming to my town, I’ll get one from you myself. Send the free one to someone who can’t get there to see you. 🙂
I cannot wait for your new book!
I’m trying to decide if I can figure out the metro in order to meet you.
I want a copy of your old book! I will come to see you when the new one is released!
Tater tots are essential to most of my life.
yay!! Now to decide, Atlanta or Huntsville?
OMG I’M SO EXCITED! I CAN ACTUALLY COME MEET YOU THIS TIME! And I have a couch, but it’s more like a chair, and no cats unfortunately, but you’re welcome to it all the same.
I really wish you were coming a bit closer to central Florida. I have 3 cats you could snuggle and a dog who thinks she’s a cat ’cause she’s convinced the cats are her babies. She even tries to purr. It’s funny. I loved your first book, it helped me to know I wasn’t alone. There were a few times when I thought maybe we were long lost family. Love that you’ve got another book coming out. 🙂
I’m just so happy to finally live in a town that matters! I read people’s concert t-shirts, fervently hoping that my hometown will be on them. Now that I live in a city, we made the list! THINGS ACTUALLY HAPPEN HERE!!!
Sign me up for the new book! I can’t wait. Already have your Miami date on my calendar.
You’ve nearly sent me into a laughter induced coma on many occasions. I can’t wait to battle Atlanta traffic to see you! =D (If you have ever driven through Atlanta then this should highlight just how much I enjoy your writing.) Into the breach! Give no quarter!
You’re coming to Minneapolis on my birthday. I couldn’t be more excited! Instead of bringing a party, I’ll bring you a cupcake and trade you for an autograph.
Please please consider coming to Pittsburgh, PA!!
I wish you were coming to Canada. We’d be furiously (FURRIOUSLY even) happy to see you here.
i hope one day you come to the Land of Cleves (Cleveland) because none of those places are close for me to meet you, which I would love to do. In the interim I would also love a signed copy of anything you’d want to send me, but especially your new book! I cannot wait to read it!!!
Looking forward to seeing you at Half Price, whether I win an autograph or not!
Yay!!!! Can’t wait to meet you! See you in Nashville in September.
Awesome, awesome!! So glad you’re coming to Atlanta!! And I’ll bring you that cake I promised!! And if you want to, you can spend the night (or nights!) in the ghost room at our cabin (it’s actually a guest room, but it’s kind of spooky so we call it the ghost room). We’re between cats at the moment, but we have an awesome dog named Louie! And I would LOVE a signed copy of your new book, please!
Closest to me is atlanta and I won’t be able to go in September 🙁
I just woke up and was very groggy. But then I saw your post. I am now wide awake and super happy to see you’re coming to Milwaukee (and right around my birthday)!! So yes, I’ll be there.
Have you ever been to Milwaukee (or Wisconsin) before? If not, I may have to bring cheese curds.
So excited….. I’ll get to meet you in St. Louie!!!
I’d love a signed copy of the new book! I’ve already pre-ordered it, would it be easier for you to sign the book plates like last time? That’s what I have on my copy of the first book. 🙂
I’m so excited!!! Cannot wait to read your new book and see you in person!
I would be so honored if you chose to bestow an autographed copy of your new book upon me. Sad you won’t be coming to San Diego though. Hm, maybe I can convince the husband to take a mini vacation that just happens to coincide with one of your tour stops. Yes, this may have to happen.
Holy crap. You’re coming to where I live! Of course I’ll be there! Please send a signed copy of either of your books. I gave Let’s Pretend This Never Happened to the library where I work. Or, since you’re coming to where I live if I’m not selected I’ll just buy my own copy and your new book and bring them to get them signed.
I’ll also bring the library’s copy. The library needs its copy signed. It told me so.
too bad i will be on much needed vacation when you are in nyc. I would love a copy of the new book.
I totally want your new book!! I also have a couch and two cats if you still need them!
I canceled all my plans for 10/15. You’d better be worth it.
Oh I would love a signed copy of your new book! And I would love to come see you in Austin. I don’t even have to move! Well, I mean, I have to MOVE from my house to BookPeople. But I don’t have to move houses. Well, I could. I mean, nothing is stopping me. Except home prices. And the fact that I love my house. But to see YOU in Austin, I would only have to get in my car and move IN A VEHICLE from my car to BookPeople.
So . . .
Where’s my coffee?
The closest city to me is DC, and that is 3 hours away. (7 with the typical traffic). If driving in DC traffic didn’t utterly terrify me…. and the social anxiety… and the crowds…. But I’d really like an autographed copy…
A new book?!?! You’re writing a new book?!?! I’ll bring my cats, my hedgehogs and my couch for you to sign!
See you in Santa Cruz in December!
Can’t wait to see you in Milwaukee. Yah!!
Milwaukee! Yay!!!! I am so excited!
Looks like I will see you 12/7! I am so excited! I was at your signing in San Angelo for ‘Let’s Pretend…’ and it was such a treat. You are a beautiful person. Good luck with the tour.
See you in September. Now you’ve made me sing!
I can’t wait to get the new book!! DC is a bit further than my comfort zone.. but closest you’ll be to me. Big girl panties on?…
Don’t see my town on your list! But if you decide to visit here, I can promise you a deep philosophical conversation with my budgie Jack. (And me.)
Good luck with your tour!
OMG I am so excited!!! I get to FINALLY meet you!! But this means I actually have to buy the book instead of getting it on my Kindle… But that is ok!! I might smile WAAAYYYY to big and REALLY want to give you a hug! I might also have 2 kids hanging off of me looking like I am bit-shit insane, But I WILL see you in Houston! I JUST let my boss know I will be taking a half day!! SO SO SO excited! Samantha!!
Wow. That is an amazing book tour! I hope I can meet you in Denver, but it’s my sister’s birthday. I might be able to swing by between dinner and cake… 🙂
Need A Signed Copy Of THE New one! Unless u add a date in NC (pretty please)!!!!!!!!
You should totally come to Richmond VA — we can provide a comfy couch, five cuddly cats and a warm blanket. And my partner’s anxiety meds. And I’m really good at using the Alphabet Game to take folks through a panic attack or high anxiety.
Come to Jacksonville, I decided. I have a 12 foot metal horse at my HomeGoods if you need incentive. Also, I would LOVE a signed copy of your first book!! It’s on my kindle, but real is better.
Oh no. You’re not coming to Europe again. Don’t you like us? Are you avoiding us? TELL US THE TRUTH, JENNY, WE DESERVE TO KNOW.
I’d love a signed copy of the old one – as you’re coming to my neck of the woods, and I’ll come visit you there, schill out money for a copy of the new one, grab another signature, and then I’ll have collected them all….like Pokemon!
Jenny, you can kick your tour off right in Atlanta my awesome brother and sister in law live there. It’s the human equivalent of hot chocolate after a freezing cold day. Match made in heaven. They would wrap you up in awesomeness! Buying your book and wishing you would make a stop in Winnipeg, don’t underestimate how much is middle continent people need you!
While this is delightful, why don’t you ever come to South Carolina?
Please come to Baltimore. It’s sooooo cost to DC!
If you send me a signed book in September, will you sign my bellybutton in October? I would totally travel to Chicago or Denver or Minneapolis for a signed bellybutton.
Oooh–near enough to Seattle, and I have a sofa, acre of quiet and a furiously happy dog! I’m READY!
Getting into DC is … “complicated” … for me. 🙂 But I’d love a copy of your new book. Even if I don’t win it, I look forward to reading it.
I need a copy of your new book. Bonus, I live halfway between Dayton and Chicago. 😀
Oh, no! You aren’t doing San Angelo?!?!
Me! Me! Me! Pick me! Pick Me! Pick Me! Oooh! Ooooh! Oooh!
hand waves frantically in the air
(Thought processs– maybe if I’m annoying enough Jenny will pick me just to shut me up).
We just moved from Denver to Des Moines, IA because of husband’s work. I’m a total fish out of water and your book and blog are one of the only things keeping me laughing (when I’m not crying). I’m home alone with 3 little ones all day. Please dear god, come to Des Moines so I can see you!!! Tattered Cover has been my favorite book store for ages and I am dying that I can’t see you there.
I’ll be there @ Politics and Prose in DC!
I hope you make it over to the UK at some point, although if you’re going to turn into a badger best to avoid us as we’re busy culling them all.
Yay, Canada made the list!! I will be there, wouldn’t miss it, Booking my flights this weekend 🙂 And I would love an autographed copy of your current book! it has saved me many times in those days I locked my self in the bathroom or closet at peoples houses, and on those days I couldn’t leave mine.
Aww, I’d love to come see you in St. Louis but I can’t handle the parking situation at Left Bank. I’ll still buy a book though! 🙂
would LOVE a signed copy of your latest book, I would even trade you a bag of hedgehogs. . if I had a bag of hedgehogs.
How fun a book tour! Wish you were popping up to Vancouver to meet your many fans here. May have to arrange a girls trip to come see you. Would be pleased as a raccoon in a garbage can to receive either of your autographed books. AND if you decide to add spectacular Vancouver to your tour my couch has blankets and cats. Would happily serve you hedgehogs and tater tots (though perhaps best not combined on the baking sheet or …?)
Yay! Can’t wait to read your new book! And you’re coming to St. Louis!
I just moved 4 hours away from Denver…4 hours through the mountains…and you are coming in November…when snow comes…so I don’t know if I’ll be able to make it but I’m sure gonna try. And I would love, love, love a copy of your new book. Since I just moved I had to spend way too much $$ on stuff that I shouldn’t have had to…like boxes and bubble wrap…I think their should be a bubble wrap recycling center so I shouldn’t have had to buy any…just a thought this early in the morning =)
you should come to Portland, Maine!!!!
I totally need a signed copy of your new book to complete my collection of signed Jenny Lawson books. Furiously Happy is the only one I don’t have.
I also have a couch and 7 cats you can use while in the San Francisco/Santa Cruz area
Jenny, If you can commit yourself to all those tour dates, then the least I can do is come and see you! I admire your bravery, because I know that this will not be easy for you. I am looking forward to meeting you in Atlanta.
I would love a signed copy of FURIOUSLY HAPPY! And I am really hoping that I will be able to come see you either in Wichita or Dallas!
You’ll be in my state on my favorite date? I’m in! See you there! 11/11
I hope you can add NJ to your tour. I saw you last time in Montclair.
Aw, I’m a sad girl that you won’t be in KC this time around, but at least I got to see you last time. Enjoy your tour!
Jenny, I have tater tots in my freezer right now. You’re welcome to them, and my comfy couch, and my snuggly doggies, if you’ll add Cleveland to your list. Or if you just want to visit. It’s pretty awesome.
I work in DC so I hope I get to see you when you come. So excited!
I have a hedgehog. Her name is Waehilde the Hedgehog(witch). But she’s not terribly cuddly. Mostly pokey. And I’d love a copy of your new book signed.
Yes! Pick me! Can’t wait for the new book to come out.
Oh my goodness, so furiously happy to have you in Nashville!!!!
I would love to have an autographed copy of your new book! I have the other book, but, well, it’s not autographed, but I loved it.
Shit shit SHIT! I saw Huntsville, ALABAMA and for a sweet split second I thought it was my poor sad little Huntsville. No one comes to ARKANSAS. No blog conferences, no book signings, no concerts. So while I wallow in my misery, please send me an autographed copy of pretty much anything, although I would love the new book.
I love you even though you won’t be sleeping on my couch with my cat. (I ALSO HAVE A FERRET IF THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!)
I will see you in Boston. I’ll bring my social anxieties, you bring yours, they can have a playdate.
How about an 8nternational Google hangout for the rest of the World?
I want them both, because I’m Furiously Greedy!! Seriously, so excited about this book!! We speak BLOGGESS at my house, ALL the time. COME. TO. LITTLE ROCK!! Please! Or I’ll try to see you in TX. But without the landmark GPS, I’m totally FUCKED!!!! You have a serious following here!! Smooches!!
I have a couch and a cat and access to tater tots. I can get more with a few days notice. The hedgehog may prove difficult, but I can let you borrow my fez or hardhat if that will help. I can offer taxi service to the Land of Pears. Thank you for coming back to Houston!!!
I am so glad you are coming to Mpls! Cannot wait to meet you. And, heck if I could get a signed copy of your new book by leaving a comment, I’d be rather grateful for that as well. See you in November!
Seems like a perfectly legit reason for a roadtrip to Boston or NYC. Just need to get a copy of your new book too! Although I love the first audio book, I often suggest it at the library I work in.
I’ve got your first book with your autographed note card I sent away glued to the inside cover with unreliable rubber cement. It keeps falling out when I loan your book to people so I’d love to have a copy of your new book with an autograph that I don’t have to worry about people stealing. Because my friends are shady.
Would love to have your new book!
I just don’t know how I’m going to make it to September. WANT!
Totally wish I lived closer to one of your touring cities! 🙁 boo
I wish you had a stop in San Antonio. But I’ll be in Austin!!
Meet me in St. Louie!! And I’d love either book!
How about Madison WI? Huge reading town, close to Milwaukee, loads of our bookclubs here read your book, you can just zip over here, have some cheese curds and beer, sign some books…I’m just sayin’
Your really should consider a visit to New Orleans…. I’m pretty sure we will have nicer November weather than say, Minnesota… You should see them in September…. We will take their spot…
How nice that you are coming to Chicago on a Sunday! I hate driving in the city during the work week. I will try to get there. Either way, I’m buying the new book. After reading the first one, I sent copies to several family members.
I live close enough to Atlanta I should be able to make it. And I want to throw my cat into the ring for a book 🙂
I saw you in Naperville, IL 2 years ago and I fangirled really hard (near-tears). I still can’t believe my anxiety levels allowed me to go see you and talk to you- all by myself. You signed my boob and when I shakily asked if you would, you acted like you were honored to. Thank you so much. You’ll never know what it meant to me. Now that I’m in Dallas I hope I can see you again in September.
I’ll just hope for Little Rock to be added to that list. In the meantime, congrats on the tour and I hope you find lots of cat-blankets on your travels!
wordpress won’t let go of my email. So I’m trying an anonymous post. I am furiously happy that your new book is coming out : D.
(It does that to me too. I wish I could disable it. Just use a new (or made up) email and it’ll work without having to remember your old wordpress password. ~ Jenny)
Tator tots… and a new book… that sounds like a winning combination… Man, it’s 8:30 am and now i’m hungry for tots… crunch… salty… tots… Thanks for inspiring millions to eat tots… But mostly thank you for your inspiring words!
I don’t want no stinkin FREE book!! You will take my money and you will like it!! I’m Furiously Happy you’re coming back to Atlanta!
I’m anxiously awaiting your visit to Chicago. I will be there with tatertots and maybe some cats. We’ll see how many I can catch in our alley. (I’d also LOVE a signed copy of Furiously Happy!)
The nearest one is 3 hours away. On my birthday. On a Sunday late afternoon. I don’t know that I could get back in time to work the next day. I wonder if that would be a valid excuse to miss work? Maybe if I loan my boss my copy of your first book so they understand how awesome you are? Either way, I will definitely have to get your next one!
I’ve added you to my calendar for the Dallas show. My couch and my cat are always at your disposal.
See you in DC on Oct 12. The day before my 13th wedding anniversary. I promise to leave my husband at home.
Yes!!!! When you came to ATX on your last tour, I so wanted to come, but I was in the hospital having a baby and those docs wouldn’t let me just go down the road and hang out for a bit. Rude. 😉 This time I’ll be there!
My bestie and I will see you in Huntsville! We are soooo excited! Wonder if they’ll let us borrow a ticket for a quick orbit?
Hoping you’ll come back to Cincinnati! I have two cats and a couch with no cushions – the dog ate them. (She didn’t eat the cats, just the couch.) I would love an autographed copy of your new book!
I wish you were coming to Pittsburgh. If you have never been here, it’s a great city and I recommend that you check it out. If you pick me, I will take a signed copy of your new book since I already own your first book. Looking forward to reading!!
You’re not coming to Philly 🙁 But since I’m getting married on October 10 I think the next best gift (the first being my future husband, of course) is a signed copy of your new book. Please?
So excited you are hitting Minneapolis, and you’re in the calendar so the universe can’t conspire against me. And there usually isn’t snow here yet then. And I have three cats and a couch guaranteed to put you to sleep. Or a bed, Whichever.
Make me Furiously Happy! O oooo…pick me! Would love to have the new book signed by you!
No Detroit? I promise it’s not that scary, we only stab people once or twice a day, five times at most. Plus we have fun college towns full of hipsters to make fun of. No? Well then I guess I’ll just have to put myself in the running for an autographed copy of your new book.
Please, please say you are going to come to Canada at some point during your book promo tour! More specifically Winnipeg!!!
You’re coming to St Louis! I can now prove we aren’t the same person!
And yes please a book. I trade. I have five cats including one with no hind legs which you have to see!! And a quiet place. If you need it. <3
Yay! You are coming close enough to me that I can see you! (Dayton, OH) Shoop-de-Whoop!! I have to wait until October though, bummer. 🙂
Yay!! You are coming to Toronto!! I will totally come see you! Do you need me to bring you anything? Coffee? Vodka? Snacks? A basket of kittens?
Woo hoo, see you in Milwaukee. I am allergic to cats, so could I bring a different animal? I would love anything autographed by you! Books, weird stuffed animals, etc….
On behalf of everyone in the metro Detroit area – what the hell, man? There’s like seven million of us! And have you been up north in Michigan? The amount of things up there that are and can be stuffed is mind-boggling.
I can offer: a pick up from DTW in a limo that says “THIS LIMO CONTAINS THE MOTHERFUCKING BLOGGESS”, accommodations in my stale yet practical suburban Detroit home, a meet and greet with my affectionate geriatric cat Clifford, transportation to and bodyguard services at your signing ( your security code name: “jester”), an authentic Polish dinner in Hamtramck, and a Snickers bar.
I am so so so excited you are coming to Toronto! Will totally be there! I will be the one jumping up and down in excitement but instead looking like I need to pee 🙂
I’ve got a sofa and about 34 stuffed socks that my daughter thinks look like dolls. She’s named them and everything. Please swing by on your way to Toronto.
I have three cats (it’s a mad house) and an old sofa. Come on over!
<3 I’m 281 miles from Portland and 355 from San Francisco, but I have three cats.
YAY, you are coming to St. Louis. I’ve marked the calendar. Figuratively, of course….no one used paper calendars anymore, do they? We’ll save some blankets and cats for you.
I would love a copy of your new book. I would also love for you to visit Vegas. Everyone always visits Vegas on their tours…except you! I even have a guest room!
Thank you for coming to Toronto! I have a couch and cat, make yourself at home.
Minneapolis woohoo!! I’ll be there. I’ll bring more Mad Housewife wine.
I can’t wait to see you again! I almost peed my pants during your reading when you came to see us in San Diego.
Hugs Jenny!
Send a book. Or a shrubbery. You don’t have to sign the shrubbery.
When you come to Portland, I have a sofa and a cat. Just sayin’. I can’t help with the bag of hedgehogs but I can totally make tater tots.
I have cats & tatertots. I live close enough to DC to make this happen. It totally figures that it’s a holiday so I normally wouldn’t go anywhere near the city, but I WILL just to come see you!
Definitely going to rally the ladies and come stalk………..I mean, come see you! 🙂 Maybe we’ll kidnap you and take you to Shabu Shabu while you’re in Porter Square, Boston (technically, it’s Cambridge).
Toronto!!! It is five hours away…but this Capital city gal is gonna do her darndest to get there!
(Happy Raccoon signed book…please…and thank you…because I am Canadian and polite!)
Sending as many people as I can your way for the Nashville stop!
I just finished your last book yesterday, and now I can’t wait for the next one!
I’m shocked Huntington, WV isn’t on that list. We are after all a booming metropolis much like the other cities on the list. Come here though and I can give you a real bed, tater tots, and the bunnies and squirrels who occupy my lawn. I shared your first book with so many people. Can’t wait to read the second!
Yay another book! I wouldn’t mind the previous signed copy though;)
Yay! Please come to San Diego if you can. We have two nutty cats and two relatively sane and magical kids. You can stay with us:). My fiance thinks suspects that I may secretly be you. But then I ask “then who do you think Victor is? My imaginary voice of reason who is so obviously incorrect about things?” I am studying to be a doctor of Eastern Medicine so have no money and float just a little off the ground. Please send me your new book. I will slip it in with my textbooks and everyone at school will now know that I am truly a bit broken and totally magical✨
You can have my sofa. I don’t have any cats but there’s a raccoon that keeps climbing our back deck and asking for nachos.
SO EXCITED!!!! When I read the first part of your post I figured I’d have to drive a few hours to wherever your closest stop was, but you’re actually coming to Huntsville!! I did a happy dance in my office. You’re welcome to my couch, blankets, and my very sweet if slightly nervous german shepherd. No cats unfortunately, but with the 4 month window I’ll see what I can do. YAY!!!!!
Wait. You’re not coming to Waco? Harrumph, grumble grumble.
Can I start a kickstarter to get a visit to NC added to the tour list?
I would love an autographed copy of the new book for a friend. I’ve already order one for me and one for my sister so I’m officially tapped out of my Bloggess-budgeted money for the month
If you come to PA, I will let you sign my tit!!! (Or my forehead)
The closest you will be to me is chicago, which is about 3 hours away (twe measure distance by time in the Midwest lol) we have been wanting to take a trip to chicago though….maybe i can convince my boyfriend we need to go in october 🙂 I would loooove a signed copy of the new book! I will totally bring you tater tots, and possibly cats!
DC, on a federal holiday! Too bad I can’t bring cats on the Metro. And tatertots would probably get soggy. But,you’re welcome to come visit after the signing. I even found a place that sells giant roosters.
I would love a copy of either book. I read the first one already, but I’d like to indoctrinate some other people by spreading the good word. Also, can you come to Albuquerque?
How exciting about your book tour! Nowhere on the list is close to me, but I do have a couple couches and SO MANY CATS (ok, three cats, but sometimes that seems like SO MANY; you understand). The cats and I would love a signed copy of either book.
Side note: the cats would also like to nap, some food, and to step on you with their little pokey feets so that you pay attention to them because that’s how they roll; if you’re up for any of that, feel free to come join the party over here (we are in between NYC and Boston! Just sayin’!). Have a great tour! =^-^=
P.s. I’m still recovering from the maths in yesterday’s post
If you decide to make Orlando a worthy destination, I have 2 couches and 3 cats that you are welcome to enjoy.
Powell’s is my happy place. New book, please-thank-you.
PORTLAND! Yes! Sofa available, cat free, but 2 children who might snuggle with you. Hell, I would snuggle with you. Only one bathroom though so you couldn’t go lock yourself in there. You probably want to stay somewhere else. It’s ok. I’ll still come stand in a bigass line for the woman that added “douchecanoe” to my vocabulary.
Woohoo!!! Dallas!!!!
I have cats & a sofa for you…. and if that isn’t enough, a friend has a pet raccoon… We could even sew some jams for her to wear (if you are feeling nostalgic). 🙂
You’re coming to Wisconsin! I’m beyond excited. I would love a copy of your first book, because I seem to give them away as fast as I buy them (it’s my litmus test-I can’t be friends with anyone who doesn’t get your humor). Plus I’ve already pre-ordered Furiously Happy…
Yay! You’ll be in Wisconsin! I’d love to win a signed copy of your new book….I loved your last book!
Would love to come, but it would cost me about 100 (or more) of your books. But maybe you’ll find your way to Europe (preferably Austria) once? Anyways, feel free to send me a signed copy, I will accept this as an apology for not crossing the big sea.
Ack! I’d love a signed copy of the new book. I already have the first one. It’s not signed, but it was still hilarious!
Louisville is missing! 🙁 i would love the new book if i get picked
See you in Chicago, homie!
A copy of the new book would be awesome! Barring that: see you in Austin!
I’m so excited about your new book and I hope I get to see you in the fall!
If you decide to make Orlando a worthy destination, I have 2 couches and 3 cats. If you need someone to help make the theme parks less stressful I would gladly lend myself (at no cost) to be your personal guide through Disney or Universal.
I will be there. However i have a sad story. The Love of my life man of my dreams of 13 years. Threw away my signed copy of “Let’s Pretend” I was in KC and it was one of the top most best 10 days of my life, meeting you hearing your read being touched byt the same struggle. and i was with my best girls. Later i found out we were on board with #3,(i can’t help being irresistible, and the swimmer slipped through the goalie) we had to move bc we exceeded the capacity of our home well I’m 9 mths pregnant. So my husband purged the following in the move. I could not help as i was working and he is a Stay at home dad with 3 kids and I’m the bread winner. So he tossed the following: 2 dressers since we not have closets, book shelf, about 30 kids books, toys, bikes, lawn furniture, waffle iron, food processor, my jewelry box with jewelry in it, coats, clothing, toys, wedding bands and engagement ring, and most important MY SIGNED COPY OF LETS PRETEND.I didn’t even finish it. i mean one cant Laugh out loud without peeeing. So I will be in Minneapolis to see you to replace my most prized possession.
Please come to Indianapolis! But, if not… I’d love Furiously Happy with your and/or one of the cats’ signatures. Whichever. 🙂
Best news to wake up to! November 13th…I’ve got my nifty countdown widget going now and I’ll see you in 189 days, Weeeeeee!
If you need some cat time, I have a couch and two cats… And I’m halfway between Milwaukee and Minneapolis. Plus I have a metal chicken and Home Goods is a block away, so it’ll feel like home.
Toronto! Awesome, I’m totally making my mom come with me. We both read your first book, one time we were trying to retell the story of you with the kitchen drawers to my dad, but we were both laughing so hard, that he just kept looking at us strangely and i don’t think he ever figured out what happened. 🙂
Long time worshiping… first time commenting: All Hail The Bloggess! I am beside myself with Joy that you will be here in Do-Dah (aka Wichita, Ks.) on November 6th… in my freakin’ neighborhood… at my local bookstore (Watermark)! Joy, my other self and I cannot wait to read your new book. Oh, I should probably tell you… Joy is the name of my big metal chicken. Maybe you could sign him? I’ll bring him with me to the signing but, he probably won’t get out of the car. He has become quite the introvert after losing his waddle a few years ago.
yay! Maybe I’ll be able to come up to DC.
SA would have been easier but I Might be able to swing Austin.
So glad I read the comment about you making the audio book! I loved the last one 😀
I would love a signed copy! If we’re not selected, and none of these signings is closeby, will there be an option to get a signed but not personalized copy?
So excited you’re coming to Boston! Can’t wait to see you!
Dude, I live in Detroit and you can totally stay at my house if you sign books here. I promise not to be too weird, just weird enough to make you feel safe with your tribe. Also, I could potentially (actually) get you a place to read and sign here if Michigan is something you are interested in. Let me know!
Thankfully all of Canada is a short drive to Toronto 🙁
I am so there (in Portland).
I want a book! I will come see you in Austin! Will you sign my naked GI Joe? (He’s not truly naked, he has his boots on, like any good Texan.) If it is an either/or thing… and I am the amazing winner… I want the signed book! GI Joe is my brother’s anyway – but I’ve held him hostage for years. I post pictures of him on Facebook.
I think all of us at my library will be coming to see you in Austin.
Apparently library employees like posts about dead stuff.
Or just your writing. It is pretty awesome. I’m recommending your books to our bibliographers.
Everyone should request them at their local libraries!
Okay, I’m just excited. I’ll be the one holding the naked GI Joe. Please don’t have them remove me.
So glad you’re coming to Minnesota. We are the home of the Tater Tot Hotdish so we’ve got your taters covered. I’ll work on the hedgehogs.
OMGoodness! I am totally making the 4 hour treck to Boston just to have you sign my pre-ordered book. Once there I will most likely turn into that crazy shy person who stumbles through a run on sentence about how I forgot to bring a pen (and or the book). Even though most likely pens will be provided and I could just buy a second book as we are in a bookstore. sigh I adore the first book it has been passed around to all of my friends and family and is in very loved shape now it has brought cheer to some dark days and for that I as well as all of them say thank you for doing what you do and having the courage to put your triumphs on paper for the world!!
sadface Nowhere near me. Oh well, I’ll just hope to win!
Yay! I look forward to meeting you when you come to Dallas!
I have two spotted leopard geckos. They are not warm and fuzzy. They are reptilely and a bit cold and their fingernails are prickly and they lick their eye balls and sleep all day. If they get scared, they drop their tails. I have not seen them do this yet, but I’ve heard it’s quite impressive to see a detached tail jerking all around going, “Hey! Look at me! Try and eat me! Don’t eat that gecko that is running away because that part doesn’t taste good. But I’m delicious, so nibble on me!” Actually a friend said it happened to her gecko and she said it was pretty disgusting to watch a twitching tail and then it took months for the new tail to grow back. I do have a couch, though! And a blanket. I’d recommend putting the blanket on your arms before letting the geckos walk on you so it’s less prickly. And I promise they only lick their own eye balls. That would be one humdinger of a greeting…. “Nice to meet you! Ok, would you please take off your glasses?” LICK Maybe it’s best if I just leave them in their tanks while you are visiting. 🙂
You have made my Thursday! I am so excited you’ll be in Seattle and Portland!!! I’m giddy with excitement AND Furiously Happy!!! XO
If you come to Charleston, I will come to see you! I’ll bring cookies!
I am SO excited that you’re coming to Austin!!
I was sick and couldn’t come see you last time you were in Toronto; I really hope I can come this time!
I need more Bloggess in my brain! New book, me, me me!!’
SQUEEE!!! I have a very sweet little dog that will be happy to provide love and adoration in exchange for scritches when you visit DC. 🙂 Just let me know. And I have a guest room.
I CAN’T WAIT I’M SO EXCITED I’M SHOUTING AND CAN’T STOP!!!
You just made my morning. Oct 3rd in Miami is ON THE CALENDAR. And the calendar never lies.
(Unless it says I have to be in an Accounts Receivables meeting. And, then it’s definitely lying.)
Yay! Pasadena on a Sunday, the only day where it is viable to drive from Orange County to Pasadena!
I’m way closer to Philly or Baltimore, but since I went to school in NYC and miss the city terribly, I will make the drive if I have to. But you better still be there when I get there. I’ll bring tator tots. And Xanax. But you really could save yourself a lot of trouble if you just give us the book today.
We not only have a spare couch in Atlanta we have a whole spare house! And there are cats. Who do amazing inappropriate things.
I hate miami but I will consider driving down there to see you. I can’t wait to read the new book! I no longer have your old one since I lent it to someone and it just kept getting passed on 🙂
I hate, hate, hate going into Washington DC, but I will totally do it for you. Cannot wait!
Can’t wait to see you in Denver! We can offer cats and many many Canine Companions puppies in training. Plus, we have lots of time to rustle up some hedgehogs and tater tots. I’ve preordered the book!
Wichita represent!! Sweet baby Jesus in a tiny fur coat, this makes my face happy. See you in November! #bloggessict
Can’t wait for your Denver visit. We live in Loveland, at the base of the rocky Mountains. You’re cordially invited to sleep on our pop up twin bed abd drink wine with us on “the veranda”. And by veranda, I mean covered patio with round bulb lights. Can’t wait for your tour, see you at Tattered Cover. Also, thanks for helping me win the bet I had with my husband!
Are you joking? I move out of Atlanta in late July/early August to start medical school! You’re killing me Jenny! (But I would kill for a copy of your new book, I finally acquired the first one and I read it non-stop… OK I did stop but most of that was because I was laughing. So pick me pick me!)
YAY TORONTO!!! Just a short Train ride away for me! Last time I hadnt had the chance to experience your wonderful writing but this time I TOTALLY know about it and will come. AND probably spread cat hair on you since I seem to always be covered in it but Fergus doesn’t like travelling so he won’t come 🙁
Oh MY LANDS! Third Place Books! There is no excuses, you are coming to my local bookstore! That is it, it is on my calender. What do you need? What should I bring you??? I’m so close you could totally hang out at my house before the event, I have 2 acres and my neighbors have annoying chickens, It would be just like Texas. My dog is super shy so she will let you pet eventually.
Super Super excited. I will bring jam.
YES! I’ve missed you any time you’ve been in or close to St. Louis! Your blog is a family affair in my house. I’ve already contacted the book store to make sure we can get in to see you. My teenage daughter is having a rough time with life right now. I told her you were coming to town in November and she got so excited! I haven’t seen her that excited about anything in far too long! Thank you for doing what you do! Hope we get to meet you in November!
I preordered the new one, but I would love a signed copy!! Last time you were in Illinois I had a panic attack and couldn’t see you, but I am going to figure out how to get to Chicago to see you this time!!!
I am excited to see you will be nearby on the Tour. I hope I get a chance to stop by and say hi!
Whenever anybody needs a book suggestion, ‘LPTNH’ is always my recommendation! Can’t wait for the next one!
Yay! Thanks for coming to Portland!
YAY!! This is so exciting!!!!:):):)
I would love a copy of your new book to read & then put next to the signed copy I have of “Let’s Pretend.” Since I’m lucky if I can plan dinner for tonight, I can’t promise I’ll make it out to the DC Book Signing, but in the meantime I put together a Pinterest swag shop so all my friends can see I want the new book and pre-order it, or, anything else from the board!!! https://www.pinterest.com/asoulm8/need-me-some-bloggess-swag/
Yay for Milwaukee! I’ll bring you a Doctor Who present and you can totally sign my baby if you want to 🙂
I will see you in Boston!
YAY You! @ Changing Hands!! It’s like my birthday and Christmas all rolled into one year long party. Take my money, please take a penis faced photo with me!!!
I would LOVE LOVE LOVE a copy of Let’s Pretend This Never Happened!!!!! I don’t want you to have to sign my kindle. 🙂 Ahhhh I’m so excited that you’re coming to Chicago!!! Can’t wait for your new book and to meet you!!!! BEST news of the day!!!!!!
Jenny! I’d definitely like one of your new books. I have a couch and FOUR cats (at your service, unless it’s taxidermy service and then their mom objects). Former bookseller and I personally led many people to your book, extolling praises for it!
And why isn’t Kooralbyn, Queensland, Australia on that list???
Bloody hell, woman, you know we got weird shit down under that will keep you entertained for weeks on end!
I would LOVE a signed copy of your new book!
9/29 in Atlanta. I’ll drive an hour and a half from this little town I live in because I love you.
Furiously Happy please!
Signed copy!! Awesome!! (I don’t have the first one, so I’m lame, but that also means maybe awesome signed book now??) Either way, yay!!!
my couch is your couch. I never share, but totally will with you. I have lots of kids so they can fetch things all night for us. Like if we drop the remote and stuff. It happens. They can make ice tea, popcorn and toaster grilled cheesesus and that’s all you really need out if life. Oh and I have fibro wicked bad…we can play spin the pain killers and whine to each since no one else listens to me anymore….
Love you and what you do! Would love to get a book. I have a daughter whose 7….so we need to start learning her now, the right way. It takes the Blogess and a Mommy to raise a girl. The boys will take some work….
Ps….I’m in Cow-Hampshire, but super close to Boston! See you there!
Woohooooo! I will see you in Los Angeles!
I not only have a cat, i have a guest room, live close to the location of your event, and will wait on you hand and foot, be your personal slave while you’re here. Or ignore you and let you and the cat hide under the bed together, whatever works.
I’d love an autographed copy of your book. Taxidermied shit, not so much. If you bring taxidermied shit, you might have to leave it in the car or the dog might eat it. She ate a can opener yesterday. She’s like that.
I WANT A SIGNED COPY SO BAD I AM YELLING!!
I think you should stop in Palm Springs on your from LA to Tempe. Take a spa day!
Bravo! Love that the world will see more of you soon:). Up close and personal. And of all the things you think you need, the tater tots are really the only essential. Just sayin. We all know that:).
OMG YES! Now to figure out where to go!!!!!!!!!!
HELL YES I’m COMING TO SEE YOU when you get to Huntsville and also I’d love a signed book. I mean, I can sign my own copy and pretend I’m you, but it’s just not the same.
Can’t wait! See you in Portland!
Nashville!!!! I may have to make the 3 hour drive up from Memphis 🙂
Awesome! Hope to make your Corte Madera stop!
You didn’t come near the Philly area last time. Please say you’ll come this time.
You’re coming to Toronto?!? I’m there. With tater tots or badgers or whatever you need. Just let me know 🙂
I want to see you but you aren’t coming to New Orleans! You’d fit in so well here!
I cannot wait to read your new book. YAY!!! I don’t have cats but I have dogs and blankets you are welcome to snuggle with 🙂 Thanks for being you Jenny!
SQUEE!!!! You’re coming to St. Louis!!!! And I’m comiing to see you!!!!!
We can supply the tater tots here in Austin! There’s a Sonic just down the road from Bookpeople!
Stupid Montana. No one ever comes here.
I wish you were coming to Little Rock! I have cats–lots of cats–and there are always tater tots in the freezer.
Thank goodness you posted this. It’s about a month after the kids are back in school and I’ll certainly need a reason to get out of the house and away from homework and reading Olivia the Pig for the 9000 time.
I’ll see you on September 23rd–I’ll bring the wine, or tequila, whatever you want.
I need a signed copy of Furiously Happy. I mean, I really need it.
I’d love a signed copy of your old book. I no longer have a copy of it. It is my favorite book of all time, and I force everyone I know to read it.
We can supply the tater tots in Austin! There’s a Sonic right down the road from Bookpeople.
I have a massive couch. No cats, but I do have three adorable stupid dogs, two fluffy bunnies, one sassy guinea pig, and three weird ass parrots.
Does that work?
I would love an autographed new book, even if I’m not picked, I will see you in San Francisco!
Woo hoo early Christmas present, see you in Tempe in December!
Can’t wait to celebrate Columbus Day with you in DC!
P.S. I would love a signed copy of your book.
I’d love to come to see you, but unfortunately the Atlantic Ocean is in between me and all the cities mentioned in your book tour. But if you do end up just south of the Scottish/English border, I’d be happy to evict my teenage daughter from the sofa for you. Sadly we don’t have any cats, but one of my daughters is called Cat if that helps?
Also, I would love an autographed copy of Furiously Happy.
I’m in the burbs of DC. I have sofas, beds, cats and a greyhound that acts like a cat!! I have a 4 bedroom house all to myself so you can have peace n quiet and a rest if you need it! I also have clonapin and/or alcohol.
Well, since I live in Austin and LOVE Bookpeople, I guess I have no excuse for NOT coming to see you in September! 😉
If I had known you liked hedgehogs, I could have given you the two I had…started getting horrible allergies to them and couldn’t keep them anymore! =(
Also I have lots of doctor who and a British husband. You have my permission to make him say weird things with a funny accent.
Can’t wait to see you in Minneapolis! I’ll create a distraction and you can run and hide in the bathroom. I’ll have someone smuggle wine and kittens in there before you arrive.
Yeah!
I’d love a copy of your new book. Asked for and received your first book for Christmas that year. I don’t have cats, but my kids are two of the snuggliest snugglers who ever snuggled, so they might work.
You’re getting more awesome all the time! I have your first book, which is wonderfully hilarious, and have pre-ordered a copy of your second one. I can’t wait to read it! I’m sure it will be at least as good as your first. Getting a signed copy would fill one of the top slots in my bucket list! Another thing that would fill one just above it would be if you’d come to some nice small city near Detroit (there are LOTS of them) so your lots of fans in this area, including me, could finally get to meet you!!!
SO exciting!! I already have your Toronto date in my calendar 🙂
I would like an autographed new book but I will be at Half Price in Dallas.
Wait I have to tell you: when I mistype Dallas as Fallas, I giggle every time. Am I 12??
I might brave ATL traffic, especially if I have a signed copy of your first book that will need a buddy on the shelf. My books are on the buddy system.
Woo-hoo! Denver!
I am so going to try and make your signing in Minneapolis if my anxiety lets me out of the house. I will bring you a cat to help you sign those books. I would love a book but really I just want to meet you!
I just entered “will be graced with Jenny’s presence” on Oct. 3rd in my calendar!! Can’t wait! I would totally love a signed copy of your new book! Please, oh, please! For the love of God, PLEASE!!
Road trip!! See you in the fall. Feel free to send me a signed copy of your first book. My copy is e-version
Denver in November!! We have a spare bedroom in the country an hour north of there if you’d like to decompress.
Yay! My daughter and I get to see you at the bitter end… when you are so tired of traveling and being away 😉 and we will make sure the line is just a little bit longer!
My girlie (and I) would be honored to win a signed copy of either book. Thank you for connecting with so many random strangers.
So excited for the new book! I don’t have cats anymore but I’m pretty sure my kid is my cat reincarnate. They are remarkably similar. Yay for Toronto visit!
Emotional roller coaster achieved. My inner monologue just went like this: YAY! Book tour! Where at? checks cities NYC – I LIVE THERE! She’s coming to my city! When?! checks dates 10/15… CRAP. I’ll be on vacation – and with the friend who got me reading you at all, in fact. A signed book would make up for my utter disappointment at not being able to see you. Okay, not really – no substitute for the real thing, but it’d still be lovely!
I can’t wait to read your new book!! Come to Albuquerque or Santa Fe and you can sleep on my couch with my cats. 🙂
Ooh! I would truly love your current book! I am going to be the master of my issues and come see you when you come to Seattle! Exclamation points!!!
Oh, I will definitely be there to see you in Tempe and would LOVE a copy of your new book! Re-reading your first for the gazillionth time right now. Well, not right now, obviously. While I have many, many talents, reading and typing simultaneously aren’t among them. I should probably work on that.
You seem to have forgotten to post the date and time for your Philadelphia appearance, which I KNOW you’ll be making, RIGHT??
Awwww man, no Salt Lake City? But we’re right on the drive between Denver and Seattle! Even if it were in SLC I’d still have to drive about an hour and a half to get there, but it’s better than the almost 9 hours to Denver. I’ll just have to console myself by hunting for vintage taxidermy in every antique store in town.
On your last tour, I asked to make your portrait, and you said yes, and then I chickened out and didn’t even come say hello in the signing line after the reading. I will do better in St. Louis in November.
What would be really cool would be if I could do photos for everyone. I wonder if you or Left Bank would be up for that? There could be props, or silly hats, or something.
(Weirder things have happened in those lines. 🙂 ~ Jenny)
Woo! So glad you are coming to Minneapolis. Your blog and book (books, as I am sure the new one will be great) make me so HAPPY. I really do love you, but just as friends.
I’ll see you in Dallas with a slew of my girlfriends 🙂 Would love a signed copy of either book! New one pre-ordered and I can’t wait!
I’m not moving to Dayton, but I will come to see you 🙂
SQUEE! See you in ATL!!
One Canadian stop? But we love you on the west coast too! We want to see you in Vancouver! And in case you didn’t see the map, Vancouver is a VERY LONG WAY from Toronto!
I’ll buy your book. I’ll donate to charities. I’ll find you an extremely sassy Canadian stuffed animal for your collection that Victor will despise. Anything, if you’ll just come here please!
I’m gonna do my absolute best to be able to see you in Boston.
OMG you are coming to NASHVILLE!!! Greatest morning EVER! I have a couch and tater tots. And you have inspired me to look into a bag of hedgehogs. This.is.freaking.fabulous!!!!
like a grilled cheese sandwich gone cold my comment comes in around the 400 mark – but Like That Sandwich…still edible? You be the judge.
I have already pre-ordered your book. As soon as I’m done commenting here I am going to convince my boyfriend that for an early Christmas present we need to go to Denver in November… I was recently there for some testing and doctor crap so it would be cool to be able to actually enjoy it! Although while I was there I did get to finally meet a fellow Lawsbian. We have been friends online for three years now and she was the first Lawsbian I got to meet. It was exciting! hugs
I will be there for Boston! No promises on bringing a cat but there is a 100% chance there will be cat hair tagging along with me. Would love an autographed book! <3
come to Vancouver Canada. I will find a badger costume and everything!
Thank you so much for making my days suck less everyday! I would love an autographed copy of your book, either one would be fine with me! I am still in process of reading the second book but the first one left me in stitches everyday. I read it three times!
Furiously Happy indeed! You’re coming almost to my town, so definitely count me in on this one.
I’d love a signed copy of your new book. It would keep the signed copy of your first book company on my bookshelf.
Is it December yet???
Yessssss! I am furiously happy to see that you’re coming to Dallas! I’ll totally be there!
I’d offer you a Murphy bed and 3 friendly cats, but I’m not in any of those cities.
I used to live in Dayton and am not surprised that you’re going to Books & Co., as it’s a great bookstore with wonderful employees. I’m really hoping you come somewhere close to the Sunshine State (aka FL) during the winter portion of your tour. I have a couch, a blanket, 2 cats and a dog. If that won’t work for you, I’d love to have one of your signed books. Either is fine. Failing that, I’ll buy them unautographed if I have to do so. (sad trombone is sad) 🙁
Jenny! I’m so excited you’re coming back to Boston. You’re most welcome to stay in my kickass guest room (it’s a whole floor) close to Porter Square Books. Lotsa privacy & peace & quiet. Or not — whatever works for you.We’re ridiculously catless now, but we’ll be all catted up by October.
Damn it! Toronto gets to have all the Canadian bragging rights! After spending some time in Toronto in October, you might decide next time spring in VANCOUVER, BC is the way to go! 😛
Depending on the exchange rate, I might see if I can make it to the Seattle signing.
I can’t wait to get the new book!!
All the best.
Looking forward to seeing you in Boston! (Well, Cambridge, but the only people who claim to be from Cambridge are the M.I.T. undergrads.)
Yes! I saw you last time in Phoenix and your signed book is one of my favorite things. Your writing has saved me many nights, made me feel less alone. I’ve been in China teaching English for the past 8 months and I’ve been missing so many cool concerts and events. But I’ll be back for this! I’ll definitely be in Tempe!
Just a commenting fool.
OHHHHH!!!! You should totally come to Fargo, ND on your way to Minneapolis. I WANT to meet you so bad. I had to miss you the last time you came to Minneapolis with your 1st book, because my coworker called dibs and I had to stay and work. 🙁 She did get you to sign my book and a Juanita baby card for me since I was pregnant at the time. It is one of my treasured possessions because it’s from her who is an awesome friend and it’s signed by you! If you can’t come to Fargo to visit me then, a signed copy of your second book would have to do. 😉
I have TWO sofas and one cat. But my neighbors have two more, and I’m sure we can borrow them. Come to Madison, WI! It’s sort of halfway between Chicago and Milwuakee? We can pretend. Keep rockin’ your awesome!
I am in for St. Louis . . . and plan to convince a couple other people to come along!!
To add to the many comments of LOVE…I and my son cannot wait to see you!!!
On the last book tour, I met you…OK…I ran (quietly) out of the house on one of those “I-need-to-get-out-of-the-house-before-I-kill-all-of-you-crumb-makers-sort-of-days” to go see you…my teenage son then found your (signed) book and was like…”HEY…YOU MET JENNY WITHOUT ME???” So I have promised in a blood oath that he can come with me this time.
We will see you and I hope this tour is easier on you…or you have learned the right combo of meds. BUT since we are each other’s tribe….we understand completely.
Love and HUGS!!!
Sarah aka The Queen
I cannot offer you cats, couches or hedgehogs but I can tell you that when you are in DC you can get really excellent pizza at Comet Ping Pong about 4 doors down the street from Politics and Prose. I’ll even bring some to you at the book store if you’re too tired/rushed/otherwise engaged.
Hoping to see you again in Toronto!!!! Only this time, I have a kid sooooooo… 2 hour road trips into another country aren’t as easy as they used to be!!! 😛
I live just under 30 minutes from your Dallas signing location. You’re welcome to stay here. You’ll recognize the house cause there’s a Beyonce by the front door 🙂
I live just under 30 minutes from the Dallas signing location. You’re welcome to stay here. You’ll recognize the house from the Beyonce near the front door. 🙂
I’m so excited you are coming to MInneapolis! I’m also super thrilled to see your new book. You are super great!
I was so excited because I’m within driving distance of Chicago Milwaukee and St. Louis but can’t make any of those dates because of work! 😒 I’ll have to settle for an autographed copy. Would love it!!
I really hope I can make it to Boston to see you this time around. If you decide to come to Western Mass (Northampton, specifically), I have a sofa and two cats and I’m sure I can procure some tater tots between now and October.
Apparently I was wrong and the “second book” I was reading was not yours. – Yes I am cheating with another blogger. 🙂 Sorry for the confusion! I will be more faithful in the future.
I’m totally there- San Francisco. Wishing you were going further in tho to the suburbs east of the city. If you come in a day early my book group would love to have you. We have already decided to read it in the fall 🙂
Oh my gosh! I live a couple hours from St. Louis, MO but I am going to take what will likely be my depressed ass (getting darker earlier blues and all) to have you sign a book for me! I just want to see you in person! If I don’t faint. Oh God, what if I faint….
I will request off work now. Can’t miss this. Also I would love said copy of new book.
BEST DAY EVER!!! September 25 in Houston! I’m putting in for a day of vacation now. And I definitely have a guest room and plenty of the cats for you!!
You’re coming to DC!!!!! Would you sign both my books? Do you want me to bring you a few kittens? I totally know a girl…
Urgghhhhh Why is Toronto so far (A serious 6 hours away, much to my dismay)? Can you write a third book and come to montreal for that specific tour? ;D
BTW, that badger/evil raccoon’s teeth look super creepy. It looks like it wants to bite me. BUT. If I had a signed copy of Furiously Happy, I could easily smack it away from my tender ankles and toes.
Yay! I will try to get over my anxiety about crowds and go to the San Francisco one 🙂 Although I’m having a baby in August, depends on when in fall the tour is!
See you in Seattle! I would love a signed copy of your new book, but I will also happily buy it!
see you in dallas Jenny!! yay!
I’m going to move to Portland to come see you. Okay, maybe I’m interviewing for a job there today, but mostly it’s for you. Trust me. Also, I have access to top of the line snuggling cats.
You should totally have picked Columbus over Dayton!! I can’t wait to read your new book. I loved the last one so much!
FYI – now I want tater tots. I assure you, I will be there. And the room will be filled with so much furious happiness you won’t know what to do. I can’t wait. CALI never looked so good on you!
WooHoo Denver!!
Please, please consider coming to Tucson! You’ll already be in Tempe and we’re very close. You can stay on my couch.
I have a sofa and 3 cats, but your coming no where near me ::pout:: outer is being my Kindle to you to sign!
Love you and thanks for the good word now alms them
Yay! (Happy dance) So exited that I’ll be able to see you up close and personal. I’ll be the fan that can’t talk or will only talk in non-sequiturs that make sense to no one, ever, not even me. Sorry for the creepiness in advance. 🙂
Yay Seattle! I live on an island, have a comfy couch, and a sweet old dog whose favorite hobby is napping! I don’t have cats, but there is a handsome gray one who likes to sit on the fence, letting his boy bits hang down for all to admire. So looking forward to reading your new book!
You need to add San Antonio to that list of cities!
No one comes to Iowa. It’s bad enough to have to live here, but none of the good people come to visit us either.
Crap, The closest you’ll be is on a Wednesday at night, and a three hour drive one way. I’m going to have to figure out how to pull this one off. I smell a wacky scheme coming up.
Hi, I’m here for the free signed copy.
Please, pick me! I did say please and I did use a comma after please.
I’ve got your sofabed and cats ready for your stay in Dayton! I even have a (much smaller and plainer than yours) metal rooster to greet you.
I’m SO HAPPY that you are coming not only to Boston, but you will be at one of my favorite bookstores. See you in October!!
You should come to Savannah, Ga, OR Jacksonville, FL, OR Charleston, SC. Any of these that aren’t Atlanta, I just can’t do Atlanta. I know of so many people who’d love to come that can’t make it to Atlanta.
BUT, I’ve already ordered your book and I’m impatiently waiting for September to get here by re-reading your first one, it’s still just as hilarious as the first time around!
I think you should send me a signed copy of your new book in September. Because that’s when my birthday is. And if Flourish in Progress can send me a gift from the USA to Australia, than so can you. 😛
Please make me Furiously Happy! I’m a Kentuckian, and there was a study recently measuring happiness by state and we didn’t fare well. Please send raccoons.
I have a sofa! You can use it but only temporarily. I’m going to need it back. I use it for reading.
I’ll be there! But how do you sign an e-book?
(I’ve signed more than a few metal backs of e-readers. Bring a sharpie. ~ Jenny)
Ok, I’m going to drive to Dallas to see you. It’s only 350 miles. Also, please come to San Angelo again! I need to get your dad to sign my book!!!
I’ll make the long haul to see you but you better sign my book ho <3
I’m so excited that you’re coming to visit! I’ll have to bake you a cake. It might be covered in cat hair, though. The last time I tried to bake a cake, my cat decided that the top of a very warm cake that was cooling on the counter would be the perfect place to take a nap.
Maybe tea and crumpets instead of cake. Hmm.
I’ll definitely be coming to see you, and bringing a good friend of mine as well. We’ve both pre-ordered copies of the new book, but another copy is always welcome! I look forward to seeing you soon(ish)!
I can’t wait to read your new book!
…but no book signings for me. 🙁
Gonna make the drive to Dayton if I can, it’s only 2 hours. Hopefully I’ll be bringing a couple of people with me. So glad you’re coming to more than Chicago in my neck of the woods.
I just want to add that I know where some hedgehogs are in the Savannah area. I could possibly finagle a field trip for them, but we’d have to call them guinea pigs, because hedgehogs are illegal in Georgia. 🙂
Corte Madera!! I can do that. It’s a great bookstore. And I have 3 couches, lots of blankets, and a cat who loves me insanely but might hide unless you stay for a while. I do have a guest room and I’ll fix the oven by then so there’s tater tots…he’s worth the wait (the cat that is).
Hooray! Even if you don’t make it to the Chicago burbs (like last time) I will figure out a way to get your new book! And have you sign it. Won’t let delayed trains keep me back, too.
Oh! The closest to me you’ll be is DC. And while I absolutely love you, that’s still 5 hours away and a load of miserable traffic. But I’d graciously welcome a signed copy of the new book. Plus, if you come further south in VA (like VA Beach or Norfolk) you are more than welcome to come lay on my couch with my crazy cat and some pretty adorable preschool girls.
I must have the new book! It will go so well on the shelf with your first one!! And I already have Nov. 4th blocked on my calendar.
Yay! I’m so happy you’re coming to Atlanta. Putting it on my calendar right now.
I’ll be at the Austin event, and I’d love a signed book. But oh my Jen, what a grueling schedule! You will definitely need a bag of hedgehogs.
When will you come to Europe?
I’m furiously happy that you’re coming to San Fran this winter!!! I haven’t gotten my hands on your new book yet 🙁 But Let’s Pretend This Never Happened is still the funniest thing I have ever read – I can’t wait!!!
Oh my goodness, I’ll be permanently living in Houston by the time you come around for your signing tour. This might need to happen! I put it on my calendar. I’ve never gotten a book signed. But for you? I might.
You totally need to come to New Orleans! I have 3 cats, 3 dogs, 1 fish & 1 African Dwarf Frog plus there’s a taxidermist by my house! Would love a copy of FURIOUSLY HAPPY!
You’re not coming to Utah? I live in Utah. But, my daughter lives in Portland. Maybe this is the excuse I need to visit my daughter. But, November. Just to warn you, it rains in Portland in November. But, if I come to Portland in November to see you, I could bring my daughter’s two dogs to your signing, or better yet, invite you to visit her home, which happens to be a sailboat on the Columbia River. We could have grown-up beverages and chips and salsa. This is sounding better all the time. But, better not bring any taxidermied stuff, the dogs will think you have brought them treats! And, to answer your question, I would love either book signed.
Oh, gosh, I am already moving at the end of May. I can’t afford to move again so will have to just hope for a signed copy of new book, or old book, or one of my 3 cats, or the couch – you decide. I don’t want to be high maintenance. 🙂
Currently accepting blood signatures. And offering a bed for the two-day layover between DC and NY. Wait, no. Sofa. I meant sofa.
I would LOVE a signed book, but if I don’t get picked now I’ll just have to have you sign one in Denver. I’m so excited that you’ll be coming so close to me! 🙂
Ahh Dallas, so close yet so far for a person who gets panic attacks on the freeway !
I would love a copy of your first book. If I am chosen, I promise to take care of it and not use it as a coaster or to squish bugs. Thanks, Jenny! I will see ya in Atlanta!
I’d love to get a signed copy of your new book, but considering you don’t come anywhere near me, (no one good ever comes to Pennsylvania), I’ll have to settle for hoping I win the free one to be sent in September or buying a book and forging your signature in it, which wouldn’t be pretty.
I’d love a copy of the new book!!! Also, I’m going to a petting zoo this weekend that has an appointment-only “hedgehog experience”. So excited!
Saw you in Dayton last time. It’s on my calendar for this year already. It’s at the bookstore that wouldn’t let you swear… (I have a spare couch and two cats, but I don’t live close-by.) I have two copies of you past book already signed, BTW. Looking way forward to the new one.
You’re coming to Seattle but not the Costco you were at before?!? We need a reunion so you can read to us again in front of the tire center. 🙂
I would love a book. Unfortunately you aren’t coming very close to me but if you end up coming through Iowa I have couches, 3 cats, a dog that thinks she is a cat, and multiple children that would happily entertain you with any type of living room theatre performance you desire.
I’m really looking forward to the book – I have re-read your first book so many times, it would fall apart if it weren’t digital. But that means I get to laugh with you (and cry with you) again and again.
Will you sign my Kindle if I bring it?
I would love to have a signed copy of either of your books! I missed getting the original, but as soon as I saw you have the new one coming out, I said to myself, “I WILL get a signed copy this time!” Even if I’m not chosen, I’ll be watching for book plates or whatever you decide to do this time. I’m also looking at your DC date and hoping that I might be able to make it, or better yet, that a Richmond date will be added!!!
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Sooooo happy you’re coming to Dayton!! It’s so thoughtful of you to give enough of an advanced warning to allow me to properly bedazzle something appropriate for the occasion! I pre-ordered the kindle version on Amazon, but now I must get a hardcopy!
I’m so down. I’d be happy with you signing the library copy I checked out. I’m sure they’d be fine with it too. I’d prefer the old copy because when I see you in Tempe, I’ll have you sign your new copy!
I would love to have something you touched. Like a creepy fan girl. Wow, I’m creepy! Please come to Saint John, New Brunswick Canada, we’re close-ish to Boston but soooo much better! We have Reversing Falls. Google them. They’re badass. They don’t follow the rules!
Me! I want a copy of Furiously Happy, pleaseandthankyou.
Making plans now for NYC!!
There is no Oklahoma on this tour! and we have tigernadoes here! I realize you set the tour before the tigernado, but now you know about them. How can you resist? Maybe we can arrange a special fall tornado with tigers in your honor.
Yay! I’ve got the Toronto date written in my calendar! I’d love a copy of your new book so I only have to ask you to sign two in person! Perfect Christmas presents!
Sadly the closest you’re coming to me is eight hours away or I’d totally have you sign my baby. In any case I still want a signed copy of one of your books.
I’d love the new book! (I say this with confidence, because I loved the first book.)
I’m looking forward to seeing you in Boston!
No one ever comes to my town. But we have a cool indie bookstore. And I have plenty of space for guests AND I have two cats so you could totally stay at my house. Just something to let your people know.
I want an autographed copy! I have an e-copy of the first one.
Ill come see you in Union Square NYC!! I wont bring my cat because she’s kinda a bully and would probably bite you but ill bring a stuffed otter instead for you to hug.
Yay! Denver! See you on November 11th. 🙂
I’m so excited – I’ll be waiting for you in Austin & would love a copy of the new book!
SQUEEEEEEEE! November 14th! YES! I can’t wait to see you in Portland!
A signed copy of the new book? SIGN ME UP! (See what I did there? 😛 ) AND I am terribly excited that you are coming to Huntsville, which is close enough that I don’t have to move. Yayyyyy!
if I come to NYC, I am totally bringing my babies for you to sign
I’d love a signed copy of either, but I’d have to move country as well as town to be in any of those places. Happy travels!
OMG! My city is on here! What am I going to wear? Should I put curlers in my hair? It’s been done, but… Will there be a big crowd? Of course there will! Can I handle a big crowd? Can i make myself handle a big crowd? Should I buy a hard copy of the “Let’s Pretend…” or have her sign the back of my Kindle?
Breathe
I don’t know how you manage this Jenny.
furiously happy sounds like something I need to read badly.
WHOOO! Seattle is on the list! It is on my calendar! It will be awesome to meet you! I would love a copy of your new book!!
when I come to NYC, I am totally bringing my babies for you to sign
I hope I can make it down to DC to see you in October. I don’t suppose you’d consider coming to Baltimore? No? Sigh. I don’t really blame you. I would love a copy of your new book. I will buy one if I don’t win it, but having it autographed would seriously kick ass!
I can offer a bag full of two purring guinea pigs when you’re in DC! They will enjoy hearing me read your new book!
Aw man! Closest city to me is about 2 hours away. Contemplates missing work to meet favorite author… I think it’s a must. I would be FURIOUSLY HAPPY if I received a signed copy of your first book, which would make it that much more important for me to get to Toronto to get a signed copy of your second book.
Woohoo! You’re coming to Corte Madera! I’d love a signed copy of your book, but I’ll at least get something when you’re here. And you can totally borrow a couch, a couple of cats, some VERY random taxidermy (or what’s left – bad kitties!), and rusty Texas sculptures if you want.
You have to go right past me to get from Boston to Toronto. I mean RIGHT. PAST. ME. (if you were driving, that is, which I assume you aren’t, so I’ll just wave to your plane as you fly over). Just in case you need to stop and rest your signing hand, I’ll keep the tater tots warm for you and load the couch with blankets. We could even make a fort over it so you could hide if you wanted to. No cats, just a 70+ lb Black Lab named Rummy. She’d be your BFF. Especially if you have tots. I’d love a copy of your new book! I’ve been reading your first one a little at a time in an effort to make it last longer. 🙂
I can’t wait!!! Politics and Prose on Oct 12!!!! I”ll have my copy of “Let’s Pretend this Never Happened” ready for your John Hancock!! And I can’t wait to add Furiously Happy to my Jennie Lawson Library!
I would love a signed copy! I loved loved loved your first book….listened to it on my way to deer camp last fall and about wet myself with laughter…wait, I think I did! It continues to be my go to audio book in the car….hubby is convinced one day the guys in the white coats are going to pull up at a stop light and do a grab and snatch to haul me away! Your blog has become my salvation….have I mentioned I work in a middle school…..Cray Cray!
We will totally come meet you in Atlanta! It’s only about 8 hours drive, it’s lovely up there that time of year. So proud of you, and thank YOU for inspiring us!
It feels silly leaving this comment as 537 since you’ll probably never see it, but I wanted you to know that I might have burst in to tears when I saw you were coming to Denver. That’s exactly what I needed to hear. UGH!! Can’t wait!!!!!
Boston? Boston? YES! And you are going to be here on a weekend when hubs can watch the monsters and there is less traffic. I officially love you. I mean, more than I already did. Like my kid told me the other day, I love you big like Mt. Everest, except instead of rock, my love is that big but made of chocolate peanut butter cups.
I think that sums it up. And I would adore and possible cuddle with a signed book, should I win one!
Yea! I’m so glad you’re coming to Canada again! I was one of the lucky winners who got to meet you before you spoke in Toronto last time you were here. Super excited to see you again.
I’d love to have a signed copy of the new book!
And you’re welcome to camp out on my couch with my cat when you come to Canada – you’ll have to commute from London to Toronto, but I could clean my car out for you….
Excited to see you’re coming to Wichita!! Nobody EVER comes to Wichita!! We’re like the forgotten ugly step sibling that everyone wants to hide. So, THANK YOU!!!
Do I need tickets? I want tickets! And… I would gladly take a signed copy of anything that you have to give. Children, hedgehogs, whatever!!
Absolutely Furiously Happy. Already have it on my calendar!
It’s a date! You are on my calendar for 11/2 in Minneapolis. It will be crazy cold, so dress appropriately. I have a couple of couches if you really need a place to hide out, sadly, no cats – but I can probably borrow a few if you REALLY needed one to snuggle with.
Once again the tour skips right over Las Vegas 🙁 I have 3 cats and a comfy sofa AND I am from San Angelo but you never want to come see me. Oh well, I am hoping to win a copy and if not, I know I will be buying it…CANNOT wait!!!!!
yay! you will be in Chicago the day before my birthday! this is the best birthday gift a girl could ask for:) i will be there!
I have 3 cats (2 will sleep with you) and can throw in a few dogs too, but it’s a long commute to the DC or Atlanta venues. Would love to be in the running for a copy of your new book as I am a huge advocate of your writing. You make me cry (with the funny stuff). Have a wonderful tour!
I’ll be there! I waited in a line at Costco to see you last time you were in Seattle to give you a super sparkly flask, I’ll certainly do it again!
Sure! I move away from Santa Cruz, so you go there. Le sigh. It’s beautiful there; you’ll love it. I still miss it! Guess I’ll have to buy multiple copiess of your new book and surround myself, and recently purchased stuffed critters, with them on my sofa while eating tots, pretending I’m there.
WINE. Yes, wine. In fact, a whole COUNTRY of WINE. Or Wine Country. We’re not our own country but we totally could be. Right above San Francisco, even! Okay, an hour from San Francisco. Look what an easy detour it would be to completely modify your travel plans so that I don’t have to drive anywhere just by coming to Santa Rosa. Did I mention there’s wine? Cause oh baby do we have wine!
Hi, I don’t need to win a book because I already got you last book for my friend who has breast cancer, and she’s cleared which was probably due to your book… But any way, I can’t move because my life force flows from this place, sooOOOoooo, signed book plates? I already pre-ordered….
Oooh! Yay!!!!!! And I would LOVE to get a signed copy when you have it!
I can’t wait for Furiously Happy!!! But you REALLY need to be coming to Salt Lake City. I know tons of people here who have read your first book. Well I gave it to a lot of them… I don’t know that many people though, so knowing tons who have read your book is impressive for me! Anyways, if you come, I promise a warm blanket. Cross my heart. I may even be able to rustle up a cat or two…..
I’m so glad you are coming to Denver! Everyone always forgets about Denver and just hovers on either coast like if they go too far from an ocean they lose their powers or something and I get so sad but you are coming and that makes everything all better. Also, I have both couch and cats! Also also, hooray for signed books.
I live in DC. Well, Near it. About seven miles from Politics & Prose. So if you need a sofa and some tea and two fluffy dogs to relax you (if barking and ear licking relaxes you) then I’m your man. Woman. Whatever. And you can not only send me a signed book, when you visit you can sign all of my books, thousands of them, by other people. If you’d like.
I would love a copy!
I was late to the game with your last book – I bought it a few months ago. The story about you on the toilet and the mysterious note made me laugh until I cried. I couldn’t stop laughing about it for the rest of the day.
And put the UK on your tour! We may or may not have a government by then…
You are coming to my city on my birthday! Screw the birthday dinner, I’m getting me a signed book. So, while I would love a copy of your new book or your first book signed, I would feel a bit guilty since I own one and have pre-ordered the other, and can (hopefully) get both signed when you come to Atlanta!
I will take whatever you’ll give me!! Also, if you seriously want a place to stay in Portland, my husband and I are moving from Texas to Vancouver (minutes from Portland) in 6 weeks! We’re moving into a giant house w our baby boy and 2 cats. So you’ll have cats and a place to sleep, lol.
I still don’t have your last book, so I would LOVE a signed copy of it! Seriously. I need something to make me laugh until I cry due to our current living situation. And I will be there in Tempe when you come through my neck of the woods. You are my bloggy crush and I would love to meet you. (Totally not a stalker or some freaky weirdo. I’m too poor to do that shit.)
Santa Cruz. I can get my cat’s blood taken AND go to a book signing. HAHAHA! Will you sign my cat? I can make sure she wears her best hat for the event.
Harumph. No where close enough in that tour…YET.
To subdue the pain, I SUPPOSE a signed copy of the new book could pacify me.
I would be Furiously Happy to receive a signed copy of your new book! But for now I better go…I need to start looking for a new home since you’re not visiting my humble state of Iowa. If we organized a Corn Carnival in your honor would you visit? Just let me know.
I will most certainly be there! WOLVERINES!
You’re coming close-ish to me so I have no other requirements other than you coming and it all being weird. 🙂
I would be furiously happy to win an autographed copy of Furiously Happy. I was also furiously happy to see you will be visiting Canada, a mere two hours away from where I live (that’s next door in Canadian-speak). Waiting excitedly. And furiously.
It’s a sign – you’re in Denver on my birthday. Best.Present.Ever.
It seems pretty unlikely that you’ll ever come and do signings in Ireland sad face so I’ll go ahead and comment some totally pointless crap to enter for one. 😀
We live seven hours from Portland and the hubby travels there for work so no way I will miss this. I will be a shaking, crying, mess and will probably need extra Xanax but dammit I will be there.
Yes, yes, yes!!! So freakin’ excited to see Powell’s on there!!!!
No love for Michigan. 🙁 Well, maybe I’ll get a signed copy of the book in September, anyway. 😀
Will there be links for the DC Politics and Prose in the future? I know their in-store events aren’t ticketed, but it’s not listed quite yet and.. we’re all weird and excited and on the off chance they change it to ticketed because you’re an awesome badass author woman, I’m not missing out, yo.
See you in Portland!
Squeeeee!!!! I can’t decide if I want to go to Huntville or Atlanta….they are pretty much the same distance for me.
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Stop by Orlando! We’re much nicer than Miami. Plus, I promise loads of pixie dust. And cats. And Mickey Mouse.
And so begins my period of mourning that you will not be gracing Vancouver with your presence. I don’t think I can make the Seattle signing, but I’ll try and be there in spirit. If you feel a cold, slightly sarcastic chill in the air, that’s me in spirit.
Would going to ATL AND Huntsville be too stalker-y?
sobs New Orleans isn’t on the list. 🙁
You are coming to my city and I am so excited, and it’s during my birthday month. I can’t wait!!!
I live less than a mile from your Chicago location. I have a couch, but no cats. Would a bunny be acceptable?
Toronto is the only Canadian city?! sobs hysterically Calgary is in driving distance from me, Jenny. Calgary is worth the travel. Cause I could be there. Tell someone Calgary has to be added, m’kay? flutters eyelashes imploringly
Darnit! I’ll be in Boston that day (instead of Portland)! 🙁 I’ll just have to make sure I’m reading the book and thinking of you at that time. Other Portland peeps – I envy you!
Yayy!! Finally!! I’ll probably come see you in D.C. if I can’t do New York, I’m so excited!!! 😀 I’d better start looking for florists that can incorporate taxidermy into an arrangement haha
Why aren’t you coming to Lynchburg, Virginia? Ted Cruz did, and I would WAY rather see you than Ted Cruz. You are welcome (both in Lynchburg and for saying I’d rather see you than Ted Cruz). Anyway, I’ve preordered your new book (to go along with my two copies of the old one, because I needed to have hardcover and paperback), but I would prefer a signed copy if you can make that happen …
When your favourite person goes on tour and only visits Toronto #CanadianProblems
Oh my, I am so furiously happy you are coming to Nashville!!!! Tearing up with happiness. Not to the point of being stalkerish, but this is the best news I have had in a long time. I can’t wait to see what your more crafty fans bring. Squeeeeeeee!!!!
For a second I was sad that I wasn’t going to be in Minneapolis any more when you come. But thankfully you were nice enough to wait to hit Seattle until after I move! Already on my calendar now 🙂
San Antonio???? Can’t wait for the new book!
When you were in Boston to sign Let’s Pretend This Never Happened, the lines were LOONNNGGGG 🙂 (I stepped into an open closet at the side of the room near the front in order to get closer to seeing you, hahaha!) I’m sure they’ll be even longer this time. Maybe I should get in line at Porter Square Books today??…
this is amazing !!
I live in South Dakota, and I planned to travel to see you when you were in Minneapolis on your last book tour. Two days before the trip my grandmother died and I had to cancel. I am making plans to see you in Minneapolis in November. If my grandpa dies and I have to cancel again I call witchcraft. And why do you have it out for my family?
I can’t wait to see you, I would love a signed copy of your book, or a signed copy of my grandma’s obituary. Either/or, really…
are you doing any signings in San Antonio or just in Austin? I’m in New Braunfels so I can go either way. (that’s what she said *nudge nudge wink wink). and if you are in the Big NB, let me know, wine slushies on me. well… in a cup, but I’ll pay and i’ll even throw in some tator tots.
I’m so EXCITED for another book! I’m in Charleston SC so not close enough but will send you mental tots instead. I’m going to get that book one way or another so I’m sure there’s a store near me where I can acquire it and then explain to my boyfriend that it’s not another book about taxidermy.
I wish you were coming to Vancouver BC I would totally come see you
You aren’t coming to my city but I’m still going to order a copy
I “chickened out” the last time you were in Toronto. I need to do this, this time
Denver! I’m Furiously Happy! I can’t wait to see you! (I talk about you like we’re personal friends.)
Yay I can’t wait for your new book! I’d love a signed copy!
Woohoo! Added you to my calendar and invited a friend – can’t wait to see you in Tempe!!! Seeing as I’ve already got a signed copy of your first book, can I have the new one come September? Pretty please?
You’re coming to Dayton! Ack, I’ve marked it on my calendar! I’ll be there!
Are we able to buy tickets to this or is it first come/first serve? I would LOVE to see you in MSP!
(Each store does it differently but mostly it’s all the same: free admission, all books signed but people who bought their book at the store hosting the event usually get to go to the front of the signing line and get a few perks/better seats. There might be a few stores that do it a bit differently but that’s mainly how it works. ~ Jenny)
I am looking so forward to your new book. The first one is amazing and healing…so I am full of yay!
Hoping to make it to the Chicago date. We should be midway through our haunted house run by that point, but I’m gonna try very hard to be there. (You of course have an open invite to come on down to Kalamazoo to visit said haunt and to give our cats a chance to tell you how neglected they are because it’s Halloween and we’re never home, dang it.)
Seriously, though. Sofa, kitties, a comfortably messy home, and a haunted house. Come visit!
And yes, go check out the Wooly Mammoth in Chicago. It’s a small place with an amazing selection of stuff, and when I was there, they also had a very sweet dog that was happy to escort us around the store and give us chances for puppy petting. 🙂
I wish I lived near one of these places cause I’m totally good for a cat and tater tots 🙂 I’m with the person above if Ted Cruz can make it to our part of the world, you can too. Oh well, I’ll just have to preorder the book and be happy with that for now.
I don’t have any hedgehogs, but I do have blankets, couches, cats, AND tater tots. You’re more than welcome to come cower with me, but you’ll have to add a Vegas date to your tour first. Or not, you could just make a quick detour to my house. That’d work too.
(Although… I do feel it’s only fair to warn you that one of my cats is about as cuddly as Copernicus, so cowering with him might be less than therapeutic.)
Hooray, I’m excited you’re coming to Santa Cruz! I’ll totally come to that party. And you’re welcome to come play with my 3 cats 🙂 We also have sofas…and can rustle up a mean tater tot
You’re my favorite and I can’t wait to see you in Denver!! I would love signed copies of both books! I’m greedy! Love you!!
I’m SO Excited! Who will we get to meet this time? I can’t tell you how over the moon I was to get a picture with you and Copernicus last time! See you on November 11th in Denver!
Sqeee! LBB in STL I even has cats randomly wandering the store,,, I think they are supposed to be there. Probably, anyway! And thats a Wednesday so i’ll be OFF. YAY, That’s even my old neighborhood! I don’t have a baby for you to sign… if I can’t convince her to have a csection early enough that i can borrow my niece or nephew for that day will you sign my sister in laws stomach?
oh, oh pick me, pick me! You won’t be in Arizona until December and that is waaaay too long to have to wait for your new book
You’re coming to Boston! I am so there.
Just so you have a Fun Fact, Porter Square in Cambridge has what I believe to be the deepest subway station in the city, a bar named Toad, and a church with Egyptian Revival columns.
Milwaukee here I come! I would love a signed copy of your new book… And I will still buy anyway since I already pre-ordered… And have to go buy a third copy of the first one since I keep giving them away…
sigh Never Indianapolis. 🙂 If I get a signed comment I’ll make a shrine to you. Otherwise I may have to trek up to Chicago. 🙂
Changing Hands (Tempe) is not giving me a pre-order option. I already have a pre-order in place at Amazon but I would much prefer to support the local small business and get preferred seating for myself and my daughter (cute redhead, asks a lot of questions, everyone loved her last time around…way more mature this time around) Although Amazon price will be cheaper, I would pay more to sit up front and get to visit with you sooner 🙂 You have saved my life more than once and my family appreciates that greatly.
(You are full of awesome and I can’t wait to see you. Some of the stores might be a bit behind on getting it on their sites. Sent out an email to let them know that people are looking for it. Thanks for the heads up! ~ Jenny)
I’ll see you in Tempe! I do have a couch. And cats. 4 cats. That might be enough to keep you warm. They are assholes, though, so maybe a blanket would be better. I also have tater tots. But no hedgehogs. I can work on that. I have 7 months. Well, maybe I shouldn’t promise a hedgehog. My asshole cats might eat it. And that would be traumatizing for everyone. (especially the hedgehog). (P.S. I would be forever grateful for a signed copy of your first book RIGHT NOW)
I am definitely doing everything I can to get to this. Your blog is such a lifeline to me. Knowing other people are going through the same shit is weirdly comforting.
Also, I am in Boston and have multiples sofas and cats if needed. 😀
For realz you are coming to NashVegas?!?! Long term goal = show up at Parnassus books on 9/30 to meet Jenny The Bloggess – yay gives me plenty of time to GPS it 🙂
YAS. Los Angeles….and on a Sunday which makes me even happier 🙂 Can’t wait! I’ll bring a basket of cats.
I have to wait until December?! So. Not. Right. So pick me for an autographed copy, pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease!
I’m in Denver! You can totally hang with me and Chuy (my Chihuahua that’s like a cat). You may remember us from a random email a few years back about me thinking you had pictures of my dog in a tuxedo but it was yours. It’s clearly destiny…
Good luck with your book tour Jenny! I’d love a copy of your new book.
Good Luck with your awesome tour! I could totally use a signed book!
I feel like you should come to El Paso during your expedition and I can show you my dead things as well as give you a hug. I need a hug. And a free book. I’d love a copy of your book!
It’s on my calendar. I will see you in LA in December!
I can’t wait to read your new book, and hopefully, get to see you in person!
You’re coming to my town on my birthday. And I own a bakery and I will trade chocolate mousse and croissants and macarons for a book. CALL ME.
I used to live right near Porter Square! Now I’ll have to drive from Maine, but at least it’s on a Saturday! I missed your first book signing in Boston because it was my bachelorette party, but one of my best friends got your book signed for me in Seattle instead – she’s a great friend. I’d love a signed copy of the new book!
I will be there. I can’t wait! Oh PS – Dallas.
I would love a new copy of your book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
we have an extra room AND a kitty (and a dog )in the Portland “suburbs.” We don’t move in for another week, so I don’t know exactly how nice it actually is and my future mother-in-law told us she bought crank there a few decades ago “but it looks like the neighborhood has changed” so there’s that But the pictures look lovely and we didn’t see anyone that looked like a drug-addict when we drove around the area. And did I mention there’s a pool? So. You know. It’s a pretty legit drug den if that’s what it is.
Maybe I’m pitching the wrong features….
Um… Did I tell you about our cat?
In any case, I pre-ordered from Powell’s the day it became available and I am so pumped you’re coming to town!
I am looking forward to seeing you in Denver!
I feel like you should stop in El Paso during your expedition and then I can show you my dead things (which includes two pigs, many insects, a mink ,a couple of sharks, and a bedazzled fox hat). I would love to show you my dead things and also give you a hug. I need a hug. And a free book. I’d love a copy of your new book!
I wish I lived near one of the cities! I can’t wait to read your book. I already preordered it and need to get your first one back from a friend I lent it to.
Can’t wait to meet you in Denver!
Dang, not Raleigh?? I have cats! Well, one cat. And two dim Lhassas (“Lhassa Apso” is Tibetan for “Stupid Dog.”) Also The World’s Most Comfortable Couch, but you may have an actual bed in the guest room should you choose.
Just sayin.
Yesss I’m so excited I can come to one of them. Moving to Seattle with no real job or plans is now completely justified.
I am sure that Mitzi’s Bookstore in Rapid City being left off the tour list is a printing accident. I look forward to the correction!
I’ll see you in Miami! Will you be bringing Mabel the raccoon with you? 🙂
Yay! Putting this on my calendar now 🙂
perfect, because Sept 27th is my ONE YEAR wedding anniversary so now my husband will be able to come with me the day before to get my present 🙂 AND if you want to pick me, choose me, love me for the free autographed copy then my husband and I can BOTH get one for our anniversary, since I already preordered one 🙂 OR you could send me an autographed copy of your first book, because I just gave away my 3rd copy of it to my 13 year old daughter. Because she already knows all about the F word and she’s rad enough to handle it and now we have new inside jokes. So I could take my copy back and replace hers with an autographed one and I’m pretty sure that would give me a huge lead in Mama points 🙂 But either way I’ll SEE YOU IN DALLAS!!! Squeeeee!!
Alas, you won’t be within 250 miles of me, and that’s a bit far to take the cats.
OOOH! I Love Porter Square Books! Can’t wait!
Seattle is so very close to Vancouver! Are you boycotting Canada? Don’t punish us because of Harper.
Let’s be real, this is a ploy to lock down the world record for the most small humanoids signed with Sharpies on a book tour, right? I already pre-ordered the book, but am now feeling great pressure to have my own baby to help you reach your goal. I am 45 now and am concerned about the freshness date of my eggs, but for you, I will give it a go.
After careful consideration, I have realized that I do not own or have access to a TARDIS or the ability to fuck with the space-time continuum and the absolute best I could do by November is offer a gestational cocoon, which is a poor substitute as it lacks the ‘wow factor” of the recently emerged or that new baby smell(poop and vomit)(hopefully).
I will consider your hedgehog counter-offer if you can give me a number amount for ‘a bag’. I don’t think I can go any lower than four because three’s a crowd, but four’s a party. Although, a party may not quite what you’re looking for. It’s less of a chill party where you drink wine and talk shit with your homies and more of a snarling pile of stabbing prickles and teeth of fury. But, with party hats.
Fuck it, I’ll bring you some tots. See you in Ptown.
Btw dude, you wrote another book! Way to go, you literary ball of awesome!
While you’re in Atlanta, you should check out this boutique booth clearly run by your soulmate: http://www.parisonponce.com/pop-marche/absinthe/. I think of you every time I see those little jewel-bedecked rodents!
While I am super excited about your new book, the announcement that you were turning into a Badger was pretty exciting itself. I have read your first book so many times I lost count. The chapter on the Ex-lax and the cat shoving notes under the door is brilliant. It cracks me up every time. I only have one cat and she is completely insane. I rescued her from an animal shelter as a 5 week old baby. She had ringworm (which I got too from her), a fever, respiratory infection, diarrhea, you name it. She has been one big vet bill. I would love to say here that she returns it all with her undying love, but really she just terrorizes my dog and bites me when I try to pet her. She absolutely adores my husband, who did not want her at all. He takes pictures of the two of them together all the time and sends them to me. They are both traitors.
Austin is first, not San Antonio, ha! Take that Alamo City!! Hard to beat a bakery owner offering chocolate mousse, but, I will bring you all the tater tots I can carry and would absolutely swoon like a wilted Debutant over a copy of the new book.
You’re coming to Toronto? Fanfreakingtastic. Do you want to come to my house? I have cats, I have sofas, I have dogs, I have mice (but they are alive – lazy cats), I can arrange hedgehogs. I would invite all my friends that I gave a copy of your first book to. Now that would be a capital p Pah-tay! If not, I’ll come to you no worries. But Indigo may need a bigger store to accommodate your tribe.
I wish you were coming to Indianapolis, IN! I would even be willing to drive to Kansas City, MO (where my parents live) to see you, but alas… that isn’t on the list either. I hope that I will get to meet you someday! You are awesome, and I love you (but not in a creepy stalker kind of way… LOL). I would LOVE an autographed copy of your book! (I promise to cherish it forever! I will even take it for walks, so it can meet new friends and not be bored.) 😀
So here is how much I want to see you… I am deathly triskaidekaphobic but will still brave the mean streets of Seattle to see you in November. If I end up in the 13th seat of the 13th row, I may implode right there on the spot.
YAY!! You’re coming to Seattle! It’s on my calendar, I can’t wait to be there! This is going to be awesome & amazing!!
We (my 13 yo daughter and I) are super pumped for your new book! We both adore you!
Can’t wait to read your new book. And would love a signed copy!
I love Third Place Books! Will definitely see you in Seattle!
See you in December (Pasadena)!!!
Fantabulous! You’re not just coming to Seattle, but to the store that’s closest to my house. A house with sofas, cats, and WINE. Just sayin’. 🙂 Can’t wait to read the new book!
Can’t wait to see you in DC!! You are never alone, Jenny. You’ve got a crazy ass tribe right behind you every step!
I will SO see you in Portlandia! We can put a bird on it. Preferably a giant metal chicken.
Planning to make the drive to Dayton but if you can get any closer to Cleveland, I’ll love youforever and so will my cats so I won’t be away from them that night. 😀
So excited for this!
I will come see you in DC if you promise not to turn into a badger. I think I”m allergic to badgers. Or maybe it was bears. I get them confused. Either way, if I win, I’d LOVE the NEW book (already read the first book twice).
And here I thought that NOTHING could surpass my excitement when I learned that your new book was coming for real. And now, my eyes fall upon that wonderful word “TORONTO” in the midst of all the cities you will be visiting and my heart leapt with unbridled joy (and maybe a bit too much caffeine). I will be there, with bells on, and I plan to go early so I am near the front of the line. You have no idea how wonderful this is for me! It is already written on The Refrigerater Calender which means it is a Really Important Thing.
My husband and I think you should come to Tucson instead of Tempe. We are much cooler than the Phoenix area. We even have a book festival in the spring that attracts over 130,000 people, so we clearly love to read. I can offer you a whole bedroom with queen bed and insane Siamese cat (who has his own room because he tries to kill our other cat – he likes people tho’). We will try to get to Tempe if you can’t get here to the best part of Arizona.
Yeah Seattle!! On my day off too!! 😀
I am coming to see you. I will be there, and uncomfortable and overwhelmed because I love you and you don’t know me and I’m meeting you and it’s awesome. I have cats and blankets if you need them. I’ll stock up on tater tots. I’m just excited to get to meet you in person and thank you for being you. 🙂
Good, I will be seeing you in DC on 10/12. That gives me plenty of time to knit more tiny Gryffindor scarves if you need them.
Hooray! i AM ALREADY HERE! Miami, Coral Gables that is. So looking forward to seeing you in my most favority book store on earth, Books & Books! If you need anything in Miami, Coral Gables, a ride, dinner, a home to visit with pets and wine, A ride to the Everglades to swamp walk at Clyde Butcher’s gallery (most favorite swamp on earch), please reach out I would be thrilled to be your guide! Boy that does sound creepy, but I am sincere, not certifiably nuts, not diagnosed that is, yet 🙂 Susan in Miami (Just another fan who has not only found solace, humor, but the courage to step out of the lonely box of depression and reach for the loving hands that are offered, time and again)
I am so in for Atlanta!
Jenny, I loves me some summertime, especially as an American living in the UK, when summer is the best weather we’ll get. But I will furiously wish for September to come so I can get a copy of that book! Your strength and courage have given me the strength and courage to tell myself that depression lies, and there is light at the end of the tunnel. Please come to London…you know, Big Ben, Parliament?
Already planning a trip to see you in Toronto with some of my fellow book-people.
Portland representing! I will be there with bells on. Or without bells – I’m still deciding on that one. I have a fluffy couch, a futon, and the two sweetest, weirdest cats you’ve ever met. They’re also very soft. That’s an important selling point.
Throwing my hat into the ring for an autographed book. Although I don’t really have a hat. Or a large ring. Hoping I can make the trip to a nearby state to see you on the tour!
I am Furiously Sad that you are not currently scheduled in a city near me. The whole family is eagerly looking forward to your new book. Perhaps your local bookshop will accept orders for signed books? Pretty please?
Oh I need that book!
I want a copy of the new one signed!!! I have a copy of your first one signed since I totally stalked you, I mean visited you, when you came to San Diego! No San Diego this time, sad face.
So excited you are coming to the BADGER State!
Pre-Order from Boswell in Milwaukee done & date is on the calendar!
Can’t wait! will you be recording this one as an audiobook too?
I want an autographed copy of the NEW book!!! I live in LA-ish and I have cats (5), a sofa (2 actually, so you can totally have your own), and tater tots. I’m working on the hedgehogs.
Knowing you are coming to Milwaukee makes me FURIOUSLY HAPPY! can’t wait to see you then.
Today is my birthday, and this is an awesome gift! (A free signed copy would be amazing too.) I will totally be there in Corte Madera, and if you don’t mind the hour long drive back up north to where I live, I’ve got a couch and four cats that would love to love you. I’ll have to work on the badger. Can’t wait!
~ Rebecca
If you can add Omaha to your list I can bring the tater tots, and possibly cats, but they will probably be scratchy and bitey. What do you think?
I typically don’t drive into Toronto on weeknights but getting to meet you should make it worth the trip. Looking forward to October 20.
Man, no one ever comes to Delaware. We are the lonely forgotten state.
Yes! I would love a copy of your new book. I ordered an autograph for your last one (Bookplate) and having them both would be awesome. Because y’know: Books!!!
We have nine cats in our house, and three we’d be okay with parting with, so I can definitely send you some if you want. However, one is what we’ve termed a periphery cat, which means she is always the furthest away from you and as close to the wall as possible at all times, so she might not help your warm sofa needs.
I’m going to try my hardest to meet you in Houston in September. And, as I’m a super-poor college student (living with my mom in my mid-30s which I’m still trying to bend my ego around), I’d love a free copy of your book, especially autographed by you. I loved your first one and I go back to it every time I get depressed (bipolar can occasionally seriously suck like that) because it makes me laugh until I cry, have an asthma attack, or pee a little–or a combination of them. I just realized I used parentheses twice in this three (now four) sentence paragraph. (Shit, now it’s four parentheses in five sentences.)
I’d come if only you were closer to our area. Pity, as we have both a couch and cats.
I am in Denver and will try to make it to see you, depending on where I am mentally at the time. But I will definitely be looking for the book. I bought your first one, loved it, gave it to my daughter who was in Seattle at the time and now my son here in Denver wants to read it. We are a weird clan all in ourselves.
Oh, would love an autographed copy of your new book! Who could resist that face? (And the raccoon is kinda cute, too…).
I live in one of those cities and travel to others (and usually go to independent book stores when I do – best way to make everyplace feel like home) so you’ll see me at LEAST once…probably twice. I’ll bring tater tots*!
*Caveat: But probably only if the city has a Sonic. The quality from other places is just so inconstant.
i am totally coming to see you in DC and we love it f you came to Charlottesviille (which if you do, the couch is ready)! Also would never turn down an autographed book
Why can’t you come around Birmingham, AL? Huntsville is too far because I’ll be in school at the time. Drat, drat, drat. I’d even betray my bookstore and visit you at the competition if you’ll come! Your first book helped me through this last year of college. One more year and I graduate! Can’t wait to get your new book as well 🙂
I will come see you in St. Louis. I’d love a signed copy of your new book!
Lake Forest Park is NOT Seattle. U District, Ravenna, the Republic of Fremont, yes. But I would love an autographed copy of your awesome new book to go with your old one that I have 😀
YES I recently moved to Chandler so I can go see you in Tempe!! THIS IS AWESOME I AM SO EXCITED. I’ll try to calm down, I have four months to try. Also, signed copy of either? Probably old book because I’ll get one of the new book then 🙂
See you in Pasadena!!
Saw you last time you were in Boston and will definitely be there this time!! Already pre-ordered the book but would love to win a copy so hubby & I can donate one to his work. He works at the state mental hospital in New Hampshire & we think your books would be a great read for the patients. 🙂
New Orleans, dammit. Come to New Orleans. We only have one very antisocial cat but we have three dogs and two couches. And two sons: one 6 foot tall and one 4 foot tall. I call them Moose and Squirrel.
If you come to Iowa you can have couches and a puggle to snuggle! Can’t wait to see your new book. 😊
Couch and cats for you in Portland. 🙂 And rats, if you don’t mind them. (Pet rats, mind you. Not vermin.) Also, taxidermied bats.
Dammit, I also meant to say that we have two cats AND a couch, but we also have a spare room so if you need a place to hide or a cat fix when you’re in Boston, we live just outside the city and you are more than welcome. I am also a really good cook. I think that’s it this time for reals.
Can’t wait for your new book. I’d love to be at a book signing, but they’re all such a long way from Saskatchewan. Most things are.
Wah! Where is the Philly love? Put me in the running for a signed copy of the new book, please!
I have already added you to my calendar – for DECEMBER! See you at Vroman’s! (And I would LOVE a copy of your new book – or your old book – or your old grocery list . . . anything you’ve written or signed) I adore you madly!
I’ll see you in Austin! And I have cats. And blankets and couches! Most importantly, tacos!
Squee! I may camp out at Third Place in Seattle from now until November! No, wait. That sounded stalkery. And wet (it IS Seattle after all). Starting over…I will be at Third Place on the day with a bag of cheesy tater tots and a smile. A signed book would be awesome, although I’ve already preordered to have a copy in hand asap. Thanks for coming out to see us. 🙂
Of course I’ll be there! And I’ll bring friends!
Will you re-sign a shirt you’ve already signed? Because I plan to have you sign my shirt again. You can just add to it every time to come to town.
Also: I have a sofa and cats. I even have a spare bedroom. It’s yours if you want it! I can procure miniature goats, too. I don’t know why you’d need them after you’ve specified hedgehogs, but the option is there. Plus, I chauffeur. Ask Heidi Schultz.
Putting it on my calendar now. So glad you’re going to be close (Seattle)! And Third Place Books is such an awesome shop, I’ll always take an excuse to go there. 🙂
Awesome! I’ll see you in Tempe! I would love the new book when it’s ready! Thanks!
You ALWAYS have a comfy bed and plenty of cats to keep you company whenever you are in DC!!!!
I’ll get a Kindle copy and one at Vroman’s for you to sign!
Oh I’m so excited! I’m hoping I can come to your San Francisco event! My sister made a very cute 3D display shadow box with a cute little mouse in it’s living room. It was a gift for my mom. It was inspired by you. I think my sister deserves a signed copy:) I pre-ordered my book awhile ago. So excited about it and congrats on your new book! You’ve been such an inspiration to some very important people in my family who struggle with mental illness. Plus, my mom gave me excerpts from your “Lets pretend this never happened” book at my bridal shower. She made me read all the sticky notes comments between you and Victor in front of all my friends. I still got married. And I bought that book and love it!
I’ll drive for HOURS to get to DC [closest city for me] or FLY to Seattle to bring along my friend and come see you! Yay for the new book! Can’t wait to start reading the new shenanigans.
Such awesome news that you’re coming back to Toronto!!! I kid you not, today I totally recommended you in my anxiety support group. You rock!
Calendar invite already sent. See you in Dallas in September!
And we’ve got a spare couch, but sadly no kitties right now. 🙁 May have to fix that again soon.
NEVER thought you’d come back to my city again – Dayton, Ohio. I am furiously happy about it. Also, as a warning, remember that last time you were here, the store people made you refrain from cursing and it turned into a hippopotamus-fest. I want to give you plenty of warning so you can plan accordingly.
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I loaned your first book out, and never got it back. I’d reeeaally like to have that one again.
I’d really like to have a copy of your first book. I loaned it out to a friend who I thought it would help, and never got it back!
im furiously excited!!
I would love one of your last book.,Then I can give my unsigned one to some deserving soul of my choosing. Win/win!
Hot diggity! I will come see you: maybe even in 2 states! (Meaning Oregon and California– I’ll be in a state of furious happinessin both places!)
I live in Austin during the week. I have a couch there and no animals at all, but I do have a really nice apartment with a huge porch and the whole place is on a hillside, up in the trees. It’s highly likely that I’ll be at the book signing in Austin. Just because I was at your last signing in Austin that does not constitute stalking, so it’s totally OK for you to crash on my couch, even though I realize it’s not that far from Austin to your own bed.
I also live in Houston on weekends (although to be totally accurate, I live on a couple of acres in the boondocks west of Houston) in a nice Victorian home. I have a big couch there along with 4 dogs and 4 cats (although you’ll probably only see 2 of the cats). I’ll be in Houston when you’re doing your signing there, and if I don’t make it to the Austin signing, I’ll be at the Houston one. You’re more than welcome to crash on my couch in Houston, too / instead. I’d offer you my daughter’s room, but the backhoe rental to clean it out before you arrive might be too much.
So – I can offer you someplace to stay for two subsequent signings. And both for the low, low discount price of free.
Hot diggity! I will come see you : maybe even in 2 states! ( Meaning Oregon and California – – I’ll be furiously happy in both places! )
YAY!!! You will be coming to a city near me! I can’t WAIT. You’ll recognize me right away. I’ll be the awkward, rambling person who makes no sense and will probably be kind of sweaty.
oh man, it would been wonderful to have a signed copy of your 2nd book! if it’s anything like the first, it will be wonderful. 🙂 thanks for writing another. hope you can keep doing it!
OH MY STARS! You will be in ATL the day after my birthday!!!! And it’s only 3 hours away from me…..#ROADTRIP
Oh my gosh! Come see me. Sofas, cats, tater tots and hedgehogs? I have all of those things.. .well I have cats and a sofa. but I would totally go get some tater tots and even cook them. I think one of the kids had a stuffed hedgehog toy… I would be willing look around and see if I could find it….
I would love a copy of Furiously Happy! Can’t wait to see you in Seattle.
You’re going to Boston & New York but thoroughly ignoring Hartford and New Haven — both cities to which I can get easily.
New Haven has the Peabody Museum — awesome dinosaurs.
And Hartford has Mark Twain’s house with a museum.
I’m so sorry that I’ll be out of the country in October. But Porter Sq. Books in Cambridge is awesome. Have a latte at the Zing! cafe in the bookstore, owned by a neighbor and named by another neighbor.
I’m so happy you are coming to Kansas! See you in Wichita!!
I have two signed copies of your first book. Can I trade one in for a signed copy of your second book? And I don’t have babies but I have a bitchy cat who looks a lot like Hunter you can sign.
I had a ticket to see you on your last book tour in LA. I was about 7 weeks pregnant and was suddenly hit with that wave of exhaustion you only really get when you’re pregnant and I was standing in my kitchen sobbing, “I NEED TO SEE JENNY BUT I’M SO TIRED.” My boyfriend made me go to bed, so I missed it. I won’t be pregnant (HAD BETTER NOT BE GODDAMIT), so I am totally coming to see you.
cant wait to see you in Huntsville! I may have squeed a little when I saw the announcement for the Rocket City Lit Fest.
Great. So many places, and you manage to completely miss all of Europe. That’s a whole CONTINENT where many people have never even heard of you, and may therefore be totally willing to let you sleep on their couch. Me, I have heard of you and would therefore offer a guest room. And two cats.
Oh, and I already have your first book, but would happily take the second one. Signed. Which the first one is not, because you never come to where I live. In Europe.
I would love a signed copy of your first book and will patiently wait for the second to come out and try to attend your signing in Bean town! And you can have my couch. I hate it. Whoever thought it was a good idea to get just a “love seat” to accommodate the smaller sized living room is evil. You cannot.stretch.out.ever. Congrats on the tour!
I definitely want a signed copy of your new book!!! And I have THREE cats to bribe you with here in Seattle. And a sofa too. But it is covered in cat hair.
I would LOVE to have your new book. I already own your first book and have followed your blog for years. I even saw you last time you came to Portland, Or. for the book signing! I brought you birds in clothes on a branch! I would totally bring you tater tots when you’re here in Portland. 🙂
YES! You’re coming to Milwaukee! Boswell did a partnership with the library I work at. I would love for them to do it again! I have a spare bedroom and an awesome dog if you need that sort of thing.
You should come to Ithaca, NY!! Or at least Buffalo cause that’s closer for me. C’mon, you know you wanna. Everybody’s doing it!
I’d rather see you, but if you want to send me a signed copy of the new book I guess that would work too. 🙂
I’d love to see you, but I’m stuck in Pennsylvania with my cat and couch, which is kept warm for the elderly cat with a heated blanket. I tried to buy your last book, but when I couldn’t find it in the shop someone who worked there tried to help me and I ran out. Stupid friendly bookstore. Then I tried to buy it online and I felt guilty for running out of the shop. And the cycle continues. So I’d love a book, and then I can try the bookstore again for the new book (and probably run out again).
Yay, you’re coming to Dallas! I have the first book and I can’t wait to read the second one! Plus my name is Jenny, so I’m obvs. cool.
Oh man you are going to be in Powell’s! I love that place, only reason to go to Portland in my opinion. Wish you were coming to Orlando! I’d actually drive to Miami to see you but I am going to be in Utah, when you are in Miami. Quel bummer.
I am nowhere near any of those cities but you are welcome to my couch and my cat while passing through Illinois. Would love a copy of the new book! Cant wait, I loved the first one so much.
I do not have any cats, but I have a couch and an obstinate basset hound you can borrow if you come through Arkansas.
Oh and if you do come to Orlando, I have a guest house you can have. We don’t have hedgehogs, but we do have one completely batshit crazy cat, two geriatric dogs and we have random racoon incursions, plus the neighbors free range chickens are prone to making incursions. I’ll name one Beyonce.
Well Dayton is doable, on the night it says so might have to work on getting there. I have a nice couch and a dog in the Cincinnati area if you want to stay 🙂
St. Louis…YES!!!!!! I can’t wait!!!!
Oh!!! I want a copy of your new book!!! I wish you were coming to Grand Rapids, Michigan! You should consider adding it to your tour. 🙂
Woo Hoo!! Totally looking forward to seeing you here in Seattle in November. I don’t have cats, but I have Pugs, which think they are cats, so we are covered! Cannot wait to read the new book.
Are you sure you don’t want to come to Ann Arbor, MI on your tour? It’s quite a lovely town and you can even get some good shawarma if the mood hits. I would love a visitor (always makes for a good excuse to bake a cake, as I cant make one for myself without getting a lecture on healthy eating habits)…i have a comfy couch and several kitties, although the youngest cat is kind of obnoxious and on any given day I expect to come home to find that she has been eaten by the Queen Bee herself (our 18yr old cat) just out of spite because cats tend to get a bit grumpy that way when a young whippersnapper is chewing on their neck. Bring Hailey – my 11 yr old daughter would adore having a kayak buddy. I just bought your first book (finally, my own copy!), so would adore having an autographed copy of the next one. Or an autographed sticker bookplate thingy for this first one, if that is easier to send.
I can’t wait to meet you! I am happy about your new book! Will you be doing an audio book version? I love listening to you. It is so exciting that you’ll be right here in Tennessee!
Now stay healthy, don’t overdo it! This is gonna be huge!
BTW of you want a quiet place in the country to stay while you’re in TN, let me know. I have a comfy extra bedroom with cable AND air conditioning! LOL
DC to NYC, skipping Philly??? Sad face
I even have two very warm cats and a very comfy sofa! I can adopt more in the next 4 months, just let me know
I would love a signed copy of either book!
I’ll be seeing you in Toronto – hopefully – if things aren’t too chaotic and Murphy decides to pick on someone else at that time. Even if I am selected to get an autographed copy of the book, I will still show up to support & then go hide for days afterwards like a good little introvert.
I have a couch AND cats AND tater tots, just outside of NYC. No hedge hog yet, but I’m sure I could procure one…. Absent that, I would still love a signed copy of your new book. Oh, and I’m totally serious about the couch and cats and tots. You could even have your own room to hide in!
I just went and put the Boston date on my calendar. Another offer of bed and cat if needed. 🙂
I have your first book. I’ve pre-ordered your second book. What I really want is a poster from the tour, with your signature. It would totally freak out my cubicle neighbors and would make me happier (in a furious kind of way). Not a big one, just the one that they put on foam core and stand up on the table where you sign the books. Please. Please. Pretty please, with a cat on top?????
San Francisco is looking forward to your visit!
KC area. PLEASE!!!! And the new book
OMG you’re coming to Pasadena, and I live in Burbank (which is really close, in the grand scheme of things) and I have a FUTON (which is a sofa you can sit on or a bed you can sleep on) that has your NAME ALL OVER IT in cats! Please oh please oh please won’t you spend a night or a day or twenty minutes on it? THAT WOULD BE SO COOL!
In other news, I’d love to “win” the latest copy of your book. To get it September-ish means I have plenty of time to brain-devour it before you sleep on my futon in December! W00t!
Yay–so glad you’re coming to Nashville! Let me know if you’d like me to bring any TN delicacies–Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, Colt’s Bolts, etc.
I could hypothetically attend Dayton (I live about two hours north in Toledo). It really depends on how the job searching and job getting goes. Or if I can convince my family that this would be a nice birthday present.
I am really, really excited to read Furiously Happy. I loved Let’s Pretend This Never Happened. I keep a copy by my bed to read if I can’t sleep at night (I hope that doesn’t seem like an insult). It still makes me laugh no matter how many times I read it.
You are going to be just blocks away from where I live in San Francisco! I cannot wait. Loved your first book and I’m desperately excited to read your newest.
Honey badger??! Best you tube ever!
LA is just a few hours away… however the timing coincides with when the small growing thing inside of me will then be a several-week old baby… so we’ll see 🙂 In the meantime, I cannot think of better bedtime stories for my soon-to-be-kiddo than reading from a signed copy of your original or new book! Congrats on the upcoming tour!
This just made my day. I am in Dallas and can’t wait to meet my imaginary best friend. Not that you don’t exist, just probably not fully aware that we are friends……now I just sound creepy . never mind. Don’t read this anymore……now I’m sad. Not really. See you in September!!!!
I’d like one. I only have about 100 dollars a month, so I try to stay alive & eat, but I really want to read this, so if you pick me, that would be really cool. 🙂
I’m a sheep rancher in central Montana. Last night at 3:00 a.m. I thought of you while attempting to jug a ewe and her lambs (put them in a small pen). She entered the pen, but when I tried to sneak up to close the gate she ran at the opening (which I was in), and we went over backward in a strange wrestling match. I ended up on my back, bear hugging a 170 lb. sheep on top of me. As I contemplated my next move, I thought of you and how your first book made me feel more normal. Thank you. I’d love to come to one of your book signings, but doubt I’ll be able to make the long distance to get there. No matter what, I’ll be reading your next book!
P.S. Ewe and lambs are fine.
As a Santa Cruz weirdo, I’m thrilled you’ll be coming. Technically, I live in San Jose which is not as fun or is offer you our guest room. It’s yours if you need a place between San Francisco and Santa Cruz. We only have one cat, but make up for it with a herd of little kiddos who really really want to read the book that makes mama laugh so maniacally.
I am DEFINITELY coming to see you in October! It’s already in my calender so no other stupid responsible obligation tries to insert itself in our way.
What?? I’ll take anything I can get from you. Signed or not. I haven’t read your first book yet, but it’s in my mental book queue.
DAYTON, OHIO!!!!! I am super excited!!!! Can I buy you a present? What would you like? (Please don
t say a stuffed animal, they creep me out. Its o.k. looking at your pics, but in real life? Not so much. ) WOOHOO!!!!! did I mention I am super excited?! Oh, and yes please on the autographed whatever, I`m not picky.Going to try – living in the middle of no where Missouri makes it tricky!! Best wishes!!!
AHHHHHH!!!!SO MUCH WANT FOR YOUR NEW BOOK!! I have no cats so i have to settle for a book, some sunshine, an umbrella (because as much as i love the sun i look like i’ve never seen it,so pale am i that just the thought of the sun gives me a burn lol) and cake because who does’t love cake
Dayton!! YES! YES! YES! I will be there with bells on! And I am bringing a hedgehog!!!
I want to be furiously happy but you are not coming to my town this time around (insert sad face here).
LONDON! Please? When?
Me me me pick me!! I would love a copy of either of your books, but I am a broke college kid who has been wanting to read your first book since following your posts. They make my day. I also see no shame in jumping at an offer for anything free.
Oh PICK ME! I don’t have (alive or dead) cats or small children (again alive or dead) to help get me through the work week. Just your wonderful blog posts and your last book to make me smile. ~ Lady D
I have multiple warm cats. They will even snuggle with you and make you even warmer. All you have to do is come to Pittsburgh.
OMG YAY! I have a cat. And a couch. And an adorable corgi. Also, I love tater tots, so either way – I’ve got ya.
Oh, a signed copy of the new book would be happy to be here, joining the unsigned copy of Let’s Pretend. I shall wave as you fly over from Los Angeles to Tempe, as we live in one of those flyover counties in between.
I’m sure Half Price Books won’t mind if I just set up a tent in the store at the beginning of September. And I would love an autographed copy of the new book. Which I’ve pre-ordered and then told my Mom I’d pre-ordered and she just ASSUMED I had also pre-ordered a copy for her but I was going to give the second pre-ordered one to a friend so I’ll need to buy another one so I have enough for everyone. Which I will HAPPILY do. And I’ll probably behave and not ask you to sign my boobs this time. No promises, though…
I can’t wait for the new book, even if you aren’t visiting fabulous Indianapolis on your book tour!
I love you. Please come to New Jersey. It’s nicer than people make it seem.
Hot Damn! You’re gonna like Tempe in Dec. It rocks! It’s not legal to have a bag of hedgehogs in AZ, but I’ve got 2 cats (‘tho for non-nefarious reasons I might have only 1 by the time Dec. rolls around)
And I not only have a couch with cozy blankies, I have a whole room with a bed (and, BONUS, pillows!) I also have a dog and a sulcata tortoise. See you in December! I have a reason to keep going through hellsummer!
I’d go to the signing in NYC, except I’m going to be in college in Ohio.
I’m hoping there will be a break or something by that point.
Stupid college.
No Vancouver? WWAAAHHHHH!!! I’d love any book! We have a big, comfy couch and tater tots. I can ask my kids to act as cats. Will that do?
Woo hoo! See you in Denver, unless you decide Fort Collins is worth another stop. Which it totally is.
Oh EXCELLENT! You are coming to one of my favorite bookstores in Seattle! I’ll be there FOR SURE. You can have my bedroom; I’ll sleep on the couch. And my kitty would love to meet you.
Come to Orlando!
(We have a sofa and FIVE cats!)
I have a couch – but the cat has peed on it. I had a hedgehog too,but he died. Plus you are not going to be anywhere close to me. BUT – my birthday is in S e p t e m b e r (sing that like the kid that says”It has a haaaaaiiiir in it” from Diarys of a wimpy kid movie.) You I thank.
Cats and a couch available in Durham (the hedgehogs will have to be supplied by Ursula Vernon, one of our famous local residents!). We will miss you this time around!
I need a copy of your new book, but you need to speed it up somehow because I just read the last one a month ago, and now everything pales in comparison. It just isn’t funny anymore!
I CAN’T TRAVEL TO TORONTO TO SEE YOU! I’m so sad! sob The only thing that can comfort me is to wrap myself around a signed edition of your book and ugly cry while staring at the signature.
or something.
Srsly though would totally love a signed of your last book! I don’t have that one in physical copy yet and I do have the new one pre-ordered.
Since you’re not coming to Alaska, where couches are plentiful, and taxidermy is art, I would love a copy of your book 😉
Oh my heck, I would love for you to sign my baby!!! Or a copy of your last book, whichever, since it’s my favorite book ever and I recommend it to everyone, in a very unsolicited way. I just think everyone needs to belly laugh in public, private, and in between. 🙂
Hi, Jenny! I’d like to throw my name into the hat for a signed copy of your first book, since I’m donating my copy to my soon-to-be-installed Little Free Library (which is not as spectacular as your TARDIS library, but I’m crazy-excited about it anyway). When the new book comes out I’ll put that in the library too, once I read it 🙂 A friend sent me Let’s Pretend This Never Happened while I was trudging through a particularly shitty period of Mental Health Shit, and more than drugs or therapy or “centering myself through breathing” in yoga (eye roll) you and your writing made things measurably less shitty. Or made the shit easier to navigate. We’re talking about metaphorical shit, here, obviously. Anyway, I hope someone else will find your book(s) in my library at a time when they really need it.
Also, come to North Carolina?
The fur court will see you in Santa Cruz. Ya want ketchup with those hedgehogs and tater tots? Oh wait, in Santa Cruz it’s tomato jam. How gauche of me.
I need it as you will be nowhere near me.
I bought your first book, before you added the last chapter, so this would make us even?
see you at Porter’s Square. I have barn yard animals, and way too many kids. Super appealing. Mi Casa es su Casa.
I’m just really glad to see the dates spread our a bit and some time off between different legs of the tour. I think it may help keep you from being so exhausted/depressed at the end. Either you are looking out for you or someone else made sure. Either way, I’m glad. And if I can actually get out if the house and make it to Book People, I’ll be there.
Toledo…or Detroit…Hell, I’d even make the trip to Cleveland or Columbus! I can’t wait for the new book to come out!
Toledo…or Detroit…Hell, I’d even make the trip to Cleveland or Columbus! I can’t wait for the new book to come out! We also have two cats, a couch and a dog if you’re looking for somewhere to stay in Toledo, or near Detroit, or Cleveland or Columbus…
I will take a signed copy of your first book or your new book….I’m not picky! And I can never have enough of your books 🙂
Can’t wait to see you in October! I accidentally wandered into one of your readings on your last book tour and I was immediately hooked. Obviously.
You’re coming to an awesome store only a couple of miles from my home and just 5 days after my birthday! Yay!!! 😀
Yay for you! You make me smile. See you in Dallas! And I would love signed copy of your first book. Please and Thank you!
When are you coming to Australia again Jenny. Visit Canberra, I want you to sign my iPad 🙂
Hi.
So I jist about peed my pants when I read that you were coming to Nashville.
Do you know what this means? You will be in my city!!!! Not only that, I will get to meet people of our tribe right here at home. That honestly makes me tear up. The likelihood of you actually reading through the 800 comments on here is rare, I’m sure. But just know, Ive had a super hard week, like almost back to the hospital bad. And this has made me smile! Thank you for that.
And if you need/want to hang out or sleep over, Im game. I can totally cook dinner or something. I have no cats cause I’m kinda deathly allergic to them, but i do have two dogs, groucho and harpo (I need three more to have the whole set, but the hubs says no.)
Anyway, you made my day so much brighter, as always. Thank you.
Also, you can totally have your own room at my house. 😉
You signed my baby last time in Boston. He’s not a baby anymore, so I’ll probably leave him at home this go-round. 🙂 I plan on being there, but I wouldn’t turn down a copy in September in case the sitter cancels or something. You know how it goes.
What a butt load of comments! Forget the book, I want to go have a drink with you-Miss Jenny! The things you come up with are so awesome and you are my mentor for writing my own screwed up memoirs. Thanks for the laughs! See you in Toronto, me and Tony Pony are coming to see you, can’t wait!
I’ll see you in December in Tempe. Or in my home, where you are welcome to stay during your time in the Phoenix area. I have a very comfy couch with cat hair on it (and a live cat that supplies that hair), anxiety meds and a husband who is used to driving around a woman who is often afraid to leave the house.
You’re not even coming to New Mexico at all. It’s like we’re not even friends anymore, Jenny. What the hell?
Oh and I’ll take whatever book you want to give me. Or just something from the bottom of your purse like old gum or a crumpled receipt. I’d just be honored to have anything with your signature on it because you make it easier to remember that there are others out there in the dark at times.
FREAKING. OUT. !!!!! If I can drag my anxiety-ridden self down there, I will be there!!! <3
HELLO, you need to come to Montana, preferably Billings but I’ll drive to Bozeman or Missoula.
Put me in the running for the new book! ….I will think of you when I am drinking my wine, on my couch, next to my cat, with your book in my hands….here in San Diego.
If I make it to DC in October, I will totally show up. Would love to see you “live”. 😀
I’d really love to come meet you. I’m already working with a girlfriend to make it a date in Milwaukee!! As for the book, I own “Let’s Pretend..” but really looking forward to your new book whether I buy it then or get lucky enough to win it!!
I don’t know if I will be able to make it to any signing cities (as I live in Alaska and that’s no small road trip) but would love a signed copy of the new book for my bday! Which is in September, so whoop!Also, consider coming to Anchorage, you have plenty of fans here & the overall lack of big city feeling (and how easily you can get away from people) might be good for your anxiety. 😉 There are large taxidermied animals everywhere (including right in the airport) so you should feel right at home. 😉
If you come to Central NJ (or Philly), I have multiple couches from which you may choose, as well as multiple cats (and access to more if necessary), multiple streaming TV services for your viewing pleasure, and multiple blankets of varying colors and intensity of warmth 🙂
I will shave a special spot on my cat so you can sign her!
I was reading your first book recently while my son was visiting- he couldn’t handle hearing the howls, snarfles, hoots, and assorted other bizarre sounds I made. He said “Nothing’s that funny!” Oh, yes it is, and you are!
I can offer you cats, couch, slutty dog and assorted weirdness … if you come to NC!
Dear Ms Lawson, It has come to my attention that your tour does not include my small town in Queensland, Australia. I cannot understand this. I have a cat, a sofa and a desire to see you to tell you how wonderful you are. Please rectify. Yours in anticipation, Tim
What another book? I guess living in Japan with my husband in the AF has caused some “distance” between me and you. That’s right, I’m playing the “feel bad for me because I live on a small island 9000 miles away with NO English bookstores” and the military card at the same time. It’s like a Skip in Uno when only two people are playing, you get to play twice. Anyway I would love a copy of your new book! Just sayin.
Going to try to make it to the Milwaukee event – would be crazy awesome to meet you. Would love a signed copy of your new book, you know, when you get one. K? Thanks. See you in Brew City.
I would be so FURIOUSLY HAPPY if you PICKED ME!! ME, ME, ME!!! PICK ME!!! If you do, I will try to get to Portland to see you!! No, that wasn’t blackmail…I promise. 😉
I have a couch, and a cat! I’ll try to round up a few more (cats, that is…I don’t need any more couches) in advance of your visit. Can’t wait for your NYC stop!
September is too far away. I want your new book now!
If you’re ever in South Carolina, I have a warm puppy and a comfy couch just waiting for you! Would love a signed copy of your book in September, or you could send it as a Halloween present with some chocolate.
Yes, PLEASE! I would like a signed copy of either! I’ll play the death card here. I read your book about a year after my Mom passed away, after a short battle with cancer. I laughed until I cried and vice-versa. You inspired me to go out and find my own Beyoncé, which now resides next to my Mom’s yellow rose bushes that I can see perfectly from the chair, by the window that I stare out from. I was going to put a praying angel or something spectacularly boring, but Lola (because my Mom loved Barry Manilow) represents all that is grand about my Mom, it makes me think of your book which made me genuinely laugh again, about my friends whom I shared the book with, and of course, instead of looking sadly upon those rose bushes, I think of my Mom and smile. This is really just a big THANK YOU. If you’d like to see Lola I’m found at jillianell on Instagram. 😉
YES!! So happy to see NYC on the tour! And, I would love an autographed anything from you.
Porter Square Books in Cambridge = Favorite Bookstore
Birthday = 10/18, one day after your visit
Coincidence? I think not.
We have many cats. And a comfy futon. And two axolotls. And numerous 3D printers.
But I am an average cook – perhaps we could meet at Julie H.’s house :0
You’re coming to Minneapolis and I won’t be there 🙁 🙁 🙁 🙁 🙁
I’m going to be forcing my friends to go on my behalf. OR, you could just come to Scotland. Just a suggestion.
But. But. I thought your second book was going to be “The Five Second Rule As It Applies To Various Foodstuffs”.
(Oddly enough I haven’t found a publisher for that one yet. ~ Jenny)
I pre-ordered your last book and got a signed bookplate, and THEN I got you to sign it again. Double-signed.
I would love an autographed copy of your new book! Also, if I were selected for that, there is a good chance I could get, for you, an autograph of my daughter’s service dog’s paw print. Yes, you read that correctly. A one of a kind paw print from Oreo Cookie, the wonder dog, able to pre-alert to seizures, provide copious amounts of comfort and love, and detect ear infections as well as pneumonia’s, with a single whiff. Just putting it out there. 🙂
I would LOVE a signed copy of your book! Any idea whether the signing in Denver will require tickets? I called the store and they didn’t know you were coming (yet)! SOOO EXCITED.
We have two cats and couches and blankets and tea and marshmallows. And gravy. I make good gravy. And I gave away my copy of your first book. And have pre-ordered the second already!
And now I have a good reason to get a bag of hedgehogs… maybe a bathtub would be better than a bag though…
Oh! In Portland.
No cats at this house in Wichita, but I’m sure we could start a collection of taxidermied animals to make you feel welcome!!
And a mini-Beyonce collection. Ok, they’re all photographs, but I need to have prints made & hung anyway. It’s a good reason to get it done!
I think as comment #8000 I have no chance, but, I’ll take a copy!
I can’t believe you’re finally coming to Huntsville now that I live in Japan…
I just may have to drag my friend kicking and screaming to Chicago to see you! It would be a three hour drive, so she may tire before we get there.
WHAT, you’re not touring minuscule European countries? Well that’s disappointing. I will try to find solace in the fact that you’re not even coming to the big European countries. Also, can September change places with June? That would be nice, thanks. I can’t wait that long for something that funny.
If you send me a signed copy, I promise to bring Errol (my very adorable and very cuddly hedgehog) to your Toronto signing! Pretty please? He wants to meet you, he told me so.
i will definitely be at the tattered cover to cheer you one. no cats but i do have a stinky old dog and i would be honored if you slept in my guest room in denver. i have a very clean bathroom and i love tater tots a.k.a. potato toddlers.
I’d opt for tater tots if you need help choosing–mostly cause I can’t say, “No” to any form of French Fry.
Totally would love a paper copy of Furiously Happy. Because with your first book, I bought digital, and you would have to sign my tablet. Which might be problematic as the screen might become difficult to read. Do you do digital signatures? I’m just askin’.
See you in Wichita!!
OMG! St. Louis!!!!!!!!!!!! yeah! i’ll bring the tots! I have a comfy futon & a 60# Heinz 57-type dog. she will sleep against your feet & lick any lotion off you attempt to apply. She has her licker-license, you see…… my M-I-L is insanely allergic to cats. I told her if she ever totally pisses me off, she’ll know, because that is the 1st thing I’m gonna go out & get!
Well the good news is that even though I won’t be in Denver by the time you get here, I will be in Los Angeles. So putting it on my calendar in advance!! mwah! See you in the hoard of crazy people – I will bring the xanax.
If you need a bag of hedgehogs when you’re in San Francisco, please let me know. I can’t let the cat out of the bag because I don’t have one. A cat, that is. But I have a bag. And plenty of hedgehogs. They’re stuffed, so you might like them. I also have a couch. And a bed. And tatertots can be arranged.
Well, I won’t be in Denver by the time you get there (which sucks, because Tattered Cover rocks!) but I’ll be in Los Angeles. So I’ll put it on my calendar. See you amidst the hoard of crazy people – I’ll bring the xanax and find you in the bathroom! 🙂 L
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Yay! You are coming back to Austin. Loved seeing you for your first book, can’t wait for the second one.
Yay you’ll be in Atlanta (which is 3 hours north of me)!!! And nooo it’s on Sept 29th!! Sadly I will be there Sept 25-27 for the Anime convention with my daughter and I don’t think my office and/or her school will allow us to take off a couple more days. 🙁 Maybe we can work some magic somewhere, we HAVE TO!! If not would love a signed copy. But if you come to southern GA (near Nashville, GA to be exact) we have 2 social kitties and overly loving dog and a comfy couch!!! 😉
Already pre-ordered a book (yay reaching #1!) but totally buying another one in NYC to meet you!!! Can’t wait for October 15th – will make having summer be over and starting the school year again worth it!
I can’t wait to meet you in Boston! (Looking forward to your new book, too!) – Melissa @ mommybusiness.net
I would be so FURIOUSLY HAPPY if you added a quick stop in Honolulu. Hawaii needs you!
Come to New Mexico! You can hang out with George R.R. Martin in Santa Fe. He has a theater and everything. He probably won’t kill you in your sleep.
Probably.
You’re not coming anywhere near me, but I’m hoping for at least the autographed bookplate like I got from you last time (or, maybe I’ll get really lucky & win a copy of the new one).
I’m game to try for the new book autographed. 🙂 I have a feeling I won’t make it into the city (THE city = NYC 😉 ) since I refuse to drive in the city. And I’d end you my cat but he’s a biter. He did save our apartment from a fire once so we keep him around… but yeeah, he hates everyone but me. And sometimes he hates me too.
Despite you completely ignoring North Carolina, I’d love a copy of the book.
I won a copy of your lask book (unsigned, but what are you going to do?), so if I don’t win this one I’ll totally understand. But I want to. Win, I mean.
Also, you should totally come to Regina, Saskatchewan. We’re the “city that rhymes with fun!”, and if you come here, you can definitely stay on my couch. With my 3 cats. Or, if you’d prefer, you can have an actual bed in a spare room. You can still have the cats, though.
So excited. Yours will be my first book signing, and of COURSE I would love a signed copy of your first book. The second will make the first feel all pitiful and unloved. The second book is already acting like a snobby asshole because it’s going to have your signature. Shameful.
Looking forward to your new book. I loaned your first book and never got it back so I just downloaded it on my ipod and read it again. Loved it just as much on the second reading. I hope to see you when you come to Toronto. How is the new dog whatshername – I was really hoping you would go with Louise L’Amour.
That sounds great! Since I already have 2 signed copies of your first book, I’d love this new one! 🙂 Can’t wait to see you in Chicago!!
I totally need a signed copy of your new book in September!!
I don’t have any cats (stupid allergies) but we have a futon, and two comfy couches plus a bonus air mattress!
Yayz! I have even more reasons to revisit Portland. 😀
I will see you in Nashville at my favorite southern bookstore. Can’t wait. I can supply 3 cats, a dog, blanket and couch.
I live in Denver (and have a place for you to stay!!). I want a book signed by you… Any book, even the Bible. (but a book you wrote would be preferable). Come stay with me!!! Or lets do drinks!!
We look forward to seeing you on 12/7!
One of the many reasons I love Book People!
How about a signed copy of your new book for a Canuck that can’t make any of your signing events? 🙂
You’re welcome to my sofa, cat, and tater tots when you’re in Seattle! But you’ll have to come to mine to enjoy, as the sofa is too big for the car, the cat will cut you if you try to make him go in a carrier, and the tots will be better hot from the oven. (This is not just a ploy to get you to mine and keep you as an entertaining prisoner. Nope. Definitely not that.)
Me. I have yet to read your first book. I know. I KNOW. I’ve got a bookshelf full of things to read. So. Yeah.
That poster isn’t big enough. It appears to be missing the line ‘Perth, Australia’. You should probably fix that.
I got your last book as an ebook, so it would rock to have that signed in a real, tangible book. Then I could come see you in Pasadena for the 2nd FH book.
I’m so excited you’re coming to Seattle!
And I basically live off of tater tots and dino chicken nuggets, so that’s covered.
If you could add Flint, Michigan to your tour someday, I would bring you tater tots. And also a pie made from a recipe I developed when I was still working as a chef in Austin. I wish I could go to Chicago, but my anxiety meds cost too much money and I can’t afford to travel. 🙁
Dude. So stoked! I am gonna do all I can to leave my new baby behind and come see you in Portland.
I def want the new book! See you in saint Louis
I have no cats (damn allergies!), but I do have a very comfy couch that you are welcome to if you come through Iowa City (Prairie Lights is a fantastic bookstore…)!
I am super excited for you! But a bit bummed for me… I live in Houston and missed your last signing here because I was traveling in San Francisco. And when I got back, and checked all of your tour dates, I realized that I’d missed your San Francisco signing by only a day or two as well! And this time around I’m moving to the UK in August…so I’ll be missing you again. 🙁 But I would love a copy of your new book! You’d have to ship it to the UK though…
I will have to try and see you when you get to the Midwest! I’m hoping that this is a wonderful trip for you.
I’m thrilled you’re coming to Atlanta! I can’t wait! I loved your first book and am so looking forward to this one!
I would like your new book. Yee! I shall gather friends to come see you in Toronto. Road trip!
I would LOVE a signed copy of Furiously Happy if you wanted to send me one. I hope I also get to come see you when you’re in Toronto. It’s the day after my birthday, which makes it like… fate or something. I do have a couch, but it’s not all that comfortable. I will put a blanket on the blow up cot thingy. I don’t have any cats, but I’ve got a couple of pretty cute kids! And don’t worry .. I’m not a stalker. Although.. now that I’ve said it, I feel like saying it will worry you, because who would say that other than someone that people would worry about stalking them? Really thought, I’m not. <3
I will see you in New York! Already on my calendar:) and I don’t have cats but I make awesome cupcakes so that’s cool
I can’t wait for your new book. I am just so sad your not coming to NM. It is awesome here. -hint hint-
And PS I’d love to have a signed copy of your book.
I am so excited to read your new book! I haven’t read the first one yet because I just discovered you a few months ago from a Beyoncé link, so I’m one of the strange ones that would totally take a signed copy of the old book if you feel generous. I just want you to know that I really believe you are a blessing to this earth. Your kindness and generosity, especially around Christmas, just made me weep. There needs to be more people like you. Also, your honesty in regards to your personality is a welcomed breath of fresh air in a society that values fitting in way too much. My husband and I are total introverts, and the proud parents of a four year old introvert that only we seem to understand. Your writing makes me feel less alone and totally encouraged to raise my son to be proud of who he is. Different is good, and I think we are all awesome!! Thank you so much for your spot on humor that makes me almost pee myself, and thank you for being you, loving others, caring so much, and continuing to try, even when it’s hard. You are an inspiration!!
Come to Delaware….pleeeeease, or I could swing Philly or Baltimore!! And I would love an autographed copy of the new book!!!
I love you Jenny! Recently I’ve been suffering from depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. Reading your last book has helped me to feel better about myself. I NEED your new book. I don’t have many around me that understand or are very supportive, and you and very few others help me to cope in difficult times. I would love to have an autographed copy of your new book. Please…I’m barely holding on, but I’m still trying.
One of the MANY times that I wish that I lived in America. Or owned my own private jet plane. Or could teleport magically.
Alas I am all the way in Western Australia (with koalas & kangaroos! And spiders and snakes and deadly heat… But let’s just focus on the cute koalas & kangaroos!).
Ifffffff you can ship a signed copy all the way to Australia I’d LOVE LOVE one!
(P.S. Mostly we use carrier magpies though for our mail. Or we put our mail in kangaroo pouches and they bounce them to the relevant house.)
(P.P.S. I’m joking of course :p)
So looking forward to your Atlanta visit. Wondering who I can kidnap or bribe to go with me now…
OMG. I’m so excited. My daughter and I will totally be there. She has 3 cats and a really comfy couch if you need it. I have one cat and no couch, so bummer. Anyway, you’ll like Tattered Cover. It’s a nice bookstore, and they have a really clean bathroom.
The university of Minnesota isn’t letting me buy your book! Do you know why? Or do you just want to give me one 🙂
Can’t wait to read the new book!! After the gold that was your first I can’t wait!
Dayton? That’s not too far! My cat said he’d love to see you, but he gets all poopy during car rides and is frightened his presentation wouldn’t be the most positive. However, he’d be equally happy if you sent me a copy of your new book! Keep it up, Jenny!
You are coming to Portland! I’ll see you at
Powell’s in November. I would so love – please /
an autographed copy of your current or your
new book; it wouldn’t matter at all…I’d be
happy.
Come to Little Rock!!!! Its sort of on the way from St. Louis to Wichita if you go really out of the way!!! But you have two days to get to Wichita, so that’s plenty of time to swing through here!
Wow, that’s a lot of bookstores! I bet you’ll have tons of fans at each and every one!
I wish you were coming to Cleveland! Please come to Cleveland! We’re really nice here!
Milwaukee? YAY! I live in Madison, but my parents are in Milwaukee, so I am TOTALLY coming to see you. Excited. (Also, I have a cat with a mustache and a spare room in Madison if interested. Otherwise, my parents have a dog who likes making her plastic pig squeak against the coffee table and a spare room.)
You can come stay with me when you’re in DC. I have a cat, a sofa, and a really quiet house where you can chill.
I would love to be Furiously Happy, please. In CO with tots, blankets, slushies, or whatever you desire.
Awesome! See you in Santa Cruz!
YAY!!!! You are coming back to St. Louis. Just cleared my calendar for November 4th.
Please come to Spokane! You’ll totally have a couch and a cat (sorry, singular).
Why no signing in the vacation mecca of Detroit??? We need you here!!!! I will provide you with beverage of choice…(tempted yet??..)
If you were coming to Philly I’d bring you my doggy to snuggle. He looks like a bug eyed ball of fluff that went through the dryer. But instead I’ll leave him with my parents and come see you in NY.
I always leave comments here, because one of your original book tour stops (in Miami – in a bookstore….with a bar – best.bookstore.EVAR) introduced me to one of the best people in my life. Anyway, your work has gotten me through some really rough times, and continues to help me through rough patches, so thank you. I look forward to seeing you and Copernicus again at Politics and Prose in October. 🙂
Really loved your first book, loved it and I’m Furiously Happy and anxiously awaiting the release of the new book! Would love a signed copy, no lie!! Please give my regards to Victor, Juanita and Hunter S Tomcat and the super cute Dorothy Barker xoxo
Hmm…well, the cats have both passed away, but the couch does still have cat hair on it, just to make sure that no matter where I go, I wear my crazy cat lady badge in the form of random black hairs clinging to my pants. But it’s a totally comfortable couch, so there’s that.
Now I just have to figure out where this bookstore in Atlanta is–“Atlanta” means it could be 5 minutes away or an hour + away (usually the latter). Your last stop was at the B&N right near my office, though, so I figure I’ve used up my geographic luck with you. Still, planning on going!
I’d love it you come to Hartford some time. But don’t advertise the stop TOO much, I’d probably hide in my car if there was a line/crowd.
I have a new, super comfy couch and 1.5 cats. .5 because strangers never see her.
Omg omg. You can stay on my couch, my cat even looks like your cat! You have to come here to figure out which one 😛
And I really Really (REALLY!!) Want your new book!!!
I can’t wait to see you at Blue Willow again! And I can’t wait to get my hands on your new book!!! You’ve made me furiously happy with your announcements today! Many thanks for giving me much to look forward to.
I would love a signed copy of your new book. My daughter and I met you in Kirkland and had our books signed.Lake Forest park is a bit too far.
When you come to Boston we can go here; https://www.facebook.com/pages/Calico-Nook/1582365261982199
I would love a signed copy of your new book. And I wish you were coming to the eastern side of WA state. Damn Seattle gets all the good stuff!
I have been lurking in the shadows of this blog for a few years not but the news that you are coming to Toronto has made me so happy that I have come out of the woodwork. My first baby is due right around when your book comes out and I was looking forward to being sleep deprived and laughing way too hard at 2 am. Now we can come get the book signed (as long as you don’t mind your masterpiece looking a bit worse for wear). PS Toronto in October … you might want a coat.
Looks like a pretty crazy schedule. And you are going to the wrong Portland which makes me sad. Please take care of yourself.
I want a copy!
I’m between two of the cities, so you could crash on the loveseat with the kitties, if it helps! And I will try hard to see you in a shop; I’m good at standing in line for great things.
Excited that you’re coming to Dayton! I have a sofa bed, a neurotic dog, and a teenager with Asperger’s , ADHD, and anxiety. If you need a place to stay. We speak Oddball, nerd, geek,Aspie, critters and books here.
I definitely want a copy of the new book!!
Would you settle for a couch full of hedgehogs? We currently have 6. (My husband has no idea how that happened either.)
I want that book so bad!! Your first one had me in stitches during a time when I had left my boyfriend, lost my job, and had to start everything over fresh and I nearly cried when I saw the second one was ready. Pick me pick me!
This news made me furiously happy!! I’ll see you in Dayton! Thankfully I’m close enough I don’t have to move 😉
So glad you are coming to Milwaukee! I absolutely loved your first book and can’t wait to read this one!
You are welcome to my guest room when you’re in Seattle. My boy child may have suckered me into a couple of kittens by then, as well. You can trust me as Kendra of Project Night Night is my sister-in-law. 😇 I would love a signed copy of Let’s Pretend This Never Happened as I keep giving away my copies.
I promise to come see you in Austin but my social anxiety says I’ll be lying and will just stay home in bed with the covers up to my chin. I’m psychic that way.
Yeah! San Francisco! I don’t have any cats, but I do have a 12lb rabbit that kinda acts like a cat
Woo-hoo! I’ll see you at Politics & Prose in October. I’m beyond excited! Can provide couches, a sweet idiot of a cat, and some b*tchin’ homemade tots. Will see what I can do about the hedgehogs; early leads are promising.
And I’d love to have a copy of your new book in September 🙂
Nobody ever comes to Baltimore! I will love to try to get to DC!
I’d love to come to a book signing in Indianapolis, but if you can’t make it there, I’d love to win a signed copy of your book!
I’ve already pre-ordered your new book. If I’m still in Boston, I’ll meet you there. If not, I’ll stalk you in the closest place you will be to me (don’t worry, I’ll bring brownies 😀). I’d love a signed copy of your first book – I lent mine to friends and they’re laughing g too hard to give it back! Hope to see you his Falll 😊
Ooh, I am so happy you’re going to NYC and Boston! I’m marking those dates on the calendar right now!
Yeah! Already pre-ordered your book. Look forward to seeing you in Portland!
I would love a signed copy of the new book. Also, would you have time to appear in Reston, VA, between your DC and NY visits?
I want the new book! And I have an exceptionally comfy couch and a guestroom AND a cat who is very affectionate to strangers now that we’ve ruined his life with a baby.
Congratulations on your new book! My husband and I listened to your first book on vacation a few years ago. We both loved it so much. It’s a good thing I wasn’t driving the rental car when we were listening to you read the part about your cat moving the note under the door. I was laughing uncontrollably and if I had been driving, I’m pretty sure I would’ve driven the car off the road. Looking forward to you next book. Thanks for sharing your funny and your vulnerable moments. I appreciate your voice.
YAY, Portland/Bvtn!! So excited, Powell’s is THE Best. We may or may not be reading your old book for Book Club this season, so if I win I’d love to have the new book! As I already have the old one. But frankly, pretty sure the person who’s going to be in Antarctica should win, because…welll… that just seems obvious. Can’t wait to see you!
We will welcome you to Portland, where you might possibly be the most normal person in the room.
Congratulations, Jenny, on your amazing success! If you were coming to the Philadelphia area, I would definitely see you, but your tour excludes us. Thanks for that. I have pre-ordered your book already, but hey, a signed one personally from you would be awesome! Good luck on the upcoming whirlwind book tour.
I would LOVE to be Furiously Happy!
As you travel from Huntsville to DC, you will very likely drive directly past our house. (If you’re driving) so as you travel on I-40 through North Carolina, give us a wave, and if you want, come snuggle our 3 month old daughter!
Yay new book! Yay yay yay!!!
Captain Shitsnacks you’re coming to Wichita!!!! OMG. I’m so coming to see you. Gah! Yay!
Right now, we are down to 1 cat and 2 couches…. but that could change. We’ve been 2 dogs, 2 cats and 0 couches… We have 3 boys that smell like dogs, that counts, right? Anyway – would LOVE a signed copy of your new book! You are my spirit animal – my patronus! I heart your writing so much!
I live in St. Louis. And I have two cats and a small dog who thinks he is a cat! You can totally cuddle with them on my couch if you want. I can’t guarantee the cats won’t plot against you. One of them is clearly possessed by an evil entity. But they’re still soft and warm. Looking forward to November for more reasons than turkey and dressing now!
I’d love one of your signed books! Any is preferable ’cause I’m currently reading ‘Let’s Pretend this Never Happened’ in ebook format and yo, that’s no fun.
But tbh I’ll take anything you give away. T-shirts, books, Victor, a yam.
😀
Oooh, I’d love the new book!
I have a pretty crappy couch but you could sleep in my bed once hubby’s asleep. He wouldn’t even notice. Or not. I have two cats, tea, and lots of fuzzy blankets though. It gets cool in Toronto in October. Can’t wait for your new book!
I’d love a signed copy of your new book. A stop in North Carolina would be awesome if the stars aligned just right…
I was SO excited when you announced your new book! I was already planning on reading it on our flight to Africa. THEN I read I have to wait until fall before I can read it. We leave next week so I will just have to re read the original again on the flight. It was my first e-book and I loved every page! looking forward to the new one. Keep being you, you are awesome and inspiring!
Why do you hate Louisiana?!?!!!
Why don’t you swing on by and say hi after Milwaukee on your way to Minneapolis. I’m right in the middle and can’t make either. Poo. Let me know. We have room, but I don’t have any taxidermy stuff around, so it may not feel homey for you. We do have two dogs- they are living. I can probably get them to kill some chipmunks and save them for you! Would that work? 🙂
What have you got against Auckland? Air NZ flies direct from Houston now! It’s only, er, 15 hours. But it’s just sitting, it’s not as though you have to flap your arms or anything… Failing that, may I have the book please?
I will definitely try to make it to see you in Seattle!
Let’s pretend this never happened! Please? xx
Pleeeaassssee come to Salt Lake City! I will bring you cupcakes! Please!
See you in Nashville. Love Parnassus (except the parking!). Ps – don’t eat at the Chinese restaurant that’s in that shopping center. It’s not that good.
Yes Powells on Burnside! I can get to there from here.
Just saying that Kansas City is a good midway point between St. Louis and Wichita. I have cats and couches, and could possibly wrangle up some badgers. Or make some out of socks. Plus Rainy Day Books had a book signing of your first book which is how I found about you and your fabulous book and blog even though I totally missed the first signing because I put it into my calendar wrong, technology is not my friend. And reading your blog is like my Prozac, if I am having a bad day reading your blog totally cheers me up, well maybe not totally every time but I definitely feel less stabby every time so actually getting to make it to a signing would be pretty sweet.
Oh Jenny, we can’t wait to see you in Corte Madera! And we will take your signature on anything, we such big fans of yours!
Oh, please come back to Kansas City. I promise I’ll skip out on work to hear you this time. I was too chicken before, but I will this time, for sure.
We have plenty of cats in Australia too, and their fur is warm as toast from sleeping in the sun. Did I mention we have plenty of sun in Australia? Especially in September. And plenty of beaches, many of them deserted. And on the busier beaches there’s enough people for you to be invisible if you wish. And there’s plenty of yummy wine. Especially in my house. Did I mention I also have a couch? … Plenty of couches. And there’s even more couches at the beachside hotels. Hundreds! Why would you go anywhere else for a couch?
Y’know… Buffalo NY really isn’t that far from Toronto. If you wanted to add a stop and such. I mean, you’ll want to see Niagara Falls… maybe get Victor fitted for a barrel. At that point, you’re here!
Oh, as to your other demands… er requirements, I don’t know what tater tots are (little potatoes??) but I do have Google and we don’t have hedgehogs but we DO have a spiky animal even better called an echidna. And some might even be taxidermied.
Since you aren’t coming to Spokane, I now have to drive 300 miles to Seattle and sleep in Mrs. G’s spare bedroom (unless she offers it to you, which then means I have to sleep on the sofa at my brother’s house… definitely not as fun or as comfortable… unless I am in Tucson that weekend visiting my dad which does NOT coincide with your Tempe event). It’s very strange that you didn’t ask me, a total stranger, for help in planning these tour dates. Ha!
Hoping for a travel miracle and the chance to see you in person, signing your new book for me.
Of course, I’d be happy to win a signed copy before then, too!
I have been avoiding getting a new passport after I got married because of the price, but I may have to in order to come see you. (Toronto is the closest you’re coming to Buffalo.)
Yeah for Seattle and Portland! I should be able to make it to one of those if the weather cooperates! So Happy!
I’ll be at Chicago with my baby for you to sign. I’m not opposed to writing on babies. I drew eyebrows on mine with eyeliner the other night because I saw it on the internet and it was hilarious. Babies have the most expressive faces, but the lack of eyebrows makes it hard to tell exactly how amusing they are.
I live in Birmingham, AL, which is about 2 hours of Huntsville. I will be there on October 10th with bells on (maybe literally!) I am so excited that I’ll be able to meet you! I’m bringing my best friend who has a big, sweet tabby named Buddy. I hope I’m not all geeky and awkard and fan-girlish when I meet you, but I may be blushy and stuttery. I loved your first book, and I can’t wait to read “Furiously Happy”. Thank you for writing about depression, anxiety, and other disorders with a sense of humor. I’m so excited I might burst!!!
Oops, I didn’t edit before I replied. Birmingham is 2 hours south of Huntsville. See how excited I am? I can’t even type full sentences!
Please swing by Michigan if you get a chance! I just moved back here from the Houston metro area so I’m totally disappointed that I’ll miss your book tour by a hair… :(.
Best of luck and safe travels though!
P.s. If you do make it up here, please bring some Whataburger and HEB wine. The fast food up here sucks and I miss HEB!
I will be at the Boston signing!! I love Porter Square. I have a spare room and a very sweet dog who sometimes acts like a cat. And wants a cat of her own. Maybe the two of you can go to the local shelter and adopt a cat. She’s very cute, she may talk you into it.
Minneapolis! 🙂 I’ll be there with bells on! We have a sofa for you, but no cats, just a goofball, smiley corgi that always looks so damn happy to see you! But if that doesn’t tickle your fancy I could always bring one of those 1990s inflatable couches and acquire some stray cats along the way!
Well in the immortal words of one fictional Senator Clay Davis of “The Wire”, “Sheeeeeeeeeeeeit!”
And I say that NOT because I totes won’t trot out to the awesome Women & Children First in ChiTown, even though it is about 2 hrs away w/ traffic & parking one-way, but I’m in my final MLS course NOW & need credit for attending lit events NOW!!!! :(((((( Could you maybe write me, say, an email on Unicorn letterhead saying how often I cite your Beyoncé story from my well-worn copy of Let’s Pretend… and when I get coin (since I’m now forced to buy the newest damn Chicago Manual of Style. What? My indexed, tabbed (!!) 1996 14th Ed purchased at said UofC for manuscript editing course is no longer valid? I’ve been editing longer than some classmates were zygotes…), I’ll GLADLY prebuy!!
Hugs & kisses but not in a creepy way, your lit pal,
Éid (@IrrepressibleEP)
I am going to your book signing & SQUEE I get to choose to either go to Chicago or Milwaukee. Both will be the same traveling distance. I would love a signed copy of your first book 🙂
OMG! You’re coming to my city. I’M SO HAPPY! I MUST MEET YOU! <3 I’ll bring you a whole bag full of fluffy adorable kittens. And wine. And a couch. And slippers. Because reasons.
Please & thank you, short & sweet! I hope to see you in Chicago!
I’m looking forward to you coming to Denver and now will have to get both of your books. Yes, I’ve been procrastinating even tho’ the 2nd one isn’t out yet. And I’ll drag my adult daughter along with me since she’s the one that introduced me to your blog originally. 😀 I have to drive all the way home from my work on Colfax to the north edges of town to get my daughter and back but you are sooooo worth it. 🙂
Stay bendy!
Thanks to you my partner of many years has added ‘break up before pending giant metal chicken anniversary to his google calender’
Miami here. Couch, futon or real bed. 4 cats. Looking forward to it!
Of course I’ll fucking come! Can’t wait to see you in Dallas. So worth the two hour drive. Best announcement ever, Jenny. Pretty sure I’m bringing you a coloring book and crayons. You know, for the moments when you can’t hide under a table or in a bathroom when you desperately want to. So fucking excited.
Perhaps you could fit in a tiny weeny detour to Tasmania (the heart shaped island below Australia) so I can make it to a signing…I’ll bake for you 😉 I would also love a signed copy of your book. My daughter is seventeen and has inherited my anxiety and has now been mostly housebound for a year with severe depression. Only a few things make her laugh right now – her wacky mum, roller derby and your writings.
Yay! You’re coming into Dallas this time! Last time I couldn’t make it out to where you were but I will totally be there this time. Also we have a couch with a pullout bed in it in a bedroom that my husband uses as a painting studio but mostly we just watch tv in there, and you can stay with us for as long as you want. I have terrible social anxiety too so I would respect your need to be alone as much as you want and my husband would probably want to ask you lots of questions (because he asks everyone lots of questions) but then I would tell him to leave you alone and he would. We have two cats but one of them is afraid of people and the other one may attack your feet under the covers if you move them. But otherwise he’s very sweet and would probably be busy sleeping on top of the refrigerator anyway, so we also have blankets. I would LOVE to have a signed copy of your new book. Can’t wait to read it! 🙂
Pre-ordered ages ago…because I’m like that. Can’t wait for San Francisco visit! I just moved and now that bookstore is walkable from my new pad! How thoughtful of you!
Okay, looking at your tour schedule makes me almost not want to finish writing my novel. I don’t know that I could ever do a schedule like that, but even if I finish my novel, it might never get published, so I wouldn’t have to worry about all that travel and stress and being in crowds. If you ever come to Salt Lake City and need a safe, quiet place with mini schnauzers here and cats across the street at a friends, I can accommodate you.
Oooh! Yay, maybe I’ll get to see you in November. 😀
I want a book. >.< I loved your first one!
If you were hitting Western Canada on the tour I would offer you my couch, 2 cats, and unending adoration. But I have all the sads that only Toronto gets graced with your presence. We’re a really big country, so we really should get at least 2 stops, to be fair. If an autographed copy was to make its way here, I’d love your new book.
Yay!! You’re coming back to LA! Thank you for doing these tours. I know they can take a toll on you, but they are magical. 🙂
(Also, I’m super excited about your new book and would be thrilled to have a signed copy, even if that means waiting in a crazy long line at a book event.)
Awwwww. You’re not even coming close to our lovely city. But it you want to try to bribe me to stop whining about it with a book, I’ll takeit and be furiously happy along with you.
I’d love a copy of your book as I’m in the UK and we have to wait for ever for any cool stuff to come to us 🙁
Seriously though – I’d love a copy x
Please give us some warning when you’re going to do your San Antonio signing. Three weeks’ notice would be nice, because I might have to ask for time off to attend.
I’m also going to try the “link to your latest blog post” thing for the first time. I started this blog years ago, but am finally getting around to actually, well, blogging. It started out as a book blog, but I’m ending up blogging about travel, including summarizing “National Geographic” articles. My ultimate goal is to have a summary of every article in every issue ever. And at the rate I’m going, I’ll only have to live to the age of 135 to do so.
I would love a copy of your first book! I am now part of a private group of Bloggess worshippers who formed after this last round of Christmas giving! (SJG) I will be coming to see you in Atlanta! Thank you, Jenny!
Hooray! Two hours is pretty close! Good luck on tour! Very excited for your book!
Politics and Prose! Can’t wait!
You need to come on a Furiously Happy book tour to India! Do I have to sacrifice kittens or unicorns to make it happen? Also, i might know a spot or two to hide bodies of those you may have to kill to make it here. Just saying.
I would love to win your new book. #Furiouslyhopeful
I’m insulted, I can’t see Australia anywhere on this list. Good thing I’m not opposed to migrating!
Hold up! You aren’t coming to San Angelo? My 71 year old mother keeps asking me when your new book comes out and now I gotta tell her you are not going to San Angelo to sign. So yea, I will take a signed copy for her if you have one to spare. “Let’s Pretend…” was the ONLY book she has ever read in her lifetime. It was under my recommendation and she LOVED it! She is not your typical 71 year old great grandmother.
You’re not coming to my city, but I have 2 cats and 2 couches and 2 spare bedrooms, so you’d have plenty of places to sleep. We also have a wild bunny in the back yard, and it is bigger than our cats. And we’ve seen a real, live bear (and fox) in our neighborhood too. Please come visit!
Please.. add Orlando or Tampa to the list?
I want your badass new book. In exchange, I will give you stuffed Hobbits. You just have to come Down Under. What?
Coming to Toronto?!! YAY!
One more couch + 2 amazing cats in Portland, should you need them!
WooHoo! You will be in Miami (Coral Gables, actually) on a Saturday! That means I don’t have tho take a day off from work! I met you for your first book signing. Choose me, I’m poor. I have until October to save up gas money to see you again!
Yeahhhhh!! Now I am Furiously Happy, because you’re going to be signing at one of my favorite bookstores!!! Hooray!
(And I’d love to win a signed copy of your new book, as I already have print & ebook versions of “Let’s Pretend…”)
Yay!!! DC!!!! I’ll be there with bells on. Also? Thanks for encouraging everyone to buy from indie shops. I used to be a book seller and it’s not easy to compete with the online retailers of the world. There are couches and cats and tots waiting for you here-can’t wait!
YES. I will totally drive the 2.5 hours to Boston for this!!! Unless you just want to come to my bookshop in Connecticut.
So excited that you are coming to Huntsville!!!!!!!! I have a sofa, tots, and plenty of hedgies (two of my favorite things!!!!), I am so so looking forward to actually seeing you!!!!!!!!! You are most welcome here!!!!!!!
Utah needs you. Why won’t you come?
I wish you were coming to Detroit, but I do have a brother in Dayton. Maybe playing hooky from work to visit him would be a good idea…
Aw! My wife and I saw you when you came to Kansas City on the last tour, but now we’re moving to Salt Lake City. The closest you’re coming is Denver, and that’s eight hours! This sucks! Help make a sucky move suck a little less for us with a signed copy of your new book! Exclamation mark!
Yay!! You’re coming to my town!
I would love to come see you! And also to have a signed copy of your new book. And I don’t even have to move! Woo hoo!
I know I’m at the bottom of the comments and you may never see this, but is it at all possible that you could come to Michigan? Ann Arbor is filled with readers, and I’d love to see you in person. Thanks!
TATER TOTS! they make me so happy. did you know they now are available in Sweet Potato! sorry, when I read your post that just popped out at me. Tater Tots and warm kitties snuggled up on the sofa = Happiness!
Jenny! I have a sofa! And two cats! And I’m on the peninsula between San Francisco and Santa Cruz. Maybe I’ll come see you twice and bring my friend Sally who introduced me to you. I’ve already ordered several copies of your new book but if you have an extra copy of your first one I’d love one!
See you in Santa Cruz in December! Yay!
I want a signed copy of your first book! Please please please!!
Aggggggggg……I was hoping for a NC visit but alas, Washington DC and Atlanta both too far for a middle of the week visit. (I have a futon complete with cat in my LIBRARY…just sayin)
BUT an autographed copy of the NEW book would help make it better. I am so looking forward to the new book. It’s already on my 2015 book buy list.
I am so excited for your new book to come out! I’m about two hours south of Minneapolis (in Iowa, the state no one visits) but if you find your way there on accident I currently have exactly one couch, one cat, and one raccoon who refuses to stay the hell out of my backyard at night.
I would love an autographed copy of your book. And, it still wouldn’t stop me from buying copies for myself and others!
And, if you come to the Raleigh/Durham, NC area, I have the sweetest orange tabby cat who would love to give you cuddles!
I can supply the Hedgehogs. Seriously. Unless, of course, you want European hedgehogs – we only have the African variety, they are the palm size really cute ones. See you in Pasadena.
OMG YOURE COMING TO BOSTON!!
Nobody ever comes to Boston. Its like we’re this weird little void.
happy dances all over the place
Oh dear! I’ll be out of town the day you are in my city. Of course, I suppose I could just leave you keys to the house. I have a couch (and a spare bedroom, but then if I’m not there anyway you could have run of the entire house). I don’t have a cat anymore, but the neighbors do and their cat loves to spend time in my house so I think we could accomodate you. Anyway, can you make plans to come back to Mpls again? Preferably when I’ll be in town. 🙁
I’ll see you in Dallas. Buying a new couch, just in case.
Wooooooo! There 😀 …. Also, would love to have a signed copy of anything. Well, not anything, but you get the idea.
I would LOVE a copy of either of your books!! I gave the first one to my furiously effed up cousin who loved it! I plan to give her a copy of the second one too so let’s have one!
You are wonderful and your book was hilarious. I listened to the audio version (with ear phones) while working a very boring painting job, and the people around me kept looking at me funny when I started laughing every few minutes. I would definitely come get a signed book, but I live in the UK for now – where I am sharing your book with all the British. I would love to be in the running to receive a signed copy of your new book! Thanks for helping me accept my weirdness. And trust me, if you are considered weird in North America, you are HELLA weird in the UK.
Three cats in Cleveland are available for snuggles (well maybe two, since one hides from the unknown) BUT one cat gives hugs while ear nibbling and I think that would be worth the trip.
Ooo! You’re coming to my town (Austin) three days after my birthday! There needs to be drinking. Is it okay if I show up drunk? I’m pretty sure Bookpeople is down with it.
P.S. I’ve got a standard poodle, TWO couches and a futon. And booze.
Not coming within 4 hours of our couch or cats 🙁
Coming to Milwaukee!!! We have awesome tator tots and cheese curds. You must experience both. I would love a signed copy of your book. Then I can have one clean one and one with tator tot finger prints all over it.
I want to come say hello! I’m going to try my best to fight my anxiety so I can.
And if I’m selected, I need a copy of your first book. We’ve been in the process of buying a house and cash flow has been an issue for a while. Fingers crossed that it gets better soon. We’ve just got to get through this shit storm first.
I think you are totally trying to up your comment numbers with this fake “Ann St. Vincent” person. Still, would love to meet you in Houston. Have already pre-ordered my copy!
So ummmm … I don’t live anywhere you’re going. But the Bloggess and Powell’s existing in the same space? I’m going to need Southwest to hurry up and extend their schedule out to November.
I am not lucky enough to be in one of those cities, so here’s to hoping I win a book. I’ll be buying it for my friends and family either way!
Well, myself, please!
You’re coming to Seattle on my birthday! Sweet! That is one kickass birthday present. PLEASE bring dead animals. Preferably in adorable little suits. I promise to wear something totally cracked out to brighten your day. <3 Also I have this hideous little brooch thing. It might be dead or it might be fake. It’s unclear. I think I will bring it. Unless I threw it away or burned it after dousing it with holy water… I can’t recall.
When you come to San Francisco if you need a quiet place to hide away from the crowds of your adoring fans, you can come to my house. Honestly, you can just hang out in the guest room with my french bulldog and we won’t bother you (except my dog, who might demand some snuggles). Think of it as your own fortress of solitude or secret hideaway!
So excited that you’re coming to Canada! Hopefully it isn’t snowing by then -either way I’ll be there!!
I will ABSOLUTELY be at the Denver one! (I had to miss your last time because of work 🙁 ) Since I missed seeing you last time, I’d love a signed copy of either book. Or any book. You could just sign a copy of a random book and I’d be happy, lol.
Hooray! You’re coming to Boston! I saw you the last time you came to town but I couldn’t stay to get my booked signed because I had a sick puppy at home to take care of. This time around though, I’m staying!
You should come to the west side of Canada (e.g. Edmonton?!!!) I would take time off work and drive the eight hours to come see you!
I can’t wait for your next book!
Boston and I am bringing friends.
I have several couches and one grumpy old cat with a weird lump on her head. For some reason, I felt you needed to know that. 😜 I can’t wait to read your book!
I can’t wait to see you in St. Louis! I hope you will take a pic with me and my taxidermied baby alligator!
Plotting to drive to St. Louis in November if you don’t end up coming to Kansas City.
I will find a way to be there! I went to your last book tour at the Gaithersburg stop and found my tribe!
I have sofas, kitties, a spare room AND live about 45 minutes outside of Dallas. Plus there’s a big TARDIS.
I can’t wait to bask in the shared awkwardness of the autograph line in Portland.
I would love, adore, and treasure a signed copy. 🙂
ahhhhh – i am SO bummed that i’ll be on vacation while you’re in the town near me. BUT i do have 4 cats that you can snuggle with during your stay…provided i’m the winner of your autographed book 🙂
See you in Minneapolis ! Can you stay for dinner?
Please visit Orlando or the Daytona Beach area! We have the best tater tot restaurant nearby. I have dreams of going there all the time! I can even kick one of my kids out of their bed and give you a whole entire room to yourself.
I would love a signed copy of your newest book! (I have your other one.)
Aaww shucks, hey how’d you feel about nipping to Nashville via Chattanooga? I gots Lazyboy couches, kitties and a PUPPY! Ha I love bribery thru cuteness.
So… while you’re visiting Canada do you mind stopping by my house? Less than an hour’s drive from Tahrana and waaaay more awesome. You can sit with my beaver pelt and that’s not a kinky euphemism for anything. I just have a beaver pelt lying on the loveseat because I haven’t, uh, mounted it yet (this is going downhill) so I can’t hang it on the wall. Also, there are (live) revoltingly cute bunnies. If you can’t make it, I’m sorry.
Please come to philly!!!
I hope to be able to see you in Tempe! I loved your first book and would be thrilled to have a signed copy of the new one.
will you…. sign our giant metal chickens?
When you come to DC I can provide one skittish but very loving yellow labrador retriever with anxiety issues who will pretty much just lay belly up in “submission mode” at your feet wherever you go, or lean reassuringly into your leg while emitting a low-pitched whine that could be considered soothing white noise. I will generously donate these (anxious) anxiety service animal comforts in exhchange for the new book! Or for free… Or for an awkward side-hug… Really I just want to come share in the happy 🙂
I want an autographed copy of your new book!!! We have two cats, strange cannibalistic fish and an alligator head. On the fridge. That freaks out said cats until they knock it down and attempt to kill it.
Please come to Bonita Springs Barnes and Noble.
Yay! Thank you for coming to Austin!!! Can’t wait!!!
I would do a back flip over a cat with a flower in my mouth, buck ass naked for a signed copy of EITHER book. I am not particular. (Or dressed, apparently.)
Congrats, Jenny! Looking forward to reading the new book!
I will be there when your in Minneapolis, but a free book would rule!
Oooh – Chicago is close – I think I might need a road trip in October!
OMG DC!!!! Ahhhhh! This is so freaking awesome!
You’re not coming to my state, but I preordered the book anyway. IF I got the signed copy of your new book, I would gift it to my friend in Louisiana because she definitely deserves to be furiously happy too!
I have 2 cats and a sofa, 2 copies of your previous book (one signed, one paperback with the extra stuff in it) and I MUST HAVE your new book. I have already pre-ordered it, I think I did that the day you announced it was coming. Unfortunately, my city (Raleigh) is not on your list, nor is any other city in the ENTIRE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA!!! What do you have against NC? We were very nice to you when you came to Charlotte for your book tour for the last one. My friend and I drove from Durham, and she brought you cake which she made that had the mouse on the top of it. I’m sure you remember it. 🙂
I need a copy of your new book, because I’ve already pre-ordered it from Amazon, and this way I can have matching badger-covered Jenny Lawson Books that I will use as bookends. I also have a pair of badger paws I bought at the Flea Market (long story), which I plan to display with the book(s). In your honor.
We live in between Book Passage and Books, Inc, if you go the long way around the Bay. Having said that, we have a cat, a sofa, two very comfy reading chairs, wine, experience with anxiety and needing to cuddle under a blanket and talk or hide from the world, or try to do both simultaneously, and we can certainly be stocked with chocolate as well. Feel free to come visit. 🙂
I can pile up 15 (live) baby bunnies and their parents and a (very sweet black cat that gets along with them) on our sofa for you! And it reclines too! Please come to Orlando if you can swing by on your way through to Miami!
Yes! DAYTON!!!
I loved your last book and would love a copy of the new one! So glad you’re coming to St. Louis!
Yippee!! I am on the 1st stop!! I’d love a signed copy of your book!! See you in Sept. 🙂
Awwww no stops to Jersey this year? Sad panda!
Good gravy I just tried to read the comment I left yesterday from my phone. I really can spell and use proper English but apparently my allegedly SmartPhone can not. 😉 So yes, I have space and cats and even tatter tots but no hedgehogs.
I do not see Hawaii anywhere on the list. Kailua-Kona, on the Big Island, should definitely be added.
You’re coming to Denver!!! I’m so happy right now 🙂 I will definitely be there, I’ll be all “Hi, my name is Jesus. MyBleedingInk on twitter and everywhere else. Can I hug you?” Aw who we kidding, my anxiety would probably kick in and I’d just smile politely and say thank you. But inside I’d be jumping for joy! 🙂
And um, if you’d like to send me a copy of either book signed, I’m ok with that 🙂
YAY! You’re coming to Nashville! I am so happy!
No Detroit stop. 😢 It’s right between Toronto and Dayton. Bummer. Maybe we can visit family in Dayton that day.
Please come to central Florida. I’ll bring you cookies.
So looking forward to your Minneapolis visit! And the new book! And all the things! So many things!
I totally want a signed copy of Furiously Happy… also, i hope you enjoy this poem
I admit it.
I did not change
the roll
Of which
you needed,
to wipe yourself.
After, you go
I’m sorry
I had a show
and you would probably steal the remote.
So, I left it, a cardboard cylinder
PS: this is totally copywrited!
For realz! I will drive from Monroe, Louisiana to Austin to come see you!
Looks like we have to make a trip to Atlanta. It’s only 1.5 hours away. I need to meet the AWESOME that is you, in person! Can’t wait for the new book!
Wish you were coming my way. I totally have a couch and a cat AND a dog that like to snuggle!
You should add Salt Lake City!
We are not as crazy ad they say…. and we do have wine 🙂
I scrolled, and as happens when scrolling, I half-saw a few words. These words were “Half Price Books” and “Parnassus.”
And then my brain reassembled parts of those words, so that what I thought it said was “Half-Ass.”
I will come see you when you are in Minneapolis. I’m very excited for your visit. I would love a signed copy of your new book too!
Darn. The “Seattle” location isn’t actually in Seattle. sigh
I am so excited you are coming so close to my house- Corte Madera and I live in which is the wine country! I bought your first book for 5 of my closest friends for Christmas a few years ago and cant wait to do it again. I have a very comfy couch, 2 cats- one is a stubby Manx and the other one gives kisses!
I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to come see you. Unfortunately the closest you’re getting to me is going to be Dayton Ohio… And that is 245 miles from my front door… I will probably come anyway though… Providing I can swing 3 consecutive days off work. And I will totally take a signed copy of anything you’re willing to give. Even a cocktail napkin. Although why you would make copies of the same cocktail napkin is beyond me… I guess it would be less tiring than signing hundreds of cocktail napkins though.
Umm…this list is obviously incomplete. Where are the Philly dates?? So very, very sad right now.
O. M. G.
This makes ME furiously happy!
You’re really coming to Boston?! (… Or Cambridge, actually, but either works…)
I have just put this on my calendar!!!!!
I am very excited to read your next book! I loved the first one. Unfortunately I won’t be able to make any of those cities during that time, as I will be pretty pregnant by then and won’t feel up to travel most likely! I hope you eventually make it to Louisville again though!
Austin, Texas? On a Wednesday??? Ohhhh, this should be good!
But will you sign my chicken?
Why u no comin’ to Philly? If you drop inna my house between your NYC and DC stops, I’ll hunt down the tailless squirrel that lives in our backyard and we can stuff it together! I promise not to get any entrails on the newly signed copy of your new book that I know you’d LOVE to give me! OK, even if you don’t wanna give me the book, the invitation stands and I’ll pay for the same thing myself. Just come to Philly and I’ll give you the $2 tour (Mutter Museum is at the top of the list!)
You’re welcome to lounge on our couch with three cats when you’re in the DC area! I can’t wait to see you in October!
I have a couch. I have 2 cats. But, sadly, you aren’t coming to North Carolina 🙁 No worries…I’ll be buying multiple copies anyway.
I marked my calendar for October 27th in Milwaukee. Yeah! I would love a signed copy of your new book. I can have warm blankets and a bed for you, but I live 90 minutes from Milwaukee, so that’s probably not too handy. Plus my husband is allergic to cats, so none of those to cuddle with. Although, we do have some taxidermied deer and fish…
oh gosh. yes please. you, autographs. if i had you and autographs and and allie brosh and autographs, i would be happier than a small dog with a large ham hock or a small cat with a small dog to pick on. either way, hooray new book!. you (and allie and mir) have been my links to sanity while navigating my adult child’s depression and other mental illnesses. NAMI, too, but sometimes you need a lawyer, and sometimes you need black humor to keep from, well, you know. somebody you can drink chocolate wine with.
10Q, 10Q, 10Q! old nerd speak for thank you very much.
skubitwo
Hey! What about Alaska?!?! I suppose this is my excuse to finally visit Seattle? (And not just as a layover city?) ::sigh:: fine, but if I come ALL the WAY FROM ALASKA can i get like an autographed taxidermied animal? (I’ll bring the animal of course..unless you have extra)
So excited you’re coming to Tempe! I’d def want a copy of the new book.
When you come to Atlanta you should know I have 6 cats and a delightful guest room. Most of the cats are also delightful…except Boo…he’s kind of an ass. But he will totally stay out of your way.
Ahhh! I’m sending this link to my boyfriend now! It would make my life if I could meet you and have you sign my books! (I had to check autocorrect to make sure it didn’t change books to boobs. Granted, boobs autograph well, but yeah… Awkward.)
DECEMBER!!! that is so far away!!!! But AZ will most likely not be 400 degrees then..
I will come see you in Houston and I will be the blubbering idiot acting like you’re a rock star, totally in awe of your awesomeness. I will cry and stammer and my face will be all red. It will be embarrassing for everyone.
Dallas! Yaaaaaay!!! Date is noted and highlighted on the calendar. I have cats and tater tots.
Alas, you are not coming to my town, but you are coming to my country, and that’s bloody well close enough. I am roadtripping with a friend and we shall bombard you with Canadian love!!!
Yipeeee I work in Milwaukee and we are so often overlooked for that dang Chi town to the South 🙂 So will be there and may try to smuggle my cat Kahlua (I would try to smuggle my dog Tequila but she is a Golden Retriever and might be hard to conceal.) BUT you could visit and see them both – we supply supper and kick the kids out of their room for the night LOL Will get hubby to order the book for Mother’s Day
Can’t wait for you to come to Portland!! 🙂 Would love an autographed book in Sept. That Powell’s is hard for me to get to but will try super hard to be there. 🙂
Looking forward to San Francisco. I’ll grab some of my fellow writing friends and we’ll come visit! Perhaps I’ll bring a tiny miniature couch and miniature cats, since that’s all that will fit in my purse. No tater tots because then I’ll just smell like fast food. Not sure what to do about the hedgehogs.
New book. Man. You are like a person who totally has her life together. Well done!
I have a couch! And cats! And actually a guest room, but it sounds like you prefer couches. And if you pick me for the signed copy of the new book, you can totally just deliver it when you come to St Louis and save on shipping 🙂
I am so excited and I love the idea of you signing my e reader case. Please think about pittsburgh – we have TONS of cool weird things and awesome bookstores. Either way, I need to finally meet you and thank you in person for givi g me the language to explain myself to people with.
So happy you are coming to Seattle in November! Your last visit was on the hottest day of the year in a bookstore with no air conditioning (totally not your fault, I blame Dick Cheney) and I simply didn’t have the stamina to stand in line to meet you and get my book signed. Can’t wait to see you at Third Place Books in the Fall!
Ooh! Me! Me! A Jersey resident needs more humor in her life. 🙂
Yay! You’re coming to Milwaukee! happydance
YAY!!!! Can’t wait for you to get to Milwaukee!!!
Your ability to make me feel so disfunctionally normal knows no bounds. Your first book forced me,as a teacher,to recognize anxiety in my students. My increased empathy thanks you 🙂
Three cats, eleven legs between them, and a futon in a Goth Barbie Dream Apartment in the Bronx, which means you can act out The Warriors with my three-legged cat Trey (and his posse, Renfield and Monkey) on the way to Union Square. I’ll be at the signing even if you reject this glamorous offer, though. Yay book event!!
SUPER excited (and not surprised) that Powells is hosting you. I will be there! With bells on, as my mother used to say, but she didn’t mean it literally. Also PICK ME for a book please 🙂 🙂 I have no warm cats but am up for showing you where to get good local pints.
So there! Totally hope to meet you and get a signed copy!! Absolutly adore you, you brighten my day.
Ugggghhhhhhh!!!!!! You come to Florida and only ever go to Miami??!?!?!?!! What has Orlando or Tampa ever done to you?? We have your loves! And xanax for when the crowds get to be too much. And booze slushies. And creepy taxidermy flamingos.
Either book would be fine cuz I’m sure I’d appreciate them both equally like a good owner. Can hardly wait for the new book! Already pre-ordered.
Hooray, you’re coming back here! I shall dance, and it will be glorious (as says the crazed antelope that’s been looking at me since I changed the calendar to May).
I wish you were coming to Philly area!
Squee!
(Yes, that’s a happy sound.). I can offer you a couch & a long-suffering dog to pet in NJ, right outside NYC. It’s much nicer here than in NYC – we have grass & trees.
IF you were coming to Indianapolis, you’d be welcome to crash here with me–where I have a cat that looks like Hunter S. Tomcat’s inbred uncle, in case you were homesick. We could synchronize our anxiety meds and watch cartoons…Alas, it’s not to be. If you’d send on a copy of the new book when it’s available, I think Furry Jenkins (feline) and I could survive our disappointment.
No OKC?????? I furiously sad. :*(
Woe, I’m not even in the right country to come for a signing. A freebie would be brilliant, given that I miss all opportunities to meet you by having had the misfortune of living across the other side of the woooooooooooooorld. woes some more
So. Many. Comments.
My cats are assholes, so I think they must be related to yours. Just FYI.
Only one Canadian city? Boo! You should make a west coast stop. I would love to go but I’m afraid of talking to strangers. Although knowing you also are afraid of talking to strangers might make it ok. We could just make awkward eye contact without actually speaking. I would like go for a copy of your new book. I can’t wait!
Looking forward to seeing you in Cambridge. I saw John Scalzi at Porters Books.
i would prefer you came to Ithaca, NY, so I could see you in person! But since that’s not possible, I would LOVE to receive an autographed copy of your latest book!! If you’d rather send your first one, though, that’s cool. I have my copy and have bought and given copies to my daughter and a ginger friend of mine, but I know lots more people who I could give another copy to! Thanks and cheers!!
This made my whole day! Odd question, do you need a jackalope? I can make this happen.
I can’t wait to read your new book, Jenny!! 🙂
I will drive my ass up to D.C. for you, my wonderfully weird and favorite author:) I’ll buy your book anyway, but if you wanna give me one, that would be cool.
I would love a signed copy of your book! Best of luck with the new tour.. working on plans to see you in Houston – Happy Birthday week to me!
YAY – Minneapolis! I have two cats and a couch – come on over. 🙂
See you in Seattle. I dont have a couch and I am not sure if my kitty would be up for a drive but I have Xanax! 🙂 I will get your new book for my birthday and am so excited to have your book as a birthday gift, thank you for writing it, I’m sure it is going to be AWESOME!!
I want!
I can figuratively not WAIT for your new book, but I’m so bummed to live in the sticks, far away from all your book-signing destinations! You need to come to Coeur d’Alene or Spokane! Pleasepleasepleasepleasepleaseplease.
YAY! I missed the last book tour – stupid flu. I promise not to be sick this time. And I ay be ablet arrange tater tots and hedgehogs.
Wish you were coming to Hawaii. I would so be there for the signing. Put me on the list for the signed book. I already have your first one and this new one sounds like a real winner.
I wish you were going to be somewhere nearer me (Burlington Vermont is a beautiful place!!) But I would love a book as second….
I run an inn in Northwestern Connecticut. I can offer you far more than a couch. I have rooms with king size beds and fireplaces. We can host a reading. Contact me at my blog. Seriously. Check my blog. This is a true story.
I am so happy that you are coming to Minneapolis on your book tour and I can hardly wait to read your new book. Let’s Pretend This Never Happened had me laughing out loud with tears in my eyes when I read it and it immediately became my favorite book. I would love a signed copy. You have an awesome sense of humor. Thank you for bringing a smile to my face with your words on paper.
Last time I was in Houston in a bookstore my car was broken into but I would totally take that chance to see you and get your new book signed! Woot woot!
My sister and I plan on being groupies.
And supporting independent stores definitely produces good karma.
Jenny:
Pretty please stop in Fort Wayne, IN on your way from Dayton to Chicago? We have some amazing local bookstores, including one right down the parking lot from an awesome place called Sweets So Geek! They sell candy there that is inspired by all things nerdy and geeky. For example, they had a Harry Potter day this winter, and are having a showing of Back to the Future in their parking lot next month!
Please consider the stop…I need to meet my favorite blogger!! 🙂
I’d love a hug! You have had such a positive impact on my life and continue to do so. Thank you so much.
Come to PITTSBURGH! We’ll feed you pierogies!
I live about two hours from Nashville and can totally set you up with a reclining sofa and 4 cats, at leat two of which really like petting. Just saying.
So, you wrote a book so you can spend 2.5 months touring bookstores all over North America and not get in trouble or have anyone think “that’s weird.” Very clever, you are.
I have a sofa full of cats but you need to come to Pensacola FL for it. Or 5 hours from Atlanta 🙁
Aaargh! Y U no come to Ann Arbor? I would love a copy of your new book. I can offer in exchange a night on my basement sofa with a pug.
I would love to win a signed copy of your book. Either book! And I’m coming to see you in Santa Cruz, WOOT!!! 🙂
Woa, I gotta wait until December to catch you in Los Angeles? But I want a signed book now! (Please.) Would it be too much to ask for one of each? (Pretty please?)
I’m late to the party here so you prob won’t see this, but just in case..
I would love to have a signed copy of Let’s Pretend..
I had two from meeting you and Copernicus in Seattle last book tour, but I’ve since divorced and moved cross country, and I only brought what I could pack in my van. I had to leave all my books, including yours, which was like tearing out a little piece of my heart. I’ll definately be at the Boston signing to get the new book signed!
Yes, please! I would love a signed copy of the new book. I am a grown woman who giggled and snorted on a crowded plane reading your first book and completely embarrassed myself, so I think you owe me……….
Really looking forward to the new book. I have been through the first one multiple times and now I will be able to alternate re-reading them both (once I get a copy of the new one). Did I say I was looking forward to it? I really, really am!
Yay!!!! I will be camping out at Vroman’s (in beautiful Pasadena, CA) to make sure I have a close seat. I also have cats, comfy couches, & since it’s Southern California in December, great weather. 🙂
I Sooooo totally NEED a signed copy of your new book!!!! Because, I don’t have a ball of string, or any dead stuffed creatures, or a cat, or giant knock-knock rooster and, well, you can’t have everything but a signed copy of your new book would be AWESOMENESS beyond comprehension. It would keep your first book company. We wouldn’t want your first book to feel all rejected sitting here with its well worn pages would we? Please, oh please, oh PLEEZZZZZZZZE???!?!?!
I wish you were coming to the Detroit area. Your first book is the greatest thing I’ve ever read.
I want both books! I’ve purchased at least 4 copies of the first one and still don’t have one in hard copy to keep because I keep forcing it on various friends and family and never get it back (indication of the quality of people with whom I form relationships?). I’ve already pre-ordered the new one but if past behavior should predict future behavior, it’s clear I’ll be needing more than one. Please, please, please, please, please?
I’m looking forward to seeing you in Wichita. Watermark books is amazing.
You can totally do this! We are all right here with you every step of the way!
I’d love a copy of your last book. You can sleep on my couch in Tempe.
We’ll see you at BookPeople!
I have two cats and a couch that are yours if you need them when you come to Boston. I’m south of the city in what I affectionately call “cow country”. And if you want something a bit more upscale than I couch, I will have a nice new bedroom set in the spare room.
Oh pick me for September! It counts as a wedding gift and a birthday gift, tell birds with one stone! Also I will do everything I can to make it to a signing regardless.
as I am in the New Orleans area currently, this gives me a grand excuse to spend a night or two in my native Texas. Looking forward to seeing you in Houston!
December 2 in Corte Madera – I am so there.
Ooooo I can’t wait, I will be wearing a shirt that lights up like a graphic equalizer.and if yawanna, you can meet my puppies.
11/11 in Denver – will BE THERE! Also, you are 100% welcome to stay with us. We live 1/2 hr from Denver, in the foothills just west. You have the whole third floor as a guest area! Bedroom, private bathroom, and small
library/sitting room with its own little balcony! We have only 1 kitty but he is the equivalent of about 3 normal ones. His name is Tavi (after Riki Tiki Tavi), aka Hellboy. Seriously! Let me know your food preferences the day before you get here!
I have a cat and a sofa. No hedgehogs. But I live near the Woodland Park Zoo.
Oh, frabjous day! You’re coming to Milwaukee and Boswell Books! El Google tells me that Boswell is 1.5 miles from my house, which has no cats but includes a comfy guest room in which you are welcome to stay (the bed is a Transformer that may be in “couch mode” or “bed mode” — choose your own adventure!). You rocketh mightily — looking forward to seeing you!
It is entirely not right that your Seattle signing is not at “That Place on 85th.”
Yay, Seattle. See you in November. I would love copy of your new book.
No San Diego this time? Humph! You wrote a note for me that said “depression lies” and it meant the world to me. I went to your book signing alone and your sister and you made me so happy. Can’t wait to read your new book. Wish you were coming to San Diego. I have a great video of you and your sister from the signing, if you want a copy please let me know.
10 minutes from my house! Awesome! I’ve got couches or a double high queen size air mattress. My two cats will snuggle with you although Sasha might talk your ear off.
Oh, I just may be able to get to see you in Portland! I have business there so no couch or cats unless I find an airbnb with both. 🙂
Aahh… no Hawaii? I’m bummed… Maybe next time.
Come to Vancouver! We’re very nice to weirdos here. Or I’ll come to Seattle. Either way, there will be plenty of pot dispensaries.
So happy you will be near me. I will be seeing you in Tempe On 12/7. So excited!! Already preordered book.
Looking forward to seeing you in December! I have way too many cats and too many sofas. You can have your pick.
Oh boy oh boy oh boy! What color hedgehogs would you like my Queen?
If you have time, and need a break from the crazy book tour stuff, you should check out Obscura. It looks to be right up your ally https://www.facebook.com/pages/Obscura-Antiques-Oddities/149754465074860 we watch their show, Oddities, whenever time permits.
If you don’t mind having to send a copy oversees, I’d love one of your new book, please. Thank you 🙂
sorry, I meant overseas*
Will you be making an international tour with the country Turkey in your circuit? Please!!! If you DO I will gather a posse of people to support you here:) I have already preordered a new book of yours for each of my sisters in the United States but I would love a copy for me too! Cheers, much love, and good luck
I’d love a signed copy of either book, it will help me get through the stress of moving since you’re not going to make it to Michigan. Maybe I’ll go to Milwaukee, beer and cheese sounds good, right? 🙂
Can’t wait! I have a cat and a couch if you need them after NYC!
My husband and I will definitely see you in Boston! I’m so happy you are out on a book tour. But not furious. I just don’t get furious. Except when the kids don’t bring up their laundry.
Holy.crap you’re coming to Boston
I need this to be attainable – also I’m probably going to need to revived Because I am so freakin excited
I’d love a copy of any of your books!!!!
I have a couch but no cats…I DO have a miniature Beyonce replica in my office…(I’m an elementary school principal and no one has asked me what it is…yet). My sister gave it to me for Christmas. I would love a signed copy of your book. I make a mean cup of chamomile tea. And I have a streak of purple hair. I am afraid of taxidermied animals, but I’ve learned to appreciate them through you. See you in Pasadena!
I would love a copy of the new book and I totally have an extra couch
I AM ELATED, OVER THE MOON, A FRICKIN’ HAPPY HOT MESS!!! I THOUGHT TO MYSELF, DAMN IT…SHE WON’T BE IN MY TOWN…BUT LO AND BEHOLD YOU’RE COMING!! THIS MADE MY DAY…BEST MOTHER’S DAY GIFT TO MYSELF!!!! YIPPIE HIPPIE!!!
OH HAPPY DAY!!! I’M ELATED, OVER THE MOON, and ONE HOT MESS!! I had it in my mind that my city wouldn’t be on your list and LO and BEHOLD…there it was….Happy Mutha’s Day to ME!!! YIPPIE HIPPIE….I’m one HAPPY CHICKY!!! I’ll see you in NOVEMBER in WICHITA, KANSAS!!! HURRAY, HURRAY…
Come to Connecticut, please??? I also have some anxiety, especially when it comes to traveling and big cities and unknown territory. And large groups of people who might steal my purse….or my soul. (Sorry, weird dream last night!) And no one I ever wants to meet comes to Connecticut. 🙁 or you can just send me a copy of your new book to make up for it. Signed maybe? I would be forever grateful (and smiling). Your first book is literally the only book I’ve ever read that has me unable to contain my laughter, every time I read it!
Hoping to see you in Austin!
YAY! You’re coming to Milwaukee! I don’t have a cat right now, but I have a Chihuahua and an English Mastiff, who thinks he’s a Chihuahua, who love to cuddle!
Yes, please, I’d like a signed copy of your new book. BTW, I was reading, “Let’s Pretend This Never Happened” on a flight recently. I was laughing, trying to not laugh too loud, that the stranger two seats down asked what I was reading. Was very happy to share your book with her, suggesting she should buy it as soon as we landed. Smiled the entire ride.
Happy to Meet You in St. Louis on Nov. 4.
Le sigh. The closest is a five hour drive. 🙁 I wouldn’t be able to provide cats, but I do have a sofa and two very, um, enthusiastic Boston terriers. They would give you lost of kisses. Lots and lots…and lots.
I would love a copy of Let’s Pretend This Never Happened, because I only own it on kindle, and the cover makes me happy. Also I really want to see you on tour! (Unless that make you nervous! In which case I would be happy to stand at a respectful distance and gently toss unique and well-dressed taxidermy at and to you.)
Seriously, you are going back to Dayton (after what happened there last time) and you are not coming to Cincinnati? I weep. I am bereft. I can’t drive to Dayton if you have to watch your language doing a reading!!!! What would be the point? It would not be Jenny!
Tempe! Which being from Phoenix i don’t consider a city in itself, just a suburb and college town, but I’m sure people who live in Tempe would argue with me. They’re obviously wrong. Too bad I have to wait until December!
Yay – you’re coming to Dallas! Hopefully I can make it to get a signed book. New or old, it’s all good! Especially if it comes with a cat. Or a parrot. Whatever is handy. Oh, and we don’t have a good couch spot but we’ve got a nice barn and a camping cot!
Hey…December 4th in Santa Cruz! It’s my 60th birthday, we can celebrate!
You HAVE to come to Tallahassee (it’s the Capital, after all)!!!!! There’s a Barnes & Noble at Tallahassee Mall, 2415 N Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303, phone 850-383-0600. Looks like you have time between 9/30 Nashville and 10/3 Miami or Miami and 10/10 Huntsville, Alabama. My daughter has a couch and a cat and a beaver in the pond. And we have armadillos and raccoons if that helps. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!!!!! WITH HONEY ON IT!!! [would love a copy of Furiously Happy.]
A Badger!!! How exciting!! Including a full set of teeth?!?
Wait. What? I completely lost myself for a second there in my excitement over new taxidermy…
Please oh please, oh please, oh please say you will come to somewhere in Oklahoma…or Arkansas…we are slightly redneck, but dang, we do appreciate taxidermy and YOU!! I will drive to You!!!!
I’m going to see you in Milwaukee, and while I can’t offer kittens and I can offer a really fluffy doofus of a dog.
I’m graduating from the university of Minnesota in a week and moving three hours away, but this announcement has me thinking graduate school just so I’ll still be here next November. Do you work for the college? A signed raccoon is never a bad thing in my book either, unless it really doesn’t want to be signed and you’re not up on all your shots.
I will see you in Seattle! I’d offer my guest room, but I live in a small sailboat with a dog and a husband. However, you are more than welcome to come laze waterside in our cockpit with some wine. Frankenstein (our boxer/pit mix) loves visitors, and would happily attempt to sit on your lap (he imagines himself to be much smaller). There is also potential for cupcakes. . . just sayin’.
Finally! The perfect reason to adopt several kitty cats even though my selfish husband is deathly allergic. “But she won’t sleep on our couch if we don’t have cats!!” (“And that’s a loss?” I can read his little mind thinking.) So two things… One, please stay in our guest room (or couch, whatever floats your boat) on November 5th in Kansas City, halfway between St. Louis and Wichita. Two, I would love a signed copy of your new book please. And #IWillListen to you when you are here, we can go for a walk along the awesome Missouri River trail in my sweet hometown of Parkville, MO. Whoops–I forgot! We will just hide out in my comfy “quiet room”. Please say yes. My two young daughters and I would be eternally grateful to you for our new family members aka cats. (Not to say visiting with you wouldn’t be nice, but you know, PRIORITIES.) Love to you, and best wishes with making it through your tour.
This is so exciting! I was at your signing in Los Angeles for LPTNH, and I was already contemplating how to get from Minnesota to some other major city where you would be doing a signing for this one. So happy that you not only are coming to Minneapolis, but you’re going to be on campus at the U! Thank you, thank you, thank you for coming all the way to Winterfel!
Omg! I’m so excited! Already made plans to come to see you in Dallas and stay with my sissy. I would love a copy of your new book. The first time I was introduced to you…my mother had an audio book from the library. We spent the whole day…and several tanks of gas..riding around and killing ourselves laughing. I went to the bookstore that night and bought 5 copies. One for me and the rest for Christmas gifts. I wanted my friends to know that I was not the only one that crazy things happen to. Lol I’ve been following you ever since. You keep me sane. Sooooo can’t wait to meet you in person!
You’ll be in DC the day after my birthday! Coincidence? I think not! Buying my train ticket now!
Still wish you could make it to the Estero FL. area…but would take an autographed Furiously Happy in September.
I have two sofas and three cats for your visit to Dallas! Otherwise I’ll just get my fangirl fix at the flagship Half Price Boox on 9/26. I’ll be the one with three cats in tow.
I would love an autographed book, but will be equally ecstatic just to meet you in person!
Is Beyoncé the chicken coming with you? 🙂
First. Looks like you are my 60th birthday present in San Francisco. Second. If you need a place to hang out, you are welcome to my recliner, my bedroom, or my bathroom should you so desire. It will be fun. We can compare medications. I don’t have any live animals but I do have a 4 foot stuffed shark that might fit the bill. I also have a purple stuffed iguana (slightly smaller) Third. This site keeps thinking I’m fourfeetonetrip. I’m not. I don’t have a website. I keep meaning to make a website but then I see something shiny. Plus I’m really busy, all that shit on my DVR isn’t going to watch itself.
New Book. Signed by Beyonce. Or a responsible guardian of Beyonce.
Squee! You’re coming back to Dallas, and to the Half Price Books Mothership yet! I’m so excited… that place smells of ancient tomes, coffee and author’s sweat. It’s like you could find ANYTHING hidden between pages there.. a love note from Thompson, a squished fairy or perhaps the map to a hidden theater built of books, where a troupe of rats performs Shakespeare nightly. Better bring an ice bucket for your signing hand, because you KNOW how we are here! (Also, it’ll be good in case someone faints again)
Denver – 11/11. You’re on my calendar and I’m so there.
Vader Voice Nooooooo! Your Chicago trip is the same weekend as the Supernatural Convention in Chicago. contemplates sneaking away from the convention for a couple hours to get the book I got your audio book and I adore it. Will you be reading for the audio for the second one? Can’t wait for the new book!
Can’t wait for the new book! Wish you were coming to San Diego (we love dangerously strange authors here).
Aw donkits! We just moved from Atlanta. I think you need to pencil in the following date as a treat for getting through the tour:
12/9 Honolulu
Don’t think of it as a benefit to me. I’m only thinking of your welfare. Really.
PS – I really can’t wait to read the new book!
Stay with me (or at least visit) when you’re in Minneapolis! As a Texas expatriate, I know how to stay warm here. November 2 will be cold but I have a warm car, a heated garage, a fireplace, electric blankets, and delicious hot food!
Not only do I have a COUCH and TWO CATS, I also have an amazing guest room with a BED! And its own private BATHROOM with a sensational shower! The cats will sleep on your bed because 1. warm and 2. they’re not usually allowed in that room so they’re ridiculously excited to spend time in there and 3. warm. Apparently I also have an unending supply of exclamation points, although I am one of the snarkiest people on earth.
Plus, I like you. 🙂
Yay! I’ll see you in San Francisco! I already preordered my copy but I’ll be sure to buy lots more books at the store that night! So excited!!!! I have a guest room and a standard poodle that behaves like a cat. We’d be happy to host you!!
Can’t wait. See you in Dallas!
Dude, you’re coming to the east coast and skipping Philly? So sad! (And not because I still say “dude.”)
Jenny, YEAH, you’re coming to Seattle! Thanks for the giveaway offer. I’d prefer a copy of “Let’s Pretend..” to gift to a friend. I’ll certainly be picking-up copies of “Furiously Happy” in September.
I’ve moving from MS to the Portland, OR area which is in of itself the best thing EVER, but then I see you will be in Portland in November. Suddenly packing all of these boxes has gotten easier. I can’t wait to meet you in Portland. Year made!!!!
My friends and I are soo excited that you are coming to MN and will be there for sure to see you!!!
P.S. the couch is yours if you want it.
P.P.S. We can find some cats somewhere.
P.P.P.S. Thanks for writing a new book… I am beyond excited!
Can’t wait to see you! If you need a bathroom to hide in between Corte Madera and Santa Cruz, you can use mine (Dan Jose loves you!)
Dang it- SAN Jose loves you, not DAN Jose (though I’m sure Dan loves you too).
Regrettably, I cannot come along to a signing as I’d have to add the air fare from Ireland to the cost of the book which would make the whole thing a tiny bit prohibitively expensive (euro per laugh still quite good value I would imagine). I shall purchase said book from my local book shop though, as even us atheists have to hedge our bets sometimes!
Wow! But, wait a moment, I’ve looked and I’ve looked, and there seems to be a typo there, because they’ve missed off the bit where you come to Cambridge (the British one), so I can come to hear you and get you to sign my book (and maybe pick up my Unicorn Success Club membership badge). What the hey?
One day, maybe…!
Enjoy it, if you can – you’re astonishing, in a great way. (And if I get chosen then I’d like any one of your signed books, but not if you can’t be bothered to send it to the UK, because that might cost quite a bit actually.) xx
I am so there, at your Portland stop. Also, you totally don’t have to fly back to Texas for Thanksgiving. You can come to my house! Come! Experience the most awkward, not-fun family event of the year.
So…. when is your book tour coming to Vernon BC? We have lots of fruit trees and cases of wine and some awesome lakes tucked in between mountains. And I have a place for you to stay. (Did I mention we have wine? and a local distillery? Are you vaguely tempted? You know you are.)
Although I no longer have any cats, I do have a crazy dog, 3 boys, a delightfully quirky husband, and a futon for you to sleep on while in Seattle (not far from where your book reading is). I’ll throw in a homemade dinner and some blankets to hide under while you eat!
Jenny, I live in the armpit of the ass crack of the country (and yes, that IS an official town designation!) I do have cats and a couch and an insane little boy, should you decide to see how awesome the armpit of the ass crack of the country is. Barring that, I won’t be able to make it to your signings as I am not close to any of these urban meccas that you will be visiting. I would love to be bestowed an autographed version of any of your books. When I grow down, I want to be just like you! (I say down, as I am abnormally tall for a female and often am called “Amazon” though not as voluptuous and pretty.)
My previous post looked all weird, so here goes again:
Jenny, I live in the armpit of the ass crack of the country (and yes, that IS an official town designation!) I do have cats and a couch and an insane little boy, should you decide to see how awesome the armpit of the ass crack of the country is. Barring that, I won’t be able to make it to your signings as I am not close to any of these urban meccas that you will be visiting. I would love to be bestowed an autographed version of any of your books. When I grow down, I want to be just like you! (I say down, as I am abnormally tall for a female and often am called “Amazon” though not as voluptuous and pretty.)
Any-hoot. Thank you. Thank you for being weird and strange and NORMAL!! Thank you for the looks that people give me when I try to explain something hilarious that I read on your blog. (Knock-knock Motherfucker has resulted in the biggest WTF looks so far) I always direct them here so that they can understand and join the tribe. Also, thank you for allowing this single mom who left an abusive relationship to further understand her worth and begin to find her strength. This blog has helped me find an amazing group of women who have helped me more in the last 6 months than my own family.
You’ve got something special going here. May it never end and may the craziness only grow!
DAMN IT! No Detroit! Maybe you’ll stop by next time around. You can stay with me, we have an extra room 🙂
You’re coming to Portland! Fantastic! Portland is strange and wonderful- just like you.
You’re coming to Portland! Fantastic! Portland is strange and wonderful- just like you.
I just want to say I’ve seen a lot of requests for Orlando in the comments. So I think it’s clear what you have to do. Oh and if the running is still on, I’ll take the new book. 🙂
https://paxtongate.com/ When I hope to see you in Portland Or. you really must go to Paxton gate, you will adore! And probably go home with a mouse head in your pocket.
I would love a copy of the new book!
There’s a group of us making plans now to see you in DC.
stupid logging in lost my comment. 🙁 WE have a futon, bed, or sofa, your choice. WE also have 2 cats. We are a little south (in MD) of DC and love to have you. I don’t now if the cats would be glad to have you but we can always see.
I got to see/hear you in San Diego during your book tour for LPTNH. Yay me! It is inspiring that you are willing to take to the road again. Probably not inspiring enough for me to make to trek to LA for this one but, bravo for you and I will stay tuned for further developments.
I love you Jenny, and I’m so excited that your new book is coming out soon. Congratulations!! I’ve bought several copies of your book so that I can keep my copy and never give the others to friends/family. I don’t have a SIGNED copy, though. I would love a signed copy of either book. I lived in Atlanta up till 3 years ago; I wish you were coming to Columbia, South Carolina. Good luck on your book tour 🙂
Okay Miss Jenny I am willing to leave the country and trek all the way to Canada to visit with ya’ll in October. I am looking forward to your next book, P.S. You can come to Buffalo if you wish. We have wings AND books! Digs
I am Furious that I will not be near to see you! GrrrrrrrArgh!
You really need to come to Regina SK Canada … why you ask? because we pronounce Regina so it rhymes with vagina … how can you not come?
Yaaayyy! So psyched you’re coming to where I live!! Definitely coming to see you!
You’re not coming to Iowa City, which is a shame. I hope you have fun on the tour.
I am late to the comments, but we wish you would add Durham, NC to the list — we have two cats, two couches, and need a good reason to invest in a slushie machine. When my kids and I saw that your book was being released on my son’s 15th birthday, it reeked of kismet. I won’t let my kids play half the video games or watch most of the tv shows their friends do because of language and inappropriate content, but I do let them read your blog and we listened to Let’s Pretend together (twice at least). In part because I simply can’t wait until after they have gone to bed to do it myself, and in big part because my son has struggled with severe anxiety disorder for years. . .and what is hardest for him is not the anxiety itself but the feeling of aloneness and being “weird”. Medication and therapy help some with his anxiety, but you have been the best medicine for the alone and weird feelings. I would love to be able to give him a signed copy of your book for him on his birthday.
I would come to your event in Minneapolis except that I went to the University of Minnesota back when dinosaurs roamed the earth and I know that I would have to walk (probably) miles to get from a parking place to the bookstore and since I am old as dirt (and dinosaurs) I cannot do that any more. So enjoy Minneapolis and the U without me. I will be with you in spirit.
But if you want to hang at a house on a lake with 2 adorable and friendly cats and 2 almost as adorable big dogs, let me know 🙂
I am so excited for this!!! And that you are coming to Toronto!! I will come and show you a picture of my cat Dr. Claw! As I unfortunately do not have a load of warm cats 🙂
I don’t have time to read all 1200+ comments to see who else in greater Boston is piping up w/offers of couches and cats, but I do want to point out that I live in the same neighborhood more or less as Porter Square Books (it’s a great place, and they’re lovely people), and I’m more than willing to shovel out my hovel of an apartment so you can come sit on my futon couch and let my big handsome kittycat Romeo snuggle up to you (once we coax him out from under the bed, that is–he’s easily spooked at first, but considering that he had a rough life before he came to me, it’s understandable). Heck, I’ll even make a batch of Death Chicken (which is totally delicious and contains lots of bacon) and some of my semi-legendary baked goods to sweeten the deal–would you prefer chocolate-chip oatmeal cookies, double chocolate espresso brownies, or chocolate chip cookie dough truffles?
Or you could always just hide in my bedroom for a while if you need some peace and quiet, and perhaps Romeo will snuggle up to you in there…whatever works. Don’t worry–we’ll all take very good care of you in Boston, OK?
Oh, and while I don’t have any taxidermy for you, I do have lots of stories about my misspent youth hanging out with various crazed musicians, and my misspent middle age* feeding cookie dough truffles to A-listers, plus there’s always the story of how my brother was trampled by a moose while hiking Cannon Mountain in NH. (Yes, really–as you know all too well, You Can’t Make This Shit Up.)
*Not to be confused with Middle Ages, although I AM a card-carrying member of the SCA, with the big plastic bin of garb, the feast gear collection, and the mountain of books to prove it.
I was so excited when I saw your headline, because I thought it meant you were moving to Wisconsin. Tho I’m in Michigan, it would be nice to have you in the upper mid-west for a change. Alas, you’re doing a book tour. That’s cool too, so YAY! I would love a signed copy of your book when available. I bought three copies of your first book and the audio book – all for ME! Wishing you rainbows and unicorns in the meantime.
Sigh… No Cleveland. But I might be able to swing a trip to Dayton! I would sure love to meet you! And I already pre ordered the new book from Amazon, and I’m gonna be so surprised when it shows up in September!!
Why not come to South Carolina, oh why?
Come to Ottawa! I just picked you last night on my list of Lady Heroes when playing the newlywed game – friend version with my best friend last night and she even guess it right! Can’t wait to read the new book !
My parents have a lovely house in Nashville. I’m sure they wouldn’t object to another strange visitor in their house; after all, they host me several times a year. I cannot offer a sack of hedgehogs or a barrage of felines, but I have a beautiful dog who will ignore you like the best of cats and get in your way when you least want it. I also highly recommend my parents’ cuisine and cooking skills, but if you’re into something cool and old-fashioned, please “dine” at Bobbie’s Dairy Dip on Charlotte Avenue. Or if you love sushi, Samurai Sushi on Elliston Place is THE best.
P.S. Come to where I actually live – Lexington! And if you don’t, I guess I’d accept a signed copy of your box as a consolation prize. If you do detour to Lexington, I will take you out to dinner. 🙂
Can’t wait to see you in Milwaukee! I will have my signed copy in hand and will even buy another one.
You’re coming to Boston???? I’m like an hour from Boston and have cats! I could try to bring them to you. Easier if you could come to them. Or if I just met you or whatever
Omigosh come to Victoria! Or Vancouver (BC) at least – I am reading your book right now and have the comfiest couch ever and 2 cats and when we have parties there’s always an introvert room for the awkward crowd and it’s usually more crowded than the “party”….I will try to come see you in Seattle but I doubt I can smuggle my awesome cats across the border with me. You are awesome and thank you for writing another book.
I would love a copy of the new book! I would love to get to the signing while you’re in San Francisco even more, but I think my hands may be full with my newborn twins… :$
Yeeeesssss!
Nothing in San Antonio?!?! Not that I wouldn’t drive to Austin, but, I mean… skipping I35 means MORE books!
So exciting! My bestie got LPTNH signed for me, and now I can return the favor!
Spare room and bunnies (no cats, but the bunnies are nice and pettable) in Chicago. 🙂
I’ma gonna bring y’all some tater tots on the 17th of October. I can’t wait to get your new book.
So excited you’re coming to DC. I have a couch covered in cat hair. Wait, cats too. But mostly the cat hair.
Still haven’t read your first book, but I should finally be getting it here in South Africa this week. Trying to get one here has proved quite difficult. You’d definitely have a space on my couch, I’ll even sneak cats (we aren’t allowed them here) in to make you more comfy?
Yay!!!! I just moved to one of these towns! I can’t wait!
Tator tots was all I could eat during 3 weeks of my pregnancy without throwing up. I think I’d rather eat the hedgehogs. I’d be happy with a signed copy of either of your books!
You are visiting the wrong continent. You should have European cities on there. I can’t move to a city in America, so seeing you and get you to sign my kids will be impossible. In lieu of autographed offspring I will gladly accept a signed copy of your new book when it’s out though.
Yes….. Denver! Whilst here, please come north! Black Bottle Brewery in Fort Collins http://www.blackbottlebrewery.com has some awesome squirrel taxidermy décor – makes a girl feel right at home!
Three cats and 2 dogs here in NJ, the state with the most reality shows. I would love an autographed copy of any book you have written and/or will write in the indefinite future. Or an autographed shopping list. Looking forward to your NYC stop sooooo much.
Can’t wait to see you in Portland. 🙂 I’d love a signed copy of either of your books!!!!
We’ll come and bring the kiddos in Minneapolis! My daughter Sophie regales us with stories (expletives redacted for her younger sibs) in the car on road trips! We adore you.
I would love a copy of “Furiously Happy”! I read “Lets Pretend This Never Happened” during the worst semester of college and it got me through with laughs and tears and I told every friend I knew (actually cared about) to read it and laugh with me. I was on the plane reading the pool story with the exploding diaper, when the younger woman walked in and you screamed something like THIS IS YOUR FUTURE (ah I don’t remember) and I think the older woman next to me asked to change seats because I was muffling laughter and shake trembling with my whole body on a 6 hour flight. She got scared (because she should have been). 🙂 You make me smile.
I would love a signed copy of the new book. Hope to be able to make it to Toronto to see you.
I’d love a copy of your new book! I’d also love it if you came to Vancouver, BC, us Canadians love you too!!! Pretty Please!!!
I NEED a signed copy of your book. Either will do. I’m not picky.
I will see you in Dayton. Friends and I are taking a road trip. Because we are all obsessed with you. Not in a creepy, stalker-ish type way though. Neither my friends nor I will murder you. Promise.
Tater tots are a staple at my house. So I’ve got you covered there.
I dont have cats (as my kid is hella-allergic) but I’ve got blankets. and a damn comfortable couch. just ask my husband. he’s a frequent flyer.
So, since ive taken care of all of your basic needs, I’ll see you in October.
Please, please, please send me the signed copy of your new book. I’m begging, for realisies, I am. I can’t make it to your book signing because I live in a different city, in another country, on a completely different continent. For reals Jen (I’m assuming you’re ok with me calling you Jen), I kid you not. I’m all the way in Cape Town, South Africa. And I found your first book at Exclusive Books at the airport when I was heading to Johannesburg, for a meeting, the day before my daughter’s 6th birthday 2 years ago. And what’s my daughter’s name? Haylie (I swear, I’m not making this up)! And when is her birthday? 25 September. I feel like it’s meant to be that I get this book, damnitall! Send me the book! Send it in time for Haylie’s birthday. Please!!!!
No Tallahassee stop??? So not right. I would love to have a signed copy of the new book….and congrats!
I just read this and started crying. Like, dripping tears at my very-open cubicle and my co-workers probably think my grandma died or something. This does not bode well for when I actually see you in DC. I’ll be the one who gets to the front of the line and just stares, then starts screaming about squid and needs to be led away.
I just found out about St. Louis, and that makes me furiously happy (see what I did there?)! I will definitely be there!
I want an autographed copy of the new book!! If that doesn’t, I want one of the old book!
Or, both, may be? Will you send me?
Please?
You’re very very pretty. 🙂
701, eh what the hay. I have just as good a chance as the other 700. : D
I would love a copy of a signed ANYTHING!!! Your first book made me cry I laughed so hard! My sister in all things strange and facinating-even tho I never met you. Thank you for letting us all know, it’s ok to be different.
And the phrase “Depression lies” had saved me more than once.
Thank you Thank you Thank you.
You are my hero.
Squeeeeeee. I am so happy you are coming to Seattle!!
I would LOVE a copy of your new book 🙂 I’ve given your 1st one to lots of friends as gifts bc well, we get you.
I am very happy there is another book…very unhappy there is not a stop in Annapolis scheduled as that is where I got one of my copies of book one signed… it was for HeMan Hubby as an anniversary gift. He is a bit like Victor in that he spends a lot of time just looking at me and shaking his head in wonder…because I am awesome I think, but most likely for some other reason I just don’t get.
Anyway, I can’t wait for Furiously Happy to find its way to my mailbox!
YES! You’re coming back to Miami! I’ll be there for sure! And although I like free, I’m honored to buy your book at my local bookstore. See you in October!
You should come to Scranton and view our slag heaps and visit the coal mine! 🙂 Also, I’d love either book. I never finished your first as a friend let me borrow it and she needed it back. (and the wait-list at the library is intense.)
I am delighted that you’ve created another book for all of our broken souls to dive into and find relief. Like a giant hot tub, but without germs or fungi or rashes! I’d love a signed book. Any book. I’d volunteer one of my kids for you to sign, but they’re both teenagers and a little picky.
Preordered in Nashville!! Hey, maybe you could send me a reminder text so I don’t forget to come?? 😀
I would love a signed copy if your new book! Or your or one! Whatever floats your boat.
When you come to Washington will you sign my little metal rooster too? PS I have a couch, cats and baked goods 🙂 (but no hedgehogs!)
I’m going to conveniently be moving 2 hours away from one of these stops! So while I’m struggling through leaving my comfort zone and panicking I can run away for a bit to see you! That’s pretty damn exciting.
Yay- Boston in October! You need to leaf peep while here… or do a corn maze. Or leaf peep while hiding in a corn maze…
Jenny! I will be at the Portland signing! And I will be dragging my husband (who is a little like Victor in the attitude department). I will be purchasing a hard copy of both of your books when you come to Powell’s (I already have an electronic copy of Let’s Pretend This Never Happened but I want a signed copy too). Thanks for making me laugh during the dark times. I can’t wait to meet you!
I have cats, a couch, and tater tots – also I will totally get a hedge hog just for you! Although some old friends used to have one named Aristotle, but I doubt he is still alive – I can check though! And a copy of either book is good, I love everything you do!
See you in St. Louis!
I want both! What can I say? You taught me well!
You make me ALMOST HAPPY TO BE ANXIETY-RIDDEN. And that is why I need an autographed copy of either of your books. I bought your first from Audible, I loved it, and I’m hoping that one day you will read the audio version of my memoir. Or at least sing the chapter titles.
I’m going to have to find a way to make it to Nashville. 🙂
Would love a signed copy of your first book.
I used to work at Politics & Prose. I don’t anymore and I live in Raleigh. I’m pretty sure that’s a sign that you should come to Raleigh instead. I promise to decorate my house to look exactly like Politics & Prose. Also, I witnessed a mugging out back behind Politics & Prose. I promise I won’t let you get mugged behind my apartment. Also also, I don’t have an 11′ giraffe, but I could draw one for you. I could draw it hugging the bear in your bathroom. How could you possibly resist such an offer?
I’ve given your first book to numerous people as birthday gifts – whether they want it or not. Because it’s funny and any friend of mine should be able to appreciate that humor. If they can’t I suppose I’ll have to get rid them. Not, like, in a Scarface way. Just tell them that we seriously have nothing in common and I need them to remove themselves from my life.
So see now what you did? You’re potentially losing me friends because God knows I seriously can’t deal with some stuffy bitches that can’t laugh at things like a puppet made out of a real raccoon. And I’m a vegetarian! So, if anyone should be stuffy about it, it’s me.
Anyway, I’m not picky. I just want you to sign some book and send it to me. I’ll show it to all my friends and then probably lose some more when I don’t stop effing talking about it.
Ok. You’re going to be my only (not even in real life) friend after all of this. So, you totally owe me.
I’ll be forever grateful too. Promise.
Can’t wait for the new book!
i met you at the signing in Annapolis, MD when you were promoting your last book! Can’t wait to (hopefully) be able to do it again!
I’ll try to see you in LA … that’s the closest to me!
Not me 🙁 Come to SLC UT and I will be there.
I will come to Pasadena. hugs.
Denver! So excited that you’re coming to my neighborhood… sort of. I hope I win the book!
YAY!!! You’re coming to DC!! AWESOME!
Cannot wait to see you in Seattle! I would adore a signed copy of your new book, were I the lucky person to win it. Have a fab summer, Lady!
So I did it wrong. I currently live around Boston, but in July and moving to north of Philly. I’d still love a copy of your new book. I can’t even preorder it for myself because I don’t have an address yet. It might be the saddest thing ever. I may actually make the trip back, just to see you though.
Me me me me me me…I would love a signed copy of your new book!!! I live in Boerne…aren’t we almost neighbors?! Please have a book signing here!
I am so excited I would love it if you came to Louisville, KY again! Pleaseeeee 🙂
I am so excited you’ll be in Dallas! Your being here and my getting to come to the book signing is going to be my birthday present to myself!
So very looking forward to seeing you in September!!
There’s more to New York State than NYC. And the rest of the state is beautiful in the fall. Just sayin. (Buffalo HINT Rochester HINT HINT) And I am always happy to supply tater tots and a comfy couch. No cats right now, but maybe I can rent –I mean borrow– some?
I’m super excited for your next book! I’m pre-ordering some, which I never do. If I ended up with an extra with your autograph… amazing.
I am so sad you are not (yet) scheduled to come to my town, but am hopeful that I will be able to meet you on one of your other stops. I would treasure a signed copy of your new book! I love your stories. You make me laugh and give me hope that heartbreak doesn’t last forever even if it comes and goes. You make a big difference.
I would totally come to get my book signed in St. Louis but I’m having my first baby like 2 weeks before. I loved your first book and I have the signed book plate.
I have two sofas, three awesome quirky cats, AND tater tots. I will even go thrift shopping and find you a new taxidermy item to add to your collection (I won’t tell Victor). I’m going to drive down to Portland just to see you for Furiously Happy! I can’t wait for your new book! I listen to the audiobook of Let’s Pretend about 1-2 times a month. I would be ecstatic to receive a signed copy of EITHER book – though I’d probably prefer a signed copy of Let’s Pretend since I was too chicken to go see you in Seatttle when you came through for that tour. Yay social anxiety!
We came to see you last time and we’re complete dorks when we finally got to meet you. Can’t wait to make fools of ourselves again!
I might have to do a small road trip. Now Nashville and DC are probably closest to me, but I’m thinking if I can fly the cost of the airline tickets, I might be hitting up Miami near my birthday as a present to myself.
I have a sofa, a crapton of cats, and some tater tots in the freezer. I have a sweater with a picture of a hedgehog on it. That will have to do unless I can manage to get my hands on a real one somewhere. I also have a trampoline. That’s not on your list of requirements, but they are a ton of fun as long as you remember to pee first.
Can hardly wait for your book to come out. I absolutely love your first book, bought another copy for my mom. She found it as hillarious as I did. Then I loaned my copy to my daughter… She loved it and then it got loaned to a friend of hers…and well now it’s lost somewhere prolly still getting passed around. At this point I’d love another copy…LOLOL! Anyway, congrats on the up coming tour and all, and Thank you so much for all the laughter your book brought to my family!!!!!
Come to Sacramento…please
I have a feeling the 3 hr trip to Dallas or Wichita is not going to happen since the hubs is not physically up to the trip. Why not OKC area? 🙁 Would love a copy of your new one. Bought the last one on audiobook and loved listening to you read it. 🙂 Your anxiety battles help me through mine. Thank you.
Seriously? Not in Midland?
Louisiana’s not as bad as everyone says it is! We don’t wrestle alligators! Unless that’s something that might entice you to come our direction… If it is I’ll start calling the alligator farms! Congrats on your stellar book!
Consider swinging through Mystic, CT – we have couches cats (we don’t eat them) and Beluga Whales….Most importantly, Bank Square Books rocks.
Oh lordy, I think I may faint. Nashville and St. Louis are on that list, and I live smack dab between the two. I WILL be at one of those signings!!!!!
I would love a signed copy of your new book! It would be awesome to see you in person at a book signing, but your nearest stop to me is New York City and I don’t want to die by being killed in traffic. You should come check out the Finger Lakes in New York. We have lots of great wine and are heavy on the outdoor-pretty.
No New Orleans on the list?? Sigh…guess I’ve got to road trip to Houston or Huntsville. If plans change to include The Big Easy, I’ve got 2 guest bedrooms, but sadly, no warm kittens.
I hope it’s not too late to leave a comment to be considered for the signed book (either one will do). If it’s not, well then, here lies my comment. If so, then all of this typing and hard work was done in vain. Whew, I’m exhausted. I need to leave now, I have responsibilities in need of shirking. Also, I will be at the Atlanta signing if the stars align correctly.
SQUEE!!!
Heck yeah, I’ll come see you when your here in Temepe. I’ll take either booked signed.
If my move to Oregon is successful, I will find a way to get over there from Eugene o,o
I’m in South Carolina but will try to make Atlanta or Nashville. I’ll be the really tall red-head in the “I’m here to destroy your marriage” shirt.
You’re coming to Tempe! I’m doing all the happy flails! I put it on the calendar.
I’d love a copy of your last book. Someone didn’t get it for my birthday last month. And by someone, I mean me, because I’ve been stuck at home without any money.
Hi Jenny, as much as I would love to meet you I am so afraid of Chicago… although you have given me enough time to work up my courage, so maybe. I do have a couch with some cats that you could borrow if you need while you are here. If I do make it, I will be the one who says “you replied to me once in the comment section of your post about you getting the mail early one morning”…. My daughter still teases me that I am famous because of that, well, in my own mind anyway….
I would like an autographed copy of the new book. But I want one of your cats to autograph it. You have 4 months to figure out how to train one of them to do this. Thanking you in advance.
Woot! If you’re up for it, I’ll take you to the CatTown Cafe in Oakland =oD
Gah!! You’re coming to Toronto! Please don’t be alarmed if I become star strut and pee a little bit! (Like professor Snape did, cuz apparently you’re not allowed to call him that in real life! Whatever) Anywho, it’s gonna be cold-ish here when you’re here so I’ll knot to a scarf (if I don’t get distracted by something shiny or furry and forget to do so) happy touring! So excited for your new book!
I want a book! I want a book! I love your blog, I have some of my favorite ones written down. Like the ones that made me laugh out loud in the middle of my office and my co workers look at me like I was crazy. My sister let me borrow her copy of “lets pretend this this never happen” and I didn’t want to finish it because then I would be back to just blog posts. BUT now I can finish it so and wait for your new one to come out! P.s. Hashing out details with my sister right now about coming to the MN book sighing on 11/2! so excited!!!!!
So excited! I will be heading to Seattle to see you. Yay! Oh…and a signed copy would be amazeballs. I would pretty much take it on its own tour to show it off to everyone I know. It would also go lovely with my bookplated copy of your first book.
I have been waiting to comment for a while, as #1369 is my lucky number. I JEST! I’m happy to see you’re coming to Chicago, and wish you would also come to my house so the fun would never end! Can’t wait to see you, and to hang out with the other friends of mine who like you – we’re just a breed apart, eh?
Jenny, my fellow oddball! I agree with basically everything you’ve said in your book. I also have an obsession with nicknaming things (at age 2, I had a pet ice cube named Baby Bedarude). Except for your strange obsession with dead animals in strange positions. (I’m more of an “animals wearing clothes” kind of gal.) Could I please have a copy of your new book with the dangerously awesome, possibly rabid. . . thing. . . on the cover?! P.S. Your genre of literature is called “neurotic literature”. I made that up and if anyone tries to steal it from me I can make it look like an accident.
I’d love a copy of your new book especially since you are not coming to my town!
You are going to be close enough that I can come and see you in Chicago! Yay!! I don’t have a bag of hedgehogs, but I have one (Bruce Qwillis)and can borrow one (Jake Qwillenhall). They may not like riding in a bag, but we can work that out later!
of course you are not coming to Vancouver and I don’t have enough airmiles to get to Toronto (sobbing) son of a…..
I preordered it from Porter Sq Books already and you’re going to be at Porter Sq Books!! How is this possible?? This is amazing, I am SO excited. It’s already on the calendar.
I saw you on the last tour in Brookline and it was awesome and wonderful and hilarious. I can’t wait to see you again. What infamous thing will I have you sign this time? Other than the book, of course. Hm……
I would go see you if I wasn’t on the other side of the world… but I’d love a copy of the book!
Furiously Happy, please. 🙂
A blogger once posted, “leave a comment and I’ll send you one.” It’s been 2 years and I’m still waiting.
I may have preordered this already but a signed copy would be swell. The extra would make a lovely gift for someone in need of some awesome in their life.
Thanks,
-beck
Bookpeople will not be big enough. Congratulations on finishing. I lost my laptop & 1/8th of a book that was inside it, so I decided I should probably not write it. Also because I am chickenshit. And fear failure. And just got over PTSD! (Unrelated, but since I was confessing…)
Yay for finishing!
Drat, woman. I will be in NYC on September 25th and in Houston on October 15th. Are you sure you couldn’t switch those dates? If you do, I promise to bring tater tots and all the hedgehogs I can catch.
I can’t believe that you aren’t coming to a city by me!! I live in Dubai. I will just have to send my brother to get a copy when you are in Minneapolis, so please be nice to him when he shows up. 🙂
Curses! I just NEED you to come to Indianapolis. I have a very needy and weird dog to provide entertainment should you need it. A signed book would also me moderately majestic, though perhaps not as exciting as having one signed in person. 🙂
I am so FURIOUSLY HAPPY you are coming to my town and I get to get a real autographed copy of your book in person! I just made a neon pink post-it note and stuck it on my computer monitor. So, hopefully by the time you get here, it won’t have become so commonplace that I ignore it. I might have to switch the colors out every couple of weeks to make it fresh. SO EXCITED! I am pre-ordering the book from the independent book store. Please be careful and take care of yourself so we can all see you on your tour! As in…don’t get squashed by a huge metal grizzly or something.
Very excited that you’re coming to a town near me in Badgerland! See you in October!
I’ve got a couch in San Francisco with your name on it if you need it!! Also two cats and a hawk (all alive) who would love to meet you!
I was going to pre-order the new book – but I might be dead by the time it comes out. If I die, my family will need all the money I have to build my giant funeral pyre at a local state park -permits are expensive for that, I hear. So free books are good. I also have 4 couches and lots of cats. And I’m not ill – just weird. : )
Will be there in Toronto! Furiously happy that you’ve written another book!
I will happily volunteer my sister’s couch because it’s uber comfy and she has 4 cats AND a hedgehog! If she says no for some reason, you’re welcome to sleep on the chaise at my house. It’s very comfortable as well, plus you get to feel a little bit like royalty. It’s like a couch and a throne hooked up and produced the most magnificent piece of furniture ever.
If she were to say “hell, no” to me offering you a place to stay without her prior consent, She’d probably loan me her pets to stay at my house if that’s a requirement for you. We just only have a dog right now, but my 7 year old son and I plan to get cats in the future (I also have an 11 month old and litter boxes and a mobile little person don’t mesh real well…)
And so as not to keep you in suspense about what the future cats will look like and be named, we’ll have a black one named “Pete the Cat”. If you’re not familiar with the books about him, you need read some; he is just the coolest, most chill cat ever. And we’ll also have a white cat named Bay Max, because if you’ve seen “Big Hero 6”, how can you NOT love Bay Max??
Anyway, my sister and I both live in Birmingham, AL which is not too far away from Atlanta 🙂
P.S. My 7 year old would probably love to meet you. It’s entirely possible that I was listening to your audio book and forgot to turn it off after picking him up one day, and then he started going around saying “Dear Victor”. He’s always been really smart, so it’s possible that his 4 year old prodigy self just happened to stumble across your blog on my phone and read a post that said something about “Dear Victor”. It’s like the Tootsie Pop commercial with Mr. Owl, the world may never know…
P.P.S. So you know I’m not just some fly-by-night fan, I’m the president of the local chapter of the Unicorn Success Club.
P.P.S. I lied about that, there’s not actually a local chapter of the Unicorn Success Club, but if there was, I’d be involved enough in the club to have a title. There could be someone that has a better presidential campaign than me, so I might be VP. Definitely at least secretary or treasurer…
I want one! I often say “bok bok motherfucker” to my boyfriend. In fact, I just did, and told him you were coming to our town. We will come see you. Hopefully I can get him into a chicken costume. He might struggle, but I’m sure it can happen
Okay Jenny…what the hell? You’ll go to St. Louis and Wichita, but won’t stop in Kansas City? We in between the two cities, but with a whole lot more awesome than either place. No one really likes Wichita and St. Louis sucks too. We have great food, bookstores, and we havent had a riot here in several years. So please?
Can’t wait to see you in Seattle.
I’d love a signed copy of either book. You are so nice to offer one to your fans. (Yeah, I’m totally sucking up.)
The things I would do for an autographed copy of one of your books are outrageous enough that it’s probably not appropriate to list them in a public forum. Forreals though. LET ME GET THAT! I already got you on preorder. Just saying. Super disappointed to see where your tour is going so far- I live in the Fl panhandle, so Miami is 8 hours away and Huntsville is almost 7. Meh!
Super bummed you aren’t coming to Charlotte NC. Will
keep reading! Love it!
Skipping the Detroit area? And I thought you folks from Texas were made of sterner stuff. You’re publisher probably couldn’t afford to insure you while here. Wait, Chicago kills more people, and St. Louis is like our nerdy little brother, come visit.
I would LOVE a signed copy of you new book! I have a copy of your old book that you signed when you were in Kansas City 🙂 And even though Wichita isn’t THAT far…I have a 1 year old now and it’s not very feasible to travel 🙁
If you add Cincinnati I have 3 cats and dog you can cuddle and if you really need a hedgehog, I know where to find one in short notice….
Omg! You are coming to DC! Would love an autographed copy of either book! See in you October!
You’re going to be on the edge of my state. I hope to see you at Dayton! I’m so excited for your new book 😀
Come to Salt Lake! These people could use a little humor in their lives!
PS…my dad is also a taxidermist. I promise I’ll bring you a deer – butt – doorbell. Consider it.
I have 5 cats and a very comfortable couch good for sleeping and/or building forts. (To clarify the fort making only involves the couch cushions, not my cats. They’re not good at building things, mostly knocking them down or laying all over them. So, I guess the cats can be decorations, like furry gargoyles.) If you stay over I’ll let you borrow my handmade Harry Potter quilt and Betty Boop onsie.
BONUS: I have LOTS of antidepressants and Xanax and time release NSAIDs for arthritis that I am totally willing to share. Plus a box of wine and a liquor store across the street.
PS: I know I sound like an old, crazy cat lady but I’m really just a young crazy cat lady with arthritis. So, sorry, I cannot offer any senior discounts. Just cats.
Yay, we’ll be seeing you in Seattle!!! Can’t wait!
Ok. So shit just got real. I AM coming to Seattle to see you all the way from Alaska. Is there a certain animal I can bring you? We have a lot of furriers and taxidermists. For what it’s worth I shipped bear meat to my friend Sarah in NYC to use on her blog fourpoundsflour.com where she did a special for PBS Japan. That’s about as famous as I’ve come close to on the internets.
YOU’RE COMING TO CHICAGO AND THAT’S RIGHT BY MY APARTMENT AND I AM KERMIT FLAILING ALL OVER THE PLACE YAYYYYYYYYYY
YAY! No one ever comes to Huntsville! Okay, Elton John just did..but that pales in comparison. I’m so excited!
I would LOVE a copy of your new book. I have a copy of your old one. PLUS, you are coming to my town, Dallas, on MY birthday so I will totally be there! Can’t wait!
Looking forward to seeing you in Seattle again! I promise not to ask you if it will take another 11 years for your next book question again, because it did not take 11 for this one!
I have six cats and a comfy sofa if you come to Louisville KY. I can’t wait to read your new book.
This is full of awesome, did I mention that?
I want a signed copy of your book! Pick me! Pick me!
I would love to have a signed copy of your book. Boston is the closest you come to my home town in MA. Difficult to go out of town during the school year, though (I’m a teacher.) You are an inspiration to me, and my daughter. I would love to thank you in person, especially to thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences with depression. Your quote, “Depression lies” has helped me through many a tough time. Thank you again. hope to meet you in Boston!
Give it to us.
Will see you in Portland.
Plz come to northwest Arkansas. I totally have a sofa and blankets. Maybe even an air mattress if you’re lucky.
I love that you’re coming to Cambridge! (On your “Boston” leg, in case you were confused about that statement and thought that I thought you were coming to England. Which maybe you are, but I’m not going to be there, so I would be less excited about that.) I’m going to beg the store to let us get one old book and one new book so that we can have 2 seats. Otherwise someone will just get a very cool Christmas present.
I’m SO there!!!! Los Angeles on 12/6 I will be the first in line waiting to finally meet the woman I have quietly stalked online for the past 5 years! And if need be, we have cats AND pugs AND a spare bedroom you could turn in to your personal cave of pain and anxiety for as long as you need to !
Here’s my pitch for an autographed copy of Furiously Happy. I’ve been married to your alter ego for 37 years. Our grown son gave his mom a copy of Let’s Pretend saying, “Mom, this is you.” I read her a chapter each night, and every time I was about to say “That is the craziest thing I’ve ever heard “, she would say “Of course! That’s exactly what I was thinking. ” I would like to shake Victor’s hand.
I would love a signed copy of your last book…and your latest book! I also have a large comfy couch for you with 2 furry warm cats and a snuggle dog! come, put your feet up, stay!
I’ve got a couch and a cat (just the one, I’m afraid – she won’t tolerate any others. I’ve tried. But if she likes you – and she only likes crazy people – then she might snuggle with you. Alternatively, she might attack you, which is also a sign of respect from her). But, um, I’m in South Africa. If you’re ever in this part of the world, let me know…
Oh sweet heaven! You’re coming to Toronto?! I am so all over that. And maybe all over you. I mean, not in a truly creepy way. Please forgive me if I go all fangirl on you. Can I bring your first book to sign too?
You can crash on my couch. With my cat. Or not. Whatevs.
I’m a little late to the party, but I work for a potato company, so I can TOTALLY hook you up with tater tots. Lots of them. FOR LIFE…or you know, for as long as I work here 🙂
I am in for NYC !! I was hoping you would hit the east coast !
Columbus Ohio needs you. Really, it does.
You’re so cool!! I wish you were coming to a city near me but I will console myself by reading your book.
would love your book
suzi f.
I will be traveling to see you in Chicago! And I would love an autographed book! Either one!
stares at the tour place for minnesota I will try my darndest. I really don’t like highway driving and that is what I’d be doing for an hour to come see you but I WANT TO COME SO BAD!!!!
You are IN San Antonio! Why aren’t you reading here!?! Why do I have to go to Austin! Whine…
Please add Midland, Texas to your book tour. We can meet up on Lawson Street and take pictures with your new book! Then, we can go to the antique store and take more pictures with the mannnequins that live in the back of the store. Oh fun!
Stacy
I don’t have a website and I don’t want one. So I hope my full name and my email will suffice as it’s all I have. So you live in Texas and I enjoy reading your blog very much. It saves me so much time not having to write my own blog when yours is exactly what I think and say most of the time. It is very affirming to me to know that at least one other person besides myself lives life on a tilt, instead of a steady flat spot. Anyhow back to your posted tour places. You are in Texas and Louisiana just right there! We share the gulf coast together and a border! But you are not coming to Louisiana with your new book . Why?
Okay that was a stupid ass question because I know why. I was born and raised in Texas and because of a couple of not great choices God himself has put me in left ovary of the United States. So I get the why. Nobody comes here unless it is mandatory. Or there is another reason as well ! They are dumber than dirt! And I know as well as you that you can’t fix stupid still I think you should reconsider and bring your new book to Lafayette La. as part of your tour. It has to be on the way either coming or going and if you plan well you won’t even have to stay the night!! I’m going to order your book for my family. I’m tired of their shit and just maybe if they here my life from another person who has no reason to lie they will become people I might want to spend time with. Or not whatever it’s worth a shot, Right?
Dear Jenny, I am from India and I simply love reading your blog. I am very much interested in getting a copy of ‘Furiously Happy’ and if it’s signed by you..nothing like it! (unfortunately I cannot come at your mentioned places).. .So please send me a copy…PLEASE…You will make my day..it will be very very special.
I’m waayy behind here but I was very happy to see your 9/30 date for Nashville. I want you to know I’ll be celebrating my birthday with you. So thank you that my birthday will not suck as it usually does! In 2012, I purchased your first book at a bookstore in an airport for a long (and dreaded) work trip to San Francisco. Now usually I would love a free trip to San Francisco even though it was work related, but on my first trip out, my father passed away. I was so apprehensive about this next trip, and I really needed something to take my mind off of all the bad things I imagined we’re going to happen on this one. Your book was it! I cried on this trip but tears of laughter…uncontrollable laughter. So THANK YOU for all that you did for me and you didn’t even know. YOU ARE AWESOME!
You are coming to my Neighborhood!!!!!!
Women and children 1st in Chicago!
I cannot wait to meet you!!
Please come to Kansas City. I don’t even think Witcha is really a city, maybe it is but play it safe come to Kansas City then go to Witcha. If you can’t visit I understand and will buy and read your book. Good luck with the tour!
Any chance of stopping in Kansas City on 11/5? We are right in between St Louis on 11/4 and Wichita 11/6. My husband is the director of the Johnson County Library system there and would absolutely die (hopefully not, he is facing a possible ALS diagnosis 🙁 ) to have you speak at his library. He will move heaven and earth to make it happen if there is a possibility. I don’t know how he would go about trying to set this up.
Oh, wow! Can’t wait to see you in Tempe, I have a spare bedroom, an office with a futon, a couch, and two dogs. No cats, but I would totally look for a taxidermied cat to make you feel more comfortable. Plus, you can pick your very own hand made ceramic plate, mug, or bowl!
I heart the bloggess. 4reel.
I used your store as a distraction technique for kids in inpatient mental health care. I’m hoping to see you in Seattle and introduce you to the Geek Girl Pen Pal Club members here, and the Geek Girl Brunch members. Can’t wait to read the book.
We might be able to spare some room, but we’re in upstate NY about 3 hours outside of New York City. Somehow, I don’t think you’d take a detour out here on your way from New York City to Boston. Unless you get horribly, horribly lost. In which case, feel free to stop by.
Then again, Boston to Toronto might take you through my area. If you’re around Albany, NY and need a place to crash, let me know.
I am so excited you are coming to Arizona!
I want a signed book! I do I do. Totally coming to see you in ATL.
Um, excuse you, you are not coming to Canada WHY??
CINCINNATI!
I loved the first book so much, I can’t wait for the second! Thanks for making me laugh so hard I woke up my family at 1:30 AM!
Miami??? All the really disturbed individuals live in Orlando, plus we have Disney World we’ll mostly speak English to you.
I am aiming to see you in Boston – you are an amazing woman who has helped me when the darkness hits! I’m 3 hours north in Maine but I have a couch and a cat you can snuggle with if you need a spot! 🙂 And I’ll take a copy of the new book for my prize!
You coming to Dayton in October is the only thing that makes living here worth it right now. I’m counting on you Jenny!!! My urge to not be an annoying fan girl might have to be overridden. Can I squee once in front of you? Just one time? If this is crossing a line, I’ll settle for standing quietly while you sign my copy of your awesome book, and move on. 😉
nooooo come to charlotte!!!!! i might have to travel to atlanta….i don’t think i can miss this shitshow 🙂
I cannot wait to see you in Milwaukee!!! We will work on the cats, hedgehog and tator tots. 🙂
I would love a signed copy of your new book
My kids ages (10 &13) bought me your book for Christmas because they were tired of seeing me read from heat my 10 year old daughter says, Boring self help Christian books.” I didn’t want to read your book and honestly it sat in my book pile for months, then I suffered a major depression breakdown where I hated everyone even God and I stared reading it and I felt normal. Even bring a nurse and in the medical profession, you see others suffering depression and never thought it could happen to you, but it does and it’s real and Cymbalta really sucks when you get off of it.
Thanks for being messed up. I’m not alone.
Excited to see you in Minneapolis!!
I am SO in for Los Angeles!! And you’re coming only a week before my birthday! Super pumped! Your blog gets me through a lot of crappy depressing days. Loved your first book. Can’t wait to read this one. Thanks for being you and totally rocking.
Wish you were coming to Woodstock New York
we’re no where close to your tour, but we’ve got a couch & some stray cats outside. i’d love a signed copy of the book!
And now I can say I have something on my social calendar
Um. YES. You make me giggle with the fire of a thousand heart-shaped suns…and then pee a little in my pants because that’s a really hard giggle. I would love a signed copy of your new book. Reading the things you write is as cathartic as it is hilarious. It makes my heart feel better and my brain doesn’t feel so lonely.
OH MY GOD. I am in NY. I have the book pre-ordered on Amazon so hopefully there are no shenanigans and it gets to me on time. My guess is that I won’t have read it by then though because I’ve been rather a slow reader lately.
I would love a signed copy of your new book! Wish you were coming to North Carolina – I will try to road trip to Nashville. Your first book is the funniest thing I have ever read. Can’t wait to read about your latest adventures!
yes yes! an autograph please! and i could bring you tater tots to Powells in Portland, Trader Joes Tater Tots, they are awesome
I will totally be at your signing in Dayton! I can’t wait! And I will bring my mother in law!
Oh my gosh, you’re coming to Dayton. DAYTON! Of all the boring midwest towns, you picked one that is relatively close to me. I”MSOFREAKINGEXCITEDICOULDFART! I will see you in October 🙂
This isn’t a stalking comment, but I know where you and your book will be On a certain date and I will be there! I will gladly trade one of your signatures, in your book that I will then own, for a box of pinwheel cookies, a roll of camouflage masking tape, One unopened container of wax earplugs (which can be molded into tiny little people that you can pretend are your village and you their empress, or just make really crass scenes with the people you created with the wax and leave them out when you’re expecting company and blame it on Victor or Dorthy Barker, and some water purification tablets for when the zombie apocalypse comes. I drive a hard bargain I know. If that doesn’t sell you, I can throw in a coffee mug that says ” I pooped today” and has an awesome stick figure graphic that accompanies the verbiage. Please send confirmation of this deal by carrier pigeon, a chipmunk who knows sign language or you can just reply here I guess…but I’m really hoping you have a chipmunk with skills.
Much thanks!
completely going to see you in Dayton. Audiobooks on your ereader are hard to sign. BUT what else would i do at work? Work? NO!
Dayton! Woot! I listened to your book on my ereader at work… cause what else would i do at work? Anyways, yay for a new book!
Please come to Michigan!!!!
I would LOVE a signed copy of the new book. I am ecstatic to read it!!!!
I’m so excited about your new book! I own the e-book, the audio book & the paperback copy of Let’s pretend this never happened. I absolutely adore your style & admire your courage. I’ve been a member of the tribe since the chicken incident and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I often look at my significant other and when we fight say at least I didn’t buy towels. Unless it’s about me buying more towels… Then I may say that I’ve poisoned something in the Refridgerator. Anyway, thank you, for lifting my spirits daily. Be it with your fascinating mid-adventures or the ever growing ethical taxidermy collection you share with all of us. Thank you Jenny!
Well, I don’t see any North Carolina towns on your list!! And my daughter totally needs a signed copy for Christmas!! Btw, is Beyonce still out by the road? Last time we were in Texas I SWEAR I saw her!!
The fuck? You are skipping Indianapolis entirely! maybe I should skip out on buying the book then… of who am I kidding.. no I won’t.
I cannot believe you aren’t coming to Gettysburg. We don’t have a bookstore, but we do have a coffee shop. I could guarantee at least 8 people.
I would love a copy of your book!! I will now write all the catch phrases that should capture your attention and make you pick me! Kittens! Unicorns! Beaver dam! Damn beaver! … It’s a lock.. I win.
Although I have 3 cats, and I can borrow hedgehogs and tater tots, a butler for the evening and a playlist to chill you out from all the busyness, I am deeply…and I can’t stress this enough…deeply saddened that I live in outside of Orlando. So. I will not be able to a) see you, b) meet you, c) offer you my couch (I totally would). Would it help that I submitted my Broken Question? I have never met you and I miss you. I can’t think of any other reason to get a copy of your book, which if I can find it at a local bookstore somewhere I will do that but short of that I’ll pre-order it. Then I will cry crocodile tears and be sure not to mess up the cover because….you.
You’ve made my day, week and month. I’ve recently become a fan and can identify with many of your posts to varying degrees. I have your FIRST book and am midway through and will be looking forward to meeting you in Huntsville, AL.
It takes approximately 58 minutes to peruse 1,470 comments. If a hedgehog is a dealbreaker, then you should choose Iggybob (comment 236) or the sister of Christie1982 (1388), but if you want one for yourself, then your best bey is BrendaHeatherHollingsworth (928) who says she has 6. Also, in addition to Australia, England, and Orlando, FL, you really should come to Greensboro, NC. Our city is like the Austin, TX of North Carolina (okay, that’s really probably Asheville, but I’d love for you to come here). We also have a cat and a sofa, and a place that has killer tater tots.
ps Other than “depression lies,” “please stay” have been two of the most important words I’ve heard since starting to navigate this new road. Thank you for that.
I have a sofa and a hamster. Plus I make great cocktails and I have a taxidermist squirrel in a flapper dress. Her name is Agatha Christie.
So I was looking on Google maps, and I think Greensboro could totally work. You could stop over on the way to D.C, from Huntsville (just stay on I-40). The tater tot place I’m thinking of also has some really good pimento cheese. Oh! And a hamburger place in town was just voted best in the nation on TripAdvisor. We could go there and to the International Civil Rights Museum and see where some of the first Woolworth sit-ins took place. Just a thought and hope you’re feeling better.
Could you please come to San Angelo… I mean, Angelo state would be happy to have you back (ps you and Hayley waving at my last year at the homecoming parade totally made my life, it was like Yall knew I loved Yall. I’d even take you out for coffee or something while you’re here as in a “if you could have coffee with one person living or dead who would you choose”
Kind of way. If you don’t do a book signing here, or can’t allow me to take you for coffee, or come by the taxidermy shop to have a book signed, I guess I’ll be driving to Austin with my preordered book the day after my birthday to have it signed. Because that would be the ultimate birthday and that’s what I’m giving myself.
Yo, jenny… ok, so here is how it is…on my way home from vacation in outer banks and having my friend, Mike, read chapter by chapter, word for word your entire let’s pretend. It’s amazing my wife didn’t drive off the road from laughing so hard. Plus, I think all of us pooped our panties from your hilarious stories. I would absolutely love a signed copy of your book.
Can’t wait to hear back. Sure hope you aren’t dreaming of kicking me in the face for this email.
Peace –
Jeremy
I NEED a signed copy of your book!!! Are you not coming to San Antonio?? Please? Pretty Please!!!
OMG I am getting a babysitter on November 4 for 7pm!
Your schedule shows that you have PEE-LENTY of time to swing by Buffalo, NY before or after visiting Toronto! And yes, I would love a signed copy of your new book!
I know you hate to travel, but what about the Midwest? Why isn’t Grand Forks, ND on your tour?
I just finished your first book on Kindle and would love a signed copy of that if you have any left. I’ll be buying the new book in hardcover asap and hope to get to the reading in DC.
My husband still looks scared…. probably because I got so excited when I saw that you will be in dc when I’m there visiting my husband’s parents. You’re book signing is on our anniversary so we’re supposed to be riding horses but after hitting him several times before finally telling him I HAVE TO GO… he agreed. Or he doesn’t realize it’s on our anniversary. I said the date, so really he owes me for forgetting out anniversary.. in October. It counts. And I love you! Not in a weird way. In a you make me laugh and feel less scared and ashamed of being broken. I may not work the way the world thinks I should work… but I work in my own way. And that’s okay. 🙂
I can’t wait for your new book!! I want one, signed, delivered, and a sandwich! Thanks you’re the best! If not, we can just meet up in L.A.
My friend Caroline and I are coming to see you in DC on October 12th. We’re so excited, we could pee.
I have a couch and cats and a squirrel in the backyard (not for eatin’)! Please come to Boise, Idaho! ❤️
I fear I won’t be able to attend any of your book signing events because: a) I don’t live in any of those cities; b) I have a massive anxiety disorder with, c) an inadequate amount of prescription drugs to enable travel. BUT…
I want you to know that “Let’s Pretend This Never Happened” makes the BEST sympathy gift EVER! I used to take a pound cake to friends who had suffered the loss of a family member, but switching from cake to a copy of your book was an awesome decision on my part because sad people really need a good laugh, right? Also, the book is calorie-free and bakes up in no time.
Did Nashville get cancelled? It’s not on the Parnassus schedule of events.
Guess I’ll be missing this signing. 7pm in Atlanta would keep me from getting to work on time. Unless I take a day off in the middle of the week, instead of the day before the weekend like I had planned.
Nope, gonna miss it. Fiddley sticks. 🙁
Someday I hope you come to Boise, Idaho. There are people here who need you (me)! Having lived with social anxiety all my life, you are one of the few people who get it. BTW, I discovered you through my book club and I was the only one who understood your book and started following your blog. BTW2, I have a great cat and a comfy guest bed. Sharon
You’ll be in Nashville and that’s a great thing because it’s only 3 hours away from me! But I have finals that day and all that week which is kind of a big thing. Your book will be a welcome break from nursing school. Well, until my new classes start the following week. I’ll just send my dog in my place. You can autograph him if you like. Just make sure you have some bacon or there will be a scene.
I really want to come and see you! But my due date is November 7th… Three days after the day you will be in StL. Wouldn’t it be awesome, and a story to tell forever, if I went into labor while waiting to meet you?! Haha! Hope to see you when you’re in St. Louis!!
I see that I am very late to this party. I’m not sure if you have already chosen someone to win the signed copy of your book, and I did (finally) pre-order a copy and a plate thingy, but this still had better odds than the lottery… So am adding my (very belated) comment to this thread 🙂 love your humour, Jenny & wish you even more success & happiness <3
… Oh, also sad that you are not coming to Vancouver & wishing I had the time & money to head to Seattle or Portland… But I don’t.
When life gets hard, I respond by getting silly. It’s been really hard lately, so I’m running out of silly. Can I have some of yours? Either book would be lovely if you still have one to spare. I’m hoping to come see you in DC. My cats are far more anti-social than I am, so they won’t be coming. I’ll bring some of their hair on my clothes though.
I would love a signed copy of your book. I an hoping to get to Atlanta if I can.
I would love to be the recipient of your autographed book because I am your biggest fan … and I know this because … who else has a huge metal chicken tattoo on their left ankle & an I <3 Bloggess on their left ankle? okay, well maybe not a permanent tattoo – but it took some pretty skillful ambidexterity to write with that sharpie on my left ankle. 😛
Dammit! I’ll be in Munich for Oktoberfest when you’re in Atlanta this time, but I’m glad I got to support you last time when you came to the fancy Buckhead book store for the signing. I’ll try and send my wife this time. – Michael (f/k/a the muskrat)
We have a cat and a spare room in Portland. Also, if you prefer the vermin kind of rat over the pet kind, we have those in the backyard… 😉 I’m still working on my husband to read your book. He jokes that he’s a little afraid it would kill him because last time he tried to start it he had pneumonia and he laughed so hard he couldn’t stop coughing. Actually, the same thing happened to me as well. Are you trying to kill us? However, I like to live dangerously, so I’d love a copy of your new book. Full disclosure–I’ll probably buy it anyway. Keep on keeping on, and I hope I’ll be able to finagle my schedule to see you at the book-signing.
I wish you’d come to San Diego – I’ll buy a whole second copy if you do!
I’ll buy an entire second copy if you come do a signing in San Diego!
So excited for the new book! I would love to win and can’t wait to see you in Denver!!
Why you no come to San Diego??? I want a signed copy! Please?
My best friend from high school , Sarah , has been trying to get me to read you for a long-ass time. She loves me, I should listen to her more often. But my point is, she loves you too, and she deserves an autographed book. She is a Bloggess pusher extraordinaire. Good luck on your tour and bask in the love of our people. One of us, one of us…
Aww I wish you were coming to NC on your book tour. 🙁 I’ll just live vicariously through those who do get to meet your awesomeness in person. It would be amazing to be able to win a copy of your book. I would recommend it to everyone I know. 🙂
I thought I could come but my car suspension system is busted. Hopefully I can get it fixed/find someone to go with me when you arrive Portland in November!
Otherwise, if I don’t get you to sign my future copy, I’ll cry… profusely. T_T
I love your blog and was lucky enough to meet and have you autograph “let’s pretend this never happened” @ the TX Women’s Conference a couple years ago.
Hopefully I’ll get a chance to make it to your Bookpeople signing in Austin next month. Unfortunately, I’m poor and don’t foresee myself becoming rich enough to buy new books anytime soon. I’d really love a copy of your new one!!!
-Megan
Why do you hate Philadelphia?
What about San Antonio? Like a woman with excellent stalker genes, I’ve deduced from your first book you must live not far from us. My friends and I shared one copy of Let’s Pretend, but if you come to SA, we promise to each buy our own 😉 We love love love you!
Why are you not coming to Memphis???????? O wait probably because this city is scary and i may be the only one that reads here 🙁 Well I understand but I am not happy but because you are so damn funny and have made even my husband laugh I will forgive you! My husband doesn’t read, I am not even sure he can but on our road trips I read you aloud to him because I get tired of him asking my why I’m laughing so many damn times! We adore you! the other morning he sent me a text message that read ” I found you a magical squirrel” … I have yet to see it. I will think about quitting my job so I can come see you in Nashville or maybe I can tempt one of my Arizona buddies to go to the signing in Tempe. Cannot wait to read the new book!
Ok I just left a comment about you not coming to Memphis. I wanted to attach my blog, I want you to please please read my engagement post!!!! When I read you’s I was like holy shit we both have funny store is that involve having to pee! Please read it and let me know what you think. Unless you think it’s complete shit then just add a smiley face at the end, people can’t get mad when there are smiley faces involved. The link connected is not the one but it will take you to my blog, thanks!!!
Ok so for whatever reason my comment about Memphis did not post. This is probably why my writing career has not taken off, because I suck at computers and blogging! I wish you were coming to Memphis!But i get it, we are a scary city and I may be the only reader here 🙁 I just wanted to let you know that I loved your book and cannot wait for the next one! My husband does not read but I actually read your book aloud to him because he kept asking me why i was laughing so much. He cracked up, he even texted me the other morning and said ” I have a magical squirrel for you”.. kinda creepy but anyways! Maybe I can quit my job and come see you in Nashville. Or …. maybe you can send me the new book signed! I promise to do the same if I ever make it big. I recently had a book published on Amazon, it made a whopping $20.. i recently pulled it in hopes of starting fresh.
I think you should make a pit stop in Buffalo, NY before or after your Toronto visit. Because its soooo close and that’s where I live and I can’t get to Toronto on a Tuesday night because I have to work 🙁 Also, border crossing is ridonkulous at rush hour and I would be Furiously Unhappy if I tried to frantically get to Toronto after work and missed you because of border traffic. Geeze people just don’t understand that a book signing is FAR more important than getting home from work!
I will be on a plane when your book signing is happening in Boston, I even looked to see if you would be signing anywhere near where I will be on vacation and you are just not the times I will be there!! So bummed about this, because I’ve enjoyed reading your books, your blog, and repinning your pins from Pinterest! Good luck with sales, I already pre-ordered my Kindle version!!
Damn, I live in Tunisia, so I can’t attend any of these ;-; No author ever comes to my country for a signing XD I really loved Let’s Pretend This Never Happened, the funniest book I’ve read in my entire life <3 Mostly because your Weirdness Degree is close to mine xD But with more creative stray random thoughts :3
It would mean the world to me to have a signed copy of Furiously Happy ♥ It would be the first something signed (by someone else than me) on my shelves xD If I ever get picked for a signed copy email me and I’ll send my address :3 email is Xingyaruchan@gmail.com
Damn, I live in Tunisia so I can’t attend any of these u.u Not that this is new, nobody ever comes to my country for a signing XD I adored your book Let’s Pretend This Never Happened, funniest book I’ve read in my life, which makes me feel kinda guimty that the funniest book I read is a memoir, but I can hardly be blamed xD
It would mean the world to me if I could get a signed copy of Furiously Happy <3 It would be the first signed something I ever get xD
Did you already give one away? If not, I’ll trade you assigned copy of Furiously Happy for a signed copy of BabyFat. Bad boy’s sitting pretty as a hot new release. Pinch me please?
Also o don’t think I can make it to any signings. I six hours from the closest one on the list. But I’m calling Maine for a signed copy. Just because, and thank you for your words on my book cover. Like, with a giant cherry on top.
So excited you’re coming to Toronto! i’ve been looking forward to reading the new book since you first announced it! I have a comfy couch, but alas, no cats.
I’ll come and bring some weirdos with me.
I would give my left arm for a signed copy of Let’s Pretend This Never Happened!
So excited to participate in a Church of Bloggessianism pilgrimage! Will see you in Dayton, with my Dingleberry’s (shirt) proudly displayed.
I would TOTALLY go but you are going to be in the city (Chicago) and just the thought of driving through there from the region is making my heart pound. I do believe the last time I drove (and only b/c my friend didn’t drive) there was some screaming (from me) about how we were going to die, no joke.
I’ll be happy to stare at you awkwardly and make both of us uncomfortable, in Portland Oregon of course!
So sad that the closest city to me is a 6 hour drive away. Should you ever decide to come to Montreal, I can offer the companionship of a hedgehog named Millie who used to live with a dominatrix and assorted other non-taxidermied creatures. Also, I have two couches but one of them smells strongly of basset hound so I recommend the other one.
I really wish we could see you in Knoxville, TN! But I might have to make the trip to Nashville. Congrats on this latest accomplishment!!!! You rock!
I can’t wait! Just pre-ordered from Bookpeople in Austin. But it would be so awesome if I could get another one for free because I’ll end up giving mine to my 16 year old daughter. I really hope she will connect with your book. Also,I hate driving into Austin. I mean I REALLY HATE it. This is how badly I want to have you sign my book in person. I might geek out on you. No, I will. Also, I’m missing bowling that night. Just thought you should know.
I’ve pre-ordered and can’t wait to read it! I’m hoping to see you in Toronto if I can sneak away from the conference I’ll be at down the street from the bookstore!
Can you bring everyone in NYC Taco Cabana, but mostly me?
I see you have a little wiggle room between St. Louis and Denver to squeeze in a Kansas City date, and that would make me very excited in an all-over wiggle sort of way. Also, it would make me feel much more charitable about your stop in Wichita, which they really need, because there is nothing else there for them to get excited about and you will be doing them a favor by stopping there.
I am so, so sad that the Boston event is sold out, but I shouldn’t be so greedy because I saw you in Tempe on your last tour! So, if you ever decide to make it all the way to Maine for a book tour I’ll just make it to that one.
I’m not cross country stalking you, we moved for totally different climate related reasons. Of course, now we’re nowhere near a big city. I mean, we’re not even really near a big suburb… We live in the woods in close proximity to the ocean… which is a decent trade off.
So if you want to come to the woods and see the trees that are made into the paper that your books are printed on we could give you a nice tour of your future book pages… and feed you lobster and blueberries. We do have that going for us!
I have a couch! and cats! But the cats are dicks. The potbelly, Piggy Azalea, would totally be down to hang out with you though. And you would have to share the couch with the Great Dane. I would love to make it to Nashville and plan on trying, but you should come to Chattanooga anyways. We have moon pies and penguins and an abandoned haunted hospital you can stay the night in and a LOT of civil war cannons everywhere.
I seriously won the cat lottery last year and I have the world’s best cats. Well one of them anyway. The other one only wants to be your best friend and climb on you when you are sitting on the toilet. But I digress…I live in Portland and I would love to share my couch and cats with you. LMK! K?
And I’d certainly love your new book. You last book is the only book in recent memory I can remember that made me laugh out loud. Thank you for that.
I look forward to meeting you in San Francisco!
I am so sad!! I wanted to come see you Milwaukee in October. But that falls on the same night was our Service Unit meeting for Girl Scouts. We are getting our cookie information that night. And since I am the Cookie Mom, I can’t miss it. 🙁 My Boys also have a Boy Scout meeting that night. Scouting has taken over my Life!
I would love to meet you but Wyoming didn’t make the list.I would be ecstatic to receive a signed anything!!! (Especially your new book). My life so far can be summed up by the title of your last book although I’m working towards living one like the title of your newest one…Furiously Happy!
Best Wishes!
Why there is no book tour in Germany? I would totally come – even sober.
Damn, no Ottawa or Montreal Canada stops? For your next book, the tour has to extend further into the great white north! In addition to lots of furiously happy fans, we have great eats, like beaver tails! (seriously, they’re amazing. you’ll be shipping boxes of them home)
Looks like I’m heading for LA!
You’re always welcome here. We have a couch. And two cats. And a bunk bed that idea perfect for blanket forts. And I’m sure I could come up with hedgehogs. Did I mention we also have a pillow pit?
I would love a signed copy of your new book!!!
Can’t wait to see you in St. Louis … I’ll be the one having a mild panic attack in line because … people but Xanax. However, people that will be like, yeah, that happens!!
Needs moar Canadian cities…
I can’t wait to read your new book. If you come to Jackson Mississippi, we can have an epic light saber battle. I really appreciate your books and your work. You make me laugh and make me feel better when things get difficult. Thank you for all you do
So glad you’re coming to DC!
was first in line last time in seattle….trying to make sure it happens again this time!! So proud of you!!!
I wish you were coming to Sacramento, too – The Husband has to work on the days you’ll be in Corte Madera, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz, and those are places I’m not brave enough to drive to alone because anxiety sucks, so unless I can find someone to go with me I’ll have to wait for your NEXT book and book tour.
But I finished the book last night and I love it and I’ve been recommending it to anyone who will listen to me, and thank you for making me laugh so much because I’ve been in a really dark place for a while and the laughing really helps. — love from the Queen of the Run-On Sentence
I can’t believe I’m going to miss your tour. I’m in Nashville on the 29th and Atlanta on the 30th so disappointed. I’ve recommended Lets Pretend to all my friends and I reread it when I’m down and need a good laugh. Keep up the great work Jenny! We need your amazing humor 😀
Will I have an advantage in getting a free book if I tell you that I didn’t come to Half-Price Books because I was getting over being sick and didn’t want to infect you and the mob waiting in line? No? Oh well. Good try.
I’m so sad. Im almost through your new book and came to see if you would be near me to meet you and saw Dallas and was so excited until I saw you were there yesterday and I missed it! Come to Arkansas it’s like your state’s neighborhood and little rock is pretty beautiful!
Hi Jenny, I put your talk in Santa Cruz on Dec 4 in my IPhone and hope to be there. My own book release party for my soon to be published memoir, Nothing Like Normal is the next day and you are invited if you are still in town. For more info on my book see http://www.NothingLikeNormal.com.
Your books sound inspiring and I look forward to reading them!
You should totally add Ottawa to your book signing tour – just sayin’. Your Biggest Fan Ever!
I’m kind of hoping the Dayton swearing substitution rule is kept intact this year. It sounds like it was ridiculously hilarious and I would be all up for seeing that.
I would ADORE a signed copy of your book! I truly enjoyed listening to you express your own words. I struggle with anxiety and am still, oddly enough, considered bubbly and happy. I sincerely appreciate your book!
Thank you,
Ashley
If you are anywhere in west Texas please put it up in your site. I live just over the boarder in NM and I have been a an for a few years. Thank you for what you do and helping those of us hiding out mental illnesses to not feel so alone.
Can I bring my book into the bookstore, or do I have to buy it there?
Some bookstores get cranky if you bring something that wasn’t purchased at their store.
My daughter blew out her rectum when she was 8 months old. Two large red bubble-like organ looking things right out of her ass along with a one-foot poopie. If you send me a free copy of Furiously Happy autographed by you, I will expect it to include your encouragement to Lily to finally begin potty-training at age four and a half. THAT’S how much it traumatized her. And so, I deserve this gift from you because MY BABY SHIT OUT HER FUCKING RECTUM! Buddies for life, Jen Arnold, Portland CT.
Hopefully there will be room in Minneapolis! My 13 year old son is enamored with your last book, and now is with this one. We all are listening to the audiobook version. I have to keep remembering to breathe, listen and drive- in no particular order…! You are brave and beautiful. Victor may need Xanax…? Just a thought…:)
I just found out about you today and I’m so sad that the tickets for your Porter Square (Boston) visit are sold out. Thanks for visiting us though 🙂
I’m looking so forward to seeing you in DC on Monday. And if you need anything while you’re here, just say the word. Anything at all, not just tangible things.
Just got the audiobook of Furiously Happy last week and it was incredible! I laughed, I cried, you’re my new hero. Looks like Dayton is as close to me as you’re coming, so I’ll be there! And would love an autographed copy of the first book, because now I have to read it too and follow your blog. You inspire me to embrace the parts of me I always tried to hide! Thanks for your courage to share your brutally honest life like you do!
I would love a signed copy of either or both books! Are you coming to Madison, WI anytime soon???? I would love to meet you! You books were both awesomely funny!
Oh and if ya want to experience rural Wisconsin I have 3 cats, gator tots and a comfy futon! Sorry no hedgehogs 🙁 we are right along the way between Milwaukee and Minneapolis. 🙂
I would like to come while you’re in Tempe, AZ, that’s actually my 13th wedding anniversary. Plus our couch is cozy. We don’t have a cat anymore but we do have chickens
They cuddle quite well.
I sure wish you would come up to Vancouver, Canada!… .only a few hours by car north of Seattle. Totally do-able!
Congrats!! I can’t wait to read it. But why no love for Charlotte, NC for your tour? I realize we’re a red state with a buffoon as a governor and boast the NASCAR Hall of Fame but, a few of us do read actual books. 😜
I will be coming to see you in Milwaukee! I wish you were stopping in Madison, WI 🙁 But if you need somewhere to hind between Milwaukee and Minneapolis, MN, I have a couple couches a spare room and 3 cats….We can even build a blanket fort and eat marshmallows or drink wine, beer or hard liquor. After all this is Wisconsin, every town has at least 1 bar. Usually many more and liquor stores too.
I would love a signed copy of either of your books, or both your books, or anything else you wanna sign for me! I kept laughing out loud (literally) while reading your books. I don’t know if my laughing, or comparing my husband to your Victor bugged him more. 🙂
I really loved both your books and am recommending them to everyone!!!!!!!
Okay, woman, I’ll see your happy ass tomorrow and I’m bringing Elvis! 👏🏻💗😱☕️
I am ECSTATIC to see you are coming to the Bay Area!! I live in Berkeley which puts me in perfect position right between SF and Corte Madera so I can catch BOTH shows December 1 & 2!! I cannot wait. And if you’re still sending out an autographed book, I love them both and would be happy to have either one signed by you! Otherwise, I will just have to wait and get them
Both signed in person!!!!! 😜
Son of a……….I’m checking this now and see I just missed you (Porter Square) on the 17th. Just….just…meh! Just the same, safe travels!
Just…..just…..balls! I’m seeing this now and you were here on the 17th (Porter Sq.) Meh! Safe travels, just the same.
Hi Jenny,
Thank you for being hilarious. My friend Julie and I are coming to the book signing this Friday in Dayton, Ohio. We read your first book and I am halfway through Furiously Happy. I love it and love you for being so courageous. Don’t know what your schedule looks like, but we would love to take you to dinner. I realize this may seem like a strange and bold invite, but who gets anywhere without being strange and bold? …Probably lots of people. Anyway, if your up for it, let me know. Also, if you need a place to stay, let me know. I hate hotels!! Cheers!
P.s. 4 reasons why you should consider going to dinner with us or shacking up with us. 1. My step Dad is from Texas. 2. My sister-in-laws ex-husband is a taxidermist. 3. I cuss a lot. 4. Julie has 2 couches, 2 cats, a chihuahua, a rottweiler, a pony, ducks, chickens, bunnies, and fish. (all of which, as of this moment, are alive). We have a puppy and horses that aren’t technically ours but like to hang out at our farm.
P.s.s Looking forward to your book signing no matter~ no worries!! Best, Maralee
Jenny, My book club just read your first book and we all loved it. (Well, I think we all did, we’re meeting tomorrow night so I’ll know for sure, but those I’ve spoken too found it fantastic). My sister and I think we would all be best friends if we knew you, so we’re coming to meet you at Powell’s in P-Town. If you do find you need some couches and cats, we have those too. (and wine, lots of wine. Unless we drink it all first, which is entirely possible).
Please come to Philadelphia!!
Does anyone know how long the readings/signings go? I want very badly to be at the one in Chicago, but my brother-in-law is unexpectedly in town and wants to meet up. I never see my family, so I can’t miss that. :p I’m trying to figure out if I can do both.
(Usually 45 minutes of reading and Q&A and then an hour or three of signing, depending on how many people are there. ~Jenny)
I think you should totally send me a signed copy of your book because you are too lazy to come to England and I’ve been sitting here waiting for you and ive had tea and biscuits ready and I told the cat to put his best pyjamas and even the Queen is terribly disappointed. (I might have lied about that). But truly, you owe us Brits, big time!
I’m reading Furiously Happy right now. It’s open on my lap actually. I paused only to find your blog you talk about in it. I’m excited to purchase your first book, because I know of you now! I know you wrote a first book and that I need it! (Unless of course you felt like putting your beautiful (or less than beautiful) signature in a copy of it and sending it my way. That would be even better. This is my first attempt at being furiously happy. Begging a book off the brain behind the idea. I truly think it can save lives this idea, and I need to start wearing a silver ribbon. Anyways…thank you for being you.
Dammit!!!!! You came to Dallas when I wasn’t in Dallas. All because a relative had to be in the hospital. Please come back to Dallas (or any city in North Texas, pick one… I’ll wait) and I will make sure the relatives stay out of the hospital long enough for me to be there. Because I live near Dallas. Not telling you where. I have enough stalkers and they get territorial.
Because it’s all about me – thanks Jenny – I’m so happy the LA one is on Sunday.
Jenny,
I would totally love to come visit you in LA but it would probably be completely awkward since, A. I’m terrified of long lines. B. Large crowds make me nervous and C. Driving in LA makes me want to dig myself a deep dark hole and hide inside of it until Winter is over. Even if I did make it there I would probably be fangirling so hard core I’d stand there awkwardly, grab my book, and run out. To avoid all of this, please spare me if you can and send a signed copy by any other means. Thank you for sharing your stories, it’s refreshing to know there are others from my tribe out there. Xo
(Call the store and tell them you want a personalized, signed copy shipped to you. Almost all of the stores do it and I sign a ton at the end from people who just can’t make it or can’t bring themselves to battle the crowds. Or come to the reading and leave your book with a clerk to have them have me sign it at the end of the night and then they can mail it to you. They’re used to our awkward crowd so it’s a very common request. 🙂 ~ Jenny)
It sounds equal parts horrifying and lovely. If I can dig myself out from under the cats I’ll be seeing you – maybe.
I’ll be out to cheer you on in Seattle, representing in my Angelo State T-Shirt!
I read this on 11/12, I live in Vancouver… Begging my Dad to drive me after school!!! COME TO VANCOUVER! YOUR BOOK IS AMAZING!
I’d definitely love a signed copy! I love both books and all the blogs and I feel like my life is at a major turning point and I’m excited and anxious at the same time!
My best friend just ordered/sent me the booK (it just arrived!)…you know, because bff’s for 20 years means we are both in-the-know for each other’s mental health diagnoses, neuroses, medications, in and outpatient stays…and the ability to find humor in all of the above (which is sometimes…screw it…every.single.time-viewed as inappropriate and disturbing in the eyes of others).
She’s been sending me screenshots of highlighted pages (not a measly quote she resounds with–whole f’in pages!) which have had me nodding and nodding and laughing with tears in my eyes! Her “I love this book so much and know you will, too…I’m ordering it right now and it will be there in 2 days!” message had me grinning.
I began reading and immediately did a search which led me to this page and trying to find something (apparently in the next week or 2) that could have us meeting up on the tour. Although it may not be probable, possible or “wise” to get to the last visit (I’m still working through shenanigans that could get us there!), we will drop everything (maybe planting a money tree for funding, in the meantime) to see you in person.
Because, here’s the thing…the line between “mentally well” and “mentally ill” is not a bold line…it is smudged and blurred and takes a little of this or that to get us from one part of the continuum or the other. Part of my survival (a huge part) falls in humor…not just as a coping strategy to pretend my ‘problems’ are not serious (I understand hiding in a clothing rack while attending to buy my son a Christmas gift as I panic and fight the urge to army crawl out if Kohls, is not “normal”…I worked through it will my Psychologist, my psych cnp, medical team, etc…and I laughed and laughed…because as terrified as I was, I knew Kohls was not a jungle war zone in Vietnam, even though it felt that way)–I know my issues are important and dangerous…usually at my own hands…yet, humor (in the most snarky and inappropriate ways) is my way to survive.
I hope to see you on tour…or meet in someplace where we’re attempting to rescue a variety of animals to begin out own agency (dolphins, giraffes, dogs, cats, ferets, hamsters, alpachas) to create our own rescue (look us up…we’ll totally create it with you).
In the meantime…to all who are battling…no matter what the diagnoses you carry or may be diagnosed with, there is hope and you can find healing. It’s not easy…AND, it is possible. And, you do not need to fight on your own. There is no shame on reaching out. Really, truly…as much as you feel you are alone…look, look for those in varying stages of healing or helping. You can heal, you can recover. It’s all about just making one ‘right, next step’…what is your right, next step? Reaching out to a friend/support? Taking your meds? Eating a meal? Laughing at the insanity of being mentally ill? (Fill in the blank). Recovery, as challenging and as overwhelming as it is, comes down to “What is the next right thing?”. You are not alone.
Jenny, Thank you for “Furiously Happy” and taking the leap in a way that may have first seemed “more crazy”, until finding that us mentally ill people need something to hold onto…and the humor parachute is just what we all need. Let us all find those aspects we need to keep fighting…and I’ll keep in touch if the animal rescue farm takes off (whales…we could also have whales…and pandas!!). As for a place to stay in Columbus, OH, a couch and cat (maybe more than one cat…I feel i need more) are ready whenever you are!!!
~Much love (in a safe, non-weird way), Standing On My Own Two Feet (KJ)
(My diagnoses–shared only to give others hope that healing is possible…True be told, I carry a list of diagnosed diagnoses…however, they do not define me…I am still me, above all)
-eating disorder-Anorexia & EDNOS (25 years, 3.5 years in recovery)
-brain surgery Survivor, times 2
-domestic abuse Survivor
-child abuse Survivor (sexual, physical, emotional, psychological)
-rape Survivor
-self-harm
-PTSD
-anxiety and depression (who wouldn’t be with that above list!!!)
(I’ve intentionally capitalized survivor! It Damn well should be!)
Seemed like a “Humor in Healing” blog post should be written to share your book with my followers (if they haven’t seen it yet)… Cannot wait to read more and figure out how/when to see you in person…really hoping there is a “Furiously Happy–More Happiness” tour that comes next!!! We both know that there’s more humor and funniness to document on our “Funny Farm” trips (oooh–a name for our rescued kangaroos, alpacas, dolphins….). Best wishes to you, Jenny!! KJ
What’s wrong with the rest of Canada? Too cold? We’re usually really good people – and we usually have couches. I have a few. I also have a few animals… 2 (soon to be 3) dogs, 2 cats and a ferret named Franc. I loved your first book. I learned that sticky notes are a great communication tool. Really looking forward to getting your second book and finding new ideas to make my husband go “Huh?”. Yeah, it’s probably too cold. But we also have ways of heating things up that don’t include alcohol – even though I don’t understand the point of that. Anyways, I’ll keep looking inside airport copies just in case you ever pass through YYC (hint hint).
I wish you were coming to Sandy Eggo. 🙁
come hang out with me when you get to LA! I can show you the weird stores for us weirdos.
Jenny – Please come back to Kansas City…to Rainy Day Books! My girlfriends and I need you!
I found you this year – so I missed you in St. Louis for the book signing last year. I just wanted to say that I love Furiously Happy. Half the time I really think you’re writing about my life. It’s crazy. But, I am glad that you wrote this book. Thank you. 🙂
I’d love a signed copy of your book more than anything in the world. I’m 16 and read “Let’s Pretend This Never Happened” and I loved it! I could relate to many things that you said and I can’t wait to see how amazing “Furiously Happy” book is. A friend is letting me borrow the book next week to read it and I cant wait! Thank you so much for making me feel less awkward about my anxiety.