Proud to be related
My cousin Maggie is one of my all-time favorite people. She has such a great personality you just can’t help feeling good after talking to her. I’ve always envisioned her being one of those “super cool/hip/chic” city dwellers who has her act together. She and her husband live in San Francisco and, unfortunately, we don’t get to see them that often. I stay connected through her blog and, until recently, didn’t even realize that she has read my musings here at Childsplayx2.
But it appears she has. I know this because I recently received an email from her agent (okay, it was her husband but he sounded very official) asking for permission (with legal documents attached) to use an excerpt from my blog for her new book.
Yes, my cousin Maggie is a published author. I mention this for a few reasons. One, you could buy her book and make her very happy. Two, did I mention I’m in the book? And three, the topic of the book is very relevant to all of you in the blogosphere. The book is titled: Nobody Cares What You Had For Lunch. 100 ideas for your blog.
Amazon.com describes the book as a unique idea-book for bloggers seeking fun, creative inspiration. Margaret gives writers the prompts they need to describe, imagine, investigate and generate clever posts.
So, if you’re so inclined go buy the book. It’s available here at Amazon or you can get your very own autographed copy from Mightygirl herself here.
Of course, I haven’t read the book yet and I’m not entirely sure that the excerpt she used from my blog wasn’t an example of what not to do. If that’s the case, well maybe I’ll need to buy that book too.
About the Author
Margaret Mason has been a professional writer and editor for over a decade. Her shopping blog, Mighty Goods, was recently named number one shopping site by both Business Week and Forbes, and her personal website, Mighty Girl, draws thousands of readers each day. She is a contributing writer for The Morning News, a New York-based Web magazine, and The New York Times. Mason is also a sought-after expert on lifestyle issues. She has been interviewed by The New York Times, Crain’s Business Daily, The San Francisco Chronicle and San Francisco’s KFOG radio.
(See why I’m so proud?! That’s my cousin!)
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ya know, I was thinking the other day that it’s a small world. I forgot she’s a relative of yours. I got to her through Dooce and now that I’m thinking about this, I think I got to you through Maggie. See how one person sends people on 1498 tangents to other people. I’ll be getting the book for sure! You have such a cool family.
Comment by Trish — July 22, 2006 @ 8:44 am
Looks pretty interesting, I’m definitely going to check it out! I’m always looking for some new ideas.
Comment by blaine — July 22, 2006 @ 9:34 am
She is indeed a very cool person…and Bryan too.
Comment by Grandmother — July 22, 2006 @ 12:00 pm
How cool!! I’m going to check it out now. Long time no see, buddy!
Comment by panthergirl — July 23, 2006 @ 5:12 am
Congrats for making it into the book! Pretty cool. I’d start thinking of who you’d want to play you in case they make it into a movie.
Comment by Derek — July 24, 2006 @ 6:59 am
Nice plug! I’ll definitely check it out. Thanks for the heads up
Comment by Jill Urbane, The Mentor Mom — July 24, 2006 @ 8:32 am
Wow, that is so cool! I’ll have to check it out. I love that she’s putting you in the book!
Comment by Kristen — July 24, 2006 @ 10:56 am
“…If that’s the case, well maybe I’ll need to buy that book too.”
You mean you haven’t purchased it already?
Comment by Cherry — July 24, 2006 @ 2:34 pm
I would think you’d get a complimentary copy if you’re in it!
Comment by Deanna — July 24, 2006 @ 3:20 pm
Isn’t it funny you mention Maggie because I’ve been sifting through all the archives over at dooce.com (as I’ve done to many sites lately as you know!) and she mentions Maggie (mightygirl) a lot, so she’s saved over on a tab for later reading! I had no idea she was a relative, that’s all the more reason for me to check her out!
=)
Comment by Felicity — July 24, 2006 @ 9:14 pm
Ah, but the question remains, “Have you driven her car?”
Comment by ieatcrayonz — July 27, 2006 @ 10:34 am