Leaving Atlanta…
March 26, 2006 – 12:01 amPosted Under: travel
Well, I made it back home in one piece! I had too much to drink (one single pathetic glass of wine) but then my tolerance is low now so you know. I can’t do like I used to. But let me just say that even though we didn’t get to stay as long as we’d like it was great meeting up with some awesome people in the ATL. I was a tad tired because although I’m normally known to fall into sleep mode once the car starts moving, I didn’t sleep a wink–probably the excitement of traveling. We headed to Barley’s Billards on Peachtree Street NE and its a blazing hot black owned spot. The food was good and plenty and the company well…awesome! For the record it wasn’t a blogger meet up per se but I thought it would be nice to meet some bloggers while I was there ya know, so I put out feelers. So as per the photo above let me tell you who’s who. Bottom row left to right we have Colette: she’s a writer and I don’t think she blogs but she may start, moi: *Princess Dominique* I think she blogs, Marcus Harris: We should call him the Prince because he’s poetic royalty y’all. Top row left to right we have the musical maestro EJ lover of music and all things musically good and you know the Princess had to find out what he does in all of that non-musical downtime, Nikki and yes I realize that there probably about 12 Nikkis out there that we all mix and mingle with blogwise on a regular basis but click the link, her posts are mirrors for all of us so if you’ve been missing her blog stop doing that *bleep*, and last but not least Meko, she doesn’t blog but she was there with the book club host and my ATL girl Tia (photo of her in my flickr) and they were all great supporters of “Songs”. I was pouting though, I have to be honest because I missed Suezette and her gang. I interviewed her first for my audio show and I was looking forward to meeting her. She actually called me and said she was on her way to the restaurant but we couldn’t wait. The drive was long there and we had to be back home first thing in the morning, so, she arrived 10 minutes after we left *pout*. But we’ll be back with a book party slash in August, promise. So stay hip and happen and subscribe to the bloggeroo peeps and I’ll let you know, but for now I’m tired. *yawn* Almost forgot, missed Saga too *pout* but I’ll/we’ll be back.
All in all 5 a.m. wake up call notwithstanding, I had fun, and for the first time in my life as a writer I can truly say that I’m *feeling* this tour thing–finally because I used to loath touring, not meeting readers just touring. They do say that its all about the company you keep and for once, you know, I can absolutely ditto that.
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17 Responses to “Leaving Atlanta…”
I think that’s so great that several bloggers showed up. Glad that you all had a wonderful time. I don’t like touring either but I love meeting folks. I really wish I did but I don’t. I’m finding that there are many authors who feel the same way. For me I get too wounded up, anxious, heart palpatations and stressed out. That’s bad isn’t it? I don’t know why but I am working on that. I love doing bookclubs. See I love speaking in front of small, medium or large groups. Weird huh? Maybe it is the fear for me of the unknown. So I am glad that it sounds if you have found your balance. Did you put St. Louis on your tour?
By rose on Mar 26, 2006
Sounds like a good time was had by all! One measly glass of wine. My goodness, nuns can handle more than that!:mrgreen:
By Berry on Mar 26, 2006
i was able to have TWO glasses of wine!
we ended up hanging out there for another hour after you left. we had a blast!
i so enjoyed meeting you and marcus and look forward to when you get back to the atl!
also, thanks for the kind words regarding my blog. much appreciated! (and it STILL ain’t the rawest out there, i’m telling you)
By nikki on Mar 26, 2006
Sounds like you all had a nice time…welcome back.
By Shelia on Mar 26, 2006
awww y’all look so nice!!
By ceecee on Mar 26, 2006
Rose the only thing I used to like was traveling to different place, now I think I’ve changed my mind permanently. I’m going to see if we can fit St. Louis only because my touring is limited to weekends. I’ll let you know.
Berry I know. So I’m not even a nun then!
Nikki did you get to see Suezette? She came after we left and we have to chat about the rawest blogger. I need to know and ummm, Shu remember?
Shelia it was fabulous. I feel renewed.
CeeCee thanks and there are more pictures but we’ll see if I can get them all on to the account.
By Princess Dominique on Mar 26, 2006
Glad you had a good time Princess. That’s what it’s all about.
By MsJayy on Mar 26, 2006
Sorry I missed you guys!!! August we mos def have to do lunch!
By Suezette on Mar 26, 2006
Jayy it was great. I’m looking forward to doing it again and again and again…
Suezette most definitely lunch and dinner, hey maybe even breakfast!
By Princess Dominique on Mar 26, 2006
Glad you had fun!! I recognize Nikki in all her beautiful hair glory
I WILL see you this Summer when you hit the road…so much to talk about, shoes, fashion, reality tv….your books…can’t wait!
By Mwabi on Mar 27, 2006
Hey Mwabi did you ever write a review on Amazon for me?
By Princess Dominique on Mar 27, 2006
dominique - i didn’t see suezette. then again, i wouldn’t have known if she arrived or not cuz i don’t know what she looks like.
and we’ve gotta talk about shu! hit me up on email!
By nikki on Mar 27, 2006
I’m sorry I missed you guys. I got there Saturday because I wanted to loaf off a little later in Chicago Friday night.
There is always a next time.
By hassan on Mar 28, 2006
hey Princess…I’m glad I made it there and met everyone. I had a great time (although I have come to the realization that I’m more shy than I care to admit). Hope to see you again- make sure you make your way back down ehre.
By EJ on Mar 28, 2006
Nikki did you get my email?
Hassan we have to include you next time! August 19th is the date!
EJ I’m shy too, couldn’t you tell? Well probably not after the wine! I’ll be back in August! I’m dying to know what you think of the book!
By Princess Dominique on Mar 28, 2006
i’m sorry i missed my photo op! LMAO one day i will meet THE princess dominique!!!
shout out to EJ!
By suedemuffins on Mar 29, 2006
i missed mine, too. Selah had her sixth birthday party that weekend, so I couldn’t come. Please keep me posted about your Fall Fling in August.
And hey…I want to meet up with the ATLiens in the house. I’m in Suwanee. Come on now.
And this summer I’m hosting a reading series, so poets, singers, jazzheads, novelists, hit me up.
By dee on Mar 31, 2006