Mel's Shopping Diary
Sick Day
Comments: 19 | May 13, 2008I’ve been battling a cold for the past two weeks, as has my child (last night: fever of 102, out of baby Tylenol, 2AM trip to the Ralph’s. Ooo, that was FUN.) But seriously, it’s times like that that remind me of how much parents really matter. Because even though I felt on the edge of death, the thought of my daughter (she’s a girl not a boy even though her name is Mattie. Which is short for Mattea which was my Spanish great-grandmother’s name) being so sick shot a bolt of adrenaline through me and Mike that for the hour that we freaked out and struggled to take her temperature and desperately consulted the baby books and considered calling my mom or his brother the doctor, we totally did not even think of how tired we were or how late it was, just the BABY IS SICK!! AAAH!!
She’s fine now. Still has the sniffles but her fever’s down, thank god.
But as for me, I’m still sniffling and shuffling. Part of me is kind of enjoying this because since I’m sick, I can’t be expected to work (as if anyone expects me to work but me!) and I just curl up on the couch and read THE HOST. I’m really excited for this new Stephenie Meyer since I would *love* to read Twilight, and friends, I tried, but I couldn’t get past a hundred pages, not because the book wasn’t great, but because I just couldn’t read about anyone else’s vampires but mine. You know? And I met Stephenie at a conference a few years ago and she told me exactly the same thing. She said she has a hoard of all the new vampire books including mine and she hopes to read them in the far future, when she’s totally done with her own vampires. But I’m TOTALLY psyched for the movie somehow. I dunno, why is it that reading about other people’s vampires feels weird, but watching them on screen does not feel like I am betraying my Blue Bloods? Have you guys seen the trailer? Hot hot hot. I’m excited!
In my first novel Cat’s Meow, the main character writes three-word fashion reviews. (McQueen: Volume! Extravagance! Carnavale!") so I thought I would do the same for the recent books I’ve read.
Jhumpa Lahiri: Unaccustomed Earth: Unsettling! Powerful! Inspiring!
Jennifer Weiner: Certain Girls: Love! Love! Love!
Okay, so three words obviously isn’t enough for a novel. But for a fashion line, I do think it’s succinct! Haha. I loved that Jen Weiner’s new book had a YA angle--one half of the story is told by a twelve-year old girl which she does really well. Can we expect a new YA from her soon? I think we should!
That’s all for now. Updates on the sneak-peeks soonest. And I’ll be at BEA in a few weeks--come see me!
xoxo
Mel
Your Comments
On May 13, 2008 at 12:48 pm, Torie had this to say:
Yeah. My twin’s reading The Host right now, but then I am. I love Melissa and Stephenie. Two AMAZING authors, I must say. I don’t really like Robert as Edward in the Twilight movie. I pictured him...well...Hotter? idk I’m still excited to see and read Breaking Dawn and Revelations
On May 13, 2008 at 12:55 pm, Missa had this to say:
I haven’t gotten a chance to read the Host yet but I will probley find time in the near future. I LOVE Stepheneie Meyers Twilight series along with Ellen Schreiber, PC Cast and Kristen Cast, and Richelle Mead. I read ALOT of Vampire series it’s like the only type of books I read at ALL! I can’t WAIT until December 12 cause thats when we can watch the movie we’ve already got a WHOLE group planed and everything! Still can’t wait until we get to see the sneak peeks of Rvelations! !~Jack & Schulyer forever~!
On May 13, 2008 at 2:32 pm, Allison Jones had this to say:
cannot wait for twilight movie or your sneak peaks!
On May 13, 2008 at 2:32 pm, sara had this to say:
O MY JESUS!!! dude the host rocks!!!! its not too lovey dovey (which is good but sometimes bad) and it has a lot of action in it!! probably the best book Stephenie has written besides twilight. twilight and blue bloods only raised my expectations higher for aspiring vampire novelist (sorry!!). once you read twilight and blue bloods you can’t go back. ya and i agree with Torrie i did picture edward much hotter than robert… even though he is already cute but not edward material. well edward is perfection and there is no such thing as perfect in our world today.... sadly.
On May 13, 2008 at 2:33 pm, Kat had this to say:
OMG! I’m currently reading The Host. Though I can’t seem to get very far. It’s like I’ve suddenly started reading extra slow even though it’s a great book and I want to read more. I even bought it the day it came out. The Twilight trailer looks phenomenal (sp?). Can’t wait to see that movie.
On May 13, 2008 at 4:11 pm, jessie had this to say:
i cant wait to read the host! i havent got it yet… blegh. but i watched the trailer to the twilight movie and i must say that is like an o m g trailer cause my mouth dropped when i watched it. and yea i dont think robert patteson is really good looking enough to be edward but in some way he does fit the roll.... i imagined him hotter… eh im still excited!
On May 13, 2008 at 4:12 pm, Luna had this to say:
oh my god i haven’t been able to see the trailer for Twilight cuz my computer is so slow! but hey we can’t expect us mear mortals to find someone that even resemble such a wonderful, great gorgiuos greek god on our miserable planet. i can barley see any cute guys in my school and its a population of 3000 students! what a wast :(
On May 13, 2008 at 6:47 pm, Alli had this to say:
oh, wow, I’m reading The Host right now. It’s pretty good
On May 13, 2008 at 7:31 pm, Sylvana had this to say:
Oh man, I lovee the Twilight Saga. B] I love your Blue Bloods books too, I can’t say that one is better than the other, considering that the vampires and the plots are very very different. But I can say that I *cannot wait for the movie to come out. ^___^ It looks absolutely amazing!
On May 13, 2008 at 8:42 pm, annie had this to say:
Yeah, I really agree that I pictured Edward MUCH hotter than Robert Pattinson (no offense to him...I think he’s great, actually). I’ve read Twilight, but I haven’t read the following books even if I have all of them…
Anyways, can’t wait for Revelations. Get well soon!!! You and your daughter!!!
On May 14, 2008 at 1:56 pm, nancy cullen had this to say:
i already read the twilight series waiting for the next one coming out in august ^.^ I just cant wait for Revelations!!! I’m too eager to read it!
plus, i can’t wait for the Twilight Movie!
The trailer is hot and now I luv the twilight cast now then I thought back when they first announced it.
I haven’t read the Host yet but I hope it’s good.
On May 15, 2008 at 7:41 am, Akili had this to say:
OMG YESSS!! wile i don’t like robert 4 the role i dont think that people should send him h8 mail. he’s been getting a lot.
i beg to differ on the not finding perfection in this mortal world.... HENRY CAVILL SHOULD BE EDWARD.
but he IS 24 yeard old...*moment of silence*
ok moment over.
On May 15, 2008 at 2:35 pm, Erika had this to say:
Me too! I think that Chase Crawford is totally HOT!! Gossip Girl is what got me reading the Au Pairs series and then Blue Bloods. Me and my friend are totally obsessed with BB and we are counting down the days for it to come out. And it’s killing us!!!
On May 15, 2008 at 4:27 pm, Stephanie had this to say:
omg i know what you mean about the movie!!
its gonna be great especially my future husband is in it! ROBERT PATTINSON!! anyway i hope you the best on your sick days and well continue reading THE HOST beacuse it gets BETTER!!!!
On May 15, 2008 at 4:56 pm, Akili had this to say:
i still dont think that he is the best choice for Edward(my future husband) i’m irrevocably in LOVE with Henry....*drools*
On May 16, 2008 at 2:08 pm, Rio had this to say:
I just read The Host and it is soooo amazing. It’s way better than Twilight. (I think) And even though I personally like Jacob better, I think that Henry Cavill playing Edward would be great, so I was disappointed about Robert. Henry may be one of the most beautiful men I have ever seen in my life…
He comes after Johnny Depp. 
The trailer for Twilight looks great. Can’t wait for the movie.
On May 19, 2008 at 12:45 pm, Caitlyn had this to say:
OME! i just finished THE HOST, i mean it is so good! i hope stephenie follows it up with a sequel! i so cant wait til Breaking Dawn comes out! Revelations is gonna rock!
On May 29, 2008 at 4:27 pm, kristin had this to say:
i hated reading, i absolutely despised it. it all started with my best friend suggesting twilight. i couldn’t put it down. now i actually go to school with my friends taking books away from me because i go no here without a book. this blue bloods novel was sooo amazing......both masquerade and blue bloods kept me reading and reading..... i am starting the host tonight.....
can anyone answer that people above wrote(not to lovey dovey)
is it good or not????
and i love Melissa de la cruz<33333
peace out<333
On May 13, 2008 at 12:06 pm, Olivia had this to say:
The Host is an amazing story by Stephenie Meyer. And The trailer for Twilight is amazing. Especially with all the scenes with Rober Pattinson in them. Gorgeous!