Friday Reads and counting down...

My week has been one of squee-rific jubilation. I've been asked to be a panelist for a workshop at the Historical Novel Society's 2013 Conference in St. Petersburg, FL! After checking with my wife and my bosses, we've decided and I can swing it and attend! I'll be participating in a discussion of outside-the-mainstream historical fiction with Julie K. Rose, Heather Domin, and Andrea Connell. I'm dying of joy.

My weekend reads are a bit of a jumble -- I'm all over the place due to being behind on some reviews, so I'm actually not sure what I'll be reading.  Which is a bit distressing.  What are you reading this weekend?

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  1. bermudaonionNovember 30, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    How fun! I'm sure you'll be a fabulous panelist!

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  2. ChristinaNovember 30, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    That's so amazing! I'm sure you will rock that panel!

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  3. TeresaNovember 30, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Congratulations! What an amazing opportunity.

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  4. Sam (Tiny Library)November 30, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    That's awesome news, what a wonderful opportunity for you. Have fun! :D

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  5. heatherNovember 30, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    Well deserved audra. I am happy for you. What a thrill. Hey i just finished my cousin rachel by daphne dumaurier and thoroughly enjoyed it. Have a great weekend to all.

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  6. BlodeueddNovember 30, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Congrats!!!!

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  7. Julie K. RoseNovember 30, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    :D :D :D!!! So happy it was able to work out. WOOT!

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  8. Book of SecretsNovember 30, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    Congratulations! :-)

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  9. Sarah JohnsonDecember 1, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    That's excellent news - see you there!

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  10. SerenaDecember 1, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Cascade is my main review book reading and still plugging through the book club pick Ripper.

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  11. UnknownDecember 1, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Yay! I'm planning on attending too! We will have to meet up!

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  12. nomadreaderDecember 3, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Huge congratulations on HNS! I'm a little jealous of your weather. It's darn right warm here, and I want some winter to feel more festive:-)

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  13. bookspersonallyDecember 6, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Wow, how cool is that! Have a wonderful time :D

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