DIARY OF A GIRL-NEXT-DOOR HEAVY METAL NOVELIST

June 7, 2005
I have some serious writing to do in my private diary this week. It's good enough to fill a future book, with its rock stars, wannabe rock stars, former flames, future flames... but it won't see the light of day over here.

And, really... have you bought the first book yet? What are you waiting for? How can you help me by writing a review at BarnesandNoble.com if you haven't read the greatest rock & roll romance suspense novel of the summer? Sheesh.

June 8. 2005
If I owe you an email, please forgive me. I'm swamped. Relay for Life is coming up this weekend, and I've actually had a social life of late. Imagine! I sold two books tonight at music trivia, so I'm at least trying to multitask. Right now, it's time for bed.

June 9, 2005
So, I'm getting all dolled up to go to karaoke, and the phone rings. I'd already been interrupted by a call once while I was getting ready and I was just about to walk out the door. Sheesh. Can't people just leave me alone on my one night a week of having a life?! For some reason, I answered anyway.

...and it was a guy from KISS.

June 12, 2005
I just finished a 24-hour walkathon. I'm having a difficult time keeping my eyes open or remembering what day it is. I also have a new respect for Paul Stanley who hopped around on stage like a jumping bean while his hip was killing him. I have a lot to be excited about, as I helped Lancaster raise over $900,000. Yeah, yeah, I realize that no matter what I write now about the 9th, it could only be an anticlimax, but I'm going to postpone the inevitable letdown (although it's still a thrill for me!) until tomorrow. Yay, KISS; Boo, cancer.

If you really need a KISSfic fix, you can check out the recent additions to my "KISSfiction in the News" section.

June 13, 2005
Tomorrow, I leave for L.A. On my itinerary, Daniel MacKenzie, Batlord and Bob Kulick. I can't think of three more different people, but I'm excited to see/hear all of them.Bob is the big bro to Bruce Kulick, who played lead guitar for KISS for 12 years and who just happened to call me a few nights ago to tell me that he's a fan of my passion, creativity, and (most importantly) my book. Won't Get Fooled Again. He's been reading it while on the road, and he's going to provide a review quote for the first page of the next press run. That was some hot news to kick off my Cali vacation.

It's 12:30 a.m.. I guess I should start packing.

June 14, 2005
Man, do I hate cancer, except perhaps it helped me maintain my stamina until 1:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. No, that was actually the 24-hour walkathon which messed up my internal clock. I still hate cancer. But I love Scorpio. He picked me up tonight and took me to live band karaoke, Hollywood style. I chose my song carefully and was the first person to sing. Just like a dream, I was discovered!!! By a bunch of drunk guys, but for some people, that would be a dream.

Scorpio and I drove by a lot of our past, and I thought about how much has happened over the years between young love and wise friendship. We've both taken huge strides toward our life fantasies, especially over the past couple years, and I know we're on paths of success. Yay for Memory Lane.

June 15, 2005
I spent some time in the sunshine typing out responses to interview questions for a website called Dean's Planet. It's a fun celeb-filled paradise where you can look at things like movie stars whose breasts accidentally popped out of their dresses. Yeah, I've peeked. On Friday, I'm going to see Bob Kulick's studio. My next task will be to take a look at my book quotes to see if they need tweaking.

I missed Daniel MacKenzie last night, but Scorpio and I spent lots of time talking about politics, so I felt a little better.

June 17, 2005
Rock star fantasies are part of my everyday routine. Not everyday do I get to hang out in the studio where Paul Stanley recorded part of his highly anticipated solo CD. I listened to the recording of an upcoming Cher tribute album, and imagined myself transformed from a lame karaoke "Shoop Shoop" singer to a real crooner. Tonight, they were recording backing tracks for Sheila E's version of "It's in His Kiss." I missed meeting the woman who was the inspiration for my 1986 Halloween costume by one day. Bob K. wasn't feeling well tonight, so I went to dinner with the real singer, with whom I struck up a real friendship. It's not always a bad thing when fantasies transform to real life.

June 20, 2005
I'm leaving on a jet plane. Don't know when I'll be back again, but I suspect it might be soon. California needs Won't Get Fooled Again. In a world of earthquakes, superficiality, rock stars and fun, I can't think of a better fit. (continue)