I started off my day recording a podcast with Phil Davis from Authors on the Net. The site is geared toward helping authors promote their books. The site was really built with self-publishers in mind, because most of them have no idea where to begin to market their books. But those of us with publishers can still benefit from the site as we work on promotional efforts.

Then I spent some time cleaning up a few minor client issues and answering emails.

Off I went to lunch at Mo’s Irish Pub. I was in the mood for Fish ‘n Chips, and theirs is fantastic. As I was crossing the street, I saw a television camera and the back of crew cut. I knew immediately that it was John McGivern.  I’ve never actually seen him in person before, and had no reason to believe he’d be standing on a street corner with a camera man. So how did I know that was the back of his head? I dunno.

He’s so darn cute and I told him I recognized the back of his head… he laughed. And then asked me if I was a regular at Mo’s Irish Pub. Well… no, not really. But I do love their Fish ‘n Chips and I like to go there once in a while if I’ve eaten carefully that week and can spare the calories and grease!

John decided he wanted me on camera and I said “No way!” Today was a jeans and ponytail day. On camera? I don’t think so.

Well I got roped into it anyway. John and crew were doing a pub crawl, filming local pubs and their owners, and comparing them to authentic pubs overseas. (Mo’s Irish Pub is actually built with a pub in Ireland in mind, and they’ve got the pictures to prove it.)

So I got to tell the television audience that I was there for Fish ‘n Chips because it’s Friday and it’s Lent. That equals lots of people eating fried fish! It was fun, even if my luscious locks were in a ponytail.

Then it was back to the office to start working on my second book. So I came full circle today with a focus on writing and marketing books. I’ll put up a link when my podcast is live. All in all, it was an easy and fun day. And I’m not eating another thing for the rest of the day.