Well! That was quite a week! My book came out, and a lot of people wrote about it. I had a party where we almost sold out of books. I also ran 55 miles last week, including 16 on Easter. As you read this, I'm on my way to Boston to work on a story (and then am headed back tonight – so yes that's a lot of train time. Please amuse me on twitter at @byjenamiller, especially in the 9pm to 11pm block).
I am overwhelmed by the response. I'm not saying that to be cute or coy. I had no idea how this book would be received, and so far, most people seem to like it. Not everyone, and that's expected, but this reaction is more than I could have hoped for.
For those of you who asked: the audio version is now out. If that's your jam, go grab it! I'm somewhat curious to hear how "I" sound. Is that weird?
Before we get to everything else, events! You got the special bulletin about the spring book tour, here's some details about the first three:
Thursday, March 31 at Philadelphia Runner (Center City location). If you're running, get there at 6. If you're not, get there at 7. More info on the Facebook invite.
Tuesday, April 5 at Pacers Fairfax. If you're running, get there at 7. If you're not, get there at 8. More info on the Faceboook invite (excuse the non elegance of this but I'm adding this link from the train and OMG why don't people understand the quiet car means quiet): https://www.facebook.com/events/251316038539185/
Thursday, April 7 at Pacers Princeton. If you're running, get there at 6:30. If you're not, get there at 7:15. More info on the Facebook invite.
Now: on with the show!
From the Blog
Week 13: Drive 55
Recent Bylines
"Running on Vacation" for The New York Times
"People are (still) the biggest security risks" for CIO.com
People Say Things about Jen's Book
"How Running and Meditation Change the Brains of the Depressed" in New York magazine
"Why it Takes Audacious Goals to to Achieve Even Modest Success" at Inc.com
There was a very nice view of the book in Sunday's Philadelphia Inquirer, but it's not online yet. I'll share that next week!
Jen Says Things About Her Book
"When Running Pulls You Through a Messy Broken Heart" for Women's Running
"Collingswood Author Covers Distance of Years in 'Running: a Love Story" for NJ Pen (bonus Jeep photo!)
"The Jen A. Miller Interview" on Zulkey.com
"How to Survive Tax Season (Or Any Busy Work Day) in 10 Easy Steps" for Forbes.com
"Five Questions for Author Jen A. Miller" at AmyHillHearth.com
"'Running: A Love Story' Finds Salvation in Sneakers" at Withings.com
What I'm Watching
I wrapped up the little nitty gritty things on my taxes this week and while doing so watched Hyde Park on Hudson. It was OK – amusing but nothing anything that lit my socks on fire. I also watched half of A Room With a View but had a hard time following it while immersed in numbers (my fault, not theirs). Taxes are done so I then dove into – and finished – Bosch on Amazon Prime. It's SO GOOD. The first season was so good that I opted to watch this before jumping into the second season of Daredevil. I don't read the books, but my dad does and enjoys them. Maybe I'll add a few of those part of a summer reading project. Now I'm into Flaked on Netflix. It's okay so far, much better than Love was and they seem to tackle a lot of the same topics (addition, California, etc). More when I'm done the series.
What I'm Reading
Drums of Autumn from the Outlander series. It's an 880 page book. Expect this to be sitting here for a while. Though 12 hours on a train today – who knows?
Until next time,
Jen A. Miller
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