I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy.

Just kidding.

You are a great writer. And I like to read your blog. Simple as that.

I love how you call it "all that rot." And quoting Evita - you get bonus points.

Thanks Erin! Gotta love that Evita! My uncle-in-law felt that song was the most perfect ever written.

This is how I feel about blogging lately. Compared to the big guns (CJane, Dooce, et al.), I'm way small potatoes, but I think sometimes people THINK the traffic I get is a big deal.

Now and then I go to comment on a new blog where I don't usually post, and people make a big deal out of it. It makes me nervous to comment. Because I'm just as dumb as everyone else, and the only people who read my blog at first were the members of my own family.

Anyway, what I'm trying to say is that I liked your post. And I'm still jealous of your novel. :>

PS: Is your book already out? I thought it didn't come out till next month - that's what your author site says. I need to read it.

Of course you want to be read and noticed. You wrote a book, and published it! You didn't write it and stick it in a trunk under your grandmother's dress and stick it in the attic.
I think, most people do want to be noticed and read whether it's a book or a post because if they didn't, they'd have a private setting. Although, that's meant for close friends and families usually, so then they still in a way want to be read - just not by everyone.

I come to read you because you're interesting, honest, and inspiring for little people like me who one day want to have a story published too.
:)

I love Evita and I love that you quoted it in your blog! Cool!

You are right... we are all different in our talents, our timing, and our struggles. It's the mix of those things that make us who we are, not just the BEST of those things.

I still think you are awesome, though... sorry!

I love you, Heidi Ashworth.

My favorite line in this post is the Disneyland comment. We are getting ready to go for Thanksgiving and I was just thinking how fun it was to go pre kids!

Sue, guilty as charged! Time for me to take you right off that pedestal I had you on. Yikes! How did I not see that one coming? (I guess cause I didn't see YOU coming) And, to answer your question, the book isn't officially out, but it is in some libraries (the Logan library is the closest available to you at the moment) but should you feel the need to buy it, it is available for pre-order right this very minute at Amazon.com, Overstock.com, Barnesandnoble.com and if you prefer, Target.com. Or, if you want one signed you can just tell me and I will mail it to your house (in light of the previous pedestal thing, and all) because I think you are way better than Dooce (CJane's traffic is alot about voyuerism at the moment, you have to admit!--no disrespect intended, I'm there every day, too, just like everyone else) unless you don't want me to have your address because I am too weird and stalkerish. I would totally understand (what with that pedestal thing and all). And I'm still jealous of your traffic. :> Abra, you are so sweet! Have you posted more of your compelling horror novel yet? Kazzy, I love you! That's just all there is to it. Mary Tong, I love you, too, and I'm not just saying that! Jen--I kinda thought that was the best bit, too. One trip there with kids and we haven't been back. Your adorable boys will love it, though. They won't realize that Daddy's smile is a bit too tight and Mommy's laughter is bordering on hysterical, that lunch cost more than your hotel room and baby just dropped your only car key down the air conditioning grid. (true story!)

Bravo! Well said! I might just have to quote that last little bit you wrote in my quote book.

BTW, you are shabby chic to the maxx! :)

Thanks Sabrina! It would be too cruel to leave me out of the shabby chic monarchy (see her blog for further info on this blog convo)

Okay, if you don't mind, I'm still going to put you on a pedestal. But I would still love to come to your book signing and see your split end and your 5 extra lbs.

And from what I hear, Steph is married with children and a calling. At least that's what my creative writing teacher says.

smarmell

I only had to add one "m" to that word to make it funny.

I love this post.

Bravo! Well said! Everything you've written is insightful and true.

Hey, by the way, because of your new routine that you mentioned I added the following feature to my sidebar. Thanks for the nudge. I was lame for not having done it sooner. ;)

Hugs,
Cindy

Crash, don't be crazy, you're an English teacher/professor (?)! At my house growing up that was getting pretty high . . . I knew Steph was married, I was just wondering about the divorce (but I'm not starting any rumours because I have heard nothing)Luisa, thank you and welcome! Luisa wronte a book, check her out!Cindy, thanks so much for adding that feature--I was going to tell everyone to rush over and "follow" you but by the time I got there, tons of people had already done it. Sheez!

Love you. Love your book. Your fame and fortune don't influence my behavior at all. 'Cuz really it's you I love, not your fame. But your fame is cool and if a little of it rubs off on me that wouldn't be bad or inappropriately grovelling because REALLY I am TOTALLY uninfluenced by the fame (and the money). I never really even think about it. Really.

Ho ho! Believe me, the money isn't worth a thought! Even if it was, the love is better anyway, esp. Jami love.

At the end there, before I corrected it, it said, "doing to Disneyland" Can you tell that I was vacillating between saying, "going to Disneyland" and "doing Disneyland"? This blogging thing sure keeps me humble. For which my husband is very grateful.

I would LOVE a signed one - that would be awesome. I'd be honored.

Re: Courtney's blog - while I think that of course her blog-fame came about because of the accident, she's kept it because of her wonderful writing, her grace under fire, and the amazing way she's handled all of this during an incredibly stressful time. And she is GINORMOUS now. Bigger than Amalah. HUGE. I say good for her. (I know you weren't saying anything contrary, I just felt like saying that. In your comment section. Because I like to hear myself blather on.)

Your modesty is appreciated, but even if we don't worship you we do admire you. You may not be better per se, but you've done something we wish we could but have not. Fortunately, admiring you does NOT make me feel bad about me or jealous of you, so I guess I'm still in the healthy admiration sphere. If I make it to your book signing and see you I promise not to be a big fat swoony dork :-) I think.

Thanks for this post, Heidi. Your modesty is just another of your admirable qualities!!

This is post is SO real to my experience. I have people calling me rich and famous because I've written books. (Yeah, I KNOW you're laughing at both of those, right?) I'm still ME. Sure, I'm having a ball, and I love being published and all the fun that goes with that, but it's not like to turned into some diva that belongs on a pedestal. One of the best things, seriously? Finding other writers friends who GET me and hanging out with them.

(Oh, and congrats on your upcoming release! Enjoy every second of it!)

Sue--I don't even know who Amalah is. Boy, I'm out of the loop, eh? But, of course, Courtney is a great blogger and deserves it--natch! (You can email your address to me using the email in my author website--cool!) Marivic--I would love it if you came to my signing! Jami lives out your way and is thinking of coming, too, maybe, if she can. Maybe you could carpool. Lisa--thank you! I appreciate that. Speaking of modest . . . Annette--I must have missed something. I'll be checking out your blog soon!

BTW, it's not like it's tons of people, just one or two and not a big deal (so don't wonder if it's "you" I was talking about) but it just made an interesting topic to write on since it has always been kind of a problem with the Big Guy. Of course, there are always those who figure I am beneath them, as well, due to my obvious "problem child". Now that he is bigger and can smash them to a pulp with one hammy fist, "they" don't make snide comments as often as they used to. :)

Fame and Success are flighty things and often change in definition. It is good to be grounded, such as you are, and realize that bloatiness, messy houses and smelly bathrooms come to us all. Love it.

Katie, how did you see inside my house all the from Michigan? !? Yes, they do come to us all--so insightful!

I can't wait to read your book!!
And I don't think you're better than everyone else... much.
;)

Thanks Justrandi! You rock!

Oh my gosh! I don't have to write a book now, because I think I have 10 readers! This is awesome. I know I would never finish one since I can't pull myself away from blogging :)

Congrats again on the book. I will be ordering it shortly.

Nevadanista, that's what I'm saying! Having perfect strangers read your blog every day rocks big time!