My dear friend and Superromance author Susan Gable SUSAN just sent me photos from the Harlequin party at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco. My camera goes all wonky and sucks down battery power like its Kool-aid when I try to use it in poorly lighted situations. Susan, bless her heart, toted her “big” camera with all its bells and whistles and played paparazzi. Yeah, Susan!!! (And congrats on the upcoming book, A KID TO THE RESCUE (Feb. 09). Love the title. Can’t wait to read it.)

The dress! I told myself I wasn’t wearing black. This is so NOT black. Isn’t it pretty? And I think my contractor hubby cleans up pretty nice, too.

The Harlequin party is THE most talked about publisher event at conference. And I always have a blast. Here’s a shot of me and Kathy Shay cutting loose on the dance floor. Yes, I actually do look that goofy when I’m dancing. Sigh.

And here’s my favorite shot of all. Paul dropping a little “swoo” on Superromance editor Victoria Curran. (Swoo is a made-up word you’re going to see a lot in upcoming books. )

Last but not least, here’s a shot of me and Susan. Thanks, my friend. You did good.

Deb