Doing a Little Wandering...

No baby yet, which is actually okay as I'm only 37 weeks. But my doctor is probably going to have me induced at the end of next week *fingers crossed*. In the meantime, I'm going to let my nesting instinct take over (why did the front room closet never bother me before this week?) and pull back on blogging.

While I'm taking a break from writing actual posts, I'm going to be busy making friends for the Gearing up to get an Agent blogfest (GUTGAA). If you haven't heard about it, it's going to be an awesome pitch extravaganza with lots of agents and even a few small publishers involved. So if you're in query mode you'll want to check it out for sure.

The details are here.


Even if you're not pitching you should check out the blogs on the linky and make a few new friends. That's what I'm planning on doing until baby is born. I'm hope to meet lots of you before September 1st!

Are you joining GUTGAA? Anything else fun happening in September?

Comments

Samantha May said…
Oh you're so close! Fingers crossed for next week!!!

GUTGAA sounds like an awesome idea :D I'm not in the querying phase yet so I'll probably do what you're doing.
August 22, 2012 at 7:20 AM
Alex J. Cavanaugh said…
Take a break and conserve your strength. Hope all goes well next week.
August 22, 2012 at 7:23 AM
Cassie Mae said…
I'm super stoked for this blogfest and making a bunch of new friends! Rest easy and enjoy the sleep while you can. That is... if you are sleeping. I have a hard time cuddling with a bowling ball type teddy bear ;)
August 22, 2012 at 8:46 AM
Luanne G. Smith said…
Oh, wow, next week for the baby! Breathe, breathe, breathe. I was induced too and it still took like twelve hours, so don't wear yourself out too much with cleaning closets. :)

And have fun with the blogfest.
August 22, 2012 at 11:11 AM
Carol Kilgore said…
Exciting times ahead for you :)
I'm taking a full-September blog break!
August 22, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Rachel said…
I signed up for this, but haven't checked in on it. It's my first year, so I'm unsure how it works. Better go check it out. :)
August 22, 2012 at 12:05 PM
Anonymous said…
Rest up for the inducing. Good times ahead. I wish I could be ready for that blogfest. I'm not though.
August 22, 2012 at 12:12 PM
Kim said…
The last few weeks of pregnancy are just agonizing! I'm glad you're almost there...
We'll miss you, but I'm sure you'll need a break from blogging once the baby comes. Good luck!!!
August 22, 2012 at 12:24 PM
Morgan said…
Gaaaaaah... you POOR THING!!!!! Ugh! It's miserable. Every day is a week. Serious! I hope it happens soon for you! (But then that brings a whole new slew of excitement--but I think it's better than pregnancy, LOL!)
August 22, 2012 at 1:24 PM
Jessica Salyer said…
Good luck! Off to check out GUTGAA.
August 22, 2012 at 4:16 PM
Anonymous said…
There is so much of reading to do., I've missed out on a lot of stuff. A baby?! When did all this happen?? But Im excited!!:D And fingers crossed. :)
August 22, 2012 at 5:48 PM
Shannon Lawrence said…
So exciting! Definitely get some rest and take it easy this week. Good luck to you!!!!

I hadn't heard of this until now, but I think I may very well sign up. Thanks!
August 22, 2012 at 6:17 PM
Emily R. King said…
Glad to hear you're in for GUTGAA!

I hope you're feeling well. Hang in there!
August 22, 2012 at 7:40 PM
Tara Tyler said…
i'm totally in! i need help! HELP!
thanks =)
August 23, 2012 at 5:39 AM
Mark said…
Glad to hear all is going well with the writing...and the baby. My wife and I are expecting our first around Christmas:)
August 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Jay Noel said…
I don't have the time to participate in GUTGAA this year, but hopefully next year.

Best wishes to you and your family!
August 23, 2012 at 9:11 PM
Mia Celeste said…
What an exciting time for you. Babies are such fun. I hope I'll get to chat with you in Sept. as we Gear up to Get an Agent.


http://otherworlddiner.blogspot.com/2012/08/thirteen-scoops-from-magic-most-foul.html
August 24, 2012 at 7:32 AM
Nick Wilford said…
Take it easy, and best of luck! See you around in September - I'm also taking a break until then, but to get my novel ready to go blinking into the sunlight! Don't know if I'll get there but something tickles me about being in the competition. :)
August 24, 2012 at 4:03 PM
Annalisa Crawford said…
Take care, and all the best!

I'm not taking part in the agent thing - I'm not sure I'm suitable material for attracting an agent.
August 25, 2012 at 2:22 AM
Carolyn V said…
I hope all goes well for you and your soon-to-be baby!!! Woohoo! That is great news.

I'm just coming back from a long summer break. I'm going to have to check out the GUTGAA! Thanks for letting us know about it!
August 27, 2012 at 9:27 AM
Anonymous said…
Not pitching yet I'm afraid. Know I should be by now.

Enjoy your new baby's arrival.
August 27, 2012 at 9:58 AM
Lauren said…
Signed up this afternoon. So when will the new arrival need a computer? :)
August 27, 2012 at 6:01 PM
Stephsco said…
Thanks for commenting over on my blog. I'm looking forward to the GUTGAA (funny acronym) since I finally have a finished novel! Woohoo!
August 28, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Kimberly Gabriel said…
37 weeks! That's wonderful! Good luck!! I'll see you for GUTGAA...it's so nice to have someone else going through it who will also be dealing with that whole lack of sleep thing. ;)
August 30, 2012 at 10:54 AM
Donna K. Weaver said…
I did it last year, and it was a great experience. Good luck with it . . . and the new addition!
August 31, 2012 at 4:52 PM
Nata said…
I don't know how much of it I will actually be able to participate in, but I'll be there! :] A baby, that's wonderful! I wish you good luck!

August 31, 2012 at 9:26 PM
Christa Desir said…
I've been thinking of you & your belly. Hoping your hanging in there & wishing you a fast & painless birth(!)
September 2, 2012 at 11:51 AM
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