Ah, how I wish for the day I have enough books coming out that I can lose track. *G*

But never fear, we'll get your cover up here today. ;)

I'm quite sure I've had to scramble, but I can't remember anything specific at the moment... maybe, like on a day when I look at the Cigars calendar to find who's supposed to be blogging that day and it's ME. LOL

Have a good one,

Sam

Yes I have had those times that I have had to scramble around because of things I have forgotten. I have even forgotten my own wedding anniversary several times. Also birthdays of friends and family. So you are not alone on that.

Congrats on you new release!!!

I forgot my mom's birthday last month. I knew it was coming up and I figured I would have time to get a present, but then she came up to me and said it was her birthday the next day. Luckily I have a nice supply of birthday cards handy and I had to give her cash as a present. Pretty soon I'll be shopping for Christmas gifts.

I'm always having to scramble when it comes to birthdays in my family. I can NEVER remember whose birthday is when. In fact I looked at the calendar this morning and realized my big brother's birthday was three days ago. And I think I have a great niece with a birthday next week. I'll look at the calendar but even if I get a card I'll never get it mailed in time. I'd think it was because of old age except I've always had this problem. I even forget my own birthday but I think that is deliberate.

I write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and they STILL sneak up on me.

And at least you didn't really forget a birthday or anything ;) I managed to completely forget a birthday party we'd committed to going to--earlier in the week, I'd made the mental note and thought about the present. That morning I remembered. That afternoon, I had this weird feeling that I might be forgetting something but couldn't for the life of me remember what. It struck me that night as I was cleaning up the kitchen around 10--way too late to call and apologize! I felt like a complete ding-a-ling, and the kids were crushed when I 'fessed up to what we'd missed. *sigh*

Congrats on your October release! (Enjoy those hospital diapers ;))

I am forgetful and a world class procrastinator. I miss birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions all the time. Thankfully, my family is both understanding and forgiving.

What a surprise Shirley but a nice one anyway.
Congrats on the book release. I love Christmas and stories around the holiday.

I usually find myself scrambling when unexpected company calls that they are coming that very day; then I need to get some serious putting away of items we leave out when by ourselves such as newspapers, bills, a DVD or two that we watched the night before perhaps. Yikes, I know what it is like. Take care.

Hi,

I have read Christmas Weddings, as I had won a UK edition and loved all three stories.

I have not until know forgotten any birthdays, and I hope it won't happen soon either!

Congratulations Shirley on your new release. I felt the same as you when I had my second child since it was a few days before Christmas and I had a two year old at home and I also worked. But the worst oops moments were when I would forget that my children lost a tooth and had them sitting under their pillow. I was probably the worst tooth fairy ever.

...with all this talk of feeling not ready when your child is born and Christmas sneaking up on you... Our first kiddo is due Christmas day!! This isn't a sign or something, is it? LOL!

I actually do great for birthdays. They just stick in my head and are there. I put them on the calendar, too, so DH can see them. Now, I don't always get cards or things on time, but I know the day is coming so I can at least say "Happy Birthday" on the day! What I struggle with are deadlines - whether imposed by me or others. They sneak up on me like you wouldn't believe!! Even if they are on the calendar. So it seems that no matter how far in advance I know about something, I'm always doing it at the last minute. Suddenly that deadline is here...

Congrats on the new book... It must be nice to have many releases in a year, and forgetting a release date is normal when in each country the book is published at a different date!

I never forget a birthday or major event, however once my aunt/godmother called me 2 weeks after my birthday and told me she had completely forgotten my brithday... I was sad that she had not called, and even a bit shocked that she had forgotten, but I guess these things happen!