The Lo Zone

A groovy place in cyberspace run by author Lolita Files. Come on in. Bring some Pepsi.

Lo Fun Fact #1

"Lolita Files" is my real name. It is not a pen name, as incredible as that may seem. There are plenty of Files family members and people who have known me for years capable of validating this. As for the "Lolita" part, my mother named me after the movie based on Nabokov's book, although she saw or read neither. To this day, she has no idea what a "Lolita" is.

Lo Fun Fact #2

I love fried chicken and fabulous shoes. If you ever want to get on my good side, send Popeye's or Mr. Chicken (my favorite spot in Cleveland) and a pair of Christian Louboutins.

Lo Fun Fact #3

Never show up unannounced or without a Pepsi (preferably Pepsi Jazz Caramel Cream). Better yet, how about not show up at all?

Lo Fun Fact #4

I hate the telephone. Don't get mad if I don't call you. I don't call anyone. Don't call me asking why I don't call. Just don't call, okay?

Lo Fun Fact #5

I love the internet!!! I love communicating through the internet!!! You can e-mail me and odds are I'll e-mail you right back (if I'm not in the middle of a major project). Makes up for my hangup about the phone, doesn't it? See, I'm not so bad after all!!!

Lo Fun Fact #6

I can't stand IMing. Please don't IM me. You will get the cold shoulder. I don't like giving people the cold shoulder, so please don't put me in that position.

Lo Fun Fact #7

I have ~~four~~ ~~five~~ six wonderful, slap-happy dogs, a bird (some kind of dove/pigeon mix), and a cat, all of whom I love to pieces. If you meet me and ask me about my dogs, bird, and cat, we'll be instant friends. If you meet me and ask me why the f*ck I have ~~four~~ ~~five~~ six dogs, a bird, and a cat, see the above fun fact for how I will respond.

Fun Times With A Totally Cool Book Club

Monday, March 06, 2006

Yesterday I had the tremendous pleasure of being in the company of an extraordinary group of ladies for a book club brunch gathering.

The event was hosted by the lovely and gracious Sally Hernandez at her gorgeous home, and was orchestrated by my new friend, Diedre Ware, who I first connected with earlier this year via exchanges with the LA Times, where Diedre works. Diedre is a total DOLL, and these women were sophisticated, well-read, and quite lively with conversation. And the food...my goodness!!! Sally really awakened my palate with the delicious spread she laid out for us. I had a blast with them!!!

Thank you, ladies, for letting me be a part of your experience.

It was truly an honor.

posted by Lo @ 9:05 AM

4 Comments:

At March 6, 2006 8:07 AM, Lance said…

awww, nice post lo...i know there had to have been some sweet potato pie there! with that many sisters, c'mon nah?!

question: what happens at a book club meeting? do you read excerpts from the book and then critique/review it? never attend a book club event before.
At March 6, 2006 11:52 AM, Lo said…

There wasn't sweet potato pie, Lance, but there were an assortment of exquisite desserts, from a fluffy, extremely delicious lemon cake kind of thing, a kind of caramel apple tart, and a chocolate cake/torte. I had as much of it as I could without seeming like I didn't have any home training.

Book club meetings can be pretty cool. I've never read excerpts at them. Usually everyone has read the book and they have definitive things they would to ask you about and discuss. We ended up running the gamut of the socio-cultural landscape in terms of what we talked about at this meeting. The book sparked so much great dialogue for them. It was a very enjoyable experience, to say the least.
At March 7, 2006 5:49 PM, Sue Knight said…

I was so tickled (and proud) to see this photo...especially considering Sally is my sister and my mom was there, too. I KNOW you guys ate good 'cause that's the way it goes there (smile). I've met these ladies and they are all a class act. Continued good luck. Before I left Atlanta, I didn't realize I'd missed one of your appearances but I was fortunate enough to get a couple of your signed books. I know how great that must feel. Keep on Keeping On! Sue McClain-Knight
At March 7, 2006 8:43 PM, Lo said…

Sue, thank you for finding my website and posting a comment. Sally really is wonderful, and her cooking, good lawd...simply marvelous. Your mom is a real sweetie. I had the best time with all of them!!