So, I’m a big LOST fan. Can’t wait for the final season to kick off tonight. Other than the minor challenge of trying to remember where the heck we left off (who’s where, who’s when, who’s dead, who’s alive), I’m all set to dive back into the island and all its mystery.

But speaking of LOST, there are always things that get lost in the shuffle…. you know, when things get crazy busy and you (okay, well me) can’t seem to get it all together.

Things begin to fall by the wayside. For me, those things include:

– My DVR (which is so loaded up with past episodes of my favorite non-LOST shows that I just might throw in the towel on all of them. There are so many, my DVR comes on with a warning that unless I make some serious time for vegging out and catching up, I’m actually OUT OF SPACE. So hundreds of hours of TV are just sitting there waiting on me to get my shit together. And I just might give them all up, as I pledge to sit down and watch TV tonight, live, when LOST returns. Remember the day when you had no choice but to watch it live? My DVR just makes me lazy and a procrastinater. I’m starting to hate it. I have DVR rage.)

– My teeth (who has time for flossing anyway? you don’t see the islanders on LOST flossing their teeth?)

– My body (case in point: three new Jillian Michaels DVDs that guarantee me killer abs and a much needed 30-day-Shed that I got for the New Year are still sitting in their orignal package here on the floor – Jillian Michaels, and her solid rock body, mocking me from her spot next to a bag of miniature Snickers.

– My blog. Yes, I know…I have not updated it in centuries. I have not done my Must Read Monday List or everyone’s favorite Thursday Must List in ages. I haven’t posted in so long, I started getting emails asking if I was in rehab.

So, here I am, tryng to get back all that gets lost in the shuffle when things are super busy. And they are busy (which is a good thing for my clients) It’s not like I’ve been sitting around on my couch in front of my DVR, people!

To catch you up on what’s been keeping me away, check out all this great news from BookSparksPR. And thanks for hanging in there.

Pieces is now at Target
Congrats to the fabulous Irene Zutell! Her book, Pieces of Happily Ever After, is now availalbe at Target stores! And check out this fun contest over at the celebrity gossip site, Have U Heard, where you can enter to win one of five copies of Pieces of Happily Ever After.

Extreme makeover Chick Lit edition
The fantastic Chick Lit Duo of the Year award goes to….Liz and Lisa! I can hardly believe it’s been a year since the launch of Chick Lit is not Dead, and the ladies are celebrating their anniversary with a super sexy, fun makeover. Check out the newly improved – and always freaking fabulous – Chick Lit is not Dead. And tell us what you think of the new look. Liz and Lisa will be doing several fun giveaways on the blog this month in celebration of their anniversary (they already gave away a Blackberry!). And, today they have New York Times best-selling author Kristin Hannah dishing about her new book, Winter Garden, and 5 Things You Didn’t Know about her.

Marianna’s book is a huge hit
Money expert, life coach, mother, and now best-selling author! Marianna Olszewski’s new book to empower women – Live it! Love it! Earn it! – is an official best-seller. Her fabulous book is not just about finances and falling in love with your money, it’s about making your dreams a reality – or what Marianna likes to call “going fuzzy to firm”. No matter what your goals are – save more money, start a new business, find a husband – she’s got great tools and tips that have been proven to work. And she’s a great example. Congrats, Marianna!

Countdown to publication
Last, but not least, author Sarah Pekkanen is coming in on the home stretch as she waits for her big debut. The Opposite of Me hits stores on March 9th -the clock is ticking and the excitement is brewing! You can pre-order from Amazon (it’s the perfect book for your Spring Break plans!)

And, become a fan of Sarah Pekkanen on Facebook or subscribe to her monthly newsletter so you’ll be up to speed on all the great things happening around the launch of The Opposite of Me.

Today, like every Tuesday, Sarah’s over at The Debutante Ball blogging – this one is about the story behind her fabulous book cover.

Have a great day everyone!