Alison Pace on Pugs and Pomp

Today’s GCC tour brings us Alison Pace, author of last year’s delightfully offbeat debut If Andy Warhol Had a Girlfriend, who once again, brings us dog lover’s chick lit. Man have we been having some serious dog envy here at Diana’s Diversions. First, Robin Brande starts bragging on her doggy camping trip, and now Alison is back, though this time, it’s pugs instead of schnauzers.

In Pace’s new release, Pug Hill:

To get into the most elite spot of Manhattan’s Central Park, there are a few stiff requirements: you must have short legs, a round tummy, a pig nose, and walk on all fours—or at least know someone who does! Pug Hill is a place for pugs and pug-lovers alike to bask in the camaraderie that comes from owning (or dreaming of owning) one of the world’s most cherished and irresistible dogs.

Oh, man! WANT PUPPY. WANT PUPPY SO BAD.

Okay, Diana. Several deep breaths, and you’ll be all right. In, out. In, out. First more book deals, then house with yard, then puppy. Stick to the plan. In the meantime, live vicariously through Pace‘s books and her 12 puppy dogs…

Okay, now on to the part of the tour where I’m supposed ot ask questions of the blog tour person that somehow bring it back to the theme of my blog. (work in progress).

Let’s see what Alison Pace has to say:

Have you ever done anything really unlike you to belong to a certain group? What was it?

In college, when I was pledging a sorority, we had to carry spoons around and whenever we smiled, we would have to find the nearest patch of dirt, bend down, dig a hole in it, and “bury our smile.” I am pretty sure that falls under the category of really unlike me.

Has anyone ever told you a secret and you were dying to tell someone else but couldn’t betray the confidence? How did that work out for you?

Absolutely, and I’m happy to say that I kept the secret, which is probably the best way to go. It all worked out well.

If you were to start a secret society, what would be the qualifications for membership? What would be its purpose and secret rituals?

Hmm. Well I’m pretty sure that philosophically, I don’t believe in secret societies, (I loathed my sorority) so I’d probably be the absolute wrong person to start one.

What would you call your secret society?

The Everyone Can Join And It Isn’t So Much A Secret Society

What’s your favorite memory from college?

Meeting my best friend Jessica. We’re still friends today.

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Well, it’s an ongoing project. If anyone has suggestions for other questions, have at it. And pick up Alison’s latest book!