Today, writer and international speaker Jennifer Slattery talks about the glamorous life of a writer.  It’s a fun read and maybe we can see ourselves in the title role.  Jennifer has published six contemporary novels, maintains a devotional blog, and works on several fronts to help women realize their true worth.  But now, here is that glamorous life.

Whoever writes authors into movies have never met any in real life. At least, they’ve never met this writer.

Considering all my mishaps, I should probably write romcom.

A few summers ago, threw away my favorite black pair, fully intending to replace them. Once I finished that story, then that article, then that next blog post …

Mid-August rolled around, and I began packing for what I knew would be a whirlwind trip–a conference where I’d be speaking and teaching three classes, followed by a book signing, with a day and a half home before heading to an author event followed by another conference.

So there I was, planning what to wear and … no black flats, and no time to hit the mall. Luckily (ha!) our daughter, who was still living with us at the time, owned a really cute pair of pumps, so I tossed them in my suitcase, closed it up, and was good to go.

Eh …

Saturday rolled around, the last day of the conference and the day of my book signing. By this point, I was also down to one outfit–the one needing those black pumps. So, on they went.

And I quickly remembered how long it’d been since I’d worn heels. And that my daughter’s feet are wider than mine. So here I am, trying to look all professional while wobbling around, about ready to topple over, in my daughter’s much too high heels. To make things worse, every third step one of my shoes actually slipped off, nearly sending me flat on my face.

All while I was trying to act all bookishly professional–and everyone I encounter, including the bookstore owner hosting me, is doing there best not to laugh out loud.

Grown woman, acting like a teenager in her first pair of heels. Oy.

I wish I could say wardrobe malfunctions during book signings are rare events, but …

I was on another trip, this time in Des Moines. Once again, it was a whirlwind weekend with back-to-back speaking engagements followed by a signing. By my last event, I was down to my last outfit–the one I was wearing. The others were not so neatly packed in my suitcase in the trunk. Add to this the fact that it was freezing out–not sure capris and strappy sandals were a great idea.

With goosebumps exploding across my arms and my lips turning a deep shade of blue despite my heavily applied lipgloss, I decided to buy some coffee.

Did I mention I was wearing white capris? You know where this is going, don’t you? I experienced a momentary rush of warmth, followed by a rush of panic.

A writer’s life. Isn’t it glamorous?

Do you have any wardrobe fails to share? It would make me feel better. Seriously. 😉

Just add a comment below and tell us your memorable wardrobe …  events.

Jennifer ‘ latest book is Restoring Her Faith.  Here’s a brief blurb on it.

She left belief behind…Yet this family could change her mind.

With two boys to raise, a fledgling contracting business to run and a family ranch to keep afloat, widower Drake Owens finds his hands aren’t just full they’re overflowing. When Faith Nichols is hired to help him renovate the church, he’s drawn to the beautiful artist, but he can’t fall for a woman who isn’t a believer. Can love restore her faith and his heart?

You can find Restorying Her Faith by clicking here HERE .