Order your copy today! Have you already taken a break or have you thought about it? When was the moment that you knew things had to change? Tell Us Your Story >>   Events Calendar You won't want to miss special speaking and book signing events with Mary Lou Quinlan. Check back often as the events calendar is updated regularly. To schedule Mary Lou Quinlan for an appearance or for media inquires, please call 212-725-8251. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, January 25, 2005 — Charlotte, NC 5pm-9pm Reception and book signing LANC Conference Hilton Charlotte & Towers 222 East Third Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 For Information contact Felicia Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, January 26, 2005 — Dayton, OH Noon-2pm Luncheon and book signing Dayton Racquet Club 2900 Kettering Tower Dayton, OH 45423 Hosted by: Books and Co./Executive Women’s Club For reservations call: (937) 224-4381 Cost (includes lunch and a copy of the book): $40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, January 26, 2005 — Lexington, KY 7pm-8:30pm Girl’s Nite Out –Time Off talk and book signing Wine and refreshments will be served. Joseph-Beth Booksellers 161 Lexington Green Circle, Suite B1 For information call: (859) 273-2911 www.josephbeth.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, January 27, 2005 — Cincinnati, OH 11:30am-1:30pm Luncheon and book signing Montgomery Inn 601 E Pete Rose Way Cincinnati, OH 45202 Hosted by Joseph Beth Booksellers of Cincinnati/Advertising Club For Information call: (513) 784-9555 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, January 27, 2005 — Kansas City, MO 5pm-7pm Time Off cocktail party with Mary Lou Co-Hosted by Smith Barney and Rainy Day Books Private event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, January 28, 2005 — Kansas City, MO 11:30am -2pm Luncheon and book signing Westin Crown Center Century B Room 1 Pershing Road Kansas City, MO Co-Hosted by Kansas City Ad Club and Westin Hotels For reservations call: 816-822-0300 or register online $35 Ad club members/$45 Non-members (includes signed copy of book) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday, January 30, 2005 — Scottsdale, AZ 11:30am-1:30pm Time Off Sunday brunch and Spa Expo Westin Kierland Resort and Spa 6902 East Greenway Parkway Scottsdale, Arizona Cost $45 (includes cost of book) For information contact: Carol (480) 624-1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, January 31, 2005 — Phoenix, AZ 4pm-6pm Workshop and book signing The Jewell McFarland Lewis Fresh Start Women's Resource Center 1130 E. McDowell Road Phoenix, AZ 85006 Hosted by Fresh Start Women’s Center/Borders Books – Biltmore For information call: (602) 523-6730 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, January 31, 2005 — Phoenix, AZ 7pm Time Off talk and book signing Changing Hands Bookstore 6428 S McClintock Drive Tempe, AZ 85283 For information call: (480) 730-0205 www.changinghands.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, February 1, 2005 — San Francisco, CA Time: 6pm-7pm Time Off talk and book signing Books Inc. Bookstore 301 Castro Street Mountain View, San Francisco For information call: (650) 428-1234 www.booksinc.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, February 2, 2005 — San Francisco, CA 8:30am-9:30am Discussion, refreshments and book signing Stacey's Bookstore 581 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Hosted by San Francisco Association for Women in Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, February 4, 2005 7am-9am CBS Early Show interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, February 15, 2005 — New York, NY 6pm-8pm Time Off speech and book signing The Lighthouse 111 E. 59th Street Hosted by NAWBO To register or for more information call: 212-400-1170 or get it online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, February 17 , 2005 — New York, NY 6pm-8pm (Majestic Ballroom) Time Off in Time Square Special Evening hosted by Westin Hotels and Advertising Women of New York For information go to: www.awny.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, March 17, 2005 — Philadelphia, PA 4pm-5:30pm Talk and book signing St. Joe’s University, Francis A. Drexel Library Saint Joseph's University 5600 City Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19131 For more information please contact: Email Marian Courtney Open to the public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, March 17, 2005 — Philadelphia, PA 6pm-9pm Reception and book signing An evening with Philadelphia Women in Advertising & Production Sponsored by Lightspeed Group For more information contact Michele Casale at: (610) 520-1162 Open to the public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, March 23, 2005 — Sarasota, FL 1 pm Talk and book signing Sarasota Books& News 1341 Main Street Sarasota, Florida 34236 For more information go to: www.sarasotanewsandbooks.com Open to the public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, March 23, 2005 — Tampa, FL 5pm-7:30pm Reception and book signing Tampa Bay Advertising Federation and Ad2 Tampa Bay The A La Carte Pavillion 4050 Dana Shores Drive, Tampa, FL 33634 Please RSVP: online , or call (813) 879-8223 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, March 31, 2005 — Denver, CO 6pm-9pm Time Off speech and networking event Walnut Foundry 3002 Walnut Street Denver, Colorado 80205 Sponsored by StellarConnections Open to the public Cost: $30 for Stellar Members and $45 for Non-Members. RSVP: Email Erika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, April 6, 2005 — Washington, DC Noon-1:30pm Brown bag luncheon series and book signing Moms at Work 1801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC For more information email Marilyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, April 6, 2005 — Washington, DC 6:30pm-9pm Dinner reception and program American News Women’s Club 1607 22 Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008 Sponsored by Association for Women in Communications —DC Chapter and the American News Women’s Club RSVP 202-332-6770 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, April 13, 2005 — New York, NY 8am-9:30am Breakfast and Time Off speech Sponsored by Mullin & Associates Ltd. Private Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, April 20, 2005 — New York, NY Noon -2pm Executive Moms Reuters Building/Times Square Sponsored by A&E and Personal Shopper More information to follow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, April 21, 2005 — Boston, MA 5pm-7pm Speech, book signing, raffle, and wine & cheese reception Sponsored by The Women’s Student Association, the HBS Marketing Club & 85 Broads The Business Coop Bookstore (located on the bottom floor of Spangler Hall on the Harvard Business School Campus) View campus map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, April 27, 2005 — New York, NY 4:30pm-7pm Networking and presentation Sponsored by Montblanc & Merill Lynch Private Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, May 9, 2005 — Houston, TX Dress For Success Event More information to follow   Lisa B., 35, worked her way up the ladder in the glamorous world of travel. While 15 years of non-stop work were a plus for her paycheck, she realized that her chances for love were diminishing every year she said, "not yet." Read More>> From newsrooms to ladies rooms, the buzz is that it’s time for some well-deserved time off. Check out the latest truths, trends and stories from women like you on Mary Lou’s blog. Join in the conversation now... Visit the Blog>> | Home | About Mary Lou | About the Book | Press | Community | Events Calendar | Subscribe Now | Privacy Policy | Site Map | Links | Contact us through Just Ask A Woman :: © 2004 Just Ask a Woman :: All rights reserved. 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