Today feels like the day after my wedding. I'm filled with smiles and gratitude for a perfect launch. Here's a few pictures that my husband took. Thank you, everyone, for coming and celebrating with me. Apparently, more than 85 or so people showed up.
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| Setting up |
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My sister's stupendous idea to put my book cover on the cake!
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| People arriving. That's Jennifer Haigh in the beret. |
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| Joyce Walsh (L) good friend and BU Professor of graphic design talking with my dear old friend Mark, from college days |
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| Me and my bro! |
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| Ms. Leora Skolkin-Smith, author of the supreme, Hystera, who came up from NYC! |
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| Crowd scene, old and new friends everywhere |
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Roger Gordy, who took my author photo, and my 8th grade teacher, the splendid Mr. Kunitz. Those who came to the reading will know how important he was to me. What a surprise to see him!
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| The incomparable Evan, events mgr at Brookline Booksmith, introducing me. Evan is a talented writer. I loved how he captured the essence of my novel in about 50 words. |
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| Author reading |
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| Author answering questions |
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| Thrilled to see Randy Susan Meyers, Julie Wu and Dawn Tripp! |
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| That's Julie Wu (pic by Randy S. Meyers) |
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| Night Swim book cover on display. |
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| Signing fun! Those flowers are from my other sister, who sent them from California. |
Ms. Daphne Kalotay!
My hubbie and his sunny smile (photo by Roger Gordy)
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| My sister, Lynne, who planned this party and put it all together so beautifully. Love her! |
Closing with a short essay I wrote for my publisher's blog, part 3 of my
In a Word Series. Click on the word:
"Thanks"
What a delight to see these, Jessica! Wendy and I are so happy for you, and we wish we could have been there to cheer you on.
ReplyDeleteI was there in spirit, but that's not quite enough! Congratulations, Jessica.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! You deserve every special moment, Jessica!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun--so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteoh, how incredibly perfect for you! a wonderful turnout for a magnificent book and author - very touching - it all brought tears to my eyes - happiness for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jon and Wendy! You've been wonderful. Jen, Danielle, Amy, and Gypsywoman, many thanks for your good wishes. It was truly a glorious day.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, what great pictures! You look fantastic, I was sorry not to be able to make the pilgrimage to the event.
ReplyDeleteThe wedding analogy is a good one. You are luminous! What a fabulous beginning. I can practically feel the good vibes from here. I can't wait to see what happens next for you and for Night Swim. xoxo
ReplyDeleteJessica -
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your successful launch party at the Brookline Booksmith.
I look forward to reading your book.
Thank you, Patry, Spofcher and Peter. A wedding pilgrimage? Pretty close to it. A wonderful evening. Still feeling the glow.
ReplyDeleteI just closed the book on Night Swim..or I should say I just pushed the arrow, since I was reading it on my Nook. I see that you have had many favorable reviews, none of which would benefit from my inexperienced ideas expressing how much I loved this book. So I will just say thank you for writing these words and for introducing me to a character that I wish I could spend more time with.
ReplyDeleteDear Lise,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for reading Night Swim, and for your kind words. It means so much to hear from readers.
Gratefully,
Jessica