Book Launch Reading and Party Pics, Two New Reviews of Field Guide to the End of the World, and an Interview about the book on JMWW!

As I’m writing this part of the post right after my reading, I just watched a golden-tinged-almost-full moon rise listening to the tail end of the Tears for Fears concert down the street from my back deck, feeling pretty happy with all the day’s events. Lots of things could have gone wrong – I just barely had gotten my voice back after a bout of pneumonia, storms had been forecast (for an outdoor reading venue,) etc. But the weather turned sunny and cool just as the reading started, I kept my voice for the majority of the reading, and I didn’t get stressed or hive-y or break down into coughing fits or anything. I got to listen to one of my good friend’s poetry (Kathleen Flenniken, who read several “end of the world” poems) and see people I don’t normally get to see and we had unexpected guests, too, which was fun. Having my little brother and parents there was an extra bonus, too (my mom even sold books for me!). Above are some pics!

Anyway, this morning (pouring rain – we really did dodge the bad weather!) there are two new reviews of Field Guide to the End of the World up:

One by Lori Holuta: http://www.ceejaywriter.com/review-field-guide-to-the-end-of-the-world/

And another At Necromancy Never Pays: https://necromancyneverpays.wordpress.com/2016/09/19/field-guide-to-the-end-of-the-world/

And I have an interview up with Curtis Smith about the new book (among other things) at JMWW.

https://jmwwblog.wordpress.com/2016/09/19/its-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it-and-i-feel-fine-an-interview-with-jeannine-hall-gailey-by-curtis-smith/

So although ready for more rest, I am feeling lucky and thankful. Thank you to everyone who came out, bought books and generally made the day brighter with your company!