Books, Cake, and a Dress with Planes on It: The Chance You Won’t Return Launch Party

Being a writer can seem like a very solitary job. You spend a lot of time alone with your computer, thinking about imaginary people, and occasionally tweeting about things those imaginary people are doing. But sometimes you get a reminder that being a writer involves so many people, that it’s about connecting and sharing. Sometimes that reminder comes with cake. On Tuesday, I had the launch party for The Chance You Won’t Return at Porter Square Books, and it went so well. Check out some of the photos:



The Chance You Won't Eat All of This Cake.
The front bookstore display!
My amazing crit group--could not have done it without them!
Red shoes help you through anything.
Story time.
Actually signing books!
My dress had tiny airplanes and clouds on it.
Crit-group t-shirts!!!
The official introduction.
Red velvet cake is delicious and makes for violent-looking leftovers.
Besties with books.
I have a book!!!

An awesome night like this doesn’t just happen. Some very special thanks to:



Porter Square Books for letting us use their fantastic space, for being so gracious and professional, and for being a kick-ass bookstore.
My incredible critique group who made t-shirts, got a delicious cake, did all of the pre-party prep, managed the crowd, and made me feel super supported. I’m so lucky to be part of this group.
The Candlewick Press team, aka, the best people in the publishing business. It was so cool to see some familiar and enthusiastic Candlewick faces in the crowd!
My friends and family who came out on a chilly Tuesday night to listen to me read, ask me great questions about writing, give me big hugs, and let me sign their books. I am overwhelmed by love.
The fine people of Modcloth who sold a dress with tiny airplanes on it. May all my future launch parties feature book-themed dresses.

Thank you so much to everyone who came out. I couldn’t have asked for a better launch party!


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Published on May 01, 2014 08:32
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