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| Dear writing friends, flanking the amazing Ellen Hopkins at Rakestraw Books |
What do the following names have in common:
Katherine Pam Jess Cameron Eva Debbie Nancy Melissa Francie Martha Jen Mindy Anna Jaime Patricia Debbie Connie Kristen Shannon Breanna Stacee Darla Jenny Karen Mickey Hannah Axie Melissa Farrah Valia Tara
Answer: They are just some of the amazing bloggers and readers I met over the past days at the launch of my book, and on the Dark Days tour with Tahereh Mafi and Ellen Schreiber. And the author love! Ellen Hopkins (yes, THE Ellen Hopkins), Lisa Desrochers, YA Muses,
Lia,
Jackie, Nikki, Debra, Shannon, Kristen, Kiersten, Gretchen, Cory... Gahhh... You guys! Thank you for coming! I think I can speak for Tahereh and Ellen here: we were blown away by the support!
Thank you so much to Rakestraw Books (Danville), Books Inc. (San Francisco), Mysterious Galaxy (San Diego), and Changing Hands (Phoenix) for hosting us. Your bookstores are wonderful! Please reach out to the independent stores if you are interested in purchasing signed copies of our books!
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| Signing some books! |
Special thanks to Becky (
Stories and Sweeties), Shannan (
Girl in the Stacks) and Bailey (
IB Book Blogging) for covering the event. Look for their posts, with interviews and photos soon!
If you were there and covered the event, I'd love it if you'd leave a link in the comments. And if you came out to see us and I didn't mention your name, let me know! And
thank you.
Finally, to friends--old and new, family, mentors who came the event at Rakestraw Books, thank you, with all my heart, for being part of one of the best nights of my life!
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| More happiness. |
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| A lovely arrangement, at the reception after the signing. |
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| The party after the signing |
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| The lovely magnum of ROAR, gifted by the generous and talented Gary Franscioni |
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The after party, at THE VINE
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Special shout-out to
Sherman Chu, friend and professional photog, for these beautiful shots!
It was awesome seeing you again too Veronica!!! Someday we'll talk about NASCAR ;) ;)
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Hopefully that day will be soon! Thanks for coming, Jaime. It's always great seeing you!
DeleteAaaawwww!! You girls were amazing!! See you for the next book! ;)
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DeleteAwe! How VERY kind of you to do this post! You totally rock and we absolutely loved that you came out to see us. I heard that your launch party was a lot of fun. I wish I was able to make it. Hopefully we will be able to see you again soon!
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Magical Urban Fantasy Reads
I'd really love that, Mindy. Fingers crossed it happens soon!
DeleteSo glad you had a great time! Seems like a unique experience.
ReplyDeleteIf you ever do a signing in the OC/LA area, I'll do my best to be there. :) Anyway, wishing you the best as your journey continues! <3
Kristi S.
@whoaaitskristi
Thanks, Kristi! I think I will be in LA soon for a few events! WIll blog about it soon. <3 back!
DeleteIt was so awesome to meet you and Tahereh. I think I just died and went to heaven! lol. I really hope both of you come back to San Diego for book 2 :)
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Jessirae @ Words, pages and books
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@xjessirae
Jessirae, it was awesome meeting you! And I'm definitely coming back to SD if I can!
DeleteI see my name on there! Aw, you are such a sweetheart! It was really amazing meeting both you and Tahereh. Again, I LOVED your book. Seriously. I am very much looking forward to the next!
ReplyDeleteI will most definitely post pictures and a recap on my site soon! Thanks for being awesome :)
Farrah
It was great meeting you, Farrah! Thank you back for being awesome!
DeleteIt was fantastic seeing you again. I had an awesome time. My daughter and I also loved talking to your dad. He's very sweet :)
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Here's a link to a post we did about the signing: http://twochicksonbooks1.blogspot.com/2012/01/awesome-events.html
Patricia!! You and your daughter... sigh. Just too adorable. Thanks for coming out and I hope to see you both again soon!
DeleteHi, was at the San Diego signing on Friday and just had to pop in to tell you how amazing Under the Never Sky was. I finished it in one shot and now I want to faint from how great it was. Sounds like the rest of your tour was fantastic as well and I want to mind wipe the last few hours so I can re-read it again!
ReplyDelete: D Well that makes me very happy. Anytime mind-wiping comes into the equation, you know something significant has happened :) Great meeting you and thank you for this message. Really means a lot :)
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