Only three more days
now until the actual book launch on Saturday. I hope there is nothing that I’ve
overlooked in preparation. My niece is catering for the day and she is planning
a lovely morning tea - sandwiches, scones, cake and biscuits with tea, coffee
and soft drinks. I’ve tried to keep formalities simple and brief, so that the
occasion is relaxed and casual - a speech that takes around 10 minutes and two
readings, so 20 - 25 minutes should see it all done. The other hour and a half
can be selling, signing, mingling, eating and catching up with friends and
family.
The only thing I’m a
tiny bit concerned about is available space in the hall, as I have had such a
good response in regard to people attending. The hall accommodates 100 for a
function, but I will have a few tables and chairs taking up some space. There
are 56 definitely attending, 3 ‘maybes’ and there are always a few people who
turn up without telling you that they’re coming.
In regard to the
planning of the Virtual launch, I feel a little bit daunted and excited at the
same time. I’ve never planned a Facebook event before and have been reading any
resources I can find online for useful tips and ideas. It seems strange to
think of hosting a launch in cyberspace while I’m sitting here at home all by
myself. Maybe I should ask a few friends around to help create actual party
vibe.
Meanwhile I have been
thrilled to have Mine to Avenge up on
Amazon with a great review, but a bit disappointed because Amazon had technical
problems with the cover. Apparently they were unable to work with the lighter
brown band around the base of the cover (see photo below), and asked the
designers to remove it. So buyers
through Amazon won’t get the cover as originally designed.
I was also excited
when I found that a Goodreads member has chosen Mine to Avenge for her ‘To Read’ shelf, based on the wonderful first
review posted there.
If you think you might
like to drop in on the Virtual book launch, please drop by and Like my author
page so that you will receive an invitation when I have chosen a date.
Facebook Author Page: www.facebook.com/Kerry.Letheby.Author
Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Mine-Avenge-Kerry-Letheby/dp/0646579142/ref=la_B009X8YXAS_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351407112&sr=1-1
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