In the words of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons – Oh, what a night!
All the ingredients were there as we celebrated the launch of Flight to Coorah Creek
There were books – mine and also those by fellow Choc Lit Author Beverley Eikli.
And even before the wine started flowing, the most important ingredient arrived – good friends (old and new – no sorry – not old… umm… long-known???).
Among them, many of my fellow Choc Lit authors.
The museum is spread over two floors – so there were two floors people who love books… talking non-stop… mostly about books.
Of course – there were those nervous moments as I prepared to read from the book. I had to do it twice – once up stairs and once down… I don’t think it was a disaster. Once of the guests tweeted me on her way home.. saying…. your reading made me want to read the book – AGAIN
Some people had come a long way for the event – which was a lovely compliment. It was a long journey home… but there was no concern about falling asleep…
So – thank you everyone who came along to make the evening so special for me. I will not soon forget the warmth of the atmosphere and all the well wishes..
OK – time now to get into writing book number 7…
Comments
13 responses to “Books, Chocolate, Wine and good friends…”
Many congratulations to you and Beverley – glad it went so well. Most of the time I’m happy to live way out west… but it would have been nice to join you for what looked like a fab evening.
Thanks Chris – it was a great evening. You made me realise it’s been a while since I was ‘way out west’ – must try to plan a weekend during the summer. I love your part of the country. J X
Sorry I couldn’t be with you on the night, it sounds as though it went splendidly. Loved the book though, nicely written and let me leave reality for a few hours – thank you!
Glad you enjoyed the book Maggi. J X
Well done, Janet, on putting together such a great blog. It really captured the atmosphere of a sensational night. I had a ball catching up again with so many old, long-known and wonderful friends from my past – some of whom I hadn’t seen since I was 18, believe it or not! – as well as meeting so many fellow Choc Lit fellow authors.
It was a great night with great conversation, wine and chocolate!
It looks wonderful 🙂 xx
It was Laura – you were missed.
Good friends, books, wine and chocolate – the ingredients for a perfect evening and you obviously had a great time. Congratulations!
Thanks Angela. J X
It was a lovely venue, and I’m so glad I could be there to celebrate both Janet and Beverley. And this being the Chocolate Museum, I learned a lot about chocolate I didn’t know – always useful 😉
It was good to have you there Henriette. I learned things about chocolate too – which may give me a reason for more research in the future… 🙂 J.
Huge Congratulations, Janet, to both you & Beverley. I so wish I could have come along. It looks like a fab night was had by all. Great post and lovely pics too Xx
Thanks Jan. It was a great night and has certainly given me the impetus to get right to work on the next book. J X