The night was, frankly, pure joy for me. I had some of my very, very best friends in all the world in one room. That’s something that doesn’t happen every day. I had friends come in from out of state, fellow writers, bloggers, friends, industry professionals (C.H. Admirand and Tara Nina brought me flowers, champagne and a Tiara!!!!!! – I DID feel like a princess!!
I was excited to see Tara win the Phoenix pendant we raffled off for Share The Love!) – it was such an honour and delight to share 9 years of labour with a crowd full of friends. Plus, getting the chance to thank the people on my acknowledgement page in person, in public, let me again express how none of us gets anywhere on our own, and how grateful I am for the village that made the “book of my heart” possible.
Dressed in my Victorian Regalia, I listened to my dearest Isabo Kelly read from one of my favourite of her many wonderful books, Thief’s Desire. We indulged in Strangely Beautifulcocktails (blue-coloured, of course) and signed a lot of books!
And then I took the stage to read two of my own very favourite scenes from The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker. Thanks to Morgan of Miss Media Productions for taking so many great photos!
I confess, I’ve missed being on stage, so the chance to read from my work (accents included and in appropriate attire) was SUCH a treat.
Thanks so much to everyone who was able to come out on a holiday weekend and support me, and all those who were there in spirit – it was one of the best nights of my life.
And a special thank you to my sweetheart for sharing his Birthday with this very special Salon night.
