Hello world. Hoping for a October 15 printing of the book but will let you know a calendar of events when they come available. I’m not going to finalize my calendar until I have the actual book in my hot little hand. Waiting for our CIP number to do the printing….
Hello world. Looks like “Bend Like the Willow” is officially “off the press”. The big Edmonton launch party has now been set and appropriately so, will be held in the brand new (well new to them) PageMaster digs. The date is Friday, November 23, 2012 from 7:00 – 9:0, and the address is 11434 120St. NW. Edmonton. It is shaping up to be a fun evening with lots of book talk, reading, signings and a whole lot of good comradery. Plus there just might be, a ton of coffee, tea, my famous homemade Baklava and a lot of other treats. If you are particularly lucky that night you might even win a copy of my book. If you think you might attend, I’d be happy to know about it, and I’d be even happier if you would leave a comment or two on my blog so we can get some conversation going.
If you live in one of the outlying areas, I am going to have launch parties in both Red Deer and Olds. Red Deer launch is Sunday, December 2, 2012 from 2-4 at the Red Deer Public Library- Snell Auditorium and the Olds Launch is on Monday evening, November 26, 2012 from 6:30 -8:00 at the Olds Municipal Library. Hope to see you soon! Thanks for all your recent comments of support. They mean a lot. xo
Yay grandma! You have a blog! How cool is this? I cannot wait to read the final copy, I am so proud of you! Xoxo
This is amazing Mom and can’t wait for your calender to become available as I have tons of people wanting to come to your book launches. This is so exciting and I can’t wait to read the whole book not just a few rough chapters, but from what I have read it is so one of those books you are not going to want to put down. So proud of you and can’t wait to see what the future holds. You are a true inspiration!!
I love the title of your book and look forward to reading it.
Very excited for the release of your long awaited book!
Thanks Melody, so am I….YIPPEE
Absolutely adored the sample chapter Sue-extremely engaging and well written. Truly excited to read the rest of the book.
Thanks Gayleen…We are getting close to publishing…So happy you liked the sample chapter…can’t wait to have it out there..
There is a writer in my family! I can’t wait to read your hard work!
Congratulations!
Sue,
Soon you should have your “baby” in your hands! Looking forward to a launch in Edmonton!
Your friend,
Dawn
Dawn: Good to hear from you. Book is on the press today. Edmonton launch has been confirmed for November 23 at PageMaster 11432 120 St. Edmonton….from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Lots of snacks and even BAKLAVA…..so excited….Hope we get a good turnout.
hey there suzie, congratulations. loved the sample chapter. enjoy your spotlight in the sun; you deserve every minute of it!
Congratulations Sue! I hope to be at the Olds launch. good luck!!
Hey, Sue. Thanks for the note. I am so proud of you publishing your book…..and I didn’t even give birth to you (LOL) I do plan to attend one of the dates you mentioned. You must give me your current phone number as I have your old phone number albeit current house address. Huge hugs…..Wanda
So good to hear from you. Hope to hear from you soon and I’ll send you the phone number under a different format. Check the Red Deer Advocate in a couple of days for an article.
I could NOT be prouder of you for bringing your interesting challenges and adventures to print…just wondering, can you still bowl?? love you, Dianne
I havent bowled in years… I was 15 years old when we bowled together and you were what, 12? …I bowled in my twenties…but that was it..perhaps it’s time to pick it up again..So good to hear from you….xo
Hi Sue !! soo happy for you.. Want to get your book asap ! so proud of the accomplishment 🙂
Cheers
Jim and Laurelle and family
Hey, Suez! Congrat’s darlin’! You done good and I’m really proud of you, my very good friend. I know it will be a sell-out, so save a copy for me, ok? A note to the rest of the world: I had the honour of reading the very first draft of Sue’s book. From that reading, I can tell you all now that, even though it’s very far from the average life experience, this is a story that everyone will relate to. The other thing you all need to know is how difficult this journey was for Sue. Dredging up sweet and sour memories is a brave endeavour, but she stuck with it because she HAD to! And we are the lucky ones, because now it’s in print! P.S. – GREAT article in the RD Advocate!!! Lots of Love to you, Sue.
Hey Pam…thanks for your supportive comments. There will always be a copy for you my friend. It is a journey and you would be proud of the final result…Love to you to my friend.
Hi Sue Congratulations! You made it! We read the sample chapter of course and we can’t wait to read the rest, God you had to go through a lot. The writing is great, I like the pacing and the emotional turbulence portrayed in that chapter. George liked the way you successfully managed to convey in the writings the intensity of the events. Hope you have a great time showing off the book at the different venues, and….lots of sales! Sorry that George and I cannot be there to share the excitement. Hi to Robert Lots of Love
Thanks Renee. Sorry that you can’t be with us. Had a great signing in Red Deer yesterday and sold more than 50 copies. The Red Deer Advocate ran a fabulous front page story and it really got people interesting. Life is fine and I am enjoying my 5 minutes of fame. Edmonton will be the big one and I am so looking forward to it. Hope to see you before too long. Take care and hi to George.
congratulations and i look foreward to buying the book. you look beautiful and you really haven’t changed in the 25 years since we worked together at olds. i am in thailand and so cannot attend your launch, but wish i could. come and visit me in thailand some time. love you WAYNE
Thanks Wayne….appreciate the comments about being beautiful and about the book….you always were a sweetie…xo
Hey Sue. I wanted to come to the book launch this Sunday, but our daughter has been in and out of hospital. Any chance I can get a few copies of your book for me and Jan?
Call me. Thanks. Wanda