Yeah, yeah, I know. It’s about time you posted pictures. So here you go folks, and not necessarily in any order!
Ah, one of three boxes of my author copies. Even before I cracked open the box, I held one copy that my publisher had in her stuff that she wanted me to sign. Anyway, you should have seen the Canada Customs guy’s look when I declared them and the ones I bought.
Me: I bought some books.
Him: $700?
Me: Also have the author copies of my novel.
Him: smiled and stamped my declaration form.
We were in the large double tent in the middle of the photo. This picture was taken on the advance scouting mission that Carla and I went on Friday afternoon.
My book is in the top of the rack on the right. It’s also displayed on an easel in a more prominent position… see here.
I thought the best feeling I ever had was holding my book for the first time. It still remains special but I think my first sale was even more special.
What a rush selling my first book! I can’t put the feeling of euphoria into words. Then I went on and sold 6 more!
Here I am with my editor, Carla. We had such a good time working on A Shadow in the Past. There were times that we both thought we shared the same brain we had such a great connection.
Even with the fun as I had in Kansas, memories I’ll cherish forever, as Dorothy said in The Wizard of Oz – there’s no place like home.
Now I’m looking towards the launch in my hometown on September 22nd.
You look GREAT, Melanie! And what a thrill to see your book in that line-up. Way to go!!
Ooh! I do like the ruby slippers, and its great that your book is now out in the wide world. Savour the moment, it’s your first born.
Looks like you had a great time. Handselling that first book must have been such a great feeling. Gillix
Thanks Dorothy! It certainly is a thrill to see my book in that line-up.
I still have an ear-to-ear grin pasted on my face, Chris. Savouring the moment for sure.
The festival was a lot of fun, Gilli. We had a lot of fun and did a lot of hard work. The memory of that first sale will always be with me.
So happy and excited for you! Congratulations!
Thanks Stephanie!
U R looking gorgious Melanie !! Hearty Congratulations to U ! It must have been a very good feeling holding ur first book in ur hands. Thats great !! Keep going !!
Congratulations, Melanie! Looks and sounds like you had a fab time. Lovely, shiny ruby slippers too! Your books look wonderful and the customs guy’s reaction did make me smile. Wishing you loads more success.
Thanks Grace! It was a fantastic feeling to hold my book for the first time/
Thanks for dropping by, Gina. It was a great time.
Brings back memories. Thanks for the pics. I’ll get mine up next week. I’m off to ACFW conference today.
Thanks for dropping by Janet. It was a fun weekend, wasn’t it. Hopefully, we’ll all get the chance get together and do it again.
Oh Melanie- those ruby slippers! You really are skipping along your golden path and it’s wonderful to see your lovely book in print! I’m sure those copies will fly out the door – huge congratulations!
Thanks Linn! Skipping? Floating down my golden path more like. I don’t think my feet have touched the ground since I boarded that first plane last Friday.
Well you deserve it Melanie! Enjoy every single second.
Thanks Linn! Resting today (well not really), gearing up for tomorrow in Brockville.