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May. 7th, 2008 @ 11:39 am Book Launch!
I had my book launch in my hometown for The Adoration of Jenna Fox this past weekend. It was wonderful to share the afternoon with friends, family, and neighbors. My sister took photos of the event including this one she artistically altered. Cool. I wish my book glowed on every table.


Before the signing I gave my little spiel well planned talk, and shared a few insights about the book. There was also a photographer from the Union Tribune there and my sister told me he was on the other side of the bookcase behind me getting a picture of the back of my head. Certainly a much better viewpoint.


Then it was time to sign. See those flowers on the corner of the table? A very sweet young man (thanks Dan!) brought those to me.


And of course a picture with my sis who took all the pictures. And I swear we didn't color coordinate our outfits. There were LOTS of blue clothes that day.


When we got back to my house we celebrated and had a butterfly cake that my darling hubby ordered for me.


Oh! And the surprise at my signing!
Guess who came?! Richard Dreyfuss!

Well, not exactly. He was in the store at the time of my signing and then was an awfully good sport when one obnoxious author exuberant author interrupted his browsing and asked if she could have her picture taken with him. It was a fun "close encounter."
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From:[info]newport2newport
Date: May 7th, 2008 07:34 pm (UTC)
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Wow, what an event (capital 'E')! I planned to come, but at the last minute, we decided to head out to the desert, so I could visit my oasis.

Richard Dreyfus hardly looks like I remember him. But the exhuberant author next to him looks beautiful -- and very happy. I'm glad your day turned out so well.
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From:[info]marypearson
Date: May 8th, 2008 04:29 pm (UTC)
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oh boy, I could use some desert right now. The May Gray is the pits.
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From:[info]annemariepace
Date: May 7th, 2008 07:41 pm (UTC)
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What a terrific event, Mary! I wish I weren't thousands of miles away! And that cake is beautiful (did it taste good, too?).
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From:[info]marypearson
Date: May 8th, 2008 04:30 pm (UTC)
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Yes, it was delicious! : ) Thanks, Annemarie!
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From:[info]artfuldodger
Date: May 7th, 2008 07:44 pm (UTC)
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That looks like a lovely time! Ooo, and what an awesome cake! *g* getting a book published is like having a new baby, in a way, isn't it?
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From:[info]marypearson
Date: May 8th, 2008 04:31 pm (UTC)
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Yes, much like having a baby--except the pregnancy lasts for YEARS!
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From:[info]suzziesue
Date: May 7th, 2008 07:58 pm (UTC)

What fun!!

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I love your plays on words....you are so clever. What a fun day that was! Congratulations on a spectacular signing. You never know.....maybe Richard will want to be in the movie afterall.....LOL.


xoxoxox
Susan
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From:[info]watchmebe
Date: May 7th, 2008 08:01 pm (UTC)
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Dude! Richard Dreyfuss! That is so cool! And the cake is lovely too.
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From:[info]janetgurtler
Date: May 7th, 2008 08:36 pm (UTC)
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MMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Cake.
Richard was probably excited to be at YOUR book signing.

Janet
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From:[info]amymcauley
Date: May 7th, 2008 08:45 pm (UTC)
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A seriously cool book launch, Mary! And that butterfuly cake looks beautiful.
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From:[info]aprilhenry
Date: May 7th, 2008 09:32 pm (UTC)
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What a fun coincidence. An my I just say, you were MUCH better dressed.
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From:[info]onegrapeshy
Date: May 7th, 2008 09:49 pm (UTC)
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Great pics! Congrats, Mary. And you do look adorable! (so does RD)
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From:[info]d_michiko_f
Date: May 7th, 2008 10:11 pm (UTC)
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Hooray you! Looked like a wonderful event, no surprise! Can't wait to have you sign a book for me (soon)! (And wooHOO on Mr. Dreyfus!) See you soon Cheesecake Pal!
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From:[info]tezmilleroz
Date: May 8th, 2008 12:55 am (UTC)
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That is such a fantastic cake. Me has craving now... Okay, so your cake's nice to look at it, but at the end of the day it's all about eating (for me) ;-)

Thanks for sharing, and have a lovely day! :-)
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From:[info]kmessner
Date: May 8th, 2008 01:44 am (UTC)
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I loved this post:

A) Because I thoroughly enjoyed your book, and I'm happy to see your launch went well, and

B) I have had a terrible crush on Richard Dreyfuss since I was about 16.
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From:[info]marypearson
Date: May 8th, 2008 04:35 pm (UTC)
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Thanks, Kate. And I have always liked Richard Dreyfuss too. I loved his tv series, The Education of Max Bickford--one of the smartest series written and I was sad to see it end. And Mr. Holland's Opus . . . sigh . . . love that. He is an amazing actor.
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From:[info]davidlubar
Date: May 8th, 2008 12:43 pm (UTC)
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It must have felt awesome to have a launch for a book that has already generated so much buzz. Congratulations. I think this is going to be a magical year for you.
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From:[info]jmprince
Date: May 9th, 2008 03:22 am (UTC)
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Wow! (on all counts)
Congratulations, Mary!