tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post2983828158296643494..comments2023-11-18T03:15:19.102-06:00Comments on Straight From Hel: 2009 Book LaunchesHelen Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-8570920488766654252009-12-24T12:04:16.220-06:002009-12-24T12:04:16.220-06:00Okay. I googled the Mills and Boon/Rugby tie-in. T...Okay. I googled the Mills and Boon/Rugby tie-in. That has to be one of the most bizarre relationships since Douglas/Jones.<br /><br />I found a Telegraph article on it <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/books/4161301/Love-hovers-over-Twickenham-as-Mills-and-Boon-get-into-bed-with-England-Rugby.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<br /><br />Best suggestion they had for similar tie-ins was: Jane Air - Basketball romance sponsored by Nike.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-47235673980046021152009-12-23T19:56:12.187-06:002009-12-23T19:56:12.187-06:00Those were funny! They make signing in a bookstore...Those were funny! They make signing in a bookstore seem stodgy.Laura Enohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-25109186808248199322009-12-23T15:03:35.240-06:002009-12-23T15:03:35.240-06:00Diane and Stephen, I'll be waiting to hear abo...Diane and Stephen, I'll be waiting to hear about your launches!Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-58879866725994167372009-12-23T13:16:32.477-06:002009-12-23T13:16:32.477-06:00I didn't have a launch for my first book, but ...I didn't have a launch for my first book, but plan on doing something creative for the launch of every one to come. <br /><br />Stephen TrempAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-71794922887390313872009-12-23T12:52:06.553-06:002009-12-23T12:52:06.553-06:00Planning a launch party for the last book in my YA...Planning a launch party for the last book in my YA series, but I will not be showing up in a maid offit! LOLL. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-43739399191144586192009-12-23T12:36:40.292-06:002009-12-23T12:36:40.292-06:00I've yet to launch, but will take note of what...I've yet to launch, but will take note of what not to do :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-22038631941233689002009-12-23T12:27:52.836-06:002009-12-23T12:27:52.836-06:00Maryann, that sounds like a wonderful debut and to...Maryann, that sounds like a wonderful debut and totally fitting for you.<br /><br />Marvin, I'm surprised also that you didn't think of that.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-12190386146507982852009-12-23T11:35:00.617-06:002009-12-23T11:35:00.617-06:00Wizards and whip toting strippers! Why didn't ...Wizards and whip toting strippers! Why didn't I think of that?<br /><br /><a href="http://theoldsilly.com" rel="nofollow">Marvin D Wilson</a>The Old Sillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09661188622348794193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-33902330106839382032009-12-23T11:08:09.357-06:002009-12-23T11:08:09.357-06:00Wow, compared to the guys in rugby shorts and Jill...Wow, compared to the guys in rugby shorts and Jill's "wedding" party, my book launch for "One Small Victory" was tame. It was held at the Art Center where I am the theatre director. This is a beautiful old historic building that has exhibits and other artsy decorations. Members of the board prepared some some wonderful refreshments, including a fruit centerpiece that was amazing. I did a short talk and read from the book, then answered questions from the audience.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-12904262437755428732009-12-23T11:00:06.166-06:002009-12-23T11:00:06.166-06:00Yay! Karen! I'm so glad your debut went well. ...Yay! Karen! I'm so glad your debut went well. Did you get a pic of the cake?Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-18327125459069082582009-12-23T10:20:03.634-06:002009-12-23T10:20:03.634-06:00I'm not that far along in my writing journey y...I'm not that far along in my writing journey yet! But I'll remember some of these for what to do and what not to do :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-38288871637416689932009-12-23T08:22:10.801-06:002009-12-23T08:22:10.801-06:00Thank you Joanne. I hope your holidays are wonderf...Thank you Joanne. I hope your holidays are wonderful as well. <br /><br />Jill, I remember the post you did about your launch. The pictures were great! That sounded like one of the best launches.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-39348493545530743332009-12-23T08:19:35.417-06:002009-12-23T08:19:35.417-06:00Wow, what an opportunity to put a good spin on a b...Wow, what an opportunity to put a good spin on a book, with an innovative launch! The possibilities seem limitless ...<br /><br />Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, Helen, and a wonderful New Year too. Enjoy!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-12685301875643176682009-12-23T07:58:59.419-06:002009-12-23T07:58:59.419-06:00Hmmm, it's all about marketing, I guess...Hmmm, it's all about marketing, I guess...Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-23164801735263418742009-12-23T07:09:45.522-06:002009-12-23T07:09:45.522-06:00I had way more fun planning my book launch than I ...I had way more fun planning my book launch than I did any other event or party I've hosted.<br /><br />My book is called "Blood and Groom" and it is a murder mystery centred around a wedding.<br /><br />For the launch party, I hired a student to wear a bloody wedding dress and greet guests. My neighbour made a tacky, macabre 'wedding cake' with the groom fallen to the botton & covered in blood. We had a 'toast to the bride' with cheap champagne. But, the best gimmick of all were the customized roses we gave to each guest. This florist I know at www.sayitwitharose.ca can print anything on real flowers, so he had my book title and cover on 150 single, long stemmed roses. He also printed individual petals that were strewn around teh room and he made a 'bridal bouquet' also with custom printed flowers.<br /><br />Memorable indeed! Have a look at the pictures:<br /><br />http://jilledmondson.blogspot.com/2009/12/what-smash.html<br /><br />Cheers, JillJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05152599507268946811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-23887803580616553192009-12-23T07:06:55.378-06:002009-12-23T07:06:55.378-06:00Interesting One!
I Need AdviceInteresting One!<br /><a href="http://www.lifestylerescue.com/" rel="nofollow">I Need Advice</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-15677455199572177962009-12-23T06:07:09.431-06:002009-12-23T06:07:09.431-06:00I didn't do a formal launch with my first book...I didn't do a formal launch with my first book, but may think about one for the second - if I can come up a creative idea.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.com