It has been one week since the release of my latest novel, Shadows of Swanford Abbey. It’s been a busy time of preparing for the in-person launch party as well as participating in online chats about the new book, and writing a talk I will be giving at a women’s Christmas event in a few days. All good things and I’m thankful (and a wee bit tired 🙂 ).
Hosting an in-person launch after two years apart was a wonderful blessing. I was so grateful for everyone who joined me, some traveling a significant distance to do so. I loved meeting new readers and seeing family, old friends, church friends, publishing friends, and author friends like Erica Vetsch, Gabrielle Meyer, Andrea Christenson, and Stephanie Landsem.
During my talk, I described the book’s origins, theme, and setting. I also mentioned Erica Vetsch’s new book, The Debutante’s Code, which released that day as well.
And finally, if you missed the launch party, join Abigail Wilson and me tonight (7 ET/6 CT/4 PT) for a fun chat about our new novels, hosted by the fabulous Rachel McMillan. Event link here!
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Congratulations Julie. I’m reading it now and enjoying it!
Congratulations on your launch. What fun. I thought I was busy working toward a deadline (which I just passed). Now I have the arm long list of everything I set aside to reach it. How about you? Is your tree decorated yet? 🙂 Hints on juggling a huge task like Launch with family and holiday?
Congratulations on the release and an in-person celebration! Yay!
Big congratulations on your new release!!
Can’t wait to read it!
Congrats! That’s wonderful you had an in person launch event.
I look forward to reading your new novel from the library. It’s showing as “On Order” status in the public catalog at this time–meaning the print edition of the book hasn’t been delivered/processed yet.