Friday, 12 April 2013

A Stitch in Time Launch

Well, A Stitch in Time was launched at Foyles, Bristol last Wednesday (10th of April) and it was brilliant!



After rushing around like a mad woman all week and on the day, I am happy to say despite the nerves, I really enjoyed it. It was just brilliant to see friends old and new turning up to give their support and best wishes. I was overwhelmed that over thirty people came out on a rainy cold evening to listen to me give a talk and a reading.


The little guy in this picture is my grandson, Ronan. He won the hearts of a few I can tell you!



I couldn't believe that I was actually signing books in a real bookstore either! That was something I had only ever dreamed about before.


Some friends and family had travelled from as far as Trowbridge, Westbury, Tetbury and Southampton, Just brilliant. And the refreshments were brilliant too! My fab publishers Choc Lit had sent a case of fizz and the House Of Dorchester had provided the most gorgeous Champagne and Strawberry truffles.


A friend of ours, Yvonne made the cupcakes and they were just as delicious as they look in the photo!





So I want to say a huge thank you to all who came and/or wished me well,
and Robb Norton, the manager of Foyles was a real star and made the whole evening run smoothly, so an extra big thanks to him too.

Below, more pics of the launch :)












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25 comments:

  1. Jane Lovering12 April 2013 at 07:14

    It all looks fabulous - I'm so glad you had such a great launch, and I am very jealous of those cakes...

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  2. Mandy K James12 April 2013 at 07:17

    Thanks, Jane! They were very scrummy :) x

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  3. Sue Moorcroft12 April 2013 at 07:31

    Brilliant, Mandy. I'm glad you had a fab time. x

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  4. Mandy K James12 April 2013 at 07:40

    Thanks, Sue X

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  5. Chris Stovell12 April 2013 at 07:56

    I'm even sorrier I live so far away now! Congratulations on what looked like a brilliant evening - lots to look back on and smile about there.

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  6. Sue Fortin12 April 2013 at 07:57

    Looks like you had a great time. Well done!

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  7. Debz Hobbs-Wyatt12 April 2013 at 08:01

    Looks like it was fab and a nice venue. Very well done Mandy :) Can't wait to read the book! Debz x

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  8. Margaret James12 April 2013 at 08:01

    It was clearly a great evening and everyone had a lovely time! Those cupcakes - drool...

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  9. Mandy K James12 April 2013 at 08:03

    I will indeed always look back and smile, Chris. And I had the best time, Sue. The venue was fab. It looked quit posh but still very welcoming if you know what I mean, Debz? And the cupcakes were very drool worthy, Margaret! X

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  10. Sarah Tranter12 April 2013 at 08:12

    It was a great night Mandy - can't wait to see you again at the Summer Party :) X

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  11. Mandy K James12 April 2013 at 08:17

    Thanks, Sarah. Ditto! X

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  12. Carol Hedges12 April 2013 at 08:21

    You had cupcakes!!! And I wasn't there! looks amazing - well done you!! St Albans next stop....

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  13. Mandy K James12 April 2013 at 08:27

    Thanks, Carol...but St Albans??

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  14. Liz Harris12 April 2013 at 08:53

    It looks as if it was a lovely evening, Mandy. I so wish I could have been with you.

    Liz X

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  15. Angela Britnell12 April 2013 at 10:05

    What a special evening and the cupcakes look divine!
    Angela Britnell

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  16. Mandy K James12 April 2013 at 12:04

    Thanks, Liz. Look forward to seeing you at the summer party x They were lovely, Angela x

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  17. Gill James12 April 2013 at 12:19

    It looks as if it was absolutely fabulous. Well done!

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  18. Mandy K James12 April 2013 at 12:26

    Thanks, Gill it was! x

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  19. Beverley Eikli aka Beverley Oakley12 April 2013 at 12:48

    Sounds like a night to remember! I wish I'd been there! Can't wait to read the book, too:)

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  20. Mandy K James12 April 2013 at 14:02

    Thank you, Beverley! I wish you been too x

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  21. Unknown12 April 2013 at 23:54

    It was lovely to see you again and Congratulations on your success so far! :-)

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  22. Mandy K James13 April 2013 at 00:51

    Thanks, Rachel. You too and you haven't changed a bit! x

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  23. Henriette13 April 2013 at 03:33

    So glad it went well, and the cupcakes look fantastic! So sorry I couldn't be there :-(

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  24. Mandy K James13 April 2013 at 08:09

    Thanks, Henri. You do live a bit far away. Catch up soon, though x

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  25. Margaret Kaine14 April 2013 at 14:30

    Gosh Mandy, it looks a brilliant event, I'm so glad it was so successful for you. x

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