What a week! After months (actually years!) of waiting, THE BOARD was released by Blackstone Publishing on Tuesday September 9th and is available at all places books are sold!
First, I treated myself to a pub day latte at the beloved Red Hen Bakery, in Middlesex, Vermont. That was a LOT of revision, I deserved it.
That afternoon I swung by the beautiful Bridgeside Books in Waterbury, Vermont to sign their stack of books on a gorgeous Vermont fall day.
The official Book Launch Party was Thursday night at Camp Meade in Middlesex, Vermont. After some cake drama, friends, neighbors, community members and colleagues gathered for conversation and tasty treats, then a reading of chapter one and a lively Q and A, then look at this cake (thank you Shaws!).
We had coffee in mugs like Liv drinks throughout THE BOARD, and beautiful fall flower bouquets from Dog River Farm. Jane Knight from Bear Pond Books was on hand to sell freshly published books. I signed many of them, especially for my former students!
I made these character donuts and hid them all over the gallery space. The one who found Till won a book!
We also gave away a fall photography print from Kurt Budliger Photography, whose gallery is around the corner.
We even made the front page of the local newspaper, the Times Argus!
It was an incredible night. I am deeply grateful for everyone who showed up, cheered me on, ready early drafts and supported me in numerous ways. Publishing a book is a community effort!
