Karen A. Romanko ([info]ravenelectrick) wrote,
@ 2007-11-30 01:35:00
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Launch Par-tay!!! (West Coast flavor)

I've been fretting for weeks, but the launch party came off without a hitch. Truth be told, I had a blast! The readers were excellent, we had a good turnout, and, best of all, we sold some books! I even had a friend attend, whom I hadn't seen in almost 20 years. A fantastic evening!

The event was also unusual in that I learned my husband could read stories aloud for living. He read Todd Wheeler's story, "Less than Perfect," and Bob was more than perfect. Thanks, dear. :-) 

Here are a few snaps:



Left to right, Editor moi with contributors [info]samhenderson , [info]dkolodji , and [info]saycestsay . 



People came!



Samantha Henderson reads "The Tithing Hunt"



Kelly Green reads "Hang Twenty"



Moi with a Sporty lineup.

Wish I had a photo of Bob's reading to share, but he had the camera in his pocket, and I didn't want to interrupt him. I think that Debbie may have caught one of him.

Thanks to Debbie, Sam, Kelly, store owners Christine and Malcolm Bell, and especially to Bob for helping to make the event such a success.



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[info]adele_cb
2007-11-30 01:15 pm UTC (link)
Great photos! I'm pleased that the event went so well for you.

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[info]ravenelectrick
2007-12-01 10:31 am UTC (link)
Thanks so much! :-)

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[info]quietspaces
2007-11-30 01:25 pm UTC (link)
So pleased to hear that things went well. Thanks for the photos!

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[info]ravenelectrick
2007-12-01 10:33 am UTC (link)
Thanks, Liz. :-) Love your winter trees!

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[info]pabba
2007-11-30 02:01 pm UTC (link)
Looks like the event went well!!

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[info]ravenelectrick
2007-12-01 10:37 am UTC (link)
It did. Even the bookstore owner went on about what a success it was.

Wish you and all of the contributors could have been there. (That would've been a party in itself.)

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[info]samhenderson
2007-11-30 03:07 pm UTC (link)
That was a blast, Karen! Thanks for making it happen!

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[info]ravenelectrick
2007-12-01 11:01 am UTC (link)
You're welcome! And thanks for helping to make the party such a success. I thought your reading of Aurelio's story was outstanding.

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[info]ecmyers
2007-11-30 05:25 pm UTC (link)
Hooray! I'm looking forward to the East Coast launch! I'm sure someone will take pictures, and I'll probably have video :)

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[info]ravenelectrick
2007-12-01 11:04 am UTC (link)
Have a safe trip and a great time! Can't wait to see the video. :-)

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[info]lonfiction
2007-12-01 05:15 am UTC (link)
That looks like it was a lot of fun! Congrats to all involved!

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[info]ravenelectrick
2007-12-01 11:07 am UTC (link)
Thanks, Lon! :-)

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[info]dkolodji
2007-12-01 04:39 pm UTC (link)
I just e-mailed you a cute photo of Bob reading....

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[info]ravenelectrick
2007-12-02 10:32 am UTC (link)
Received your photos. Thanks!

I'm so happy you were able to attend the launch party and that you brought your "retinue" as well. :-)

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[info]todd_wheeler
2007-12-01 04:59 pm UTC (link)
Congrats! Looks like it was a great time.

Thanks for having Bob read my story. I hope he had fun with it.

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[info]ravenelectrick
2007-12-02 10:42 am UTC (link)
Thanks!

Bob definitely had fun with your story. He read it with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, and the rhyme worked well when read aloud.

Knock 'em dead with it later today. :-)

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(Anonymous)
2007-12-01 10:11 pm UTC (link)
Just received my copies today. Looks great! This marks the first time I've read my own words in print. ('Soul In One' was my second sale ever, but the first to be published.)

Thanks again.

Kevin Lightburn

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[info]ravenelectrick
2007-12-02 10:49 am UTC (link)
How exciting! I'm delighted that Sporty Spec could be the first time you've seen yourself in print. Congratulations!

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Launch Party!
[info]saycestsay
2007-12-02 05:06 am UTC (link)
Yes, this was a wonderful time and the stories/poems were awesome! Great job, Karen.

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[info]ravenelectrick
2007-12-02 10:52 am UTC (link)
Thanks, Kelly! So happy you were able to be part of it.

Hope your cold is feeling better.

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[info]kathleenwilson
2007-12-05 04:11 pm UTC (link)
I loved your event, the book and thanks for having us weird aliens read at the end (well, I am a SciFi "member" too, at least... giggle)- I'll look in my camera for any photos I took that night too! I've been having Sporty Spec for breakfast!

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[info]ravenelectrick
2007-12-06 03:06 am UTC (link)
Thank you so much, Kathleen! Wish we'd had a chance to talk, but with all the hats I was wearing, I felt that I could've used at least three more of me. Maybe I can catch up with you at another event. Thanks again!

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[info]kathleenwilson
2007-12-09 08:57 pm UTC (link)
Thanks for your answer, and I am SURE we will talk more and see one another at other Sci-Fi events! I want to come to more... I have had other readings on days when there have been workshops and readings... I am SO glad I got to this one!! Thank you!

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[info]cinriter
2007-12-05 04:28 pm UTC (link)
I really enjoyed the evening, Karen! Glad to hear it was a success for you as well.

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[info]ravenelectrick
2007-12-06 03:12 am UTC (link)
Thanks again, Lisa! So happy you were able to attend.

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[info]dkolodji
2007-12-05 06:13 pm UTC (link)
Here's that photo of Bob:

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[info]ravenelectrick
2007-12-06 02:59 am UTC (link)
Thank you, ma'am! Love your new avatar too! ;-)

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