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Sunday, 1 December 2013

My birthday book launch party

We had a lovely time at my birthday book launch party.

We had afternoon tea - and cake. Lots of cake!
Thanks to Tracy for my book cover cake, and thanks to Debra for the Victoria Sponge (cookie shaped!) and the lemon drizzle cake. They were all delicious! 


Thanks also to Sparkling Jewellery, who gave us some gorgeous goody bags to celebrate the event. You're a star and I'm proud to call you friend.



We had about 50 people turn up, staggered through the hours of 12 until 4pm.
Many had already bought my novel 'All in the Leaves' and some downloaded it on the day. If you would like to buy it, the links are HERE

I was so busy socialising and making tea, that I totally forgot to take pictures during the party, and so did my second delegate. In one way, I'm pleased, because it means we were all enjoying ourselves. I'm sorry for the fact there are no pictorial memories of the people here, which I could have included in a scrapbook.

However, I have some fabulous presents to remind myself of the wonderful people who were here!


These lovely flowers - and vase - were sent  from Scotland, by my good friends the McLagans - who couldn't make it on the day, but sent their best wishes.




My darling Missy was present throughout the party - and she was fussed by many. For the love of Battersea Dogs Home, who kept her safe for two years, while she waited for us -- we had a little raffle/loose change donation .....

and that made enough to sponsor a kennel in Battersea for the whole year - and to buy three Christmas dinners too.

Thanks to everyone who came,  to everyone who made this party such a wonderful event. I love you all -and I hope you enjoy my book - All in the Leaves.
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14 comments:

  1. Anonymous1 December 2013 at 06:37

    Pat, I'm so thrilled for you. And there's a little bit of me that's just proud as punch to say that i know such a talented author and artist! It sounds like your party was a roaring success! Congrats my friend!

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    1. Pat1 December 2013 at 06:42

      Thanks, Wyna. I had the most wonderful day. How I wish you could have flown over! xx

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  2. Vicki1 December 2013 at 11:37

    Lovely photos and some smashing memories to treasure, Pat. Congratulations xx

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    1. Pat1 December 2013 at 23:11

      Thanks Vicki. It's a day I will remember fondly :) xx

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  3. ann @ studiohyde1 December 2013 at 12:06

    Oh Pat, I'm so pleased the party went so well for you. Your gifts look lovely, especially the teapot with your name and Author on it. So true, you are an Author, good for you :)

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    1. Pat1 December 2013 at 23:12

      Thanks, Ann. I've been up to my eyes in planning and preparing - and I'm so pleased it all went off well. That teapot is lovely and will be greatly treasured xx

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  4. robin cox walsh1 December 2013 at 18:28

    Mazel tov! Sounds like it was a wonderful launch! Fly high! ♥♥♥

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    1. Pat1 December 2013 at 23:14

      Thanks, Robin! It was wonderful and a day I'll treasure. All the preps worked out well. Now I can sit and enjoy the reviews and emails telling me how much All in the Leaves meant to people :) xx

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  5. Teresa Palomar Lois3 December 2013 at 13:29

    Ah I'm envious of the people who could make it and had such a great time there with everybody, sounds like it was fun! And let me tell you those pink hearts on black are looooove!

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    1. Pat3 December 2013 at 23:14

      It was fun, Teresa :) I wish you could have made it too. xx

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  6. Sadami3 December 2013 at 13:48

    Congrats, Pat!!!! Not only from the work, but all is because of your wonderful personality. You'll remember that day forever.
    Love and smile, Sadami

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    1. Pat3 December 2013 at 23:15

      Thanks, Sadami, you're so kind! I will remember the day forever, it was wonderful xx

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  7. Charlotte Rains Dixon13 December 2013 at 09:19

    It looks like a lovely party, Pat--and congratulations on the book!

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  8. Judy15 December 2013 at 10:46

    Though late, I'd like to congratulate on your book launch party, Pat! Such a wonderful event!

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