Thursday, 7 January 2010

Keren David's When I Was Joe Online Launch Party!

Here's Keren!


There are few areas of the country which are unaffected by the large dumps of snow from the sky this week. Many of us are snowed in at home, unable to get out and about.

All authors dream of their first novel being published. It is the start of a wonderful journey, filled with some tough times, but its a culmination of an incredible amount of hard work.

I normally wouldn't do this - it would be a bit tricky to have an online launch party for every author's book. But this week is full of unusual weather patterns.


(picture taken from Keren's blog, from the last snow fall I can safely report there were no driving incidents this time)

For Keren David, author of When I Was Joe, (OUT TODAY!) is also snowed in, unable to attend launch parties and other publicity events.

Hence I'm holding a launch part for her!

When I Was Joe tackles contemporary issues in a sensitive manner. My review is here. This post is all about celebrating Keren's debut!

A party isn't a party without the following. All photos have been taken off the net from google images - credit goes to the owners, not me.


Soft, crumbling chocolate chip cookies!


Melt in the mouth cupcakes - with extra frosting!


Fruit filled milkshakes


Freshly squeezed juice


Comfy chairs to sit in


A quill and never-ending pot of Ink for Keren to sign books


It's a party - lets have balloons!



How could I forget icecream?

HAPPY LAUNCH DAY KEREN!

74 comments:

  1. Luisa Plaja7 January 2010 at 11:02

    Yay! *party noises*

    Huge congratulations again, Keren!

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  2. Nayuleska7 January 2010 at 11:11

    *hangs party streamers*

    Congratulations Keren! Your first novel!

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  3. Keren David7 January 2010 at 11:27

    Wow! That's so nice! I'll see if I can drum up some guests...

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  4. Nayuleska7 January 2010 at 11:30

    I think you might have a few more contacts than I do! :D

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  5. Cat Clarke7 January 2010 at 11:31

    Woohoo! Love a good party! Let's put up a huge banner stretching all the way across the interwebs...

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  6. Nayuleska7 January 2010 at 11:39

    I'm always keen to aid world domination by books!

    *did I say that out loud?*

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  7. Amna7 January 2010 at 11:41

    Yay Keren!

    *parties*

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  8. Nayuleska7 January 2010 at 11:43

    Forgot party hats!

    *hands them out to newcomers*

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  9. Marshall Buckley7 January 2010 at 11:44

    I brought wine (sorry, couldn't stretch to Champagne). Anyone for a glass?

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  10. Keren David7 January 2010 at 11:48

    Hi Luisa, Amna, Marshall and Cat. Big kisses all round...where's that wine...

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  11. Anonymous7 January 2010 at 11:49

    Uhhhh.... is there pass the parcel? Twister?

    *steals a bendy straw and goes to sit with Marshall Buckley*

    Have a great day, Keren!

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  12. Anonymous7 January 2010 at 11:53

    Hooray! Hooray! *pop* *pop*

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  13. Cat Clarke7 January 2010 at 12:00

    Oops! Sorry! I think I just spilt some red wine on the carpet. Please forgive me.

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  14. Mary Hoffman7 January 2010 at 12:31

    Well, I don't know about you guys but I think I'm bringing mulled wine and my own orange pastry ince pies!

    And then perhaps some soup and warm focaccia!]

    (It's pretty cold here in Oxfordshire)

    Congratulations, Keren

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  15. Marshall Buckley7 January 2010 at 12:37

    Ooh, I *love* Ince pies (much better than those horrid mince things)

    :)

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  16. Keren David7 January 2010 at 12:39

    Yum! BookMaven you are very welcome indeed..

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  17. Sarah7 January 2010 at 12:39

    WOOOH PARTY!!!! *pops party poppers and hands out silly hats*

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  18. Anonymous7 January 2010 at 12:40

    Congratulations on Release Day!
    Here's to an excellent 2010!
    xoxo

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  19. Miriam Halahmy7 January 2010 at 12:41

    Great day and my fave food. Let's party!

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  20. Liz7 January 2010 at 12:41

    Ah, sterling idea! Huge congrats on your release day - very excited for you!

    *wanders over to pick up some juice and a cocktail umbrella*

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  21. Joe Layburn7 January 2010 at 12:51

    Congratulations, Keren! Low calorie food and a great book to celebrate! Wishing you all the best with it, Joe Layburn.

    (If you have any virtual vol au vents left over could you bung em in the freezer until my book "Street Heroes" comes out in May!)

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  22. Plentymorefishoutofwater7 January 2010 at 12:52

    Woop woop Keren.
    Everyone else - get your hands off them cookies, they're mine.

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  23. Jo7 January 2010 at 12:52

    Woooop! Congrats, Keren!

    Is there any music? LET'S DO THE TIME WARP, YEAAAAH!

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  24. Tamsyn Murray7 January 2010 at 12:53

    Hurrah! Well done, Keren, hope being published is everything you dream of. Please may I have a pink cupcake?

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  25. Charlotte Courtney7 January 2010 at 12:59

    Thank you very much from all at Frances Lincoln Publishers to Nayu's reading corner for throwing this party for Keren and again, Congratulations!We've bought some champagne to celebrate with you all..glug glug glug!

    We have ten copies of Keren's next book, Almost True, to give away so please contact us if you'd like a copy - charlottec@frances-lincoln.com

    Many thanks again!

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  26. Gaby Halberstam7 January 2010 at 13:01

    Congratulations, Keren! So exciting. I'm enjoying my pink cupcake,
    Love,
    Gaby
    xxx

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  27. Keren David7 January 2010 at 13:21

    Hello everyone...Charlotte that's an incredibly exciting giveaway, can I have one?

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  28. Unknown7 January 2010 at 13:21

    here's to you awesome achievement I will buy and read and share

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  29. fionadunbar7 January 2010 at 13:24

    Naturally it falls to us authors to behave extremely badly at other authors' launch parties, so to fulfill that duty I shall now sit here at my desk drinking, swearing, and badmouthing everyone before falling over and insulting Keren's editor.

    On the other hand, I could be NICE and say, congratulations, Keren! And, as I have said many times already, can't wait to read it. Which, of course, is what I really want to say.

    Hic!

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  30. Keren David7 January 2010 at 13:33

    Fiona if your copy hasn't arrived I now have one for you..but you will have to sledge over here to get it. Have some more Champagne dahling...

    PS Yunaleska Oh dear, we shouldn't really he drinking should we. Luckily it's all virtual.

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  31. Keren David7 January 2010 at 13:36

    Fish, leave some cookies for other people please - so pleased to see you here after your devastating weekend (check out Fish's brilliant blog to see what I mean).

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  32. Keren David7 January 2010 at 13:38

    Joe, Cristy - this may just turn into a Frances Lincoln tradition, you never know...

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  33. Nayuleska7 January 2010 at 13:38

    There is plenty of food for everyone - the food keeps reappearing whenever crumbs are left.

    I'd like to say thank you to everyone for supporting Keren today. This launch party is turning out bigger than expected! Plus its nice that I can attend - usually I can't attend in the flesh publicity events.

    Thank you to Frances Lincoln for signing on Keren, and to Keren for creating a great book!

    (Er...I'm the wrong person to talk to. I don't drink :) That's why I put juice and milkshakes)

    Whoohoo for copies of Almost True! I've requested a copy.

    Keren - don't you have a copy of your own book?

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  34. Keren David7 January 2010 at 13:39

    Not yet..we're still at the editing stage. That's why I'm a little stunned. You may have to wait a bit for your copy...

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  35. Nayuleska7 January 2010 at 13:40

    Ahhh I see. I don't mind waiting :)

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  36. Charlotte Courtney7 January 2010 at 13:41

    Apologies, that was supposed to say we will send you a free copy when it is published, a delayed party bag if you like.

    Love all at FL

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  37. maryom7 January 2010 at 13:44

    Congratulations Keren. Must track down your book when we can get out and about again. Meanwhile, could i have a little drinkie to go with all the ice I've got?

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  38. Emily S7 January 2010 at 13:49

    I'd better get cracking with that edit then, eh Keren? I'll just have half a glass of champagne to toast the author and perhaps a small cupcake, and then back to it!

    Congrats again Keren and enjoy the party everyone.

    Emily (FL)

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  39. Keren David7 January 2010 at 14:03

    Take your time Emily...large glass of Champagne...Fiona wants to insult you...

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  40. Unknown7 January 2010 at 14:29

    I hope I haven't missed all the fun. I've been managing an empty library all morning.

    Happy release day Keren!

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  41. Nayuleska7 January 2010 at 14:36

    As far as I'm aware, the party won't have an official end date until at least midnight :D

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  42. Unknown7 January 2010 at 14:39

    Thank goodness. I was so annoyed at myself for bothering to go to work. I hope the headmaster doesn't read this LOL

    Thank goodness it was a half day!!!

    I'll have some punch please!

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  43. Keren David7 January 2010 at 14:39

    Becky! Have a fairycake and don't forget the ALmost True giveaway

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  44. Unknown7 January 2010 at 14:44

    Ooh yes, I love fairycakes. Thank you very much.

    It is okay. Charlotte has promised me a copy of Almost True so I am dancing the conga!

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  45. Unknown7 January 2010 at 14:52

    Keren - what a great reason to have a party - and a great way to throw one.
    It could catch on - Virtual Friday Night Dinner, Virtual Seder Night - hold 'Almost True' - I'm off to get back into the size 8s.....
    Mazaltov and much book luck!
    Doreen

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  46. Anonymous7 January 2010 at 14:52

    Huge congratulations, Keren. This is a wonderful accomplishment.

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  47. Gina7 January 2010 at 15:10

    Coongratulations and happy book birthday!

    It must be a wonderful feeling to finally see your "baby" in print....enjoy the moment and savor all that's to come!

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  48. Amber Kirk-Ford7 January 2010 at 15:33

    I BROUGHT ICECREAM! *holds up big tub* WOOOOOOOO! LETS PARTY! lol :D

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  49. Nayuleska7 January 2010 at 15:35

    *bows head in shame*

    How could I forget icecream? Refresh the page in a few minutes - I'm off hunting down icecream pictures!

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  50. Anne Fay7 January 2010 at 15:44

    I'm late for the party - I had to walk through snow and ice to get more champagne. Well done Keren - it has been wonderful to see the book become real and it was lovely when it popped through my door the other day.

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  51. Keren David7 January 2010 at 16:12

    Thanks everyone...how lovely of you all to come...I see Yunaleska's getting lots more new followers too.

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  52. Keris Stainton7 January 2010 at 16:23

    Congratulations, Keren. Here are some flowers

    @};-

    Okay, one flower.

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  53. Keren David7 January 2010 at 16:32

    Pretty flower!

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  54. JennyS7 January 2010 at 16:33

    Wow - it's crowded in here! Great party, Yulaneska! Keren, as your agent, I couldn't be more proud or delighted for you than I am today. Thanks for all your professionalism, humour and infinite creativity over the past year. It's a pleasure to work with you on your projects. A privilege, actually. I gush, but on these occasions, gushing is surely allowed. Now I will toast you, along with everyone at Nurnberg's, who send huge congratulations. And that cup cake definitely has my name on it... x

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  55. Keren David7 January 2010 at 16:37

    Hi Jenny!..oh dear...I'm going to get a bit tearful...

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  56. JennyS7 January 2010 at 16:43

    Here's a tissue. Have another drink and enjoy the moment. And, whatever you do this year, keep writing your wonderful books. x

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  57. Bookreader7 January 2010 at 17:11

    Congratulations Mum! hope your book ( and online party ) is a sucess! :D Phoebe and Judahx

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  58. Valerie7 January 2010 at 17:23

    Just arriving from California- hope there's still some grub left!
    Yay, Keren, this is a fantastic day- you thoroughly deserve to be spoiled rotten. Cheers!!

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  59. Keren David7 January 2010 at 17:28

    Hi kids! Hi Valerie! This is a great party...

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  60. Nayuleska7 January 2010 at 17:32

    Yes, it is!

    Thank you to those who are now following me! It's great to see the numbers increase :)

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  61. Unknown7 January 2010 at 17:44

    Oh Keren your kids are so sweet. How supportive!

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  62. Mark David7 January 2010 at 17:51

    Excellent party even though I've now broken three new year's resolutions!

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  63. Keren David7 January 2010 at 18:14

    Hah Becky, you wouldn't say that if you could hear them fighting. Hoping that school might happen tomorrow for at least one of them.
    Mark..let me press you to a jelly (did you ever hear Grandma's great story to which that was the punchline?)

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  64. Gillian Philip7 January 2010 at 19:12

    Hi, I'm sorry I'm late, had to go skating!! Congratulations again Keren, and I'm hankering for my copy to arrive from Amazon! Are there any of those cookies left, and some of Marshall's wine? Lovely party, thank you! xx

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  65. Keren David7 January 2010 at 19:39

    Fish ate all the cookies I think, but maybe Yunaleska has baked a new batch. There's wine, mulled wine and champagne as well as fabulous non-alcoholic options..

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  66. Val Rutt7 January 2010 at 19:48

    Wow! Great party, and everyone looks fabulous. Congratulations Keren - looks like you've had a brilliant day.

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  67. Keren David7 January 2010 at 20:17

    I have...thanks to Yunaleska!

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  68. Cindy7 January 2010 at 20:28

    Fab party! Congratulations Keren, I'm so happy for you! Can't wait to read my signed copy. Love,
    Cindy xxx

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  69. keren david7 January 2010 at 21:24

    Congratulations Keren!

    I'm very proud of you. You've really earned this party

    Laurence x

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  70. Keren David7 January 2010 at 21:27

    Aaah...Yunaleska, yours is the only blog that my husband has ever commented on!

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  71. Nayuleska7 January 2010 at 21:35

    ^o^ thank you :)

    70 comments! This is a record for my blog. :)

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  72. peonybish7 January 2010 at 23:07

    I'm another blog (can a man be one?) virgin and ardent admirer. I'll mix a Bloody Mary and propose a toast: Three cheers to Keren and a long and lustrious writing career! And, not forgetting my manners, Thanks Yunaleska for your lovely hosting.xx

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  73. Amber Kirk-Ford8 January 2010 at 14:44

    Oh no, I missed half of the party! Oops...sorry...

    lol

    Amber

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