Back to My Writing Roots–The OFFICIAL Launch Party of MURPHYS
So…Can I just say HOW EXCITED I am about my *official CT launch* of One for the MURPHYS at the Glastonbury, CT Barnes and Noble this Thursday, May 24th at 6:00?!
My career literally started in this store when I joined a writers’ group about ten years back and was welcomed with open arms. I made good friends, learned a lot, and also took a liking to Mocha Lattes.
This is also a special store to me, as I wrote about 20% of MURPHYS at the table near the window. Coincidentally, OFTM takes place in Glastonbury, CT, with scenes set in Smith Middle School and Welles-Turner Library. Also, a whole chapter takes place in the Hallmark Store next door to the B&N.
I am happily collecting Red Sox and semi-happily collecting NY Yankees items for raffles. You’ll also find some “Be someone’s hero” t-shirts, a real live prop from the book, and other eclectic items. I promise to entertain with adventurous tales of my travels across the wilds of…erm…Glastonbury. I’ll tell you why I set OFTM there, the very unlikely thing that sparked the book in my head, and talk about some things other writers (of any age) can do to improve their writing. I may even wear a gorilla suit. (I said *may*)
Friends, teacher colleagues, former students, and fellow writers (and, hopefully, kids!) will join me in my celebration. Can’t WAIT!!! Hope you can join us!
STRONG SHOULDERS 
Wow–how cool that everything has come full circle! Have a great launch party!
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I am SO excited about this launch!!
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There are many people excited about your launch party! It will be a blast!
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Can’t wait! Didn’t place the Hallmark store, but I see it now! I have my OFTM launch outfit all picked out and ready to go! 😉
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Wow! I have been wondering what to wear as well. But, somehow, I think that you’re going to have me beaten as far as originality points go. 🙂
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I’m so upset that I missed your book launch in Glastonbury for OFTM!! I live in West Hartford and would have LOVED to go! hope you will be back again!
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Thanks, Melanie! So sweet of you. I will be visiting Blueback Square B&N fairly soon–no date yet but it’s in the works. 🙂
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Yay!!!! I’m a block away – ill be there! I’ll keep checking your blog for the dates now. Thanks!
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Wow! I”m late to the party but congratulations! It’s been a crazy few weeks and I’m just now starting to catch up with my blogs that I read. Looking forward to checking out your book!
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