Mar 062012
It is launch day at last! I am off to celebrate at a luncheon including two of my favorite historical authors—Kate Quinn and Stephanie Dray. But don’t hate me.
The truth is, launching a book involves more work (and sheer terror) than it does champagne. And what launching a debut novel entails in this age of social media is one of the topics I discuss today at The Paperback Swap. Other subjects on the table—why I chose to focus The Sister Queens on only two of the four daughters of Raymond Berenger, Count of Provence; a family controversy about whether I am more like Marguerite or Eleanor; and the book I am working on next. 
Oh and you just might win a copy of The Sister Queens in the Paperback Swap giveaway.
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CONGRATULATIONS, Sophie! I hope you have a wonderful launch day! A trio of fabulous writers all at one table, I wish I could be a fly on the wall
You should have seen us invading the nearby B&N. What a riot!
Happy Launch Day, Sophie! It is a beautiful book…a wonderful thing to celebrate
Thanks so much Christy, your support has been phenomenal, and means so much!
May it be the first of many. And how cool that you are celebrating with other writers today. I’m sure they will help any nerves!
Your turn soon Jean!
As soon as I figure out who is the patron saint of writers, I’ll be lighting a candle & praying for much success…and then buying a copy to show said saint I’m serious
If my dear mother-in-law (of Irish ancestry I might add) were still with us she’d be lighting candles too. Thanks for thinking of me.
A very happy launch day!! Enjoy! There’s never another first book launch day and so it’s always the most special. May SISTER QUEENS enjoy much, much success!
Thanks Christopher. I am going to try hard to remember every minute of this day because it was pure bliss and how often can one say that?!
Have a blast. Please post your experiences. July will bring on my first book launch, and am keen to hear of the dos and don’ts.
Congrats Pauline! If you haven’t checked it out already I am a member of a group blog called “Book Pregnant” geared towards sharing and discussing experiences of debut authors.
Happy launch day, Sopie! Wishing you every success!