Thank you to everyone who came to my many launch parties! The Twitter parties were gabby, fast-paced, a little chaotic, and terrific fun. I’m very grateful to Walker Books UK and Candlewick Press, who moderated the discussions and so generously gave away books. People asked a ton of good questions, including some that made me panic and flail and type even faster. I love being kept on my toes! If you weren’t able to make it, click here to read the thread. It’s a bit daunting to think all that yakking will end up archived by the Library of Congress, but it’s hardly the silliest of Twitter.
The real live launch party was excellent, too. People came in waves, rather than in one big crush, so I got to chat with most guests. Our host was Oscar Malan of Novel Idea Books, and Joanna Malan, who provided wonderful nibbles, wine, and the most adorable kiddie drinks ever. Thank you so much.
And there’s one more launch to announce: today is the German pub date for the first Agency novel, which is published by DTV as Meisterspionin Mary Quinn.
DTV has created a very cool mini-site for the series. Check it out here!
DC says
Really enjoyed the online party! Thanks!
Philipp of Upper Canada says
Oh lord, those kiddie drinks remind me of kindergarten and getting beaten with meter sticks…good times, good times!
Also, I hope that you had a mascot in the launch party, preferably some person in a giant Body at the Tower costume. That would be soo cool!
Becky Earl says
Hi, i managed to get a copy of your book off amazon. I started reading it yesterday.
I had to go into London with my friend, and she had to pop into her university so i sat in the British Library and read your book for 45 minutes. it really is very nice in there.
After putting your book away again as i went round London i kept thinking about it.
so last night instead of going to bed at 10.30, i sat down with your book and stayed up till 1 in the morning so i could finish it! I could not put it down.
It was very good, and i want the next one, can’t believe i have to wait till June 2011 for it, that’s too long 😀
I have a new Book Review Blog that i do, and have reviewed both of your books on there if you want to take a look
http://beckysbarmybookblog.blogspot.com
Ying says
Becky, I’m so glad you FINALLY got your copy and even more thrilled that you enjoyed it. Congratulations on your new book blog, and thank you very much for your kind words about Spy and Body. 🙂 (Oh, and YAY for the BL!)
Ying says
Thanks for coming, DC! And Philipp, my hopes for a mascot were dashed when you didn’t come. Next time?
Philipp of Upper Canada says
*giggle*
Must resist temptation….must focus on education….
I can’t imagine making a large cardboard costume, if I were to dress up for the book, I’d just wear a dress….lol. Worse still I don’t look like my age….so if I came to your book party, I could pass off as your illegitimate son…I can see it now…
“Ying, why is your son bathing in the punch?”
“He’s not my….”
“GET HIM!”