Now that I realize how fun a book launch party can be, I’ll be writing an entire shelf of novels. Thanks to all of my dear family, friends, colleagues, supporters, volunteers, and readers who turned out for this wonderful celebration.
-
-
Bonnie the Belgian mare and teamster Heather Reed arrive at The Stables launch party venue
-
-
I wrote a book! Thanks, Coffeetown Press!
-
-
Bruce Weakly and Mark Forbes blacksmith with style.
-
-
Friends and family gather.
-
-
Wines direct from the Pfalz add sparkle.
-
-
Matthias and Ina came all the way from Freinsheim, Germany for my launch! (pictured here with Paul Gebben, center)
-
-
Thanks to Marni and Roger of Island Books, Mercer Island.
-
-
Emma and Nick Gebben get sound and camera rolling.
-
-
More gather.
-
-
Bruce keeps forging away. For my launch, he crafted 94 leaf ornaments as party favors.
-
-
Cheers to dear friends and fans!
-
-
Writing partner Michele Genthon warms the crowd.
-
-
My story.
-
-
David Ellis on violin.
-
-
I get to sit back and enjoy.
-
-
A scene from 1851 in Freinsheim, directed by Naomi Glick.
-
-
Singing “Wanderlied.”
-
-
The signings
-
-
Winding down.
-
-
Ruth and my incredible husband Dave.
-
-
Paul and Maureen Gebben, with Ina Dörr-Mechenbier
-
-
Dear friends.
-
-
More dear friends.
-
-
Vivian and Grandpa.
-
-
Hurray for Whidbey MFA!
-
-
The acting ensemble.
-
-
French vis-a-vis touring carriage by Seattle Wagons.
-
-
Available everywhere — get your copy today 🙂
Pingback: Rauch & Lang electric cars | Claire Gebben