The Launch.

In Search of Adam was launched from Waterstone’s Deansgate on Thursday night.
I was there.
(obviously)

I arrived.
Others arrived.
The room was full of people who were there to celebrate.
And it was a celebration.

Clare Christian gave a speech.
I couldn’t look up.
She was talking about me.
And she was saying rather lovely things.

And then I read from pages 1 to 4.
And then I answered questions.
And then I signed books.
(I sat to read for fear that my legs would buckle if I stood)

There was food and wine.
There were smiles and people mingled and chatted.
My three children mingled too.

Then.
Adults only.
To Mojo.
A rather trendy bar and a private function room.
With balloons and In Search of Adam posters.
And then champagne.
And In Search of Adam cake.
(yay! cake!)
And a rather feeble me speech.
(I was too excited that there was cake)
And then I had a chance to chat.
And relax.

Then at 11:45pm.
My 9 year old son phoned me.
(yes I know that he should have been in bed)
He phoned me to tell me that he was proud of me and that my reading had made him cry.

So.
Reflection time.

From the last few launching days I have been left with a warm feeling.
A feeling that there are people out there who genuinely wish me well.
That there are people who believe in me.
And they have connected with In Search of Adam.
And that I have formed deep friendships.

I have connected with people.

I am overwhelmed by the amount of emails and spoken words that people have offered to me.
I am overwhelmed that people travelled to celebrate with me.
I am overwhelmed that people left comments for me whilst we were launching.

I have cried.
I have cried because I have felt that I have achieved something.
I don’t feel at all ‘nearly’ anymore.

Launching In Search of Adam into the world has been beautiful.
I know that the bubble will pop.
I expect it to.
(I am waiting for it too)

But.
I never want to forget how I felt.
As I climbed into my hotel bed.
Having spent a night launching my first novel.
Launching In Search of Adam.

That feeling is beyond words.

Thank you thank you thank you.
To all of you who have been supporting me.
And supporting In Search of Adam.
You’ve kept me from spinning and spiralling.
(my blogger friends are special)

And.
To Clare C, Clare W, Heather and Maddy.
Thank you for making the events so smooth.
And perfect.
And for making me feel special.

Group hug.

And now I'll leave you with some photos.
As I prepare for littlie's 4th birthday tomorrow.

(JJ hope you don't mind. I took this from your blog)
(I haven't posted any images of bloggers as many are anonymous)