Mary, Mother of the Redeemer

Many thanks to MMR for hosting a book signing at their Home and School meeting. MMR graciously donated their portion of the book sales to At Least Kids - raising $175.00 ! A great Christmas present for the foundation and very much appreciated - particularly in these economic times. Special thanks to the following: Librarian Joanne Greco who worked darn hard to promote the book and helped with the many sales. Joanne declined the donation to the library, and chose At Least Kids instead. A heart with true Christmas spirit! My dad, who worked hard in carrying books and even gave up his birthday dinner to count books ! Happy birthday to my dear dad! And finally thanks to Monsignor Ricci, pastor of MMR, who upon receiving a copy of the book, asked the school to have a signing. Monsignor holds a special place in our heart, as he drove into the city and came to CHOP to bless Quinn and our family the day of her surgery. We needed the prayers that day, and he was truly doing God's work. Miracles all around.....

Great display at Barnes and Noble

I think every new author dreams of seeing their book on the front table at Barnes and Noble. We made a special trip right before Thanksgiving - and there it was! I'm am so honored and excited! I'm sure no one could tell I'm a debut author as we snapped photo after photo! Shane and Quinn were good sports about getting in the photo... Thanks to friends and family who have called from all over the country to say they saw in it their local Barnes and Noble and Borders. And to those who have moved the book to a better spot :)

Clinton Books, NJ - signing

A GREAT bookstore in a lovely village. Clinton hosts Dickens Days the weekend after Thanksgiving. Rob and Harvey invited me to join their fabulous selection of authors/illustrators that are always visiting the shop. Great shopping district, carriage rides, Dickens carolers - the real deal! Shane and Quinn lucky enough to have their photo taken with the real Santa - starting off the Christmas season on a festive note!

Sunrose Books - Ocean City

Thanks to Rosalind and Nancy at Sunrose for hosting a book signing on Black Friday. It's always fun to be in Ocean City for Thanksgiving, and the weather this year was beautiful. Here is a photo of my dad, usually the shutterbug, but this time willling to take a photo with his lucky daughter.

ANNMARIE - LITERARY AGENT EXTRORDINAIRE !

A blue ribbon to my friend Annmarie, who went above and beyond to promote Tonight You Are My Baby. Annmarie hosted a book signing party, called everyone she knew, went door-to-door in her neighborhood and took a copy of the book with her everywhere. She sold 127 copies! Did you ever hear of that kind of success? I'm still in shock. I met the nicest group of ladies at the book signing party and had the chance to visit with most of them. Annmarie has also arranged for me to speak at her church's ladies Christmas luncheon and I am doing an author visit at the church preschool. Big thanks also to Annmarie's husband, Frank, for the endless ordering on Amazon in preparation for the party (and for his willingness to put it on the credit card!). And to their children - Daniel, Anya and Jamie for cleaning the house and putting up with their mother's ever-expanding "book order goals". Good sports they all are - and I nominate Annmarie for literary agent! A photo to come after the ladies luncheon next weekend....

St. Mary's Church

A huge thank you to the parishioners of St. Mary's - my fellow parishioners. Everyone was so supportive of the book and bought 65 copies! Lots of community spirit at our parish, and we have made many friends....

St. Basil's Author Visit

Such a great school ! Thanks to St. Basil's for inviting me to speak and sharing part of their day. Many thanks for the book orders. And WOW! A very generous gesture....presenting me with a check for At Least Kids. Here are those adorable kids giving me the check.....