I posted about the book Friday and have a tab on writercize with more information, so check those out to learn more about the book.
In the meantime, here are a few photos from the launch! Thank you to Maiko and Nutschell (The Writing Nut) for the pics!
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| CBW-LA Board Members Angie, Lucy, Nutschell, Alana (that's me!) and Tiffani jump for joy to celebrate a successful launch party! |
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| The cake. Delicious! Thanks King's Hawaiian for the yummy cake and for incorporating the book cover in the design! |
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| Anthology Authors at the Launch Party. What a lovely group of talented writers! |
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| Signed books! Thanks Keela Jacks for the beautiful cover design! |
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| CBW-LA Board Members search for the next "great" idea. |
The book was teamwork in the truest sense of the word! Our authors trusted us with a full day writing workshop, knowing that the work they produced would be edited and published in an anthology. (Can you imagine? Nineteen authors willing to workshop and write for publication in one day? Such brave individuals ... and very talented to boot! There are incredible new voices in this anthology.)
I edited the pieces for content and grammar and wrote the narrative surrounding the anthology based on a workshop presented by my co-editor, Nutschell Anne Windsor, while she handled the business side of publication, setting up a publishing wing for our non-profit group, called CBW-LA Publications, and preparing all of the minute details that go into producing a book!
Fellow board members Angie Flores, Lucy Ravitch and Tiffani Barth secured donations for door prizes and prepared the food and decorations for both the workshop and launch party.
Every person poured their heart and soul into making this the best anthology (slash) writing resource it could be!
As noted Friday, the book is now available on Amazon (and listed at Goodreads) and we are happy to send a review copy to book bloggers and indie reviewers. We'll also be putting together a blog tour, and would be happy to answer interview questions now or during tour dates, TBD! Send a note if you'd like to review the book or conduct an interview!
PS - Today is #StorySprouts Authors and Producers Day! Be sure to check out the link party on our Facebook page for posts from other anthology authors, CBW-LA guest speakers (hey Arlee Bird!), and the people who assisted by formatting, copy editing and designing our book!
Thank you Keela Jacks of Garrigues Graphics, Rachel Morgan of Morgan Media and Erin Elizabeth Long of Biblio/Tech for all that you did for this book!
Congrats and good luck! Looks like an enthusiastic bunch. I like the thoughtful photo where the 'board' is considering the next idea. . .
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! We had a lot of fun doing a little post-party photo shoot. :)
DeleteA little can-can, a little jumping, some fake flying ... good times!
Great launch party! Thanks so much for inviting me. I'll be doing my own coverage later after I get some photos.
ReplyDeleteI checked out the book and was very impressed. I'll do my best to get the word out and hopefully the same kind of teamwork that got this book together will garner some good sales for you all. You deserve it!
CBW-LA is the best writing group anywhere!
Lee
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Thank YOU so much for coming to the party and supporting us! We were so honored to have you there to celebrate with us. :)
DeleteAs soon as I have a link to all of the photos, I will be sure to send it your way!
~Alana
Congratulations!!! That looks like a fun party!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Tyrean! It was a blast!
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