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Today, Pamela Cook is talking to us about nerves, excitement and splashing out on a book launch party.
PLUS leave a comment and go into the draw to WIN
a signed paperback copy of Pamela’s new release, Close to Home!
Author Pamela Cook
Book launches are a tricky thing for an author. While you want to celebrate the birth of our ‘book baby’ with family, friends and possibly readers there’s also the pressure of being in the spotlight, an uncomfortable feeling for those of us who love the solitude that comes with spending your days writing.
Previous books by Pamela
For my first novel Blackwattle Lake, I splashed out on a huge affair, so excited was I to be joining the published author ranks. My second novel, Essie’s Way, came out only a year later and I thought it would be overdoing it to hold another event in such a short space of time. And I’m sorry about that now. I feel like I didn’t give ‘Essie’ the acknowledgment she deserved and, in some sense, I let the book down.
Pamela’s new release
The only thing harder than letting go is moving on.
So for my third novel, Close To Home, I decided to have an official launch – and I am so glad I did!
My fabulous publisher Hachette hosted the launch at their Sydney office and there was a great energy in the room. Family and friends from a whole range of different areas in my life came along to join in the celebration. It was wonderful to be able to introduce the story and characters to those closest to me and to be able to publicly thank everyone who has supported me along the way.
Although I was definitely nervous – and a little teary - during the speaking part I found it hard to wipe the smile off my face for most of the night.
Sadly my closest friend Kathie, to whom the book is dedicated, was unable to be there as she is seriously ill, but I was so glad her sister, daughter and mother could be there and she loved the photos I shared with her after the event.
So if any authors out there are pondering whether or not a launch is worth it I would definitely say yes. Having a book out there is, after all, something to celebrate!
Close to Home is available in eBook and paperback from good retailers including:
Booktopia
Amazon Australia
iBooks Australia
Find out more about Pamela and her books on her webpage PamelaCook.com.au
Pamela Cook signing a copy of Close to Home
Leave a comment and go into the draw to WIN a signed paperback copy of Close to Home!
(Open to Australian postal addressees only. Winner drawn and notified Saturday July 18th.)
GIVEAWAY has now ended. Winner will be drawn and notified. Pamela and ARR say “thank you” to everyone who left a comment. Your support (and enjoyment) is important to us!
Congrats Pamela on your new release title Close To Home 🙂
Thanks Karen. And thank you for visiting the page and commenting.
Looks good cant wait to read!
Hope you enjoy it when you get to read it Karen. Good luck in the giveaway.
I love this book cover, Pamela, it’s just gorgeous! (Don’t put me in the draw though as I already have the book.) Congrats on your new release, I can’t wait to read it.
Thanks Jennie. So happy with the cover and the book is doing really well so far. Hope you enjoy it. x
Yes, please!
Good luck Richard.
This looks awesome! love reading new rural romance novels so I can promote them at the library where I work! 🙂 adding it to my ‘to read’ list:)
Ooh please do Nicola!
Looks great, will be looking out for your books for my ereader ☺
Thanks Sharon.
Super excited to read this book, im already relating to it… Congrats pamela
Hope you enjoy it Cecilia.
Can’t get enough of these rural romance stories. Congrats Pamela on another grat read.
Congrats on no doubt another heart-warming story that draws the reader in from beginning to end
Thank you Pam. Hope you enjoy it.
Glad you love the genre Bronwyn. There’s a great variety of rural stories out there. Good luck in the giveaway.
Your stories always want me to read more and more. Congrats on the new release.
Thanks so much Melissa. Fantastic to get such positive feedback from readers.
I have only just found you Pamela and I look forward to reading all of your books. Love the cover of Close to Home and your article about book launches. Well done.
Thanks Brenda. This is my favourite cover. Hope you enjoy the book when you get to read it.
Congratulations on your new book, Pamela. Thank you for sharing your insight and experience in holding a book launch. As an avid reader, I always find it fascinating to hear the author “speak” on their books and lives. Another book has just been added to my tbr list!
Thanks Karen. As much as I hate being the centre of attention it was lovely to celebrate the book with friends and family.
Congratulations Pamela on your new book. I have always wanted to write, but have never had the courage, as I don’t think it would be interesting enough. After hearing about your first book launch, I think I may give it a go. So, thank you.
Julie-Anne if you have the desire to write definitely go for it. Don’t put pressure on yourself to write for publication just write because it’s something you want to do and see where it takes you.
You are what I dream to be - a published author of Australian Romance, loving your work and thoroughly enjoy reading your novels so far. Your insight is inspiring - thankyou for sharing.
Thanks so much Janelle. I love getting reader feedback. So glad you’ve enjoyed the books. Hope you like the new one too!
I’m looking forward to reading Close to Home.
I loved reading your other 2 books and now can’t wait tho read your new book, Close to Home
Thanks Desiree. I hope you enjoy this one too!
I wish I could have attended your book launch party. It would have been fun. CLOSE TO HOME sounds wonderful.
It was a great night Mary. Hope you get to read and enjoy Close To Home.
Looking forward to reading your new book Close to home 🙂
Thanks Cathleen. Hope you enjoy it!