tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post2609257440690118037..comments2024-03-25T09:56:16.164+00:00Comments on An Awfully Big Blog Adventure: TO LAUNCH OR NOT TO LAUNCH? by Emma BarnesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-77463378023537790122013-02-01T08:47:08.342+00:002013-02-01T08:47:08.342+00:00Yes, I'm bookmarking this for future events - ...Yes, I'm bookmarking this for future events - my launches have been mostly adult affairs, great fun and with lots of adult sales, and I wouldn't have known how to go about it another way.Maxine Linnellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-15159026653340989092013-01-30T21:17:22.795+00:002013-01-30T21:17:22.795+00:00Kerry - if the rock band comes to your launch, I&#...Kerry - if the rock band comes to your launch, I'm sure you won't have trouble pulling the crowds!<br /><br />Ruth - I'd have liked to have my dog at my launch, or a real wolf (dream on!) but I don't think Waterstones would have been happy.<br />Emma Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02718171070716804800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-11288841171951584542013-01-30T15:21:26.106+00:002013-01-30T15:21:26.106+00:00Had a lovely book launch for 'The Puppy that C...Had a lovely book launch for 'The Puppy that Came to Christmas' at Happy Dogs training centre. Volunteers from Canine Partners arranged the human catering. I provided dog treats and had a really special party that I'll never forget. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03345575869637828252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-59609174553345083442013-01-30T06:17:33.930+00:002013-01-30T06:17:33.930+00:00Thank you Emma. I've self-published a picture ...Thank you Emma. I've self-published a picture book linked to one of South Africa's most successful rock band. Because this is sort-of(!) unique, and because SA isn't big on book launches for children, I found your description of your experience very useful. Thanks again. Kerry Saadien-Raadhttp://www.kerrysraad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-90346394947721051182013-01-29T23:30:08.083+00:002013-01-29T23:30:08.083+00:00Truly brilliant and great advice! And congrats! Truly brilliant and great advice! And congrats! Candy Gourlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-5246134413237533872013-01-29T22:52:40.215+00:002013-01-29T22:52:40.215+00:00Great post, Emma and a clear blueprint for a great...Great post, Emma and a clear blueprint for a great launch. It looks like it was worth all the stress and hard work and you did all the important things like getting word out about the book and the launch, and making it fun for everyone.<br /><br />I think having a book launch is a great opportunity to have some fun after finishing a book and getting it published - both well worth celebrating.<br /><br />Inviting children along is also a great idea. I had several teenage book groups at the launch of my last book. They loved that they had been invited and I was delighted to see them there, so it was positive on all sides.<br /><br />Then there is cake - there should always be cake!Linda Strachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04354324158228109351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-5492797221971494012013-01-29T22:09:21.345+00:002013-01-29T22:09:21.345+00:00Love the cake and the poster!Love the cake and the poster!Sue Purkisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084528571944803477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-20235159407324936532013-01-29T18:18:49.434+00:002013-01-29T18:18:49.434+00:00Savita - if I made it sound easy, I've definit...Savita - if I made it sound easy, I've definitely misrepresented the amount of work and stress involved!<br /><br />Louise - know what you mean about being a shrinking violet - although I've done plenty of events, talks etc, somehow doing a "launch" does feel more show-offy. Emma Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02718171070716804800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-38074000993212231682013-01-29T12:20:58.573+00:002013-01-29T12:20:58.573+00:00I've written a novel for adults but this post ...I've written a novel for adults but this post is really useful, thank you. Publication is a year away, but I think I should try to organise something ... it's a bit daunting if you're a shrinking violet though! Thanks for the ideas and tips.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00456086542084627953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-73470447688124492952013-01-29T11:52:31.255+00:002013-01-29T11:52:31.255+00:00I've always been in two minds about a book lau...I've always been in two minds about a book launch in a bookshop, but you've made it sound so easy. I'll know what to do for my next book! Thanks, EmmaSavita Kalhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07977368691995933130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-47204064881569101872013-01-29T11:51:28.295+00:002013-01-29T11:51:28.295+00:00Emma, didn't you also have a child dressed up ...Emma, didn't you also have a child dressed up as a wolf? I was lucky enoug to go along, and agree with all Emma says. It was a great launch with lots of happy people.<br /><br />Some useful points here, especially knowing children of the right age to invite.Penny Dolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16386668303428008498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-3345744320747754402013-01-29T09:23:13.543+00:002013-01-29T09:23:13.543+00:00And I meant to say, your launch sounds and looks w...And I meant to say, your launch sounds and looks wonderful!Joan Lennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763862159032836768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-46419870533506270612013-01-29T09:22:23.405+00:002013-01-29T09:22:23.405+00:00That is a really useful post - I'm bookmarking...That is a really useful post - I'm bookmarking it for later reference! Thanks, Emma.Joan Lennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763862159032836768noreply@blogger.com