my travelin’ eye book party!
April 13, 2008
Picture a beautiful day, all sunny and warm with fresh snow frosting the mountain tops. You are surrounded by so many people (both familiar and new) smiling and laughing and coloring–all sharing in a dream of yours come-true. What could possibly be better? You feel so supported and loved and simply, HAPPY. If you can imagine, this was my yesterday.
The My Travelin’ Eye party at TWIRL was SO much fun. I’m marking it down as one of the best days ever. My Travelin’ Eye was a few years in the making, but to me, it felt like it really came to life yesterday. I want to thank everyone who came–and everyone who was their in spirit. It meant the world to me and to little Jenny Sue, too! And the kids–they were so sweet and curious and excited and beautiful. Every time I looked up while I read and saw their wide eyes and tall eyebrows (and their groovy, travelin’ eye buttons pinned on their shirts), I smiled even bigger. It was the first time I read my book to a room packed with people, and they liked it! (which made it even more fun!) Also, it was the first time ever when I spoke in front of people and knew my eye was flying all over the room, and I wasn’t embarrassed or shy about it. (man, that was so nice…) I hope everyone enjoys their new book! Also, a BIG thanks to Patrick and the Wonder-Women of Twirl who made it such a fun event!
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HELLO!
April 13th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Hurray!!!
I especially like that last photo…!
April 13th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Awesome… I really really wish i was there. with your shorts and that hair style you looked the kid jenny.:)
thanks for sharing .
and i didn’t know it was a big book. I thought it was small .
i couldn’t be an early reader of your book. can’t wait!!
April 13th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
HEY JENNY
great job
i CANT wait to see you here in St.louis
I LOVE YOU
IM SOO PROUD
April 13th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
What a touching post, and you looked so happy in the photos.
April 13th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
this is totally cool, Jen! congrats! looks like everyone had fun - wish i could’ve been there :)
April 13th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
oooof! how exciting! i am so glad there is this thing called blog where you can share these moments with the rest of us. it looks like such fun.
:-)
April 14th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Oh what fun Jenny! And what a cool place for your first book party! I can’t wait to get your book.
April 14th, 2008 at 11:59 am
Yup! we were there! what a great way to kick off your first book-signing, author-talkin’, button-art-spreading season!
April 14th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Hi Jenny,
Your book arrived in the mail today and my granddaughter and i just LOVE it. Thank you for the lovely story and illustrations…mare
April 14th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Jenny,
So happy for you on your big day…definitely there with you in spirit!!!!! Can’t wait to read your book…see you when I get back to Taos….
Oh and big hugs to you and Patrick for helping me out at the dinner party!!!
Much love and light
April 15th, 2008 at 5:55 am
Oh, those photos were glorious! I am so so happy for you. Well deserved, so glad you had an opportunity to see the impact your beautiful pictures and fabulous words are going to have on lots and lots of kids (and big kids too).
April 15th, 2008 at 8:49 am
thanks for all the nice comments everyone! they mean a lot. Mare, i’m so happy you and your granddaughter enjoyed my book–hopefully you will for a long time! and Asia, thanks! your dinner was AMAZING. you are such an artist in the kitchen, and your love+spirit is inspiring to me. see you soon!
April 16th, 2008 at 9:15 am
YAY! I am so excited for you and the unvailing of your book! Where can I buy a copy? I would love to see it!
April 16th, 2008 at 9:56 am
thanks, Amee! if your local independent book store doesn’t have it, you can buy it on line on amazon.com or several other places.hope you like it! xo
April 17th, 2008 at 8:19 am
Congratulations, Jenny! What a wonderful post. You are inspiring…
April 17th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Jenny,
Now that you’ve written a book about your malady, can you help your older brother out? How about a children’s book about a middle age man who is losing his hair?? Feel free to take some artistic liberties to make me look good!
Lisa, Grace, Mikey and I wish we were at your book party! We are so proud of you!!
Sending our warmest Alohas across the wide Pacific!
April 21st, 2008 at 8:31 am
I love the happieness of the pictures. And the one of the little girl coloring her own travelin’ eye - so great. Yeah!
April 21st, 2008 at 11:19 am
Dave! (and Lisa, Grace, and Mikey)–Aloha! i sure miss you! I’ll do my best, brother. Can you send me scans of Gracie’s drawing she made of you with the tuft of hair up top? hee. i’m sorry, but that is an awesome drawing. she’s got a gift!
May 2nd, 2008 at 8:07 am
Hello Jenny,
Doug showed me My Travelin’ Eye and I read right through it: I loved it! What a beautiful book!! It is so creative and happy and loving. I hope it will have many little readers.
Take care!
Nicola
May 2nd, 2008 at 8:20 am
Hi Nicola! you are so sweet. Thanks for your message. I’m happy you liked it! Hope to see you again…i’m trying to make trip to NY this year. Would be great to visit with you and Doug. Hope you two are well!