There are few words to describe our feelings about the outpouring of love and wonderfulness that was Going Gypsy: One Couple’s Adventure from Empty Nest to No Nest at All‘s release party.
So, very unlike our wordy selves, we shall let pictures say the thousand words. As if a thousand words could ever be enough.
From the instant we entered the Library Hotel, we felt like we were visiting an old friend.
The party added to that comfortable feeling, as well as giving us the opportunity to meet a bunch of new friends.
Dan Battaglia from Audible, Jay Cassell of Skyhorse Publishing and Jenny Pierson, our editor/hero (click here to get just a tiny glimpse into what she puts up with whilst dealing with us)
We want to thank Skyhorse Publishing, Tony Lyons, and Jay Cassell for taking a chance on a crazy story like ours.
And our editor, Jenny, who rescued us from Unknown Writer’s Purgatory, raved about us to her bosses, championed our ridiculous ideas and held our hands as we baby stepped our way into the publishing process. Actually, she is still holding our hands.
Meghan promised to crawl through windows for us, no matter how small the opening. She proved to be more agile than we ever could have dreamed.
We’d also like to thank everyone who agreed to let us write about them in our wacky way. You are good sports.
We had some real characters in attendance, including…
Author and playwright, Arthur Wooten converses with Indy Stewart, Veronica’s dad (G-Pa Larry in Going Gypsy). Thanks Arthur for taking the time out from rehearsals for your current play to spend time with us! (here’s what Arthur had to say about Going Gypsy and our party!)
Sundance veteran and creator of the fabulously funny web series, The Louise Log, Anne Flournoy joined us! (click here for Anne’s thoughts on our release party – thanks Anne!)
Vocalist and songwriter Tinatin Japaridze and choreographer Lesley Dockery
Trend forecaster Betty Newman and textile designer Phoebe Stout
We got to catch up with Zell Watson of Anglophiles United!
Harvey of H-Bomb’s Worldwide Karaoke
Richard Eisenberg of Next Avenue and Mary Dell Harrington of Grown and Flown also made it to the Library Hotel, but we somehow didn’t end up with pictures of them. :0 (Really, really, they were there!)
Lucky Susan Steshko took home the #GoingGypsy style package, including a gorgeous silver bracelet from Calico Juno Designs, wrinkle-free adventure pants from Bluff Works, and footwear from Thorlo.
Dan was over-the-moon excited to receive the luxury stay at Parador Resort and Spa in Costa Rica! (Here is our adventure at Parador)
Thanks to all in attendance and thanks to all of you for coming along on our wild adventure!
David and Veronica, proud authors of Going Gypsy: One Couple’s Adventure from Empty Nest to No Nest at All
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Posted by GypsyNester-Celebrating Life After Kids on Friday, April 3, 2015
Looks like you had a great turnout, good work!
Thanks Hannah.
Congrats on your book and release party, David & Veronica! I’m sure lots of people will be inspired by your stories!
Thanks Mary, very kind!
Congratulations, looks like a fun experience!
Frank (bbqboy)
Thanks Frank, it sure was!
You both must be really pleased! It’s clearly been worth all the effort and hard work you’ve both put in.
We are very happy Dale, it’s definitely worth the effort.
Congrats to you!! Looks like a fun party. =)
Thanks Sarah, we had a blast!
The most fun I’ve had with my clothes on! Thank you for inviting me, and for taking such a nice picture too xoxo
Ha! We had a ball too Alice! Thanks for coming.