The other Saturday I went to a book signing party for a friend, Z Egloff, whose book "Verge," was just published this year by Bywater Books. This was a party with balloons, streamers, a signing table, a reading, a nun (ersatz but still!), a cake, a fire ceremony (which I regret that I missed) and a blue bike. Z was totally stoked; friends from all her many walks of life were there to cheer, clap, stomp and yell. At any moment dancing could break out, and for all I know, later on it did.
A bunch of us loitered by the wish-writing table and reminisced about reading the first chapters of "Verge" in it's maiden workshop up at Wellspring, when it was but a workshopping virgin. From the get-go, this was a dynamite story. We loved its pacing and verve and characters and smart-alecky voice. The bookjacket blurb pretty much captures it: "Can a two-timing, Twelve-stepping, twenty-something temptress find happiness with a nun?" Of course to discover the answer...you'll need to read the book. Don't forget, there's a bike involved.
nothing more fun than a publication party! congrats to Z and now I will have to go find that book ...
ReplyDeleteone year until my party. That is good notice, I expect you to be there!
you bet I'll be there! Wouldn't miss it for anything!
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ReplyDeleteAND a bike? I just bought a copy on Amazon.
ReplyDeleteCool beans! .... the combination is rather unbeatable. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteOn a completely different subject, have you read Julia Whitty's books?
I'm not familiar with Julia Whitty's work, but will check it out.Thank you so much for thinking of me with the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteI thought of you because Whitty writes so eloquently of water, swimming, diving. She's quite an adventurer. This is her home page http://julia.whitty.googlepages.com/
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