Twitter Book Launch.
June 13, 2009
Only 77 days until the publication of If I Never and I am, naturally, starting to get rather excited. Pre-orders seem to be going fairly well, the final edits should hopefully be complete this week and (fingers crossed) I should have some cover art to show you within the next week or two.
I’m also starting to plan the launch — or one aspect of it, at least, since my publisher may have something additional in mind.
Given the number of friends I have online, some situated as far afield as Australia, others quite literally just down the road, it occurred to me that it would be a shame not to include them — to include you — in “the big event”. I’m therefore planning, if I get enough interest, an Internet launch. The event will largely be held on Twitter but will inevitably spill over on to Facebook and, hopefully, my website. The launch date will be 29th of August and all will be welcome… especially if you have/are planning on buying the book 
As far as I know, it will be the first Twitter book launch — so it will be quite a historic event, for me, if no one else!
If you are interested in attending/will be attending, RSVP here so I can easily judge how much interest there is. If you have any additional ideas that might make it go with even more of a swing, please shout up.
June 13, 2009 at 08:50
depending on the time I’d be interested in attending : )
June 13, 2009 at 08:55
I’m probably going to have it running most of the day, to allow for different time zones… I suspect it’s going to be a rather long day for me, but, hopefully, great fun!
June 13, 2009 at 09:01
awesome sounds grand, looking forward to it
June 13, 2009 at 09:31
Sounds really exciting – I’ll be watching the event with interest to be sure. Congratulations and good luck with the launch – will be thinking good thoughts for you throughout.
June 13, 2009 at 09:37
Thanks, Cassandra — don’t forget to say hi and join in with the fun.
June 13, 2009 at 09:41
Oh no! Away that w/end – celebrating Ma-in-law’s 80th birthday on North Norfolk coast. It’s actually 16th Sept, but the long w/end is better for everyone, as some coming a distance – two from S Africa. Don’t have a laptop and OH would not let me borrow his for something so trivial as Twitter! However, I will be with you in spirit – in both senses of the word! Enjoy every minute of your success! xxx
June 13, 2009 at 09:45
That’s a shame!… Don’t you have a mobile phone with Internet access? Not to worry, I’m sure you’ll be there in spirit — and, you never know, it might still be going when you get back LOL xxx
June 13, 2009 at 10:01
No, I don’t have a phone with Internet access! I’ve not long had one with a coloured screen! It doesn’t take pics (I have a camera for that!) play music, wash up or make the tea either. It’s a phone and I use it mostly for text messages, plus the occasional call. Nick and the boys all have flash phones/blackberries/i-thingies etc that perform all manner of wondrous deeds – I don’t see the point.
Old Fogey xxx
June 13, 2009 at 10:05
The point, my dear, is that you can attend spiffing book launches whilst fulfilling your familial obligations
xxx
June 13, 2009 at 10:16
I will concede that miniscule point! x
June 13, 2009 at 10:18
I shall definitely tune in. Good luck to you. Exciting
June 13, 2009 at 12:10
Thanks, Ali. Look forward to seeing you there
June 13, 2009 at 10:49
Hopefully, I’ll be there. How can I miss it?
June 13, 2009 at 12:11
Just don’t nod off and all will be well
June 13, 2009 at 11:53
N/A
June 13, 2009 at 15:40
Would love to attend – I adore attending historic moments!!
June 13, 2009 at 16:18
I’m thinking of getting someone to make a commemorative plaque… or is that overdoing it a little?
June 13, 2009 at 17:44
I’ll be there!
June 13, 2009 at 17:47
Great!
Remember to bring a bottle — and a book-buying friend! 
June 14, 2009 at 06:39
I am RSVPing
June 14, 2009 at 10:19
Thanks for letting me know, Kathleen! Look forward to seeing you there.
June 14, 2009 at 09:56
I will try and be there, sounds exciting
June 14, 2009 at 10:20
Great! There’ll probably be something going on most of the day so will be difficult to miss LOL
June 14, 2009 at 10:07
Hi Gary! I have absolutely no intention of missing the event of the century! Count me in! Have you got the means to do one of those “audioboo” things? You could address all you adoring fans if you have.
June 14, 2009 at 10:22
No, that isn’t actually available for my make of phone, yet… not sure if it’s my kind of thing, anyway, but… we’ll see
June 14, 2009 at 10:33
Ah! The Man of Mystery – seldom heard and never seen!
June 14, 2009 at 12:40
That could work. Might even start a few rumours about myself. Author as cipher?
June 14, 2009 at 12:19
I’ll just need a reminder cuz I’m forgetful.
June 14, 2009 at 12:42
Oh, don’t worry, there’ll be plenty of reminders
By 29th August you’ll be sick of me 
June 14, 2009 at 14:05
Count me in for definite!
June 14, 2009 at 14:17
Count yourself counted in, Sharon. xx
June 14, 2009 at 15:55
Yep will join you , I love a good launch ! lol
Pre – ordered our books Yesterday , Really looking forward to reading it !!
Well done Hun !!
love xx
June 14, 2009 at 16:06
Thanks, Aly! Looking forward to hearing what you think of it!
Love and hugs xx
June 15, 2009 at 02:18
I’m very interested in attending as well!
June 15, 2009 at 09:32
Excellent
Looking forward to seeing you there, love x
July 5, 2009 at 07:43
I’ll be at the launch Gary.
July 5, 2009 at 09:17
Pleased to hear it, Linda!
August 7, 2009 at 18:05
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