After battling their way through rabid shoppers in the hunt for bargains in the Smith Street factory-outlet district, a group of more than 60 people showed up for the launch of my spy novel, ‘Sleeper’.
Sales were steady all afternoon, with copies of the novel nearly selling out. Thankfully, Laura was up to the task.
It was great to see old and new friends, particularly those who had helped me to research the novel. In the background is Mathuraa, a Sri Lanken-born Australian girl whom we met at a Dominoes pizza restaurant overlooking the Himalayan range; on the edge of shot is Vinita, who helped me out with a few details during the editing process, including pointing out that I’d spelled one of the main character’s names incorrectly!
After eating some Indian-themed food (in keeping with the novel’s location), everybody listened to an amusing speech by Kelly McDuff, my partner and travel companion, as she outlined some of the differences between me and the resourceful and courageous protagonist of my novel. Following her speech, I spoke briefly and read an action-packed scene.
Then, it was time for me to sign …
… and sign…
… and sign.
Thanks to everyone who made the 19th of August such a terrific day. It was amazing to hear how many people were planning to go home and read ‘Sleeper’ that evening. The mission has well and truly begun!
If you’d like to learn more about the novel, or pick up a copy for yourself, click here.
