I had the most amazing launch week! FREAK is doing better than I could have hoped. The reviews have been really positive, and I’m so grateful to everyone who bought a copy and told their friends to buy a copy – thank you, thank you, thank you.
And! I have more exciting news. National Book Store in the Philippines (which is a chain of bookstores, much like Chapters Indigo in Canada and Barnes & Noble in the US) has invited me to attend the Manila Book Fair next month! I’m over the moon. I have so much family in the Philippines I haven’t seen in years – especially my dad – that of course I could never pass up this chance to launch FREAK in the Philippines and spend time with them all.
I just received a tentative itinerary today and there are lots of things scheduled for me, including media interviews (TV, radio, newspaper – so nervous already!), book signings, and dinners. It looks like I’ll be giving a talk at the book fair as well. (Crap, I’m going to have to buy nicer clothes.)
And in between all that, there will time to spend with my family, some of whom live in a different province. And my dad is taking me to Hong Kong for a couple of days!
I’ll be gone for three weeks total, leaving on August 31st and returning on September 21st. I’ll try and blog if I can, but for sure I’ll be on Twitter and Facebook the whole time, with updates and hopefully lots of photos, so please follow me there.
I know I’m repeating myself, but I want to thank you all so much for your support. Thanks for reading my blog for the last three and half years, and thanks for always cheering me on.
I really believe it takes a village to do great things, and my village rocks. I’m a lucky girl.
| Photo from way back! (Click to enlarge.) I love how my dad looks better than I do at my grade eight graduation. |
Oh that sounds so exciting! How wonderful for your career, and how fantastic to be able to see your dad & other family. I'm truly happy for you! May you have a safe & fun-filled trip!
One of my favorite things about you (besides your writing :-)) is that you have such a wonderful attitude. You find the positives, you share all aspects of your writing journey, and you are…real, if that makes sense. Keep on being you, and best of look with your tour and visits 🙂
That is awesome news, Jennifer! And you get to spend time with family – double bonus.
Aw, how fun! Have the best time!
Have fun, but come back soon. We'll miss you.
YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY! What an exciting adventure! I'll be watching from the sidelines!
I really enjoyed CREEP, but I'm enjoying FREAK so much more! AWESOME!!!
Don't forget the bikini pics.
cool. Enjoying the book so far. Didn't get to read it this morning due to a very social person on the train.
How amazing Jennifer! This will certainly boost your career and having the opportunity to spend quality time with your dad is priceless. I am so happy for you.
Sounds like it will be an amazing trip! 🙂
Very exciting. Sounds like a great trip and nice that you'll get to see your dad. I look forward to seeing some pics on Facebook. Safe travels.
Congrats!!! Well deserved my friend. Have a fantastic trip and I can not wait to read all about it! Much love, Deyana
I hope you have a fabulous time and tell us all about it when you get back 🙂
That is awesome news! Congrats on everything.
-Jimmy
very exciting! Yay! Safe travels. I'm not surprised Freak is doing well, it is so damn good. I know you'll be on the road but when you get back, you can expect a long, gushing email from me listing all the things I love about it! LOL. I'm not done yet but will be soon!
Yay!!! I'm so excited for you! Safe travels and I hope your visit with your family is an unforgettable one!
Excellent stuff. We demand plenty of photos. 🙂
So happy for you! Have a wonderful time! D.
Woohoo! Have an awesome trip. And yeah, bring back loads of photos. =o)
Yay! That sounds so exciting! I hope you have a fantastic trip! I'm enjoying FREAK so far. I just wish I had more time to just sit and read it instead of snatching five minutes here and there. Maybe this weekend. 🙂
Congratulations! And your dad's a handsome guy! Have fun!
That's sooooo exciting! I'm really happy for you. 🙂
I just recommended CREEP and FREAK to one of my friends.
So exciting! You're such a rockstar!
Thanks so much, guys! Looking forward to finally catching up on all your blogs this weekend! I am so behind.
Awesome! Things couldn't be working out better for you. =]
I've been out of the loop all week! This is so exciting!!!!! I am so happy for you. Your going to have a great time!
That's pretty awesome about the Philippines! I hope your trip goes really well and you enjoy seeing your family! Have fun!
I'm so happy about your launch! I'm 1/4 the way through but had to stop to read some time-sensitive ARCs, but now I'm dying because I want to read it so badly! What happens next? ARGH!