I was fortunate enough to get to go to Helene Boudreau's (sorry I can't get the accents in on your first name, Helene!)book launch for her new tween book from Sourcebooks called REAL MERMAIDS DON'T WEAR TOE RINGS tonight. I've been anxiously awaiting the book like many of the #torkidlit group of writers and all the Verla Kay Blueborders(the book released December 1st but I wanted to get my copy at Helene's launch)Verla Kay's Blueboards was where I first met Helene and she, in turn, introduced me to the #torkidlit group. To say I am grateful to have met Helene would be an understatement.
It feels like MERMAIDS is very much a Blueboarder baby since Helene shared her agent search with the query letter for the book over a year ago. If you want to see the evolution of a great query check out this thread. Now, after all Helene's hard work was the celebration of the book itself. I wish I had pictures but I'll leave it for Helene to share the awesomeness of the cake (beautiful!) and the coolness of listening to the first chapter of the audio book and the joy of finally seeing a book you've worked so hard on come into being. I especially enjoyed seeing the scrap of paper where the idea for MERMAIDS was written - literally an old grocery receipt with the idea for the book scribbled on the back.
I got home and read the first few chapters and I'm hooked. Jade is a wonderful, funny, sweet heroine and I can't wait to see what happens to her (well, I know she becomes a mermaid but what about her mom? and her crush? and does she ever get rid of that zit??)
Congrats, HELENE!
Oh my goodness! What a lovely, lovely post! Thank you so much for celebrating with me. I truly appreciate your support and hope you enjoy the rest of the book! Major HUGS!
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Hi Helene! I have absolutely no doubt I'll enjoy the rest of the book, Helene. You created a fabulous heroine. Awesome job! And I had a great time at your launch (and that cake was to die for! No wonder your chicklet went for 2nds!)
ReplyDeleteThis is one I can't wait to read!
ReplyDeleteI purchases the ebook for my Kindle the day of its release. My daughter read it too and was giggling. A great gift idea for middle schoolers.
ReplyDeleteMy copy should be coming in the mail any day. I'm so excited to read it!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda: It's a lovely read! I'm enjoying it immensely.
ReplyDeleteHey, Laura: I'm not surprised you daughter giggled through it. It's very funny!
Hi Anna: Hope you get it in time for Christmas! Helene did a wonderful job!