My most magical day started with this … a most unusual Tawny Frogmouth. 
He was right there, basking in the sun; right beside the car space we drove into on our way to meet with writing friends — some damn special ones at that — at Bellingen’s Old Butter Factory.
The occasion turned into a pre-launch celebration for House for all Seasons and I thank Bronwyn Parry, Annie Seaton, Elle Fynllay, Shannon Garner and Jeannette for adding to the magic.
Speaking of magic … check out this gorgeous gift from Bronwyn Parry — one of her handmade pieces that I will treasure along with the matching earrings I received a year ago. And I have the perfect occasion to wear it coming up next week. (Even the gift wrapping was a perfect match for my bookmarks.)
We had water dragon drop by during lunch, and a constant stream of ‘wishes’, carried by a gentle breeze, floated right past our table. We laughed.
The magic continued when I arrived home to discover it was the day I’d been waiting for … D Day.
D stands for … Delivery Day.
The day a certain box of books arrives.
Here they come!
And here they are… (with bookmarks, ready to rock and roll those bookshops!)
The feel of them, all embossed … so shiny.
The smell … so sweet.
The extra treats inside … so spoilt.
Thank you Simon & Schuster.
Such a happy post! I’m so excited for you Jenn! Congrats – and all good wishes.
My fave is the one of Jeannette carrying in that precious box. Congrats my friend x
I couldn’t even drive to the P.O. to get the parcel. I stood in the kitchen holding my breath and waited LOL
Woohoo!! So exciting 🙂
D is also for Diamond Day. Congratulations Jenn J. I am so hanging out for March. I want to find House For All Seasons in a Margaret River bookshop and tell you I saw it. I might even take you a photo. Maybe I can be the furtherest place West for it so far…
I’m doing mental cartwheels on your behalf.
xx Lily M.
Have always wanted to go to Margaret River! A photo would be great.
So exciting Jenn! There’s nothing quite like holding your own book! Huge congrats!!
Exciting end to a perfect day. Wonderful friends, special thanks to Bronwyn Parry travelling all the way down the mountain, gorgeous weather and a divine lunch. Thanks too, to Jeanette for the extra chardonnay. And the surprise at the end of the day!!!! Hope you had champagne.
Well, thanks to you for the first chardonnay! (and giving me the taste LOL) Am now offically Feb fasting – breaking on the 1st March – of course!
How exciting to come how to that delivery Jenn! It all looks so lovely. I cannot wait for the launch on the 4th. Counting down the days. Once again, so great to catch up with you and Jeanette. xx
Wow, only catching up on your exciting day now! Jenn, so wonderful and the culmination of a wonderful journey. Can’t wait to purchase it in a few weeks!
Annax
What a fantastic day!! Another one hanging out to buy the book here 🙂
A wonderful day, Jenn! The book looks and feels beautiful and I know the words between those gorgeous images will be just as wonderful!