Shari Mauer

So much to tell you…

Currently reading: SOMEONE KNOWS MY NAME by Lawrence Hill (adult book club selection)

There’s so much going on, I don’t even know where to start. Safe to say, this has probably been the most exciting two weeks of my professional life.

The week started with a fabulous article about my launch party and organ donation registration in the Rockland County Journal-News.

I think I’ll tell rest of the story in pictures:

First, I went to WestSide Books to pick up the copies of Change of Heart. What a kick to see stacks and stacks of them ready to be boxed and shipped. WestSide really pushed to make sure Change of Heart was available for all the signings and for that I am very grateful.

Look at all these copies of CHANGE OF HEART!!!

Class of 2K10 at Carmine's

BEA was amazing. My Class of 2K10 mates went from names on an e-mail to true friends. We had two fabulous signings at Books of Wonder in NYC and The Voracious Reader in Larchmont, met bloggers, had meals and wandered the convention and the city. They are interesting, diverse, generous and gracious when things don’t go well (okay, most things went well, but a few things I might have done differently…but I promised Shannon Delany no regrets!) Big thanks to everyone who came out and supported us at those events.

CHANGE OF HEART on the shelf at Books of Wonder

Denise Jaden and Jame Richards in front of the Class of 2K10 New Titles Shelf

Bonnie, Kitty, Alexandra, Denise, Judith, Shannon and me in front of the Imagine Mosaic in Central Park

The window at The Voracious Reader

I came home, unwound with a trip to see our good friends at the beach in Mattapoisset, Mass. Spent Memorial Day relaxing with our New City friends. The calm in between the two storms.

Was surfing the web a little and found that B&N.com, Amazon.com and much to my surprise, Borders.com all have Change of Heart available and waiting for purchase. Go buy it now! (please!) And if you couldn’t make it to Books of Wonder or The Voracious Reader, they had a few signed copies left.

Yesterday I was running around getting ready for today’s book launch party, when I got a text. My niece, Brooke, sent me this:

On the "New For Teens" shelf at the Manhasset, NY B&N

Tears filled my eyes as my grin grew wider. I couldn’t believe my baby was finally out there in the world.

Tonight, I get to celebrate at the New City Library with friends, family and hopefully lots of new readers. I’m nervous and excited. Come join me if you are in the area.

Stay tuned for more on the party…