Scenes from a Launch

Well, another terrific book launch wrapped up and it went beautifully. For those of you who are familiar with Ottawa, you'll be aware that Elgin Street is undergoing a major overhaul with the street dug up from one end to the other, but this, along with the rain, didn't stop people from venturing to The Cross pub to raise a glass with me. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success.

A special thank you to my daughter Lisa Weagle who gave such a moving introduction. We were also fortunate to have The Haughian Brothers Band entertain us - Thank you Bernie (who came all the way from Collingwood to play), Bob, Misch, Len and Bob. I also owe a debt of gratitude to Perfect Books and Cortez and Kaleigh for selling books on site; Fred Taylor who took all the lovely photos below; and Danny at The Cross for hosting and making such delicious finger food.

One more book in the series to come! Closing Time will be out next May and the band has already committed to one last party. Dundurn is going to reveal the cover this Tuesday so watch for it on social media - I'm extremely happy with the design.

If you missed the launch and live in the area, I will be at Coles in the Carlingwood mall next Saturday, June 15 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. so come by and say hi.

Spent a lot of time signing - always a good thing!

With my good friend & launch photographer Fred Taylor

 Turning Secrets - book 6 in the Stonechild and Rouleau series

 From my curling family - Pat, Cathy and Joyce - love this photo

 Summer reading!

 Lisa make such a wonderful introduction

 The hand over

 Listening from the third level balcony

 The Haughian Brothers Band with lead singer Bernie

Seeing friends is the best part of launching a book

With my daughter Julia

Lisa and Me