Patricia Sands

Author

Writing

The Miami Book Fair

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At 6 a.m. last Sunday the 14th, my husband and I settled into our car for the 24-hour drive to our winter home in southeast Florida. We have it down to a fine art now, driving in three-hour shifts, more or less 12-hour days and it’s really not bad at all as we plan the trip and route around the weather. It’s always nice to see that the house has made it through hurricane season (another lucky year with no significant storms) and all is well. Having been totally neglected all summer just sitting out in their pots, my orchids continually surprise me with glorious blooms upon our arrival. They do like to be left on their own!

Tomorrow we will go to Miami, a 45-minute drive, and visit the Miami Book Fair where The Bridge Club will be on exhibit in the iUniverse Gallery. I’ll write a full report after that.

Click here for the Miami Book Fair website

The Book Launch was a blast!

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On Monday evening we launched The Bridge Club in style at the Gladstone Hotel. The Fabulous Quitters provided fantastic music and helped immensely to make the event a great success. I’ll get photos and possibly some video up here shortly.  Thanks to everyone who came and made the party one to remember. Nicole, your cake was unbelievable and I’ve been receiving phone calls  ever since with everyone saying it was the best cake they ever tasted! As I warned you, I ate it for breakfast yesterday, and also for lunch, and – oh yeah – dinner too. I told you I shouldn’t take any home!!!!

I have so much to talk about and so little time. I’m having another interview on Liquid Lunch tomorrow at 1 p.m. so catch it if you can. Thank you to the readers who are sending me e-mails about how they enjoyed The Bridge Club, related to the characters, and are sharing wonderful stories about their own friends. Keep them coming!

This week is flying by in a blur as we get ready to hit the road and drive to Florida on Sunday a.m. bright and early. We should be at our house in Deerfield Beach by Monday evening.

And now! My fabulous intro at the launch:
http://www.facebook.com/v/10150307201805344

And my thanks to everyone for coming along:
http://www.facebook.com/v/10150307211130344

And a reading to whet your appetite for the book!
http://www.facebook.com/v/10150307218755344

Nicholas Hoare Books – thank you!

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I feel incredibly fortunate to have my book carried in the Nicholas Hoare bookstore, 45 Front Street, Toronto, as of today. It’s such a beautiful store and you recognize the British connection as soon as you enter. Warm wood floors, a high ceiling and light-filled space with enormous bookshelves accessed by ladders, invite you to browse their amazing selection of literature.  The staff are knowledgeable and welcoming. Thank you to Maxeen!

 

If you are in downtown Toronto, do drop in!

… and remember, in the west end Kingsway neighbourhood visit

The Book Mark and in Burlington, A Different Drummer Books.

All extremely special stores with the very best of personal service.