A Bit Giddy
And I thought that getting back home to Nebraska might be dull.
No chance.
Thanks to everyone who's been excited with me today about this glorious starred review from Publishers Weekly of Island of Bones, my collection of essays that'll be out this September. (To non-author types: a starred review from PW is kind of like the Grail.) To read about the book, pre-order it, or take advantage of the press's generous examination copy policy, go here. (In the meantime, you may refer to me as "tough and elegant.")
Huge thanks to Aja Martin, the kind manager at Indigo Bridge Books, the very cool indie bookstore & café with a social conscience, where the launch party for Hell or High Water will be held. Everyone, but everyone, is invited. So mark your calendars, loves: Tuesday, July 17, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (The location of the after-party has not yet been determined, but yes, you're invited to that, too.)
For the party, I'm going to make flan, like Nola does in the book. Mine, which is from my grandmother's recipe, is delicious. (It's a secret Castro-family recipe, I'm afraid. My aunt has sworn to hunt me down if I ever post it here on the blog. Note: this flan is not vegan, or low-cal. It's made with about eight jillion eggs and lots of the national fruit of Cuba: sugar.)
There'll also be New Orleansy food, Abita beer, and bubbly, if all goes well with the caterers. It's going to be wonderful. I'll be signing books and gadding about and personally spooning out flan for all my guests.
What I won't be doing is giving a reading or a lecture, or doing a slide show with my laser pointer, or having a serious discussion of current events.
Because it's a party. We'll be partying. Please come.
No chance.
Thanks to everyone who's been excited with me today about this glorious starred review from Publishers Weekly of Island of Bones, my collection of essays that'll be out this September. (To non-author types: a starred review from PW is kind of like the Grail.) To read about the book, pre-order it, or take advantage of the press's generous examination copy policy, go here. (In the meantime, you may refer to me as "tough and elegant.")
Huge thanks to Aja Martin, the kind manager at Indigo Bridge Books, the very cool indie bookstore & café with a social conscience, where the launch party for Hell or High Water will be held. Everyone, but everyone, is invited. So mark your calendars, loves: Tuesday, July 17, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (The location of the after-party has not yet been determined, but yes, you're invited to that, too.)
For the party, I'm going to make flan, like Nola does in the book. Mine, which is from my grandmother's recipe, is delicious. (It's a secret Castro-family recipe, I'm afraid. My aunt has sworn to hunt me down if I ever post it here on the blog. Note: this flan is not vegan, or low-cal. It's made with about eight jillion eggs and lots of the national fruit of Cuba: sugar.)
There'll also be New Orleansy food, Abita beer, and bubbly, if all goes well with the caterers. It's going to be wonderful. I'll be signing books and gadding about and personally spooning out flan for all my guests.
What I won't be doing is giving a reading or a lecture, or doing a slide show with my laser pointer, or having a serious discussion of current events.
Because it's a party. We'll be partying. Please come.
Alexis Abel said:
I can vouch for Joy's flan--it is as delicious and elegant as her writing! Joy, though I'm sad you won't be doing a laser pointer presentation, I will find reprieve in your excellent company (and some bubbly, of course).
June 13, 2012 10:28 PMFaye said:
If I lived in the area I would love to be at your launch party. Enjoy, and I do hope to attend your reading at the Solstice MFA Program Summer Residency in Boston in a few weeks. I'm not sure if the book will have arrived yet, however, for your signature.
Joy -- sincerely, it is so gratifying to see someone who works so hard and who truly deserves it do so well. Now and then the universe gets it right.
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