Hi Everyone,
Castle of Dreams, published by Allen & Unwin Australia was launched by Vikki Petraitis last night at Readings in Hawthorn. Mike Shuttleworth from Readings Hawthorn (a wonderful venue for a launch) organised the event and gave a short introduction and Lisa McCune my lovely daughter spoke next. I must admit I felt a very proud mother while listening to her thoughtful words about me. Lisa then introduced Vikki and myself. Vikki is a well-known true crime writer and a close friend who has given me great insights into writing in the time we have known each other. We did a question and answer that focused on Paronella Park where the main part of Castle of Dreams is set. Her insightful questions made it easy for me to talk to the audience about my visit to Paronella Park and the castle ruins that were the inspiration for Castillo de Suenos. My lovely friend Spanish friend Maribel can pronounce Castillo de Suenos much better than I can and in a beautiful musical voice! No wonder Spanish is called a romance language! I also discussed how I came to be published through Allen & Unwin’s innovative Friday Pitch (every day now) which was started by my publisher Louise Thurtell. I read a short piece from Castle of Dreams and Vikki then declared Castle of Dreams launched.
After the launch some of us went across to the iconic Glenferrie Hotel. I had booked one table but we needed two and it was a great way to end the evening with family and friends.
Castle of Dreams
With fellow author Juliet Sampson
I hope you enjoy reading Castle of Dreams as much as I enjoyed writing it for you.
Elise
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