Hi All!
It has been a whirlwhind two weeks since my book launched across the country and I can't begin to tell you how exciting this time has been!
In the next few posts, I will share with you some of the thrilling "happenings" and events that have taken place.
On September 22, 2011 we launched my book with a very elegant party at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, North Carolina. Hundreds of you attended the event and I can't tell you how very grateful I was to see you all there.
I wish all of you could have been there with me to celebrate this very exciting moment. Many wonderful people flew in for the event, including my dear friends, photographed above: Lisa Ekus, who happens to be my very good friend but also my most amazing agent: www.lisaekus.com and Virginia Willis, author extraordinaire (her book is the best-selling Bon Appetit, Y'all!) www.virginiawillis.com . The handsome man standing with us is my beloved husband, Luis.
The launch of a book is akin to a debutante party, where the book is presented to the community at large. You could feel the excitement reverberate throughout the room. I was touched by the presence of my family, friends, colleagues, students, and food-loving folks, who gathered to offer their congratulations!
The wonderful chefs at The Umstead prepared food from my book and it was beautifully presented:
Here is one of the dessert tables, featuring my Chile-Chocolate Brownies, miniature versions of my Layered Guava Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, and my Cajeta Bread Pudding.
Following the reception, I signed books. This is the view of the line. There were dozens and dozens of people. The line turned into the ballroom and around!
This was a night that allowed me to thank the many people who have helped me get here. Thank you all for your support of my work! Now the work begins....I have started a book tour and hope to visit many places (first in the Southeastern region of the U.S.). So please spread the word and tell your friends! Come see me! I'd love to meet you all!
Now....keep on cookin' and partyin', and adding spice to your life, y'all!
Copyright text and phototgraphs 2011 Sandra A. Gutierrez; All Rights Reserved. No part of this article or any of the photographs may be used, published, copied, or disseminated in any way, form or shape without express written consent of the author.
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