You Wait and Wait and Wait then suddenly Mrs Finnegan has an ANNOUNCEMENT
Glorious news!
My PRECIOUS manuscript is SAFE in the hands of the printer who has already created a cover of exceptional beauty.
It was dropped into my lap by a special messenger (a scowling cordwainer from Pimlico on his way to deliver shoes to Shoreham sailors). Dear reader, I would have kissed him if he hadn’t jumped back so quickly…
Have you ever seen anything so fine? I think you will agree that its robust RUBY nobility is enhanced by a certain refined practicality.
Do you approve of the fancy filigree? The tiny twiddles, excitable curls and unnecessary do-dangles? I like them all so much I could eat them for breakfast and have the SAME again for supper.
And now for my announcement
I am holding a book launch to which you are all invited.
Correction!
I am holding TWO launches because I was TORN between serving tea and cake or wine and nibbles. What sane housekeeper could choose between them?
FRIDAY JULY 25th The WINE Launch 7:00pm – 8.30pm
SUNDAY JULY 27th The Tea and Cake Launch 3pm to 4.30pm
The cost for both is exactly the same.
Pay the unbelievably CHEAP Early Bird Price of £13 until July 5th. After that it goes up to a still-REMARKABLY-reasonable £15.
What you get:
- A signed copy of Love, Life and Laxatives all 136 pages (with illustrations)
- A generous serving of wine and tempting nibbles OR delicious homemade cakes and refreshing tea (china cups, of course)
- Edifying company
- A reading
- An opportunity to ask questions and seek MY advice on personal problems
- My undying appreciation
- Finding yourself the envy of friends and acquaintances
Book HERE for Friday night or Sunday afternoon (or both)
The launch is at The Regency Town House, 13 Brunswick Square, Brighton & Hove. A house of singular grandeur that is easily accessed by all means of transport. (Stables at the rear.) By coincidence, the mistress is away that weekend. I am not entirely certain if Mr Cubbage, the butler, will be in attendance but if he is, don’t pay him any attention. It only encourages him.
There is no dress code, although hob-nailed boots must be left at the door.
I shall be wearing my best dress and a number of neighbours have indicated that they will be similarly attired. Expect gentlemen in tops hats!
For those unable to attend, Mrs Finnegan’s Guide to Love, Life and Laxatives will be available WORLDWIDE (thanks to a South American river I believe) and also from select bookshops. More details when I have them. The cost is £9.99 or the equivalent in the local currency.
A question for you:
Now I am so nearly published should Mrs Finnegan talk about herself in the THIRD person? Do you suppose that is the right way for a lady authoress to behave?
…Mrs Finnegan acknowledges with pleasure The Times three page review…Mrs Finnegan regrets she has a prior engagement at the Palace…Mrs Finnegan is open to all speech-making opportunities
I suppose I could get used to it.
Another question:
People will turn up, won’t they? Tell me I won’t be Mrs Finnegan-no-friends sitting on her own.
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Of course people will turn up! There will be so many you’ll have to turn ’em away.
Wonderful. Well done Bridget. Wishing you much success.
Sarah
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I wish I could get to Brighton, but I will be with you in spirit
Ah, that is a shame, but I shall raise my glass of wine/cup of tea to you and all the readers I have never met who have shared this long, long journey with me.
ah, if only I could fly there, I should love to attend! the cover is indeed beautiful, the do-dangles just right, and the Cordwainer is a word that is new to me, so all good. were I closer, I would love to have attended both events!
Beth, Beth, Beth…can I do it without you? The most discerning and faithful of readers, you have been with me every step of the way. I suppose I cannot tempt you with the thought that Brighton (East Sussex, England) is very beautiful at this time of year. There are lodging houses nearby which offer beds at a reasonable rate AND change the straw every day.
It is rare that I regret my place of permanent abode, but how l yearn to be in England now The Launch is near. My consolation must be that I shall not fall under the scrutiny of butlers or bellboys, and that I shall be free to raise a glass, nay…several glasses… of the local cocktail, innocuously named Agua de Valencia. ” Salute! Dear Mrs Finnegan. God Bless you and all your pages.”
Gail! How can it go ahead without you? But somehow it will, although a little less joyous without your company.
Tell me where are you and does Amazon to your shores?
Esteemed Madam , your gracious response to my decline of your invitation soothed my discomfort. Yes, indeed that mighty river of commerce does flow to these parts of the Iberian peninsula – disappointingly sans those brave women, however. Nevertheless, the chicos are cheery enough even in heat of Spanish summer. I look forward to reports of your soiree appearing in the usual quality magazines. I am sure your ‘best side’ will look well in polychromatic photographs.
Mrs Finnegan’s enamored fans reside far and wide – including here in Australia. Just how does a native of the rugged land down under get their desirous, sun-kissed hands on a copy of LOVE, LIFE & LAXATIVES (Mrs Finnegan’s Guide To). This is the question that is burning a fair-sized cavity no less in my mind at present and to which I eagerly await your response.
Worry not, through some means or other it will be available in Australia. I think via a south American river. I shall alert you when the moment arrives, but it is likely to be July 15th
My anticipation of Mrs Finnegan’s presentation will be unabated until the good lady herself takes her book in her own fair hands, and shares with us the jewel-like words within its covers.
I couldn’t have put it better myself. To while away the empty hours before the launch you might like to repeat that message to everyone you meet: the chandlers and costermongers, the cordwainers and chaff cutters…