| THE DARK GARDEN IS OUT NOW!!! |
My first print novel came out today! I was sort of giddy and manic all day (classic me), smiling a lot, half out of my head. Seeing my book on the bookshelves was so surreal. It was hard to believe that it was really happening. Publishing can be a long process-about 18 months since I contracted this book-so when the day finally arrives and your work is right there, in a store, where people can see it, where they can actually buy it...it's just too weird.
For a writer, I'm oddly lacking in words tonight. But my cheeks hurt from smiling and I'm exhausted from having expended so much emotion-lol! We writers are an emotional bunch.
So-I went to several of my local bookstores with my boyfriend and my Dad and my step-mom. They've all been so supportive of me through this entire process. They happily trailed around with me, grinned like idiots while I was signing stock, took me out for a lovely celebration lunch, and took lots of pictures. Most of them are just me with my book, which I'm sure will bore most of you to tears, but I'm going to be completley self-indulgent and post a bunch of 'em, anyway!
(BTW-my Dad and my boyfriend both have their sunglasses perched on their head, so even though it looks as though they both are sprouting some sort of weird antennae, we just live in L.A. And yes, I know my boyfriend and I are wearing matching clothing. I have no idea how that happened. I swear.)
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Ooooh you look so happy!! I'm so thrilled for you - truly a special moment! Thanks for sharing those pictures. I plan on going to my local bookstores this weekend and hunting you out. ;)
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Nonny and I picked up our copy and I already started in on it. Can't wait to get back to it... loving it! :)
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So happy for you! You look so excited and rightfully so! Congratulations and wishing you mega sales! :)
Cia
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Awwe congrats Lisa! Love the pics!
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Those are awesome pictures. Congratulations on the mini-book tour of your own. That is so great that your family got to be there with you for such a great event!
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After the long wait, the big day arrived. Awesome! I bet it is a surreal moment, but what a fabulous and happy one! Woo-hoo!
Congrats! I hope someone is making a scrapbook of your journey as a writer. I think that would be super cool. :)
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Great pictures, Lisa! What a wonderful day!
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Very cool, and I loved seen the pictures.
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WOOOOHOOOO CONGRATS! I'm sooooo happy for you. Hope the high doesn't wear off for a LONG time. At least not until more edits come back. LOL HUGS
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How exciting! Big congrats on the release.
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Wow, I can't believe the day is finally here! You deserve every exciting second. P.S. Your boyfriend is a HOTTIE!
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Aww, honey, I'm so happy for you. I have had my copy pre-ordered and can't wait til it gets here!!! Don't worry, you will be on my book facing list now when I hit B&N on he weekends. It's a ritual with my daughter :) MUWAH!!
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That's so cool, Lisa! Congrats!
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So so cool!!!! I'm smiling right along with you :D
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Eden how cool! I love the pics, and how fun to see your family and man! Congratulations on your release! HUGS!
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Those are wonderful pictures! Thank you for sharing your special day with us :)
You deserve this! Enjoy!
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OMG, It's surreal isn't it? You are just glowing girl! :D CONGRATULATIONS! You deserve it! That's 18 long months. It's finally come.
BTW, You look so adorable in your pics.
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Congrats on your first print release. Awesome photographs! ;)
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Thanks for sharing your pix, Lisa. It's so exciting! Congrats on the release of The Dark Garden. Cant' wait to get my copy!
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Thanks so much for all the congrats and support, everyone. :)
And yes, he IS hot, isn't he? *G*
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Oh I'm sooooo thrilled for you!!!! I was foolish and ordered mine through Amazon, so I won't get it for a while.
I am going to haunt Borders and see if I can get a picture of it for you.
LOVE the pictures. They're great.
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Congrats again Eden and the book was FABULOUS! I loved the dual story line too and it was a great vacation read! Thanks for writing such a wonderful (and hot) story and I can't wait for the next book in october!
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Girl, that boyfriend of yours is as hot as your lusty book cover! And I'm sure you'll be hitting the NYT best seller list in no time! Who doesn't like to read about sex? The only thing better is actually having sex!
Ciao,
Lucie
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Oh, congratulations! :) Wheeee! So exciting!
I will be hunting my own copy IMMEJATELY!
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Congratulations! I hope it's a bestseller.
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Yay Eden! Congratulations!!
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Woohoo!!! Congrats, what a wonderful life moment. I hope you sell tons! :)
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Yay you. Where's your TT this week? 13 reasons why Lisa's cheeks ache- and with your genre that should be easy. :-)
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Indulge away Eden! You deserve it! And you're just glowing in all those pics.
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I had a great time at the chat yesterday and thanks for "Breaking Skye". What a great book. I wanna be you when I grow up (and lose weight)
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I'm a bit late, but many congratulations Eden on your big day. Great pictures! You're glowing!
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My God you look fantastic!
I miss you lots...
So happy that your book it out. It is an amazing feeling.
My copy is on its way!
Hugs and Kisses,
Lacy.
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posted by Eden Bradley-Eve Berlin at 
Ooooh you look so happy!! I'm so thrilled for you - truly a special moment! Thanks for sharing those pictures. I plan on going to my local bookstores this weekend and hunting you out. ;)