Family fun and excitement at the launch of The Case at High Lake

 

The Gibson Centre was full of excitement at my book launch on March 24, 2024. There was a huge turnout with family, friends, and neighbours attending. The launch was a great opportunity to celebrate the first book in my High Lake Detectives series titled The Case at High Lake. 

 I was present to sign books and speak with everyone about my journey to becoming published. I was asked about the publishing process and where my ideas came from (I'll cover that topic in my next blog). I discussed the great experience I had going through the publishing process with Friesen Press to help me along the way. So many things I didn't know before this journey began. The publishing process takes about 10 months from start to holding my book in my hand. There were edits, and more edits, and did I mention edits😂. 

I also drew and painted all of the images in the book which was a fantastic experience. Thank goodness I attend a great art class at the Gibson Centre. Also, a background in art helped me here. 

The process of all the time and work going through the publishing process, and support from everyone along the way, helped make my book a success. 

My grandchildren sat on my lap while I read an excerpt. They were so glued to the story that when I finished reading they asked me to go on. The hush in the room indicates to me that everyone enjoyed being read to. It may be a fallback to being a child themselves and the joy of being read to. 

Thank you everyone for your continued support. Your presence at the launch means so much to me. 

Question to ponder: How many people do you think attended?

Word scramble from the last 2 pages in chapter 1.

What did Ellie run to grab:    eutfsfd mlasain

Answers will be in the next blog. See you next week

Heather Hill Burford

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