Me and the book cover -- yippee!
DRUM ROLL PLEASE...
The culmination of months, no years -- seven to be exact -- of work (on/off, painful/joyous)...
Signing books, this one's for Kate.
THE REALITY JANE BOOK LAUNCH PARTY! (I can not make this exclamation point big enough, and if I put 20 of them you'd think me childish).
What can I say, the perfect launch to this sweet (eh-hem) little tale of Jane's raucous adventures behind-the-scenes in reality TV. And, when I say perfect, I mean perfect!
Awesome guests, rather, awesome FRIENDS, attended with great big smiles and accolades. I couldn't have been more humbled by their support and all the love in the room -- and it was fun too! (muchos pix below)
Highlights:
--the red carpet and my paparazzi (thank you Spencer) snapping pix of guests!
- my fabulous yummy mummy caterer/buddy Heather feeding us with delicious appies and treats!
- my super-kid au pair from Germany bartend'ing and keeping everyone's cup full (running over)!
- kick-ass location/hosts lent us their West Van home--thank you Dianne and Martin!
- the whole sh-bang professionally lit with kinos/arris thanks to my DP (DOP in Canada) hubby Josh!
- beautiful speech by my ever-supportive, loving and talented mother, Marguerite (thanks Ma)!
- and, as I said, all my awesome friends trekking out on a cold November night for a little celebration (thank you Cea for being my gorgeous cover model and doing my web-site just in time for launch)!
Thank you everyone from the bottom of my heart!
xo Shannon
Carole and Mark -- super hip neighbours and friends!
Now would somebody please turn this novel into a MOVIE already!
Cea: awesome friend and cover model for the book
Giving my speech, Josh by my side!
Heather (foodie phenom), Andrea (tri-athlete phenom)
Ami (interior design phenom), Helena, Sarah with big smiles!
Awww, they're actually listening! My wonderful guests.
Jonica and Helena looking happy w/ their purchase (only $15.95 folks!)
Jan (au pair and bartender), Heather prepping for the night.
Mingling
Marguerite (Mom) giving a speech and feeling proud!
Cool chix incldg Kirsten (my no. 1 fan/Cheer Lady / Supermom)!
Liz and Victoria looking rad!
Karina, Kristen, Joanne, Helen -- Looking fab!
Beautiful babes: Mary and Vittoria!
Karen (super funny chick) and her pal!
Rosalina, make-up artist extraordinaire
Fab Celia and her daughter!
Marguerite in the director's chair!
David (producer dude) and Alana!
Relaxing now ...
Super cool chix: Tracy, Tanis and Kat!
Liz Tracy and Carole mugging!
Dianne (awesome host) and Tanis (PR Phenom)!
Maureen - producer phenom (today's fave word)
Kim and her Mom brought the youngest attendee and RJ fan, her newborn babe Charlie!
Sarah artist chick!
Hottie Ronnie and her hubby Russel!
Kate and Trev - nicest producers in town!
Nicole actor chick/supermom phenom!
Steven (awesome DP dude) and Christine rad chick!
At the signing table ...
Me and my girls!
Happy couple -- We did it!