Last night I went to the launch party of Titania Woods’s Glitterwings Academy series. They’re magical little books about a fairy school, published by Bloomsbury.
Titania is actually my good friend Lee Weatherly, and the launch was held in the garden pavilion of a lovely red-brick country hotel. As the dress code stipulated that “fairy wings are a must!” the guests were all very colourful and ethereal. Titania’s wings were things of beauty, purple and pink and glittery and flowery, made specially for her. Here’s a pic of the two of us:
The books’ illustrator, Smiljana Coh, had come all the way from Croatia to be at the launch and (poor woman) I grilled her about using Photoshop in illustration. And I met all sorts of children’s writers. The interesting difference between children’s writers and romance writers is that when romance writers get together and talk about work, they say “I’m doing sexy vampires” or “I’m doing a Greek tycoon” or “I’ve got a marriage of convenience.” Children’s writers say “I’m doing ice-skating princesses” or “I’m doing dragons in World War I.”
I can heartily recommend an evening in the company of fairies!
Sounds like you had an awesome time, Julie.
If anything is spelled wrong, sorry. My computer won’t show the whole page suddenly!
How delightful, Julie! It sounds as though you had a wonderful time! I’ve debated whether to aim for the romance or children’s market first, since I have mss for both. Hmmm, maybe a romance about a children’s writer…(although my chick lit in progress is about a children’s illustrator!)
ah, you both look glimmery… it was a fantastic night and I particularly enjoyed singing Glitterwings. Lee’s an inspiration and anyone wanting beautiful books with a truly heartwarming story that made me chuckle and cry then you must buy the Glitterwings Academy books.
Kudos Julie! It’s great to see you doing so fantastic! Glad you had such a wonderful time!