Mariamante, my favorite religious goods store in the world, hosted a Haystack Full of Needles talk and book signing early in November.
Huntington's Renaissance Gourmet made an absolutely beautiful setting:
And the continental breakfast was lovely:
There is nothing like speaking before a friendly audience (sorry for the blurry photos—I neglected to turn on the flash):
One of the highlights for me was seeing Josephine Nobisso, author of The Weight of a Mass and the new book Take it to the Queen, in the audience! She is as charming and gracious as you can imagine (and homeschooled her daughter all the way through high school).
Irene, the owner of Mariamante, introduces me. Note my blank expression and clasped hands. Not exactly nerves of steel there!
Many thanks to Irene for having me and to all those who attended! It was a great morning I will not soon forget!
Oh Alice, what a delight, it looks like it was a lovely occaision, congratulations sweetie!
Posted by: Meredith | November 29, 2008 at 11:38 AM
Congratulations :-) I'm glad you had such a beautiful setting to share your beautiful vision of homeschooling.
Posted by: sarah | November 29, 2008 at 02:20 PM
How very cool, Alice! And on top of a signing to meet Josephine Nobisso is awesome!
Love the book and hope all who get the chance to read it do too!
Blessings!
Posted by: Mary G. | November 29, 2008 at 09:17 PM
How wonderful! I wish I could have been there. And do pardon me for being superficial, but you, my dear, are blessed with the loveliest skin!
Posted by: Kristen Laurence | November 29, 2008 at 11:23 PM
Oh it all looks delightful! Well done and congratulation.
Posted by: Leona | November 30, 2008 at 01:33 AM
What a beautiful venue for a book-signing! Why wasn't I invited? : )
Posted by: Margaret in Minnesota | November 30, 2008 at 05:35 AM
It looks like a lovely time! How wonderful!
Posted by: Christine M | November 30, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Oh, Alice, it looks lovely! How fun and exciting for you and for everyone who was blessed to attend. Hey, Margaret, I wasn't invited either. What does the Midwest Contingent of Fans have to do to get into one of these to-dos??
Posted by: Karen Edmisten | November 30, 2008 at 03:37 PM
I think we just need to show up at her door, Karen. I don't *think* she'd turn us away...
Posted by: Margaret in Minnesota | November 30, 2008 at 05:14 PM
How awesome - looks like a wonderful event.
Posted by: Mary | December 01, 2008 at 01:14 AM
Our local homeschooling group is loving your book.
What a beautiful store and event! Would love to have such a place close by and better still, you to listen to in person! :)
Posted by: +JMJ+ @ TotusTuusFamily | December 03, 2008 at 11:00 PM