Wednesday, April 17, 2019

A sweet treat for a memorable day!

 Last week, my friend Ruth asked if I had time for lunch this week, and I knew she was off on Tuesdays, so I said sure and agreed to meet her for lunch at Zoes Kitchen in Peachtree City, a local favorite. When I got there, she had this huge box from Gigi's Cupcakes, which makes some of the most delicious cupcakes I've ever eaten. "What's that?" I asked, pointing at the box since I knew I couldn't even pretend not to notice it. "It's for you," she said, "from the book club." (That would be our online book group, the Page Turners Book Club, which reads a book together and discusses it monthly.) I knew they had been quite encouraging about the official launch day for my book yesterday, but I hadn't realized they were up to anything.

While Ruth and I were waiting on our lunches to be delivered, she told me to open the box because everyone wanted to see  the cupcakes and she needed to take a photo of them. And when I opened the lid and saw what was inside, well, "delighted" is the only word to describe how I felt!

I couldn't believe they had gone to the trouble to have these cupcakes and fondant toppers made just for me, but they did.

 Aren't these the cutest things?

I insisted Ruth join me for dessert there at the restaurant, and we sampled the Wedding Cake cupcakes, which she reported are the top-selling cupcakes for the local Gigi's. Mine was delicious … and so filling that I skipped supper, which I do not regret one bit!

And I promise I'm not going to mention the new book every other day on here, as this is a tea blog, not a book blog, but I did want to mention that I do now have some copies of the book available for those of you who have let me know you want a signed one. (See the button at top right, and I charge only the exact shipping that the post office charges me.) And if you're a local with an Amazon Prime account, by all means, order your book from Amazon to save that expense, and I'm sure I can hook up with you at a book signing or author event over the next few months! (Or if anyone happens to live close by, drop by and I'll sign your book and offer you a cupcake. I have plenty to share!)

12 comments:

  1. Those are so beautiful! I love the fondant toppers..Just precious! Yes, I would love a signed copy of your book !

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  2. Those are the cutest cupcakes with the tiny "copies" of your book on top! That was so thoughtful of your book club to have them made for you.
    I did just put in an order for your book by clicking on the "add to cart" button on this page. Thanks for making it so easy! I do look forward to receiving the autographed copy from you.

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    1. Thanks so much, Vernona, and I'll be going to the post office in the a.m. and will mail your book then. Hope you enjoy it!

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  3. These cupcakes are unbelievable! Congratulations on your book release, I ordered the ebook already (old eyes> ebooks with larger font👍)

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    1. Thanks so much! And you know, I have so many books these days that anytime I can get one on my Kindle instead of adding to the overflowing stacks and shelves, that's a good thing. I hope you like the book!

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  4. Just ordered your book here, I'm excited & am glad you'll be signing it! Wow these cupcakes look great. What a luxurious treat, enjoy! And again, congratulations!!

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    1. Thanks so much, Kim, and I'll be mailing your book in the morning. Sure hope you enjoy it! :)

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  5. A very special deserves a delightful pleasure. I am so happy for you. My copy from B&N is now on my Nook. I am sure I will love it. And please feel free to mention your book anytime. Donna z

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    1. Oh, I had wondered if anyone would order the book for their Nook, and I'm tickled to learn that this is how you are reading it! Fingers crossed that you like it, Donna!

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  6. What a totally sweet thing your book club did. I love it. Those cupcakes look amazing.

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  7. Yum! How sweet of your book club. The tiny books are beautiful.

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