I cannot believe it's really here. And I didn't expect to feel so nervous about it. This week, A Sweethaven Summer officially launches (tomorrow) and we fly to Illinois for my very first book signing at Barnes and Noble, the launch party and my first television appearance.
I've done a GREAT job of not focusing on any of that, but yesterday, while I scoured shelves for the right shoes, it hit me. Dropped right on my head like a piano from a ten-story building.
And I got REALLY nervous.
And when I get nervous I get...well, not very nice to be around.
So, I'm choosing to stop focusing on that and share with you something really exciting...my BRAND NEW WEBSITE.
You can see it HERE.
My crack Designer, John Kitchen at Studio 22, gets MAJOR points for patience. It's not fun working with someone as indecisive as I am. Truly.
(Right, John?)
We started this at least a year ago and he waited for me to wish-wash my way through it all until we finally settled on something clean, simple and easy to read.
The great part is, you can sign up for my newsletter!
(And if you do, I promise to write one!) :)
It's really happening...I'm shocked, but here it is. Tomorrow is the BIG day.
Will you come back and see what fun stuff I have in store?
Before you answer, let me announce the winner of my giveaway on THIS POST. You guys. Seriously. Your friendship stories had me in tears. I LOVED every entry so I chose one at random.
First friendship memory: I was 4 or 5 - we lived in Vermont - simpler time, simpler life. As often as I could, I'd walk down our driveway, across a field and to Sara's house. We did everything together. We were besties!
PS - I am anxiously awaiting the delivery of my pre-ordered copy of the book. I open my front door 3 times a day seeing if I missed the delivery man leaving it on the front step! I've cleared my evenings this week so that whenever it arrives I can tear into it!!! I wasn't going to comment and throw my hat in the ring for the giveaway, but I have lots of friends who'd love a good book, and one that included scrapbooking!!! Pick me pick me!!
YAY! I LOVE it...and I'm now a follower! xx :)
Loves,
K
Posted by: Kimberly Garofolo | February 06, 2012 at 01:40 PM
How exciting for you!! I am truly HAPPY and soooo excited for you, Courtney. You deserve all this!!!!
Posted by: Leslie | February 06, 2012 at 02:00 PM
The link only works partially for me... your site URL is correct in the bar on top, but the page itself is totally blank/white. I tried refreshing, but got the same result.
I use Explorer - might that be the problem?
Congratulations and Hugs - kimB from Alaska
Posted by: kimB from Alaska | February 06, 2012 at 02:16 PM
congrats! I went to your site, looks good. Like your story about growing up having an imaginary friend. I did too.
Posted by: TC Avey | February 06, 2012 at 05:04 PM
Read half my book today. I did really good forgetting that you wrote it. I was trying to read it without thinking MY Courtney is a novelist! Can't wait tp see how it all wraps up:). Now off to check out your site.
Posted by: Becky @ farmgirlpaints | February 06, 2012 at 08:23 PM
Couldn't open it for some reason.
Posted by: Becky @ farmgirlpaints | February 06, 2012 at 08:27 PM
Yayyy! I was able to access your new website!! Congrats, Courtney!!
Posted by: Renee J. | February 06, 2012 at 11:54 PM
FANTASTIC! Love it!
Posted by: Carla Stewart | February 07, 2012 at 11:58 AM
PS: It made me jump when I saw my endorsement pop up on the header. Thank you.
Posted by: Carla Stewart | February 07, 2012 at 11:59 AM
What am I doing wrong? Like others I can't seem to see anything when I click on the link for your website. Just a blank screen appears ... any ideas?
Posted by: Pamela | February 07, 2012 at 01:26 PM