January 23, 2015 by Lori L MacLaughlin

Celebrate the Small Things!

Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly celebration created by VikLit and now hosted by Lexa Cain to celebrate the happenings of the week, however small or large. You can learn all about it and sign up for it here.

I’ve been on pins and needles this week, waiting for the designer I’m working with to finish up the book cover. I had originally hoped to release the book in about ten days, but at this point, that might be pushing it.

In the meantime, I’ve been working on setting up a blog tour for when my book finally does come out. I’m a little nervous about it, but I think it’s going to be fun! Some things I’d like to celebrate:

Watching the old Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys TV series from the ’80s with my kids. We got the series on DVD for Christmas and just started watching the episodes. My kids love the books and the shows as much as I did at their age. (Okay, I admit I still like them, too.) 🙂
Making progress with my blog tour plans.
Going to IHOP with a friend for no other reason than to celebrate the fact that it was Tuesday. (I know that sounds silly, but it sure tasted good!)

What other celebrations are going on out there?

25 thoughts on “Celebrate the Small Things!”

Caffe Maggieato | January 23, 2015 at 11:33 AM

You’ll get there Lori! Good luck with the release. And even if you don’t make your current target release, at least you’ll have an awesome cover you’re happy with! Have a great weekend!

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | January 23, 2015 at 3:28 PM
  
  Thanks! Yes, I keep telling myself that. It’s just so hard to wait. Happy Weekend to you, too!
  
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Kristin Smith | January 23, 2015 at 12:00 PM

Oooh, IHOP sounds good about right now…I think I’m hungry! 🙂

Good luck on all those last minute plans…it’ll all come together and be fabulous! So excited for you!

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | January 23, 2015 at 3:30 PM
  
  Thanks, Kristin! I hope so.
  
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Loni Townsend | January 23, 2015 at 12:43 PM

Hey, celebrating just for the sake of celebrating sounds like a great idea!

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | January 23, 2015 at 3:30 PM
  
  It’s a lot of fun, too. 🙂
  
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Dixie Copeland | January 23, 2015 at 12:45 PM

Bus tour – you’ve got to be so excited waiting for that to happen! Good luck with the arrangements and safe traveling.

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | January 23, 2015 at 3:32 PM
  
  Thanks, Dixie! I’ll only be traveling virtually this time, but maybe in the future…
  
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Marilyn Parel (@mparel) | January 23, 2015 at 3:02 PM

I love IHOP. The Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys series bring back memories. Enjoy it with your kids.

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | January 23, 2015 at 3:34 PM
  
  We’re having fun with it. Time to break out the popcorn!
  
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lexacain | January 23, 2015 at 3:05 PM

I’m sorry your release date maybe pushed back, but it’ll be here sooner than you think. I loved the Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys series too! We had an IHOP in my hometown. Loved that place! Good luck with blog tour plans, and have a great weekend!

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | January 23, 2015 at 3:36 PM
  
  Thanks, Lexa! I know it will all work out eventually. I just have to be patient.
  
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Tyrean Martinson | January 23, 2015 at 3:23 PM

Yay for Tuesday! I hope your cover comes soon. And, let me know if you would like a guest post spot or quick book blast post at my blog some Friday in February or March.

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | January 23, 2015 at 3:38 PM
  
  Thank you, Tyrean! As soon as I have an official release date, I’ll e-mail you.
  
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Sharon | January 23, 2015 at 3:47 PM

How exciting…..a new book cover and a book about to be released!! Wishing you the best of success, Lori 🙂 Have a nice weekend.

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | January 23, 2015 at 4:03 PM
  
  Thanks so much, Sharon, and the same to you!
  
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eclecticalli | January 23, 2015 at 5:18 PM

Yay! I think a little bit of pushing back the release date is totally worth it for a great cover 🙂 Looking forward to the blog-tour 🙂

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | January 23, 2015 at 10:34 PM
  
  Thanks! I love the concept and can’t wait to see the cover in full color spread.
  
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Susan Gourley | January 23, 2015 at 5:44 PM

I haven’t been to IHOP in forever. I love their breakfast. Good luck on the blog tour. They can be fun but also a lot of work.

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | January 23, 2015 at 10:35 PM
  
  Thank you! Yes, they can. IHOP breakfasts are my favorite!
  
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sammy D | January 23, 2015 at 11:03 PM

Nancy is a good distraction! You will make progress next week 😊

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | January 24, 2015 at 9:32 PM
  
  Yes, she is, and I certainly hope so! Thanks, Sammy!
  
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Anabel Marsh | January 24, 2015 at 4:57 AM

Small things to celebrate – our snow has gone! Yay! I can walk without risking my neck. Happy to hear of book progress – even if not happening quite as fast as you wished. But a cover and a blog tour is exciting!

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | January 24, 2015 at 9:36 PM
  
  Thanks! Hey, if your snow is gone, you can have some of ours. I’d be happy to get rid of it. (Don’t tell my kids I said that. They still like the snow.) 🙂
  
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  - Anabel Marsh | January 25, 2015 at 3:32 AM
    
    No thank you! I just wouldn’t want to deprive the kids……
    
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