July 10, 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’m celebrating big news this week. I scheduled a book-signing event at Barnes & Noble! It’s coming up on July 24^th. Whoo hoo! I’m excited and nervous and wondering what on earth I’m going to wear. B & N is ordering my books to have on hand, and the event is listed on the store’s website: http://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2776?page=1&size=10&month=Month&day=Day&type=all

How cool is that!!

I’ve also signed up for three more book events coming up: a local Farmer’s Market Craft Day on July 16^th, the League of VT Writers Summer Retreat and Member Showcase in Albany, VT, on July 18^th, and the Bookstock Literary Festival in Woodstock, VT, on July 25^th. It’s going to be a crazy month.

More celebrations for the week — spending a Sunday afternoon swimming and visiting with good friends, cooling off at Sandbar beach on Monday, and celebrating IHOP’s birthday on Tuesday with 57-cent pancake stacks!

All in all, a pretty good week.

What other celebrations are going on out there?

26 thoughts on “Celebrate the Small Things!”

williamchasterson | July 10, 2015 at 10:19 AM

Reblogged this on William Chasterson.

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | July 10, 2015 at 10:55 AM
  
  Thank you very much for the reblog!
  
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  - williamchasterson | July 13, 2015 at 10:48 AM
    
    You’re welcome!
    
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Alex J. Cavanaugh (@AlexJCavanaugh) | July 10, 2015 at 10:20 AM

That’s a lot of events. Hope you sell a ton of books!

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | July 10, 2015 at 10:55 AM
  
  Thanks, Alex! That would be super!
  
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Beth Ellyn (@BethEllynSummer) | July 10, 2015 at 10:31 AM

pancakes are my favorite food!! And a B&N signing??? That is a HUGE reason to celebrate! Enjoy! and wear something super comfy. If I’ve learned one thing the hard way it’s that when you wear something just b/c it’s cute even if it’s uncomfortable, everyone can tell you’re squirmy and miserable! Way better to be comfy!

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | July 10, 2015 at 10:57 AM
  
  Ha, ha, thanks for the advice! I’m glad to hear that because I much prefer comfy. 🙂
  
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Ann V. Friend | July 10, 2015 at 10:32 AM

Keep the faith Lori (smile) Blessings!

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | July 10, 2015 at 10:59 AM
  
  Thank you! I keep saying to myself, It’ll be fine, it’ll be fine, it’ll be fine… just breathe and believe.
  
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  - Ann V. Friend | July 10, 2015 at 11:03 AM
    
    That’s my girl having faith! (smile)
    
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Sammy D. | July 10, 2015 at 11:03 AM

How in the heck did Hub and I miss 57-cent pancakes ?!?!

Congratulations on snagging a B&N book signing and stepping out of your comfort zone with the rest of your events. Not only do I love that you are solidifying your bona fides as an author, but I’m smiling because down the road YOU will be the ‘expert’ answering all those ‘how do I” questions for another neophyte author on IWSG!! How far you’ve come, Lori 😊

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | July 10, 2015 at 11:23 AM
  
  Mark it on your calendar — July 7th is IHOP’s birthday. They were celebrating being in business for 57 years.
  Thanks, Sammy! I am so far out of my comfort zone, I can’t even see it from here. This is all so amazing. And if I can help others by sharing my experiences, that’s even better.
  
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  - Sammy D. | July 10, 2015 at 11:31 AM
    
    I will !!! (Not that either of us needs a pancake gorge!! )
    
    You poor thing – tie a string around your waist and anchor it to something that IS in your comfort zone. You will need a long string 😍
    
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    - Lori L MacLaughlin | July 10, 2015 at 12:00 PM
      
      Neither do I, but it’s IHOP, so I can’t help myself. 🙂
      A very, very long string…
      
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M.R.R. | July 10, 2015 at 5:48 PM

Good luck with the signing and the other events, and enjoy your weekend.

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | July 11, 2015 at 2:40 PM
  
  Thanks! Hope your weekend goes well!
  
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lynettedavis | July 10, 2015 at 6:31 PM

Yep. All in all, a pretty good week! Barnes and Nobles–too cool!

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | July 11, 2015 at 2:41 PM
  
  Thank you! Yes, it was!
  
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lexacain | July 10, 2015 at 7:06 PM

Wow, I can’t believe how many event opportunities you’ve found! That’s wonderful! You’ll get great exposure, and I hope you sell a bunch! Have a great weekend! 🙂

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | July 11, 2015 at 2:42 PM
  
  Thanks, Lexa! That’s what I’m hoping. Enjoy your weekend!
  
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Sharon Marie Himsl | July 13, 2015 at 4:46 PM

Book events and a book signing….WOW. This is your time to shine. Hope you find the perfect outfit and sell a lot!

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | July 13, 2015 at 5:13 PM
  
  Thanks, Sharon! I’ve never been a fashionista, so finding that outfit will probably be the hardest part of the whole thing. 🙂
  
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Rhonda | July 13, 2015 at 7:43 PM

Lori, I’m absolutely thrilled for you! Congratulations! 🙂

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | July 13, 2015 at 11:03 PM
  
  Thank you very much!!
  
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emaginette | July 14, 2015 at 12:56 PM

Way to get out there. “\o/”

Anna from Elements of Writing

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- Lori L MacLaughlin | July 22, 2015 at 8:43 PM
  
  Thank you!
  
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