Why?
BECAUSE IT'S THE ACTUAL RELEASE DATE OF HER HUMOROUS TEEN MYSTERY I SO DON'T DO MYSTERIES AND SHE HAS HER VERY FIRST SIGNING THIS EVENING!** (Classmate slaps hands to mouth and starts whispering) The actual date. And we have gifts to help her through the day. (points to pile of wrapped presents in classroom corner) Now, find somewhere to hide.
(Twenty-six creative classmates scurry to crouch under desks and behind chairs. The door opens.)
Barrie: Hello! (turns on lights)
Class of 2k8: SURPRISE!!
Barrie: (hanging onto desk for support) Wow, you guys. Just wow. (She looks super shocked.)
And here are the gifts...
a variety of utensils to sign your book
a really cute rhino stamp for next to your signature
adorable teal and purple ink pads
licorice because we know how much you love itAnd...your very own book trailer for I SO DON'T DO MYSTERIES!
Barrie: You guys are THE best! A million thank-yous!
**p.s. Barrie really is signing tonight. So, if you're anywhere near San Diego, go see her at Warwick's, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037, 6:00-8:00PM, Dec. 9, 2008
10 comments:
Yippppeeeeee!!! Congrats! Cannot wait to get me a copy!
Happy day, Barrie!!! KUDOS to you.
Have an amazing time at your signing!
Have fun! Love the Rhino stamp... I have a lips stamp for my signings:)
Teri
Sign a million copies!!!!!!
I'll be there!
I'll be invisible though so you might not notice me.
Rock the house, my friend.
-Nancy
I'll be with you in spirit, Barrie. Get it? In spirit? Well, your humor is funnier than mine anyway! Those folks in San Diego are going to have a blast!
Woo-hoo! I love surprise parties, and licorice, and first book signings (well, ANY book signings really!) Have a fun and fantastic time tonight, Barrie! I'll be thinking about you...and eating licorice...(I snuck a pack from the surprise party-sorry!)
Nina
Laura and Debra--thanks for finding me over here!
Jenny--I did have an amazing time!
Teri Brown--I like the lips stamp idea
Stacy--Random House would be very happy if I signed a million copies!
Nancy--THAT WAS THE BEST SURPRISE!
Regina--In spirit? I totally get it!
Nina--I'm always happy to share licorice with you.
*Bursts into blog, waving streamers.*
SURPRI-I-I-I-ISE!!!!
*Realizes that she's late, as usual, and that everyone is standing around, glass in one hand, licorice in the other, staring at her.*
Sorry I was late, Barrie. Hope the reading rocked!
*slinks out.*
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