GRIZZLY SEASON LAUNCH FOR S.W. LAUDEN AT BOOK SHOW – A SUCCESS!

October 3, 2016October 3, 2016 / Sarah M. Chen / 5 Comments

What a fantastic launch party! There were readings from yours truly, the always entertaining Danny Gardner, and of course, the star of the show himself, S. W. Lauden with the launch of his second Greg Salem book GRIZZLY SEASON by Rare Bird Books. Then we were entertained with an acoustic set from the talented Jeff Whalen of the band Tsar (which Steve plays drums for). Thanks to Steve and Book Show for throwing such a fabulous shindig.

(Credit for pics goes to Travis Richardson, Renee Asher Pickup, and others)

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Reading from my short story “Besties and Blow” which will be in the upcoming 80s FAST WOMEN, NEON NOIR anthology by Short Stack Books.

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The star of the show, S.W. Lauden reading from GRIZZLY SEASON.

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Jeff Whalen from the band Tsar.

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No idea why I look so angry!

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Danny Gardner

GRIZZLY SEASON LAUNCH

October 2, 2016 / Sarah M. Chen / 2 Comments

Sunday, October 2 is the launch of S.W. Lauden’s Greg Salem sequel, GRIZZLY SEASON, from Rare Bird Books at Book Show. Danny Gardner and I will be reading and there will be an acoustic set from Jeff Whalen.

It’s 3-5pm so come on by!

PICTURES FROM FINN BOOK CELEBRATION PARTY

June 17, 2016 / Sarah M. Chen / Leave a comment

My FINN “celebration” party (I don’t call it a launch since the book has been out already for a month) was last Sunday at the Baleen Kitchen in Redondo Beach near the marina. It was a fantastic party and I am so touched by all the friends and family who showed up to help me celebrate. We also lucked out with great weather and the sun broke through the June gloom just in time for my party. There was plenty of drinks, food, and CAKE. And of course, books!

I wanted to hold the party at Baleen Kitchen because that served as my inspiration while writing FINN. I renamed the hotel / restaurant the Waterfront Grill and Hotel in the book and this is what I envisioned as Finn’s workplace. It’s the perfect location as it overlooks King Harbor (where Porter’s boat is docked).