Thanks to everyone who came out today to celebrate the launch of Ship of Souls! My amazing friends and family members did all the work so that I could enjoy the moment, and the party was a success—I gave a talk in the theater, read from the book, three lucky raffle winners won books, and then we went into the multipurpose room for refreshments. I’m so grateful to everyone at the African Burial Ground National Monument for allowing us to hold our event at the site. As Ranger Cyrus Forman pointed out in his introduction, people have been leaving offerings at the burial ground since the 17th century, and Ship of Souls is simply the latest offering to the ancestors…
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What a great turn out and that cake looks gorgeous. Congratulations on a wonderful book launch.
Wish I could have been there! Looks like fun. I’m glad you were able to enjoy the event. Cheers!
Congratulations on your beautiful launch, Zetta!
WIsh you much success with Ship of Souls. Thank you for writing it.
Thanks, everybody! I really appreciate your support.
Congratulations! Looks and sounds like it was a fantastic success
Thanks, Amy!
Zetta,
Your launch was full of awesome energy … from your reading, the story of the magic behind writing it, meeting your Canadian family (all seemed familiar) including Kodie who is reading my novel for a reading contest! (Crossing to Freedom) and the incredible haunting atmosphere of the African Burial Ground.
Congratulations! Good luck with the book! I’m a fan for life!
Virginia Frances Schwartz
You are shining!!!!!! Congrats Z.!
You are shining! Congrats Z.!