The week was moving by so fastly, that I lost sight of what
day was what, anticipating my big night. I was so overwhelmed trying to make
sure everything for the party was a success, running smoothly. By Wednesday,
all hell broke loose. I wanted to pull my hair out but I continued to smile,
because if I trust God, I couldn’t allow doubt to creep into my mind. When
Thursday came it seemed as if nothing was right and a few of the main
performances for this event wasn’t coming to take place. I didn’t hear from the
photographer that was supposed to set up my background for photos, the t-shirt
guy messed up my signature shirt and my lyrical dancer hadn’t learned the dance
to the song of my choice and dropped out, so that wasn’t going to happen either.
I felt broke in a way because of wanting my big night to
be great. Yes, I am a perfectionist so the smallest things kinda get to me.
Everyone who knows me knows this fact, and they try to help as best they can.
Sometimes it works, sometimes not so much. As the day turned into evening, with
no word from anyone, I just kind of wept inside not to let anyone see me sweat,
I believe weakest is a sign of fear and God doesn’t give us the spirit of fear.
As decorations began to transform the place for the party
into an elegant setting, I looked around and started to calm down. ‘Everything
is coming to work out and this is going to be a great event’, I told myself.
Placing each stiletto around the room, I relaxed. I guess it’s true, there is
nothing like a little shoe therapy!
Friday, my friend arrived in town. She helped me stayed
calm and we went to finish up some last minute things, as well as pick up
another t-shirt I had made for that night. That t-shirt turned out perfect. It
was an exclusive shirt, just for the night, with my book cover on front of it.
I must admit that when I first saw the shirt, I wasn’t impressed, but when I
saw it in person, I loved it. One thing had finally been successful, so what
else could go wrong?
Time was speeding by and before I knew it, it was after
noon and we still hadn’t put the finishing touches on the decorations for the
space. To me it felt like a million things had to be done, but with my family
and close friends, it all got done. The decorations were perfect, the cake
looked and tasted amazing, a dancer was found and danced beautifully, and the
evening turned into a great night filled with laughs, tears of joy, and having
a grand time.
I took picture after picture with everyone who was in
attendance, who wanted to and signed each book for the people who bought their
previously bought copy or purchased during the event. There was a deadly in
stilettos contest and the women who participated worked the dance floor,
showcasing their beautiful shoes. The crowd cheered them on and the winner
received a special prize. We even got the men involved in a dance contest, in
which the winner received a gorgeous red silk neck tie and pocket silk. There
were also other prizes given throughout the event.
Traditionally, authors read excerpt from their work at a
release or book signing, but I wanted to do something different. I had a book
trailer made and played it right before doing a skit, and the crowd loved it. It
was wonderful and I plan to make each event here ever better than the one
before. I am already thinking of ideas for my next release party. Deadly in
Stilettos is my debut novel, but there are many more to follow. Keke Chanel is
here to stay!
I want to thank each and every person involved in that
night, making it a big success. I am truly grateful. I could not have done this
without all of you. They all know who they are, so I won’t call any names. But
I do want to give a special shout out to Stephanie and the rest of the Quality
Inn Conference Center staff. You all rock! Everything was amazing. I look
forward to using your hotel for future events. (Can I get a discount for next
time?) LOL
Deadly in Stilettos is my baby! My debut novel and I am
so extremely proud. It is a book that will keep you guessing until the very end
and even beyond that. Deminis Bradshaw is a woman who is out for redemption,
and promises to get her life back from all the women and men who took a part of
it from her. She will leave you in awe, experiencing every emotion known to
man. Her love for beautiful shoes will make you want to go out and buy a pair
or two for yourself. She uses them as therapy, confidence and her motivation to
get even. No one person should experience all the things that Demi encounter
along her journey. Just because she is beautiful, intelligent and has traveled
all over the world, doesn’t mean that she is happy. Looks can be deceiving!
I hope you will read Demi’s story for yourself and take
the journey to the unknown with her. You can find Deadly in Stilettos on amazon.com
barnesandnoble.com booksamillion.com and through authorhouse.com. It is also
available in eBook, and for the kindle, kindles for IPhone/IPad, nook and other
devices.
Check out my website for upcoming events, book
information, and tour dates: www.kekechanel.net
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Until next time, be inspired, be encouraged and be
blessed!!!
Smooches,
Keke Chanel
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