We’ve rolled out the red carpet and the guests are arriving!
Please sign the guestbook and leave a nice message for Cynthea for posterity. Enjoy the party!
And if you haven’t already, do drop a comment for Briarglen Elementary, a Title I school in Oklahoma. I’ll still doing the library lovin’ challenge and if I reach 1000 comments, Briarglen gets 200 smackers!
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PARIS PAN, nominated for Texas Lone Star Reading List 2010
Paris Pan Takes the Dare draws you in and won't let you go until the end."
You motivate me!
Sorry I’m late…there was crazy traffic.
Great party! Where’s the bathroom…
Congratulations! What a great launch party – you have inspired me. Looking forward to reading Paris Pan Takes The Dare. Have fun!
CONGRATULATIONS! You are the best!!!
Questions on the fun auction:
1. May we bid on more than one option?
2.If paying by cashiers check, when does it need to go out and to what address?
3. What is the time frame for sending in work for critique?
I’m thrilled to help the kids with books, crates, anything! This is just so inspiring.
Thank you so much!
Gillian Foster
Cynthea,
I too am from Oklahoma, and I think it’s a wonderful thing you are doing here. I must read your book and will order it today.
Thanks for being awesome!
~2
Congratulations on your book release, thanks for the party and _everything_ else you do! Party ON!!
LOVE your neverending launch party, and love, love, love PARIS PAN!
What a brilliant idea! Paris Pan sounds like a fab book. I’m going to check and see if its available in the UK. I’d love to read it. :O)
I’m off to nose around the party. LOL!
Smiles!
Cynthea,
This is fantastic! Absolutely Brilliant! I love what you’re doing for the kids from any angle. Can’t wait to get my copy of Paris Pan. I’m thinking to buy a few copies and donate them to local schools in need. All it takes is a little love to make the world go ’round and you are doing your part and then some.
Heartfelt congratulations! I”m confident your inspiration will create a serious snowball effect.
Kudos!
Oooohweeee! I love a party where I don’t have to leave my house! Congrats, Cynthea!
congrats! congrats!! Thank you for hosting another wonderful launch party!! ::dives at the food::
WOW … congratulations!!! Sounds like a fantastic book … and what a fun launch!!!!
Congratulations on your new book. Paris Pan I just finished reading it and passed it on to my students and teen-niece that lives in Dallas. Looking forward to your visit at Riverfield next fall. Best wishes and success.
Wishing you and this project abundant success!
congratulations, cynthea!
i’m reading paris pan right now
and i love it and her!! you are
awesome and so inspiring! xoxox
very excited about the new book. also love the launch party ideas.
Wow! Two books in one year! Congrats again, Cynthea!!
Cynthea,
I so enjoyed The Great Call of China and look forward to reading your new book. I’ve ordered copies for my granddaughter and niece.
Sandy
Good luck! Since like a really excited launch. I’ll be watching.
Congratulations! What a great party! I’m looking forward to your awesome book!
Wow! What can I say? You are the best. You are so giving to help us out at Tulakes. You will be blessed for your awesome willingness to give to others. My 11 year old daughter and I are reading Paris Pan Takes the Dare. It is so funny and hard to put down. Keep up the great work and thanks for inspiring children (and adults too)to read.
Great party! Congratulations on Paris Pan – can’t wait to read it.
Congratulations! How exciting! And I LOVE the Dare to Care Campaign! What a great way to celebrate a book!
What an awesome party!
Congratulations on the book from one of the S. family. Dean
Congratualtions!!!!! Have a wonderful party & I can’t wait to read your book : )
congrats! can’t wait to read the book!
Congratulations, Cynthea!
So excited for you! What a great movie … very moving. Can’t wait to read “Paris Pan”.
So excited for you … and what a great movie! Can’t wait to read “Paris Pan’.
Great Book Launch…Congrats!!!
Another Great Party!! good food, fun games, great movie. I’ll be at your next party…Thanks for a wonderful time…
Congratulations, Cynthea–what an awesome launch party, and what a GREAT cause!
Congratulations on the publication of Paris Pan! Two sparkling books in just one year is indeed remarkable.
Congratulations Cynthea on a beautiful, fun story! Wishing you all the best!!
This is such a great idea to help those kids!
Congratulations! You have worked so hard and given many hours to writing Paris Pan.The result of your work is a great book. Paris Pan is a good read!! Your daughter will soon be able to read this book and enjoy your story. She will learn a lot about her family from the book.
You’ve done it again! The second time this year! Wow! I continue to be amazed by your creativity, not only in your writing but also in this launch party! You have certainly enlisted a host of writers to assist you in your efforts for the school – still another tribute to you. BTW, the movie is great!
Book launches are the best kind of parties. Congratulations!
Party! Party! Party!
Congrats, Cynthea!!!
Hey Cynthea! Sorry to be so late to the party, but I’m sure you’re still celebrating. I watched the video yesterday morning but didn’t have time to comment then. I loved it — made me cry (even with that lovely group photo of us mixed in there). I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, you are an inspiration to us! And your creativity amazes me. My Paris Pan is en route — can’t wait to read!
Thanks for the great party!
Thank you, Cynthea, for organizing such an amazing event. These books will send a powerful message to the children of this school. Can’t wait to read your new book (just downloaded it on my kindle).
Wow, I’m impressed! What a great cause and a fun party. Congratulations!
Congrats on the release-your party is tons of fun and so creative! Best of luck!
Best of luck raising money for this school.
Whoa! Let’s party!
Your online launch parties are wonderful! Thanks for the invite
Sorry I’m late to the party, Cynthea and Snoop. Congratulations to you both!
Congratulations, Cynthea! I’ve brought crunchy carrots for Snoop and some chocolate truffles for the rest of us.
Enjoy your big day!
Dragging in late (as usual) but fully prepared to partay! Congatulations!
Congratulations! I’m so thrilled for you. What a tremendous event. You are a 100% class act!
Happy launch! First Cece, now Paris!
Did Snoop make those lettuce hors d’oeuvres?
You are the QUEEN. Thank you for all that you do for kids and for writers.
Let’s send this book to the tops of the charts!
woohoo!
oxox
bett
Applause, standing ovation, you have truly outdone yourself with this launch party: a great variety of activities – including a fun video (I cried, too) – and a worthy cause. Of course, the book Paris Pan is even better! I get to watch up close but I still don’t know how you get it all done. Your husband and proudest fan.
Cynthea: You are simply amazing. I have never seen such a giving, caring author. I still cherish your critique of one of my rhyming picture books. It seems so long ago. I can’t even remember how I won your advice but what a gift it was– and what a gift you are.
I wish you and Paris all my love and luck. The world is yours. Seize the universe!
I’m loving this party! So much to do and so many people to see! BIG congrats! on your book, can’t wait to read it.
You’re amazing, Cynthea! Congrats on the new book!
Congrats! I hope many take the “Dare” and buy your book. As for the party, can I bring a virtual carrot for Snoop?
Party over here! Woot Woot! Party over there! Woot Woot! Hahaha! I know, that was pretty lame. lol.
Woo hoo! Party!!!
Wow, you know how to throw a book bash! Congrats!
Wow! You are amazing. A force of nature! I’m in awe.
What a cool site! Happy launch!!!!!!!!Happy Tweets!
You are SUCH a rock star! So happy for you, my friend.
Creamsicles for everyone!!!!
All the best with the book launch! Sounds like an awesome read!
Mary
Whoo fiesta!
Congrats on your release!
I’m reading Paris Pan next. =D
You ARE the hostess with the absolute MOSTEST!
Mostest food
Mostest fun
Mostest tear-jerking video
Mostest bestest book…
where does it end???
Cheers to you, GGC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bev
Found the link on the Cynsations blog. Loved the trailer she linked to there from you, how it connected you as a young person, a writer, & your book. Really made me want to read it. It looks like you’ve truly earned all these congratulations. I don’t know you, but I feel like saying, “Way to go!” anyway.
Woohoo!!! Happy, happy release day, Cynthea!!!
Just dropping in for a sec on lunch break. HAPPY LAUNCH to Paris and Go! (Oh, and you too Cynthia!)
Great party! Congratulations!! : )
Let me be the first to say “Congratulations!”
What! Oh… crap. Um… hold on. *counting comments*
*clearing throat* Let me be the 226th person to say “Congratulations!”
But I really mean it.
Fantastic! The benefit for education is wonderful. Thank you for doing this for the students!
Thank you for having me!
Congrats on the release of your book!!
Purple books rule!
Hey, this punch tastes a little funny….
HAPPY RELEASE DAY and thank you for being so AWESOME!!!
Awesomeness squared!!
I dare you to start a Jell-O fight.
Srsly..
Happy Release Day! Congratulations and can’t wait to read your book!
Congratulations! Ready to take the dare!
Congrats on another great launch Cynthea, and thanks for everything you do!
Congrats Cynthea! Wishing you all the best with Paris Pan Takes the Dare!
Congrats; how fun! It’s been hard to wait, but well worth it.
I’m here! I think I signed up before but if not, here I am. Yay!! Congrats!!
This is SOME HOT PARTY! I can’t wait to boogie down!
I have my flashlight, a power drill, and an orange creamsicle — I’m ready to take The Dare!
Happy release day!!!!!!! enjoy your party
Congrats, Cynthea. So this is how you launch a book. Now I get it.
I am thrilled with your launch and I’m ready to party!
Congratulations! Hope you have a fabulous day. I’m looking forward to reading your book.
Boy oh boy, do you know how to throw a party. All the tweets leading up to this have got me so excited about your launch. Now I’m off to dance and eat. Woo Woo!
Happy debut day! Let’s party!!
Congrats!!! Been getting psyched from all your Tweets. Can’t wait to read it.
Happy launch day! :toot: :confetti:
It’s out! It’s fabulous! Congratulations.
Hi! I am a student at Oswego Schools, and when you came and visited, I was absoluetly stunned! You are a great speaker, and when you did the “I iS a Author Testing” I couldn’t stop laughing. I am definietly gonna buy one of your books!
Thanks for reading!
Congratulations, Cynthea!! You are a STAR!! (And I am late!)
Wow, looks like I’ve been out of the loop for too long–we need to catch up. Congrats on the book and what appears to be some strong publicity for it. Say hello to Mark for me.
Congrats!!! So exciting. I just had to pop over here and get on the guest list. Better late than never!
I’m WAAAAAY late. My apologies–but better late than never, right?? Mega-congrats on your book–I can’t wait to snatch up my very own copy!
Hi Cynthea. Congratulations! What a great way to celebrate.
Hi Cynthea,
So sorry I’m late! Your book sounds great and I can’t wait to read it!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Hi Cynthea, I know you from LJ, but haven’t had a chance to tell you CONGRATULATIONS yet! I’m SO happy for you! I also viewed the video you made about your family and writing THE GREAT CALL OF CHINA and I was so touched. It was just perfect.
(And YOU are gorgeous, my dear!) Enjoy your new status as *author*!
Hi Cynthea,
I’m late! I’m late! Happy Release Day!
Hope to see you in L.A. this year so I can treat you to a celebratory cocktail! Your book is on my “to buy” list. Can’t wait to cuddle up with it.
Congrats!
xoLeslie
Cynthia,
It’s been a long time since we last met, but your dad forwarded the good news – congratulations, and many blessings for much continued success!
Leiven
Hi, Cynthea. Your book sounds wonderful. Can’t wait to read it. I’ve met you before, through our friend Tammi, our official Oklahoma SCBWI picture book star. Best wishes for a career full of books for kids.
grats cynthea, saw your fab clip at ello’s!
i’ll be looking for the book up here, if not, i’ll try online
I loved your interview with Tara Lazar and especially connected with your “rock bottom” moment. It’s amazing what you’ve done in just a few years — your web presense, your books — you are an inspiration!
Great party, btw!
We love your website and can’t wait to read the book. Congratulations!
Congratulations! What a wonderful accomplishment! I know firsthand that your mother-in-law is very proud of you!
Well, I’m REALLY late forthis party! Congratulations on your book. I loved the YouTube video, which I saw on R.J. Anderson’s blog. Good luck!!
Gooo Cynthea!! Can’t wait to read the book!
Wow! Congratulations and thanks for inviting me! I skipped ahead and went for the movie first–excellent trailer, Cynthea, and emotional. Can’t wait to read the book! And Paris Pan, too! (Love that name.)
What excitement and emotion! I hope you have many more such times in your life. Congratulations!
My typical way of entering a party….fashionably late. Just read about you on Tara Lazar’s blog. Love your movie, I can relate to it for sure! Look forward to reading your book and following your blog. Congratulations!
Enjoy following you on the Blue boards and through email notices. I even sent a couple of terrible title ideas. Best wishes with the new book! I’ll be looking for it!
Cheers to you. This is awesome. Where’s the vodka?
Loved the movie. I have not read a teen book since I was a teen, but now that I’m 37 or 38? I can’t wait to read it! You had me at the “call.” Best of luck with your book! I saw an article about you in a SCBWI magazine a year or so back, way to go!
Sincerely,
Amy O.
Hey Cynthea,
Love the video. This is awesome! I’m going to get all my friends to see it and hopefully shell out for a copy.
Good luck and congratulations!!
Love,
Helen
Loved the movie! Congratulations on the book. It looks wonderful. And the party is fantastic!
Absolutely LOVED your movie. Can’t wait to read your book!
Congratulations!!!!! and thanks for inviting me to your party.
I’m always late-fashionably I hope.
You are always so giving. All of the sweet thoughts I had about you are really validated by Betty up above. Wow! I guess I had you figured out!
Thanks tons.
Mona
Whoo-hoo! I love hot pots! What a great party, Cynthea –
And many congratulations on your book!
Congrats, Cynthea! I absolutely adore your behind-the-scenes movie. Very inspiring. Can’t wait to read GREAT CALL.
(p.s. So typical of me being fashionably late to the party.)
How you write the books, that I understand. All this, these parties and whatnot? Impressive. Congrats.
Learned about your book in the works from Anna, didn’t realize the release was so near — gongxi gongxi! Now I can get a copy for myself and pass it on to my daughter when she is old enough. The party was lovely, you’re a great hostess!
I just got here and am stepping over all these peop…Oo! sorry!..was that your head?….pardon me…whoa, that guy definitely had a good time…oh, geez, sorry. Yeah girlfriend, it’s morning….and is that SNOOP? Goodness, how much carrot juice did you drink last night, dude?
Wow, wish I could’ve been here when it was in full swing.
You know how to celebrate, Cyn!
Cyn?
CYN!
Ok, fine, keep sleeping. Just let me take that lampshade off your head…
congratulations!!! and such a lovely party
Lady, you know how to do things like no other! So excited for you, and for this book!!!!!!
(P.S.–as text message: How cute are the pics of you! Your daughter is such the mix of you and Mark!!!)
CYNTHEA!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
WHAT?
I SAID, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! MUSIC’s kind of loud! GREAT PARTY!!!
WHAT?
I’ll CALL you! [huge miming gestures] In the meantime, SEE YOU ON THE DANCE FLOOR!! [More miming gestures, some roger rabbit.]
**big thumbs up!!**
Congratulations! Wishing you much success.
What a great party! :>) Congrats again on your book baby.
Congratulations! Enjoy your release day! You are the spotlight on my blog today
Wishing you all the best!
Happy release day!
Congrats, Cynthea! I’m so happy for you!!! Can’t wait to read the book!
Congratulations! I’m very excited for you, and can’t wait to read your book. I hope to get to meet you and your daughter and reconnect with your husband (my cousin) one day. My best wishes for success in your writing and joy in your life!
Kathy (Mark’s cousin in CO)
Congratulations! I’m excited to read your book!
Congratulations on the release of your book! Thanks for coming up with such a great idea as this virtual party.
Abigail
You have always made hard things look easy. I think it is because you do everything with such joy. I can’t remember a time when your love of life was not rubbing off on those around you. It’s pretty cool that you get to share that joy with so many people through your writings now.
Major congrats on the release of your book! And when you become really famous, I’ll be able to tell everyone, “Yeah, she totally wouldn’t ‘go out with me’ in the sixth grade.” So you have that to look forward to.
Great party! Thanks for the invite!
I love this website! How much fun. I can’t wait to read the books. The movie and the music were both interesting, cute, and inspiring. Great job, Cynthea!!!!
Congratulations! You host a great party. Good luck with your book.
Hello Cynthea,
Congrats on the release of your book! It looks and sounds amazing!!! I’ll be keeping my eye out for it!
I cannot wait to read your book.
Congratulations on release day!
Congratulations!! You’ve given so much to this community – I’m thrilled to see you celebrating and can’t wait to read your book. Also loved the video you made. So, so awesome!! Hope your day was fabulous!
Sara
Congratulations! Thank you for telling your story and encouraging other writers. It’s easier to have a thick skin when you know having one can lead to greater skills and commercial success. As a writing mama myself, I have to say well done and keep it up!
Can’t believe this day arrived! We must celebrate in person in March with an official toast…
Barbara
Woo-hoo! I wish I was seeing you in person today to give you a big hug! But since I can’t, wrap your arms around yourself right now and give you a big squeeze for me! Mwah!
Congratz, on your special day. I wish you the best of luck and with Snoop, anything is possible. You are an inpiration to us non-published folks. Thank you and party on. Vic
Cynthea and Snoop,
Enjoy your party and Congratulations!
Stephanie
Congratulations! Wonderful party.:-)
God Bless,
Susan
Wow, this is seriously the coolest book launch promo I’ve ever seen.
Awesome! Congratulations!
Congratulations, Cynthea! I must have missed that you had multiple books coming out. Wow! You are such a gunner! The website is fantastic! Everyone is right…the movie does its job. I want to go and get the book. Here’s hoping that book sales go through the roof!
Thanks for the preview of Paris Pan!
Lisa
Congrats!! Your book looks fantastic!
Congratulations on your release! =D
Congratulations Cynthea! This is an awesome way to celebrate the launch of your book. I will go out and buy it at my favorite independent book shop tomorrow! yayyy!
From one Literary Lady Bug to another (remember SCBWI Summer Conference?
) Best Wishes!
Congratulations, Cynthea! I’ve been celebrating all day long here. Molly watched the movie this morning and loved it, too.
It’s amazing that we’ve gone from sitting in your house making “Vote for Cyn” middle school student council posters to you being a published author with many more books in store. You are an inspiration to all of us!
Congrats on an awesome launch! You’ve done some seriously amazing marketing!!! Now let the book soar
Talk about the hostess with the mostess! New book just released, awesome movie, and the food, the food! What a down to earth party. Haven’t had this much fun in ages! Blessings to a writer who gives so much to others! Enjoy your big moment.
RainbowMom from Verla’s crowd.
Congrats on your first release!! I can’t wait to check out the book.
Great movie! I was in Hong Kong a few years back, and had Peking duck. Yum! Can’t wait to read your book.
Hello there! Firstly, congrats on the release of your book – must be an exhilarating experience.
It looks really intriguing, I’ll definitely have to check it out sometime, especially since I’m Chinese-Canadian.
Congratulations on your book release! What a great party! I’ve never been to a party this big before! WOW!
I know one proud Mother in law. She ask me to your party today and what fun it was. How nice it is to be able to send my grandson to a party like you are having. I think he will really enjoy your book I will be sending it to him soon.
Mazel tov, Cynthea Liu, PUBLISHED Children’s Book Author!
Enjoy your Successes (plural).
You worked oh, so hard to make this Moment possible.
Your Fan Esther
Congratulations and best of luck! What a clever way to promote your book release. Could you pass the chips and salsa? Is that a marguarita in the blender?
Thank you for so freely sharing your knowledge with us. This is a great idea, too. Congratulations on your books!
What a great idea! I love this because then I can actually come to your release party!:) Congrats on the book!
Wow I am so proud of you and cannot wait to buy the book. I want you to sign it as I plan to give it to our granddaughter Meghan that will soon be eleven years old and loves books. I will buy it and leave it with Betty for you to sign if that is okay. Who knows, I may buy several just because I know the author and she is the mother of Betty’s granddaughter. Ha Betty taught me to enjoy books when we taught together, so I can imagine how very excited she is about your new book. I wish you the very best and hope you will be blessed with the opportunity to write many more books for all of us to enjoy. Jerry Bibb
Yayyyyy, Cynthea and Snoop!!!! Congrats from a late arrival
. Hope the chocolate truffles I brought make up for my tardiness! 
Wow, a party on a Thursday night. I’m really living on the edge!!! Congrats!!
~Della
Wow! Congratulations! I always knew that you’d be way cooler than the rest of us. I’m proud to be your friend, and I love that our lives somehow end up intertwined, at least geographically, from Tulsa to Bedford to Chicago.
Wishing you all the best! Can’t way to get together soon!
GREAT party.
I can’t wait to read The Great Call of China – it looks beyond amazing. Congrats on it’s debut.
C,
congrats girlie girl!!!
Lots of love coming from one of the gals on the BB!!!
~~~T
Congrats on the debut of your book! Looks great & I can’t wait to read it!! xoxo, Lisa Steinke
Hi, Cynthea! Just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS on your first book release and can’t wait to read it! We have it here at work; I work for a reference pub in NY where most recently published children’s books are catalogued (we get review copies!). Thanks again for all your help in the free-tiques!
Enjoy your day/night!
Happy Launch Day, Cynthea! I’m looking forward to reading THE GREAT CALL OF CHINA!
Lovely Party! Congrats on the release!!
Hooray! Looking forward to getting my hands on the book!
Cynthea,
Wow! Congratulations on all your success! I am stopping by the bookstore on the way home to pick up your book. I will be reading it this weekend. You are still very much the friend I knew at Trinity High School. You have an incredible sense of humor and it is an honor being your friend. I am so glad we reconnected on FaceBook last week. Best wishes for continued success. I will always be a fan!
Yay, happy release! Can’t wait to read your book; it looks great.
Sooooo exciting! What a fun party and I wish you all the luck and success. Can’t wait to read your book-ssss!!!!
Congratulations!!!!!
I’m looking forward to meeting you when you come to Tulsa for a visit.
I had lunch with Betty last week. I think she is a proud mother-in-law and grandmother. I wish I had looked at the movie before writing…guess I’ll go do that now. Keep up the good work.
Congratulations! Enjoy the ride!
Sully
Congratulations! Great party, can’t wait to read the book! Thanks for the help you and Snoop have given in the past!
Yay! Thanks for having us all over for the party, Cynthea. Aloha!
I read your blog regularly and appreciate all the free-tiques you offer. Congrats on the publication of your book!
Congratulations, Cynthea! This was such a great idea! I loved your video.
Donna
hi cynthea! congratulations! so happy and thrilled for
you! cannot wait to pick this up at the bookstore!!!!! xo
This is such a wonderful and fun idea! What a great job you’ve done — and thank you for all you do for writers and for children on your web site!
I can’t wait to buy and read your books!
Oh, and parties.
Happy Release Day! Seems like the best reason I know for a party!
Happy book birthday, cutie!
I loved the movie and only teared up once.
L.K. Madigan
I like Cynthea. And books. And China.
It’s so cool to say that I’ve known this now famous author since elementary school! She is a wonderful person and wonderful writer!! Can’t wait to get a copy of her book at the bookstore! Congrats C!
Huge congrats on your big release day, Cynthea! Enjoy every moment of it! Love, Becca
Dearest friend-
Wow! What a day! I am so incredibly proud of you – for all of your accomplishments and for who you are. I am lucky to have been a witness to your continual evolution – from dork (before you get mad that applies to me, too!) to overachiever to successful businesswoman to mother to writer. Most of all I admire your fighting spirit. You don’t wait for things to happen and hope for the best – you look things straight in the face and you make it happen. You are the author of your evolution.
I know you are passing all of these wonderful qualities to your beautiful daughter. She will be strong and fearless, just like her mom.
And I’m totally going to squeal when I get the book in the mail!
Love!
amyRS
Great Party! It couldn’t have happened to a nicer person
) Thank you for sharing all that you do-it makes a difference.
Kim
Hey! Congratulations on your fabulous book, Cynthea! Time to party!! Now that you have great news on the Blue Boards and FB, we can all party with you. YAY!
Congratulations on your book!
This is a great idea and one that I am going to borrow for my debut middle grade novel next month.
I visited everything!
Happy Sales
Cheryl
Congratulations, Cynthea! (You look marvelous in the author photo on the front page!)
YAYYYY Miss Cynthia! As I promised I’d stop by and congratulate you on your success, you’r such a beautiful lady and such an astute and caring mother. You ROCK! YOU ROCK HARD!!
May the heavens shine upon you and your family and bless you with the health and strength to reach for the stars!
Congratulations Miss Cynthia and have a fantastic day!
TYDM
Congratulations!!! Thank you so much for all your support of aspiring writers, may it be returned 10,000 fold.
Thanks for the invite…congrats! Holding a glass of champagne for a toast.
Fab party, can you believe that gal came in her pajamas? Congrats on your book! “Clink” (our champagne glasses)
Do you see me cutting a rug over here?! And this glass of champagne — mmm mmm. You sure know how to throw a party, CLiu. Congrats!
Par-tay!!! Yes!!! I love a good party!!! Mmmm, will try that food dish a little later today. Just got out of the cinema… very very personal & sweet. Okay, gonna mix and mingle. Hope to be mistaken as the cover art model.
Congrats on your book! I wish you all the best.
What a great party!
I’m a bit of a wallflower, so I’ll just hide over here in the corner and drink my bubble tea. Congrats on the release!
Congratulations! This is a tremendous milestone. You rock girl!
Awesome launch party! Congratulations, Cynthea!
Shari, from LJ and the blueboards
Congratulations!!! Yours is the first book launch I have ever checked out. I hope you have many more
Con-freaking-gratulations, Cynthea!!! I’m so dang excited for you, my sister Deb!!
This is a great idea–really teaches us a clever way to promote a book. Congratulations and good luck.
Congratulations, Cynthea!! What a great launch – and I have the feeling it will be one of many!
Yay!! Congrats on your launch.
I’ll be checking my bookstores!!!
Cynthea, I love this online book launch party. You are amazing. And the video you made is truly remarkable. You are such a rock star!
Wishing you tons of success. Can’t wait to read your book!!!
Brenda
P.S.
Favorite part of the video is “This is not based on a true story. But it is based on a lot of truth.”
Congrats on the book launch, Cynthea! Great partay! :0)
Congratulations Cynthea! I can’t wait to read your book and I promise to spread the word. Hope you’re enjoying your special day! Carrie
Thanks for inviting me to this very popular party! Congratulations on your success thus far, or should I say, survival.
I look forward to reading The Great Call of China.
I’m here and I’m ready to PARTAY (I’m channeling my inner Ross Gellar right now). Congrats Cynthea. Picking up the book today!!
Jean
A million congratulations! And best wishes for TGCoC’s success!
Congrats, Cynthea. Hope Snoop is getting extra toasted celery tonight.
Happy launch day! Loved the video. I can’t wait to read your book! Yah for you!!!
Congratulations on the release of your book! The video was brilliant and I look forward to traveling to China with Cece.
Please pass me a bubble tea. Xie Xie
Thanks for hosting such an awesome party! You are very creative and your wonderful energy is inspirational. Good luck with “The Great Call of China” So happy that we got to be LJ buddies.
Congratulations, Cyn! You deserve all the wonderfulness this day is bringing you. I’m so glad to “know” you and honored to be invited to your par-tay!!
* And I’m SO not taking this lampshade off my head, nor am I climbing off the coffee table. Pbbbt!
Congratulations on the launch — here’s looking forward to celebrating a best seller!
Congratulations! Enjoy every moment of this special day and thanks for inviting us to your party! Books and bubble tea. What a great celebration!
Congratulations on your books, Cynthea. They sound awesome. And what a party. Have fun.
Beverly
Major congrats, Cynthea! And thanks for all you’ve done with AuthorsNow! Great party!
-Amy
Congrats on your book, Cynthea! I can’t wait to read. Your party is absolutely fab!
Hey…did someone spike the punch?
Gosh, I hope my dress is okay…deoderant stains and all that! It’s simply a lovely party. Congratulations!
*runs out to buy three books*
Happy book day to you! Happy book day to you! Happy book day dear Cynthea, happy book day to you!
Yay! Great party. I’m off to eat some cake.
Fabulous party! I’m going to stick around a while. Congratulations!
Congrats! Sounds like a fun book!
Cynthea! AND Snoop!
Happy Happy Book Day!
I can’t wait to read this book! I LOVE the title and the author!!!
Enjoy your day,
Angela
Boo yeah! Party time!!! Thanks for all you do for kidlit writers! Yay Cynthea!!!!
Congrats! Happy launch–the book looks wonderful!
Congratulations on your book launch, Cynthea! Thanks for inviting me to such a great party!
Congratulations on your new book release! Yay for you!
Hi Cynthea,
Congratulations on the publication of your book. It’s a teeny bit mature for my daughter (she still thinks boys are gross) but I think it will be just right for my niece. And of course I will read it before I share it with her!
I loved the movie! What a great cover of “Dreams,” too. Like Papa Liu, I cried during the movie. Imagine how bad I’ll be if my *own* children grow up and follow their dreams!
I’ve “known” you since I discovered your web site (first cynthealiu and now writingforchildrenandteens) about a year ago. I was the lucky winner of the Name that Book free-GUEST-tique last November. Your web site is fun and inspiring — thanks for a great resource. You’re a marketing whiz, too — I’m taking notes from your play book.
Congrats, good luck, and great party!
Traci
From where I sit, the sun is shining and the birds are chirping. What a beautiful day for your book to come into the world!!!
Looking forward to reading your debut!
Congratulations, Cynthea! Your movie rocked, and I’m sure your book will, too.
Congratulations! I hope you are totally enjoying your book release!
Hey, the music’s a bit loud, don’t you think?!!
Par-tay!!!! Can’t wait to read your books!
It’s nice of you to throw this party! We’d love to celebrate with you eventhough we’re all far away!
Oh, and I *love* bubble tea. I just found out about it this winter, and though it’s been way too cold to drink it while walking around outside, I do it anyway.
Thanks for inviting me to stop by so I could wish you huge success with your books. Loved how you told about the pains you had with them in your interview with Tara. Reassuring to those of us who are still striving. I hope both books sell like crazy and maybe Snoop can get his name on the cover of the next one. He’s so cute. Dare I pet him before I leave?
Happy Day, Cynthea! What an exciting party! I’m off to play the game for a chance to win a terra cotta warrior! OMG! I got to see the traveling exhibition of them in 2000 at the Kentucky Horse Park – and they are currently in Atlanta at the High Museum (not sure if I can make it – but I’d be thrilled with a replica ya know… *wink* *wink*)
Have a great Day! Party On! Julia
Congratulations on getting your book published. That is exciting. The video is great!
Barbara
Hi Cynthea! I am so excited about your book! As an Asian American I am always looking for Asian themed books for my kids and this one and Paris Pan has been on my list ever since I heard about them on the blueboards! Now that the Great Call is here, I am absolutely thrilled! My very best wishes for a terrific launch. May you have many reprints!
What a lovely party. I’m not used to celebrating so early in the day, but just this once won’t hurt. Best wishes on the success of your book.
congratulations on your launch day!!
Congrats, Cynthea! I’m bringing a special gift-wrapped carrot to the party for Snoop. Oh, and I blogged about this party, too. Hope you don’t mind the extra guests.
Happy release day party Cynthea!!! I just got here, so I’m off to see the movie now and mingle with the other guests.
I’m really happy for you. Congratulations on your release!
Good luck! Congrats on all the hard work.
Congratulations on your debut, Cynthea!
Happy Release Day!!!
(This is such a great idea!)
WOoHOOO! GO you!!!!! I’m looking forward to reading this and future novels! YAY YOU!!!!!!
I am so excited for you! You make it all look easy, but I know how hard you have worked to make this happen.
When you start writing, the day when your book comes out is your destination. That’s when you’ve made it. That’s when you’re done. That’s when all the work pays off.
But take a moment to remember that you don’t just write for that one day, or even for your readers. You write because you love the journey every day. And you love sharing your passion. Most of the reward is not today – most of the thrill you’ve already experienced.
Also, with the book actually out today, you can see more clearly that it’s only the beginning!
Still, there is an important sense in which you “arrived” today. Congratulations on this milestone!
I am looking forward to the Paris Pan video.
P.S. I hope everybody who signs this guest book buys at least 3 books and tells at least 3 people about it.
Congratulations Cynthea! Great idea to celebrate your hard work with this party. I really enjoyed the movie. I wondering as I watched if you had used the written words of the movie for the cover jacket of your book. It sure would be a great introduction to your book. Good luck with the book.
Congratulations from Tulsa. As an author I know how much work this has taken, and also how fun this is.
Congratulations Cynthea & Snoop! What a year you’ve had. Best wishes for successful sales and many more publishing contracts! By the way Snoop, could your name have been Bashful in a former life?
Congratulations Cynthea!
Snoop seems to be enjoying himself–I just saw him hop by with his second champagne flute…
Congrats on your release! I’m so excited to read your books!!!! Which to read first? Decisions, decisions….
Wow! It’s crazy in here!! Congrats to you on all your recent successes!
What a fun party! Can’t wait to get my hands on the book! (And get it into my kids’ hands.)
YAY!!!!! I’m so happy for you! By the way, your party is hopping!
(Get it, Snoop?? That was for you.)
Cynthea,
Happy Birthday to your book! Love the movie…inspirational and moving. I Look forward to reading your story.
~Mary
Congratulations, Cynthea! I’m thrilled that this day has finally arrived for you…the realization of your dream! You give aspiring authors a lot of inspiration. Thank you! A toast to your success!
What a fabulous party!!
Can’t wait to get my hands on the book. I’m raising a virtual glass to you and making a toast for many more successes and lots of release parties! Enjoy!
Congrats. In this tough business and horrid economic times we authors need to stick together and cheer for one another’s successes! Here’s to you! (Holding my wine glass high.)
Wonderful party! Great fun, and the book looks terrific!!!
Food, fun, and books- who could ask for anything more? Awesome party! Congrats on the book- can’t wait to check it out!
Lori
Great party — such an exciting day
Happy Book Day! I brought champagne! (And a carrotini for Snoop!)
Thanks for the invitation to your release party and congratulations! This is so exciting. Can’t wait to read the book! Enjoy your special day.
Cynthea!!! Awesome party!
Woot! Woot!
Much congratulations on the release of your book. Have far too many martinis and enjoy your day.
Catherine
Awesome! I can’t wait to get my books. Btw, you need to sign it.
I better get on with the party. Looks fun!!! Lots of people mingling here…
Congrats! What a great party. I think I’ll stick around a while!
Wow Cynth, the movie totally brought tears to my eyes! I’m so thrilled for you! Can’t wait to read the book, and your others to follow!
The food? The movie? The entertainment?
Now THAT’S what I call a party!
Sooo excited this day has finally come.
Very proud of you, ggc.
Great Party, Cynthea. Thanks for letting me drop in. Loved the movie. Looking forward to reading the book.
Yay I’m so happy for you. I can’t wait to read it. I’m going to go buy it
to support you! This website seems fun. I’m going to explore it now. This online party thing is a really cool idea 
Congratulations!
What a great idea. I really look forward to receiving all of my books that I ordered on Amazon.com. I am going to pass this one out to my friends and have them enjoy this as much as I have. Good luck with the book launch and I can’t wait for Paris Pan to come out as well.
Hey Cynth and Snoop!
Great Party! I met you and Snoop at Verla’s when you had your Christmas Carol for Snoop contest. I still have Snoop (Frosty the Snowman) stuck in my head sometimes. Snoop is probably still burping from eating Frosty’s nose. Oh and my 16 year old son loves the cover of your book.
Now if Snoop will just pass the carrot sticks and dip. On to partying!
Awesome party! Love the recipes. I brought chicken tikka masala!
What a great party. This is such a sweet idea. Fun, fun, fun!
Will look forward to reading the book… and many future books to come!
Happy Book Release Day! This is a fantastic party. LOVE the refreshments :9.
Made some soup for you: http://jamarattigan.livejournal.com/241730.html.
Congratulations on your book launch, Cynthea! I feel so lucky to be invited to your party! LOVED the entertainment–and doesn’t everyone look gorgeous?! I hope the celebration lasts and lasts. xo
Woo HOO!! Great party and I love love LOVE the movie!!
What a fabulous way to celebrate!! Congrats!
xo YAChicka of the blueboards
I have had the privilege of knowing you as my daughter’s friend since elementary school. Then I was blessed to have you as a daughter in law when you married my son Mark. Recently, you have given me a beautiful granddaughter. Now I know you as an author. Wow! Now it is time to party.
Congratulations! I’m getting ready to be on the road today but wanted to check in first. Have a great party! I’m also looking forward to reading the published book.
I never thought I had someone so close to me as a writer, who wrote something for many other people to read besides me! I am really thrilled to see this day has finally arrived. Cece made me felt like I was that teen again! Long lost memory of that a little change of glance! Best wishes to the success of this book!
What a lovely party! Do you think you could post a little bowl of hotpot to London?