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My first signings for PERFECT SHOT were held here in Bermuda and it was such a fantastic time.

First, I set up shop outside of Bermuda Bookstore one balmy Saturday afternoon flanked by an oversized poster of the cover on one side and my hubby on the other. In the two hours I was out there, a good number of people came by and picked up copies. I was grateful for all the support I was shown. Here’s a snapshot from my day.

Then it was off to plan my official release party. Held a week later at Bookmart in Bermuda’s Brown&Co. department store, the event would include a performance skit based on a scene in PERFECT SHOT. Patricia Nesbitt, the drama teacher at Cedarbridge High School held a casting call and selected a London Abrams look-a-like in 15-year-old Sarafina. Here she is with Raekwon, who charmingly portrayed hearthrob Brent St. John. Fantastic job, guys!

And a special thanks to the Cedarbridge students who volunteered to play extras for the juice bar scene.  That’s me surrounded by the cool cast and assistant director.

The fun evening kicked off with the “Spike a Pose” photo contest, which was a lot of fun. The participants with the fiercest pose (using the Xmas hat and tinsel “boa”) won a gift certificate graciously sponsored by electronics store P-Tech. Pretty cool. You’ve gotta see some highlights. One of my favorite was this Michael Jackson homage pose. And next to that is the winning shot (selected by judges from the Brown & Co./Phoenix Stores).

I had the best time and was so excited that everything went well. Party planning isn’t my forte because there’s always the worry that no one will show up—especially since I’m so far from home. But all of that anxiety melted away once I saw the hubby and all the friends and students that came out to celebrate PERFECT SHOT with me. Thanks to all who came out!