On Saturday night we popped into Chapters on our way to a movie with the boys. We walked down the centre aisle of the store, bypassing the holiday decorations, cozy throw blankets, and must-have seasonal entertaining items, steering ourselves in the direction of the cookbooks. When we arrived at the main table in that section, I spotted our book sitting front and centre, nestled right behind Jamie's latest (and Ina's too), and it finally became official that not only did I write a book, but now it exists in stores for people to buy.
I'm at a loss for words as to what else to say about this right now. I been going to this particular book store for so long that one of the employees often asks me about my kids, and comments on their height and ages, each time she sees us in the store. To see something that I wrote sitting in the same space, the one I've been frequenting weekly for almost 15 years, is so surreal there really are no words to describe it. So for now I won't. I just thought I'd share that the book finally found a home in stores, and the thrill totally made up for the fact that I spent the following two hours watching “Dumb and Dumber To” (don't judge... I have teenage boys!).
Jan I am SO excited for you! You wait till I am out in public with you next and I pull out a copy of the book from my purse and tell everyone who will listen "This is my friend. She wrote this!" XO
Posted by: Mardi (eat. live. travel. write.) | 11/18/2014 at 06:35 AM
Jan,
That's so exciting. Congratulations!
Must pop out to Chapters today for a peek :-)
Laureen
Posted by: Laureen Fox | 11/18/2014 at 10:05 AM
What a special night it must of been! Congrats! Can't wait for my copy.
Posted by: Julie Burdon | 11/18/2014 at 11:41 AM
Congratulations! What an accomplishment!
Posted by: Cameron | 11/18/2014 at 02:34 PM
Congrats again; That's so exciting!
And I see you're in good company, on the table in-store.
Posted by: Kathryn | 11/18/2014 at 03:00 PM
Congratulations, Jan! What an absolute thrill to see a book YOU WROTE (!!) in real life, in your local, long-term book store - it must feel quite mind-boggling! What a dream come true, and you must feel so pleased and satisfied to see the end result after all of your hard work. I have mine on pre-order with Amazon (I live in Asia) and am very much looking forward to reading it! Your family must be so proud of your wonderful achievement! :-) Congrats, so exciting!
Posted by: Emma | 11/19/2014 at 05:17 AM
Thank you!
Posted by: Jan Scott | 11/19/2014 at 06:54 AM
Thanks, Kathryn! I couldnt have asked for a better spot on the table.
Posted by: Jan Scott | 11/19/2014 at 06:54 AM
Thanks, Emma! And thanks for ordering the book on Amazon - so nice! Its definitely a special feeling.
Posted by: Jan Scott | 11/19/2014 at 06:58 AM
Thanks so much, Laureen!
Posted by: Jan Scott | 11/19/2014 at 06:58 AM
Ha ha! Thanks so much, Mardi! I so appreciate your enthusiasm and support.
Posted by: Jan Scott | 11/19/2014 at 06:59 AM
Congrats! I hope my husband reads my Christmas list;)
Posted by: Meaghan | 11/19/2014 at 08:12 PM
Ahhhhh. this is beyond exciting!!! I'm so happy for you, Jan!! I am going to buy two copies: one for you to sigh and for me to keep pretty, the other one to use the HECK out of on a weekly basis. :)
Congratulations, friend!
Posted by: Aimee @ Simple Bites | 11/19/2014 at 08:27 PM
Aw, thanks Meaghan! I hope he does, too.
Posted by: Jan Scott | 11/20/2014 at 07:24 AM