Book Launch Party Recap

A woman with short brown hair and glasses standing on a step holding a book, with a bookcase behind her — Author Katherine Pickett

I had such a wonderful time celebrating the launch of Debra Lee Won’t Break! It seemed every face that appeared was a long lost friend, and I was so happy to get to reconnect with everyone.

The crowd included old friends and new, as well as several beloved clients, beta readers, neighbors, and longtime supporters.

My husband delivered a wonderful introduction to my reading, and the Q&A afterward was quite engaging.

The question that drew the most impassioned answer: What research did you do to prepare for this book? (Answer: Oh, so much! Read the short answer here.)

The question that evoked the loudest groans: How long did it take you to write it? (Answer: Three years)

The most practical question: Did you edit your own book? (Answer: No. Meet the publishing team.)

Thank you to all who came out to make this a very special night, and to my husband and children for supporting me through it all.

Special thanks to Eli Sola-Sole, owner of Kensington Row Bookshop and our host for this stellar event. Stop by KRB and grab your copy of Debra Lee Won’t Break!

Photo Gallery

The facade of an orange building with a sign that reads "Books" — Kensington Row Bookshop

A crowd of people looking at a speaker off-camera

A display of books with a bouquet of flowers in front and a champagne bottle in the background

Two women standing in front of a brown table with books behind them

A woman seated behind a counter inside a bookshop — Kensington Row Bookshop owner Eli Sola-Sole

Selfie photo of three women and a man smiling for the camera

A woman in white pants and a blue top reading from a book — Author Katherine Pickett

A woman with blond hair and a white shirt smiling for the camera with a crowd behind her — Author Katherine Pickett

Watch the video of my reading here!

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