I’m sitting here trying to come up with something witty or at least interesting to mark this momentous occasion of having one more of my novels released into the world, but all I can think of to say is, “Hallelujah! Let’s Party!” Please help yourself to some champagne. I promise it’s the best pretend champagne money can’t buy. The fun, however, is real.
For those of you who like action games, here is: Book Invasion.
For those of you who like more cerebral games, here is: Memory by the Book.
For those of you who like card games, here is: Daughter Am I Solitaire.
For those of you who like jigsaw puzzles, you will love these! Click on a cover to work a puzzle. They are in order of complexity from the easiest to the I-dare-you-to-solve-it.
And that’s not the end of the fun! There’s more!
Read the first chapter of Daughter Am I. Click here to find the chapter.
Giveaway! Download free samplers from Second Wind Publishing, which include the first chapters of all their published novels. The mystery sampler includes a chapter from Daughter Am I, More Deaths Than One, and A Spark of Heavenly Fire. Click here to find the free samplers. (If you have any problem, let me know and I will make sure you get the sampler of your choice.)
Read the first 30% of Daughter Am I free at Smashwords or buy in any ebook format, including Kindle. Click here to find Smashwords.
Click here to buy Daughter Am I from Second Wind Publishing, LLC.
Click here to buy Daughter Am I from Amazon.
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October 14, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Congratulations, Pat! Say, is there a place where I can see a larger image of the cover? It looks great!
October 15, 2009 at 12:01 am
Lisa, You can click on the cover on the sidebar to see a larger version of the cover, or you can click here: https://ptbertram.wordpress.com/files/2007/09/dai2.jpg
October 15, 2009 at 1:47 am
Wooooohooooo! Congratulations, Pat!
October 15, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Thanks, Riza!
October 15, 2009 at 1:55 am
Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment, Pat. I’m really excited for you. You’ve worked hard for this moment and you deserve all the glory. Hope millions of people buy it. 🙂
October 15, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Trish, I am so glad you could make it!! It’s always nice to reconnect with an old friend. Oddly enough, we share the same hope — that millions of people will buy Daughter Am I.
October 15, 2009 at 2:16 am
How wonderful! Congratulations! I must say, Pat. You’re spoiling us with your expensive cake and champagne.
October 15, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Anne, only the best for my once and future fans!
October 15, 2009 at 3:01 am
Well done, Pat! Enjoy your party and may the Royalties pile up!
Cheers
Carole
October 15, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Carole, that would be wonderful, wouldn’t it?
October 15, 2009 at 3:16 am
Congratulations!
October 15, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Thank you!
October 15, 2009 at 4:54 am
Have a great day. Must desist form the lovely grub as I am trying to get things ready for a live interview with BBC Radio tomorrow then a booksigning in Manchester on Saturday. Hope the launch goes better than mine did! The sponsors forgot to tell the venue, so no posters and few folk!!!
October 15, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Brian, oh my gosh. The things writers have to deal with! Best of luck at bot your interview and booksigning. At least here at my party, virtually nothing can go wrong.
October 15, 2009 at 5:21 am
Pat,
Congratulations!! I’m doing the happy dance with you! I’m at the 2009 Muse Online Writer’s Conference right now, but will pop in when I can. I hope you have hot tea and chocolate chip cookies there. It’s kind of cold here & I love chocolate chip cookies! See you later!
Deb 🙂
October 15, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Deb, hot tea and chocolate chip cookies are here for you. Don’t wait too long, you don’t want them to get cold!
October 15, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Hey,
I’m finally here & I hope the hot tea & chocolate chip cookies aren’t too cold. I am at the 2009 Muse Online Writer’s Conference this week. That’s why I’m late. LET’S PARTY!!
Deb 🙂
October 15, 2009 at 5:40 am
Congrats, Pat! 🙂
October 15, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Thank you, Marwa Ayad. I hope you stay awhile and play a game or two.
October 15, 2009 at 6:06 am
I would like to share my congratulations in the form of a very tasteful and classy e-card (and, if you believe that, you know nothing about me).
http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/fUejiuiE1uXhiHOK
Congratulations!
October 15, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Toni, Thank you. I love the card! I posted the link on Facebook and Twitter. Definitely a tasteful and classy card. 😀
October 15, 2009 at 6:10 am
Congratulations! What a wonderful idea, a cyber party! Have a great time and I’ll be checking in on the fun! Thanks for inviting me!
Marilyn
October 15, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Marilyn, you are welcome. I’m glad you accepted my invitation. Cyber parties are no fun if no one shows up. (Well, that’s true of unvirtual ones, too.)
October 15, 2009 at 6:30 am
Congratulations, Pat! What a thrill! Read your first chapter & I’m impressed!
-Susan
October 15, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Susan, wow! Thank you. I am so glad you liked the first chapter.
October 15, 2009 at 6:36 am
Congratulations. Not only can you write, you really know how to throw a hell of a party. I’ll probably wake up in the morning with a virtual hangover.
October 15, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Marshall! I am so pleased you came to my party! We might end up with virtual hangovers, but it’s so worth it. Even better, no cleaning up after all the guests leave.
October 15, 2009 at 6:55 am
Far Out! Congratulations Pat. This is certainly something worth celebrating. Much success with your brand new book : D
BevE
October 15, 2009 at 1:20 pm
BevE, Thank you! I hope you stayed around long enough to play a game or two.
October 15, 2009 at 7:58 am
Muy bien hecho! Good for you Pat! All days should start with good news like this! I look forward to giving it a read and thanks for the booze and cake! 6AM and I’m already tipsy. It’s gonna be a great day!
October 15, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Paul, you’re right. It is a great day! Thank you so much for coming to my party.
October 15, 2009 at 8:35 am
Congratulations, Pat. I’ll see you in a few days to talk quests and gangsters.
Malcolm
October 15, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Malcolm, I am looking forward to our discussion! I sure hope Amazon puts Daughter Am I on my author page by then, because that’s the buy link I gave you. I also hope the cover shows up soon, too. I feel as if, even though the book has been released, they are still holding the cover hostage.
October 15, 2009 at 8:37 am
Congratulations, Pat! It’s a wonderful accomplishment.
October 15, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Caridad, thank you.
October 15, 2009 at 8:39 am
Congrats. The story sounds very compelling. This virtual bottle of wine is on me.
Cheers.
October 15, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Eva, thank you for the wine. There’s no such thing as a too-spirited party!
October 15, 2009 at 8:40 am
Good job, Pat! I look forward to reading it.
October 15, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Thank you! I look forward to your reading the book, too. I hope you like it.
October 15, 2009 at 8:57 am
Congratulations Pat. All the best. Tracey. x
October 15, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Thank you, Tracey. I’m glad you stopped by.
October 15, 2009 at 9:04 am
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Best of luck to you!!!
October 15, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Thanks, Gracen. Luck plays so much a part in the success of a book, so I need all the luck I can get.
October 15, 2009 at 9:14 am
Hi Pat,
Great party! Congratulations on getting your newest baby out into the world! Love all the games and the food too.
wanda
October 15, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Hi, Wanda! Yep, my latest baby is out in the world. I hope you like Daughter Am I as much as you liked A Spark of Heavenly Fire and More Deaths Than One.
October 15, 2009 at 9:33 am
Congratulations on the new book!
Fabulous party, and hey, with virtual cake and champagne there are no calories or hangovers.
October 15, 2009 at 1:10 pm
A.F., It’s always good to see you. I hope you hang around and play a game or two.
October 15, 2009 at 9:51 am
WOO HOO! Congratulations, Pat!!! I so happy for you!
Thanks for the virtual party — many fewer calories than the real ones!
October 15, 2009 at 9:51 am
In fact, I so happy, I forgot to proofread my comment! HA HA HA
October 15, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Kristine, just how much did you have to drink? 🙂
I’m drinking a toast to DeForest Kelley.
October 15, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Just water! And milk!
My ‘m finger forgot to do its thing, is all… My mind was going faster’n my digits!
October 15, 2009 at 10:07 am
Congratulations, Pat! I wish the very best for DAUGHTER AM I. So pleased to be able to party with you.
October 15, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Hi, Deborah! And I’m pleased you stopped by to party. Congratulations on your new release too! I love Staccato is a wonderful thriller.
October 15, 2009 at 10:15 am
Congrats, Pat! I’ll be sure to drink plenty of virtual (and real) champagne to help you celebrate!
October 15, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Dana, I’m clicking glasses with you. Did you hear the resonation? Only the best crystal for you!
October 15, 2009 at 10:41 am
Pat, heartfelt congratulations on the new book. I will be buying it today from Amazon.
BTW-the crepes are delicious, thank you! I’ll have another drop of that French white before I head back to the office.
All the best!
Donna
October 15, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Hi, Donna! I hope you enjoy reading the book as much as I enjoyed writing it. And the crepes are delicious! I hired the very best virtual chef.
October 15, 2009 at 11:08 am
Congratulations and all the best luck to you! You did a fabulous job with all these contests and things. Kudos to you!
October 15, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Robin, I hope you took the time to play a game or work a puzzle — I made them as thank you gifts for all of you.
October 15, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Hello Pat,
Congratulations on the release of Daughter Am I, this is so exciting!!! Thank you for organizing this wonderful book release party; I’m enjoying it ever so much. 🙂
I finished a Daughter Am I puzzle in 5 minutes and 17 seconds! YAY for me.
Book Invaders kicked my behind about 4 times before I stopped…I only played for a few seconds each time before I got killed. Can you tell that I don’t have a lot of gaming skills? haha 🙂
Once again, a big Congratulation to you!!!
All My Best,
Bobbie Crawford-McCoy
Pinnacle: Author and Book Promotion & Book Reviews By Bobbie
October 15, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Bobby, I am looking forward to being a guest on your blog on the 1st of November. It will be a great interview, so I hope people will stop by.
October 15, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Wishing you many sales! Congratulations!
October 15, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Thank you, Janice. What a strange coincidence — that’s my wish too!
October 15, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Woohoo!! Yippee!! Congratulations and high fives!
The cover is great, sounds like a good read, and your on-line party looks fun.
The best to you in marketing your new book.
Heidi
October 15, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Heidi, thank you. Marketing is the hard part. If no one knows about the book, how will they know to buy it!
October 15, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Pat,
Brilliant news! I’m so glad to see you partying to celebrate. The book sounds like a corker.
Annie
October 15, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Annie, speaking of corkers, be sure to have a drink. There’s plenty for everyone!
October 15, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Thank you all for the congratulations!
Eat, drink, have fun. You can even be merry if you wish. The good best thing about a cyber party is the food has no calories, the drink doesn’t give you a hangover, and there is always plenty to go around.
October 15, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Hey Sista!!! SO thrilled for you, this is fantastic news! Wishing you the very best of success with this latest book. For this fun and fabulous party, I have feigned my arrival by fantasy ferryboat, festooned in fake fur and faux pearls. GREAT party!
October 15, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Jo Ann, how great to see you! And how good you look all dressed up. I’m so pleased you found your way here. Be sure to play a game or two. Or better yet, buy the book! 😉
October 15, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Congrats God’s favor and blessing on your story!
October 15, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Thank you, Shawneda.
October 15, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Be sure to check out the card Toni sent me!
http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/fUejiuiE1uXhiHOK
October 15, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Best Wishes!
October 15, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Thanks, Sharon!
October 15, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Yay!! So exciting, Pat! Your cover is beautiful, too! 🙂
October 15, 2009 at 5:05 pm
I like the cover too. Very serendipitous, in that I was just playing around with a photo retouching program and ended up with it. Wait till you see the printed cover — it printed up darker and so turned out to be a gorgeous deep turquoise, much better than I could ever have hoped.
October 15, 2009 at 4:09 pm
If it’s as good as your other two books I’m sure I’ll love Daughter Am I. Congrats and thanks for the party!
October 15, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Mickey, that you for coming to my party. I hope you like the book as much as you did the first two.
October 15, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Pat,
Congratulations to you!! Your virtual cake is delicious!
I wish you all the success in the world and top billing on the New York Times Bestseller List!
Jennifer
October 15, 2009 at 5:09 pm
J.B. — ah, the New York Times Bestseller List. How wonderful that would be!
October 15, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Pat, congratulations! I can’t wait to read it! Good luck on your book sales! Dellani
October 15, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Thank you, Dellani. I need all the luck I can get!
October 15, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Congrats! I know you’ll do well. And I can’t wait to read it!
October 15, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Thank you, Eleanor. I can’t wait for you to read it, too. I’m curious as to what people will think about the story.
October 15, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Congratulations! I love the cover. Fun games! Good party!
October 15, 2009 at 6:34 pm
Hi, Sherrie. It’s great to see so many Second Wind authors here. Good luck to all of us!
October 15, 2009 at 6:21 pm
I’m a former gangster and a multiple felon. Does that qualify me to be here? (The felonies never involved hurting anyone.)
October 15, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Of course you’re welcome, Ray. What’s a few felonies between friends? At least that’s what my characters think. I collected quite a motley crew — a con man, a forger, a hit man, an enforcer, a wheelman and a few others — but heck, they’re all in their eighties, so most have outgrown their bad habits. Sort of.
October 15, 2009 at 6:27 pm
WOO HOO! Congratulations, Pat! Love the cover, and DAUGHTER I AM sounds like a great read. 🙂
October 15, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Thomma, so pleased to see you. I hope you get a chance to read Daughter Am I, and I hope you like it.
October 15, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Congrats on another release, Pat
October 15, 2009 at 6:48 pm
Hi Pat, and congratulations. I just saw the reminder on Twitter as I logged on after cleaning and shopping. Partying sounds much more fun.
October 15, 2009 at 6:54 pm
Hey, cool! Twitter really does work! I am so pleased you came, Sheila. Just think, in a short while we will be celebrating the release of the Second Wind Murder anthology with your short story in it! We’ll have to think of something special to do for a party.
October 19, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Cool. I’m really looking forward to it.
October 15, 2009 at 6:52 pm
I tried the hardest puzzle and got frustrated. Going to try an easier one now. Maybe if I wouldn’t have it the champgne first the puzzle would have been easier 🙂
October 15, 2009 at 6:55 pm
Amy, brave soul. I haven’t even tried that hard one! I’ve never seen puzzle pieces like that.
October 15, 2009 at 7:00 pm
I am convinced they all were not there. Solitaire was much more my speed. Great party!
October 15, 2009 at 7:06 pm
The puzzle pieces have a way of hiding behind other pieces. You have to click on various pieces to see if another piece is lurking underneath.
October 15, 2009 at 6:55 pm
Congratulations Pat! Best of luck with the book.
October 15, 2009 at 7:00 pm
I’m pleased you stopped by, Eric. It won’t be long before I’ll be congratulating you on the release of your book!
October 15, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Ah, should have been cooking dinner… 32min51sec, 117 pieces. Fun puzzle. Fun party Pat. Thanks.
October 15, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Wow! I’m impressed!
October 15, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Congratulations! I hope to become a successful publisher like yourself one day! Once again, congrats!!!
October 15, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Sharon, I hope you do, too!
October 15, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Congrats Pat on your book being published. It is always a happy ocassion when a publisher sees what you see in a book. Enjoy your happy day!!!!
October 15, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Rita, I was very lucky to find my publisher, and yes, it was a happy occasion!
October 15, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Congratulations, Pat.
Daughter Am I sounds like a wonderful read!
October 15, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Thank you, Maggie. I hope people enjoy the book.
October 15, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Well, I missed the party because I had to work earlier this evening, but it looks like everyone had a grand time! Congratulations on your new book, Pat!
October 15, 2009 at 9:23 pm
LuAnn, you didn’t miss the party. I’m still here, and the puzzles are still available for people to play with, and the samplers are still available for download.
October 15, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Congratulations Pat! I’m joining with everyone else who hopes you sell millions 😉
October 16, 2009 at 9:34 am
Congrats, Pat! Couldn’t have happened to a nicer person!
October 16, 2009 at 9:37 am
Congratulations on your release, Pat! The story sounds intriguing. Wishing you many sales!
October 16, 2009 at 9:53 am
Congratulations! … I hope to join you on the novel stage (I’ve done non-fiction and now poetry — but not yet a novel)
Much success.
October 16, 2009 at 11:29 am
Dear Pat Bertram,
Congratulations on the release of your novel. As we say in New Orleans, Laissez les bon temps roulez!
I wish you the very best of success.
Your friend in New Orleans,
CQ Scafidi
October 16, 2009 at 11:37 am
Wow – so many comments – kudos to you!
Congrats and I’m rethinking my approach to publishing. I’m going to have to find homes for more of my novels – life is too short to wait around. 🙂
October 16, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Congratulations!
October 19, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Wow, what a great turn-out for your party. Wonderful first chapter–I want to keep reading! Many congrats for huge sales.