What a great night and what an absolute darling Paullina is! 280 came along to the Hyatt for the Paper Plus Books and Bubbles Paullina Simons event and she didn’t disappoint. The women (and three men!) who came along enjoyed a well presented delivery from Paullina – she had slides and music and offered glimpses into her own life as well as insights into how her books come to be and how her characters evolve. She’d been up since 5 in the morning but you wouldn’t have known such was the energy of her talk. It’s wonderful to see an author have so much respect for her readers. She is genuinely grateful that her readers give her the chance to live the life of a writer – a life she loves. Next time she’s in New Zealand, you’d be mad to miss her! Here are some photos from the event:
Paullina Simons Author Event at the Hyatt.
Monday, 9 November, 2009 by Kerre Woodham
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- Hi there! Kerre Woodham is the host of the night time talk show on NewsTalk ZB. She has a column in the Herald on Sunday and is the book reviewer and books ambassador for the Paper Plus franchise. She is frequently called upon for after dinner speaking and MC-ing and is the author of 'Short Fat Chick to Marathon Runner', a book she co-wrote with her trainer, Gaz, after completing the Auckland and New York marathons. In 2009 she also completed the London Marathon as well to add to her cache of medals! She has a lovely Irishman and a gorgeous 21 year old daughter and a very cool border collie called Toby. She has been dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century by Rob, who designed this website and posts all the cool stuff on here. You can contact me through kerre @ kerrewoodham.com
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Kerre, I am looking forward to more books n bubbles events in Wellington. I attended Diana’s event & you have me hooked!
Wish Paullina could of been at Wellington too. But I lined up for a book signing at Paper Plus with other fans. A lovely lady!
Love Leanne.
Hi Leanne
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Wasn’t Diana AMAZING? I’ll be posting photos from Diana’s event as soon as I have them. And you do know we have an event in Wellington in two weeks? Fabulous Foodies at the Duxton?
Cheers
Kerre
Oooooo Paullina is my fav Author – wish she came to Napier. Have you read her new book Kerre? What do you think? Haven’t got it yet – am waiting till we go to Oz in a couple of weeks and will get it in duty free for the plane!
You’re looking fab – are you training hard at the gym??
Speaking of gyms off there right now – hope all is well with you! Cath xx