05 Jun / Drumroll …
I just love the black and white photos on the cover! Grandmothers Nellie Wong (center) and the late Munni Khursheed Ashraf (right) are featured in the book.
A couple of days ago, an unsuspecting me found a media mail package sitting on my front doorstep.
Hmm … I wasn’t expecting any new books nor had I been contacted by any PR people wanting to send me something fresh-off-the-press. What could it be?
When I opened the package, I found two galley copies of The Asian Grandmothers Cookbook nestled neatly within. (A galley copy is an advanced proof of a book that is usually sent to reviewers).
Whoa.
My heart almost stopped.
I jumped up and down till I was silly.
Then I had to sit down.
Once I recovered, I turned the bound book over and over in my hands to make sure it was tangible. Yes, it was real!
The book has a soft cover and the interior photos are in black and white for now but there it was–the cumulation of over two years of hard work. And most swoon-worthy of all, my name is on the cover!
Once the tingles stopped, what did I do? I cooked from it!
As grandma always says, please share!
Woo hoo! It looks fantastic, Pat. The photos of the grandmothers really gives the cover some soul. Can’t wait to see the real thing.
The cover looks great! Congratulations!
Love the cover. Congratulations!
Gorgeous! Congratulations!!
congratulations, pat!!!! what a thrill. well done!
Beautiful cover! Can’t wait to see the inside. Congratulations!
How thrilling! Huge, huge congratulations, Pat! May it sell a gzillion copies!
Wonderful cover! Congratulations!
I can’t wait to see it for myself. 🙂
soOooOoOOoo super cool!!
congratulations!!!
Congratulations Pat! The cover looks awesome, and I can’t wait to read the finished book!
Thanks you guys! I appreciate the support.
congrats! i can’t wait to order a copy.
Congrats, Pat. The book cover looks fantastic! Can’t wait to get a copy.
Cheers to million copies sold!
Can’t really add to this conversation so I’ll just echo the others with my congratulations and kudos on the gorgeous cover.
Congrats! I’ve pre-ordered the book, can’t wait to try the recipes!
Hi Danielle,
Thanks for letting me know you can pre-order the book on Amazon. Hear that people 🙂 ?
Pat, seeing this gave me goose bumps! Totally awesome – I’m so proud of you – Congratulations! I hope it becomes a big success on the stands!
Thanks big bro. Couldn’t have done it without the support of the entire family.
Congratulations, Pat! Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy.
Thanks, Leah!
How very exciting and lovely!
Thanks, Foodhoe!
I love the cover, Pat! Everytime I meet with Sasquatch, I mention how excited I am for your book to come out. I can’t wait to see the recipes.
Hello Pat, I’m a little late to look here but I just want to chime in: It’s a gorgeous cover.
I look forward to having you sign a copy for me at a book signing somewhere in the Bay Area.
How exciting! Cover looks great! I’m just so proud of you.
Thanks for your kind wishes, Lorna, Dianne and Carol!
Wow! I just happened to check in with the blog and get an update, and I saw the big news. I can’t wait to see it on shelves near me. Congratulations! I hope all’s well in CA.