Friday, May 6, 2011

Fashion Friday and Novel Release Party!


First of all, I'm so excited to tell you that my 1st novel, Murder On The Boulevard is available via Ebook on Amazon.com!  If you want to purchase it, please click HERE.  You can also click the link on my sidebar. The paperback version will be available in about a week on the same site, but for now, you can upload to any type of reader.  The cover art was done by fashion illustrator Inslee Haynes and is so gorgeous!  I am so proud of the final result and hope you love it.

I've been working on the novel for the past two years and would have never even known where to start if it wasn't for my friend Nicolette Fischer of Simple Colette and her advice to try NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month).  It's been a long, fun, extremely challenging process.  I've learned a lot about myself and my appreciation for all things vintage, which relates to today's post...but I'll get to that in a minute.

Thank you all for your ongoing support with my novel.  I can't believe how many great people I've met through blogging and am constantly reminded of the generosity and kindness of others through it.  Hope you love Murder On The Boulevard!


Now, let's get back to Fashion Friday!  Being inspired by my novel, I wanted to share some of my favorite photos that show vintage fashion.  I love the old lines, colors, styles, and of course the makeup and hair.  What's your favorite vintage fashion?



Make sure to go check out these ladies fabulous blogs, where they are celebrating my novel launch today! Julie at Brown Eyed Belle and Daphne at Flip Flops and Pearls.  Look at this adorable button they even created for me!


In all the excitement today, I forgot to mention that I'm guest posting at two blogs today! My friend Hannah of Hannah and Bryan is out of town, so I filled in for her on Fashion Friday.  Tell her I sent you!

I also filled in for  another friend of mine, Jennifer over at Southern Living: Preppy Style! Please go check out this Fashion Friday post and tell her you stopped by as well.  


Both these blogs are amazing and you'll love these fabulous ladies!  Have a great weekend and don't forget to link up with either the Fashion Friday linky here, or the Novel Link up over at Brown Eyed Belle!

This is a blog hop and you're next!  

72 comments:

Cat said...

Just stumbled across your blog today! Congrats on your novel release...wow, what an incredible accomplish {and journey I'm sure...2 years is a long time to work on a project!}.

Have you seen the book on bookshelves yet {ie: Barnes}...I'll bet that will be an incredible feeling :)

Happy Weekend!

xx Cat brideblu

#unmatched said...

congrats on the novel release! don't have a kindle, so I'm going to have to wait for the paperback version!

Isabelle Lafleche said...

Congrats Kori! I mentioned it on my blog! If you could mention a little something about J'adore New York, that would be Fantastic! Happy Friday!!

Selma @ Crazy Little World Of Mine said...

Congrats again Kori! So excited for ya!!! Will drink some bubbly today. ;) You hopefully do the same!

xoxo

noone said...

congrats on your novel success!! the party seems wonderful

Ruth said...

Congrats!!!! I am do excited for your first novel release. I can't wait for the paperback to come out

lindsey said...

CONGRATS on the novel Kori!!! I will be ordering the paperback version as soon as it's available!! :)))

Shabbychicdiva said...

Congrats!! I wish you nothing but the best in your success!! Awesome post as usual. Love the photos! I always enjoy reading your blog so much! Have a fabulous weekend! Winona

Pink Champagne said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Today is the big day, and I am thrilled for you! You bet I'm joining the party - I wish we could all fly out to LA to toast to you and party in style. Kisses!

red.neck chic said...

I am SOOOOOOO crazy excited for you!!! Oh my gosh - Next week I'm ordering the actual book!!! Then - later on down the road when you're all famous and stuff and doing book signings I'm going to walk up and say, "please PLEASE sign my book!!!"

That's my plan!!! Kori - I'm just SOOOO proud of you!!! Let's party!!!

;-D robelyn

Angie said...

Congrats on the release of your novel! Can't wait to read it! :)

Unknown said...

Congrats my dear! It's a fabulous book and you are very talented. I'm very glad to have "stumbled" across your blog... Have a wonderful day! PS - Love the novel.

Jules said...

Congrats to you Kori on the release of your first novel! I hope you'll be celebrating this weekend. xoxo

Leeann @ Join the Gossip said...

YAY! Today is the big day!! I am SO stinkin' happy for you! I wish I had a kindle or I would have already bought the book. As soon as it comes out in hard copy I'm all over it!

Just posted my Fashion Friday/Novel Release Party :)

xo, Kimberly said...

I'm SO proud of you, Kori! Can't wait to purchase the novel this afternoon and read it on the beach, this weekend!!! :)

Mostly Style said...

Congratulations on the novel release!!!!

BelleinBows said...

I just sent your novel to my ipad! Can't wait to dig into it today!

MG said...

Congratulations! That is so very exciting!!!

ice pandora said...

Congratulations ^___^
The pictures are nice as well

xx

Jessie said...

Congrats on your book! I know it had to be so much work, but worth it in the end!!!! Have a great weekend and enjoy your moment!!! :)

Maura said...

congratulations darling! i hope you nothing but happiness and success and that this is the first of many novels for you! xoxo

Pink Lace and Cupcakes said...

Yay Yay Yay!! Congrats! I just bought it with one click and cant wait to read it on my kindle:) All the very best!

Michelle said...

I'm so PROUD of you!!!! Congratulations on your novel release!!! I'm buying mine as soon as I am off work today!

Heidi said...

Congratulations!!! Well done, honey! I wish you all the best! :)

{andthisiswhatshesaid} said...

So proud of you hunny!! cant wait to get my hands on my copy!

Scientific Housewife said...

I bet you are so excited! Congrats again :)

Jessica said...

Yay! We love you! It is such a huge accomplishment to write and publish a novel. Here's to you and all your future success. I also want a signed copy of the paperback when it comes out!
xoxo
Jessica

Blondie's Journal said...

How exciting!! Congratulations, Kori!

XO,
Jane

Summer Athena said...

very exciting! congrats, lovey!

Bobbi said...

I started reading your book last night and it's great! It sucked me in within a matter of minutes.
And I love that your main character's name is Bobbi!

Congratulations Kori!!

Unknown said...

Awesome I can not wait to order it.. I am about to.. :)

the pink prep said...

hey there! thanks for stopping by the pink prep and leaving such sweet comments!
YAYAAYAYAYAY for you and your book release! you must be BEYOND excited! I wrote a children's book five years ago and it was a labor of love!
I'm def. keeping up with you....
Cheers to SUCCE$$! :-)

Anonymous said...

Happy Friday and congrats on the BOOK!!! I'm so happy for you.

-Jenny

melifaif said...

Very excited for you Kori baby!!!! In honor of such a fab day...I linked up for my 1st Fashion Friday! Whoo hooo....

Cool Gal said...

Congratulations on your novel, Kori! That is so awesome! I can't wait to check it out!

I love all things vintage, too. Utterly fab!

Hope you have a great weekend!

Unknown said...

congrats on your book!

nomo wino daph said...

Party over here....
Party over there.....
party party party!!

WOOO HOOOO MY FRIEND!!!

Did you hear the music on my blog? I even renamed the player, just for you!

XoXo

Anonymous said...

ahhh Kori congrats on your novel release! I'm so excited for you and can't wait to go pick up the book! Thats my dream someday to go to a library and pick my own book out ;) xo

jenna ♥ a little blue said...

congratulations!!! i am soooo excited for you. this is seriously fantastic. i would love to say i wrote a novel some day.

can't wait for the paperback! :)

have a fabulous friday!

Day Old News said...

A big congrats to you!

Unknown said...

Congratulations for your novel :-)

My Blog
xoxo Michaela

Unknown said...

Congrats on the release! What an accomplishment!!

Red Lip Gloss said...

KORI!!! Congratulations lady! This is so amazing; what an achievement. I can't wait to read it

xo

BonjourRomance said...

Félicitations Kori! It sounds so interesting! Wishing you the best with it!
Mimi

My Heart Blogged said...

Congrats on your book!
My Heart Blogged

Carrie said...

Wonderful pictures! Wow a novel release...fantastic! Congrats!
XO Carrie
www.carriefabulous.com

Anonymous said...

How exciting is this???! Congratulations and I hope you sell a gazillion copies! This blogging world is amazing. I meet so many like minded people and authors and cooks and other famous people...what fun! Have a wonderful weekend.

Melissa: Write it in Lipstick said...

congrats I wish you the best of luck with the novel. How exciting.

Julie Leah said...

Yay!!! Couldn't be happier for you, punkin!! Eeeeee!!

xoxo

Cindy Swanson said...

Hi beautiful Kori! I just discovered your blog, and fell in love with it immediately! I'm looking forward to reading your book...how exciting!

Blessings!

Cindy at Notes in the Key of Life

Julie (Little Pink Rain Boots) said...

I too adore 50's style, something so chic and mysterious about the dresses from that era.

-Julie. littlepinkrainboots.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Congratulations Kori! Today is all about your BIG book release and it's so exciting to be a part of your fanbase. Cheers to you doll! xoxo


http://onestyleatatime.blogspot.com/

fashioneggpplant said...

wow, congratulations! an actual published author :)

Margarita Bloom said...

Congrats Kori!!! Had to join in the fun so mentioned your wonderful news on my blog!! {throwing confetti} whoohoo!!

Unknown said...

Congrats Kori, what a wonderful accomplishment!

Sarah xxx

Fashion Confessions of a Mommy said...

I think I barely made it in before your link closed. With kids I usually post quite late!
A huge CONGRATS on your book. It must feel amazing to be published.
I hope you celebrate!

Daphne.
http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com

Simply Colette said...

I'm so happy for you!!! Aww... Thanks for the mention! :) Can't wait to read it! Have a fabulous weekend !

Victoria - Florence and Mary said...

Oh you must be so excited... this might just have to be the first book I download for my new iphone!!

Have a great weekend,

Victoria xx

Dree said...

Congratulations on your novel release!! I'm so thrilled for you! What an accomplishment - I cannot wait to read your novel! I hope that you have a fantastic weekend, you deserve it!!

MissB said...

CONGRATULATIONS KORI! I'm in awe of you and what you have accomplished! I missed linking up to the novel release party yesterday because of moving, but I had to stop over and tell you I think you're amazing! I bought your book for my kindle and I'm already hooked! You should be unbelievably proud of yourself!

MissB said...

Ok! I blogged about it too! I'm getting your name out there girl! congrats!

lindsayleboyer said...

congratulations on your book! how exiting!

thestyle-child.blogspot.com

Karena said...

Cori I am excited beyond and will order you paperback as soon as it is available!!

I know what a long process it can be.

Come and see me soon for a New Giveaway!!

xoxo
Karena

Art by Karena

Bud and Leo said...

YAYAYAYA CONGRATS! So exciting! Can't wait to read it!!!

Lexi said...

Congratulations on the book release! That is such a huge accomplishment!!

xox Lexi
Glitter & Pearls

Lindsay said...

Congratulations on your novel...how exciting! Cheers to you! XO

Here On Crow Creek said...

I am so happy for you KORI!!! Congratulations hun you deserve it! I am going to have to go and get me a copy! I am so excited!

Brian Miller said...

woohoo! congrats on the novel...that is awesome!

Mimi N said...

Congrats on the release of your 1st novel! That's so amazing. Thanks for dropping by Woven by Words!

~Mimi

Steph @ Professors_Wife said...

Congratulations to you! I want the paperback!!!

Michelle said...

Congratulations! I can't wait to buy your book this week!!! I'm so excited for you! XOXO

Amanda said...

Just found your blog this evening! CONGRATULATIONS NOVELIST! That is so awesome, and I'm beyond excited for you!

I'm a new follower, and again, congrats! :)