It might appear to
be odd timing, but it’s actually very auspicious. To put it simply, if it
weren’t for my mother, I never would have written this book. I might have
written a different novel, but not this one.
My mother was,
after all, responsible for turning me into the nutty Icelandophile that I have
become. And – granted, this is not unusual for mothers – she was also my
biggest fan. But her role went beyond motherly interest. I often consulted with
her on small and large details of the book, drawing on her memories of her
Icelandic-Canadian childhood.
Although she did
not live to see it, my mother, too, dreamed of this day when my book would be
published. I feel her with me today. Happy birthday Mom!
Now for the launch
party – it’s going to be at Diesel Bookstore on College Avenue in Oakland at 7 pm tonight. It marks the start
of the book tour and the first time I’ll be reading from The Tricking of Freya.
Lots of people I
know and love will be there, and hopefully some people I don’t know as well.
I’m a little worried I could get choked up when I stand up in front of this group
and maybe even cry with happiness or something. So be it. It’s been a long
road… Oliver and I are ready to celebrate!
Congrats! Wish I could be there tonight!!!
Posted by: The Subtle Rudder | March 04, 2009 at 08:35 AM
Congratulations, Christina!
You are going to be wonderful. And, sometimes -- most of the time, actually -- tears are a very okay thing!
I'll be sending you good energy from Denver.
Posted by: Tiffany | March 04, 2009 at 01:51 PM
Go Edith!
xo
Posted by: Charles Baldwin | March 04, 2009 at 07:30 PM
Well, congratulations! What an amazing coincidence that I found you online on this day! I was just following the trail of friends on Facebook.
Looking forward to being back in touch -
Anne
Posted by: Anne Glazer | March 05, 2009 at 01:33 PM
It was SO wonderful to see you at your launch party Tina Darling! I am so very proud of you! I had a huge shit eating grin on my face the entire time and almost all the way home...going back across the bridge I was like.."my gawd my jaw kinda hurts....oh I'm still smiling"!
Posted by: Jefe | March 08, 2009 at 02:33 PM
Christina, I met you at your reading at the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle when I introduced myself as Freya, my chosen Icelandic name.
I've just finished your book and was completely enthralled by it. I read it in one day and will read it again. It brought back so many memories of my Icelandic childhood, the language, the stories Amma told, the food which I try to replicate for my "honorary Icelandic friends here in Seattle," my trips to Iceland, and much more. I'm going to buy a copy for my sisters who will find it equally engaging I'm sure.
What an exceptional writer you are. Your descriptions are so engaging and the story is amazing.
I thank you for helping to keep our Icelandic heritage alive.
Bless. Freya
Posted by: Beverly Anderson Forbes | May 02, 2009 at 05:32 PM
this is the perfect gift for your mom! Do not worry, she sees you and proud! good luck!)
Posted by: Premium Max | October 23, 2011 at 03:54 AM