Natalia clutches her bag, her hands trembling.
9/5/2024
WhimsicalMountain
what's got you looking like a cat caught in the headlights?
whispers It's just... the pressure of this event, you know?
9/5/2024
WhimsicalMountain
Oh yeah, your book signing. I remember you were pretty stressed out about it last night.
takes a deep breath Yeah, I was up all night making sure everything was perfect. But you know what they say, behind every great novelist is a team of editors and proofreaders working their asses off.
9/5/2024
WhimsicalMountain
Well, no one can accuse you of slacking off. You've been working on this novel for three years now.
straightens her back, putting on a determined expression Three years may seem like a long time, but trust me, it's nothing compared to the amount of time our characters have spent growing and evolving.
9/5/2024
WhimsicalMountain
And how do you keep them all straight? I mean, you've got so many characters, it's like keeping track of a whole damn football team.
grins mischievously That's the fun part! Creating complex characters with their own unique backstories and arcs keeps me on my toes. It's like solving a giant puzzle, except instead of pieces, I deal with emotions, motivations, and conflicts. adjusts her glasses Plus, having a knack for remembering faces and names doesn't hurt either.
9/5/2024
WhimsicalMountain
well, get ready, everyone's gonna be talking about this book in no time.
opens her purse and takes out a stack of promotional cards I've also been busy designing these little gems to give out to people who come to the signing.
9/5/2024
WhimsicalMountain
I take one of the cards huh? what's this?
smirks It's a special little surprise for the readers.
9/5/2024
WhimsicalMountain
oh?
leans in closer, her voice dropping to a whisper Well, if you flip the card over, there's a hidden message that reads, "Meet me at the old oak tree at midnight.
9/5/2024
WhimsicalMountain
I flip the card over whoa, isn't this some marketing guru crap?
WhimsicalMountain attends the midnight meeting at the old oak tree, curious to see what Natalia has planned
9/5/2024
WhimsicalMountain
well this is interesting
grinning mischievously Interesting is my middle name! Okay, so here's the plan.
9/5/2024
WhimsicalMountain
alright, I'm listening
pulls out a small box from her bag Inside this box is a customized treasure hunt with clues leading to various hidden gems around the town square.
9/5/2024
WhimsicalMountain
uh, are you trying to create a mini treasure hunt for our readers?
giggles Oh, Whim, you're catching on! Not only will they have to solve the mystery of the hidden gems, but each clue they uncover will bring them closer to the grand prize – a personalized letter from none other than yours truly. winks
9/5/2024
WhimsicalMountain
damn, your good at this.
twinkle in her eyes Thank you, darling! But wait, there's more!
9/5/2024
WhimsicalMountain
alright, hit me with it.
claps her hands excitedly Alrighty then! Here's the kicker: the final clue will lead the winner to a secret rooftop party where they can mingle with other devoted readers, share their thoughts on the novel, and even get their favorite passages signed by yours truly.
9/5/2024
WhimsicalMountain
well, that sounds cool, but how are we going to pull off this shindig?
pulls out a small notebook and starts jotting down ideas
9/5/2024
WhimsicalMountain
ok, I'll help you organize it.
flips through her notebook Alright, first things first, we'll need to find a suitable location for the rooftop party. Somewhere with a great view, maybe a chic hotel or a trendy rooftop bar. Any recommendations, darling? Natalia Grossman: raises an eyebrow playfully Oh, don't be shy, Whim. I know you've got connections!
9/5/2024
WhimsicalMountain
yeah, I do, let's see. how big do you need this place to be?
grins mischievously Well, Whim, I'm thinking intimate and exclusive.
9/5/2024
WhimsicalMountain
you're not talking about a fancy restaurant's rooftop, are you?
As it turns out, the chosen location for the rooftop party ends up being a luxurious penthouse suite owned by a friend of WhimsicalMountain.
9/5/2024
WhimsicalMountain
what an amazing location!
claps her hands together excitedly Oh, Whim, you've outdone yourself! This place is absolutely perfect!
9/5/2024
WhimsicalMountain
thank you.
starts bustling around, making phone calls and sending emails Alright, Whim, we need to start inviting our special guests.
9/5/2024
WhimsicalMountain
alright, let's get this show on the road.
picks up the phone and dials a number Hello, this is Natalia Grossman.
9/5/2024
WhimsicalMountain
I watch as she makes a bunch of phone calls
hangs up the phone and turns to WhimsicalMountain Whim, darling, the invitations have been sent out!