Cakes ‘n’ Bakes and Books
Posted on: November 23, 2018
- In: All things tea related | Books | Events
- 57 Comments
I was invited to do a book reading and signing at a local coffee shop called Cakes ‘n’ Bakes near my home in Spain. It was a huge success. Many cups of coffee, tea, delicious treats and books were sold to happy customers. The children enjoyed the two readings and everyone had a fun time. A great way to spend an afternoon. I was pleased to see Amanda’s travel adventures in the hands of many new readers. There will be some Amanda books under the tree this Christmas as well. One grandmother said she was going to read the books she bought, then send them off to her grandchildren. Here are a few pictures of the day and two short videos of me reading, thanks to Maureen Moss.
Cakes ‘n’ Bakes coffee shop in Los Dolses
Lemon meringue cupcakes
A happy customer
Eager listeners
Christmas shopping
Books and yummy cakes
Christine, the proprietor with her homemade mince tarts. So popular she had to make another batch mid-afternoon.
Salted caramel brownies to die for
A fellow author and supporter
Thank you to everyone who attended in person and in spirit!
Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends and family.
I am incredibly thankful for all those who support my writing endeavours!
57 Responses to "Cakes ‘n’ Bakes and Books"
November 23, 2018 at 6:52 am
What a delightful event, Darlene. I am so glad it went well!
November 23, 2018 at 8:08 am
Looked like it was a wonderful afternoon! Congrats, Darlene. Maybe this should become an annual event?!
November 23, 2018 at 8:51 am
I think I will be doing more at this place as it was just perfect!
November 23, 2018 at 8:17 am
I love these intimate events and home-made goodies are just the icing on the cake!
November 23, 2018 at 8:53 am
And they were so good. I had the lemon drizzle and it just melted in your mouth. There was a steady stream of people all afternoon as well. My favourite kind of event too.
November 23, 2018 at 11:32 am
Looks like a wonderful event Darlene! Delicious and some great books too!
November 23, 2018 at 1:20 pm
Hi Darlene. That’s a cafe I would hang out in if I lived in that neck of the woods. Very cute and homey.
Good luck with your book! See you.
Neil S.
November 23, 2018 at 11:40 pm
Sounds like it was a fun event – and those brownies look wonderful!
November 23, 2018 at 11:58 pm
Everyone had an enjoyable time. I didn’t think you could improve on a brownie but they did!!
November 24, 2018 at 1:02 am
It looks like it was a successful and enjoyable afternoon, Darlene. After learning more about your home in Spain via the IL piece, it’s fun to see your environment, too. Enjoy the weekend!
November 24, 2018 at 1:43 am
Thanks, Tricia! It is such a great community we live in. What was wonderful was seeing people chatting and making new friends as well as people seeing friends they hadn’t seen for a long time! All because of my book event.
November 24, 2018 at 1:38 am
What a lovely way to spend an afternoon. Congratulations Darlene.
November 24, 2018 at 2:16 am
The culture of Spain is so COLORFUL, and you fit right in. Thanks for the photos and the two videos. Nothing like reading for a live audience! 🙂
November 24, 2018 at 4:05 am
I love reading to a live audience, especially children who are so attentive. Moments before they had been running around and noisy. When I started reading, they calmed right down.
November 24, 2018 at 4:57 am
This looks like such a lovely event, Darlene.
November 24, 2018 at 5:09 am
I thought of you when I was there. You would have loved this place. The owner is creative like you are when it comes to baking. A great event!
November 24, 2018 at 8:11 am
What a combination! Sweets and good books (YOUR books). Just can’t get better than that. Congrats on a marvelous author day. xo
November 24, 2018 at 12:34 pm
Wonderful, Darlene!
November 25, 2018 at 8:21 am
That is one fabulous café and the perfect place to do a book signing. Do most Spanish children speak/read English well? Since you live in Spain, have you ever thought about translating some of the books — especially “Amanda in Spain.”
November 25, 2018 at 9:00 am
It was the perfect place. Most Spanish children learn English in school, as in many European countries. The people who came to my book reading were mostly English and many of the books purchased were going back to the UK for grandchildren living there. I sold out of Amanda in Spain as well as my bi-lingual book, Pig on Trial/Cerdito a juicio. I would love to have my books translated one day. Another dream to pursue.
November 26, 2018 at 10:53 am
Looks like a fun time, Darlene. Wish I could have been there! 😀
November 27, 2018 at 3:32 am
One of these days, I will be at one of your book events or you will be at one of mine, I just know it!!
November 27, 2018 at 2:51 am
What a wonderful time, Darlene!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
November 27, 2018 at 9:06 am
What a great thing to do for everyone involved!! Perfect venue to share your writing!
November 27, 2018 at 5:27 pm
It was perfect. The coffeeshop did well and so did my books. A win-win for everyone!
November 27, 2018 at 11:40 am
The whole setup looks adorable Darlene ❤
November 28, 2018 at 8:55 pm
Well done for doing something like this, Darlene. It takes a lot of courage.
November 28, 2018 at 11:31 pm
I’ve always believed that if you don’t ask, you don’t get. The cake shop was only too happy to have me there and did a brisk business themselves. And, it was fun! (of course I didn’t sleep much the night before)
November 29, 2018 at 2:56 am
Sounds like a wonderful day, Darlene. You sold books, made some kids happy – and surrounded by so many goodies! I’m drooling just looking at the pics.
December 8, 2018 at 12:37 am
What a lovely place to have a book signing, Darlene. 🙂 I’d have frosting all over my mouth as I smiled at everyone.
December 8, 2018 at 12:42 am
It was a wonderful place. I had a lemon slice so no icing just to be safe!! It was marvellous. xo
January 6, 2019 at 4:35 am
I really enjoyed your reading and those beautiful colors – very Spanish 🙂
January 6, 2019 at 4:55 am
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. The colours in the cakeshop are great!!
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November 23, 2018 at 5:40 am
Cakes look good! Are your books in Spanish?
November 23, 2018 at 5:50 am
The cakes were so good! My Amanda Travels books are not in Spanish but I do have another one that is bi-lingual, Pig on Trial/Cerdito a juicio. (Spanish and English)