Karen Wright: Whirlwind few weeks and new book is a hit

Once they were safely indoors, I set to work dispatching all my pre-orders. This was very satisfying for me, all my hard work coming to fruition. That done, my next task was to prepare everything to take to

the Harrogate showground where The Great Holiday Home Show was taking place, and I was booked to work all weekend. I was cooking recipes from the book and doing book signings so there were lots of

things to tick off my preparation list.

We took our caravan and pitched at the Knaresborough Caravan and Motorhome Club site. It is a beautiful site in a gorgeous area and it was fabulous to be using the caravan again plus it saved us from travelling home each day. Everything went well and my books were popular too.

When we came home, I had to reset immediately as I was holding a private book event for my immediate family and friends. My friend Ben agreed that I could use his pizza restaurant in Wakefield as it was a perfect size for my party. I heartily recommend it if you are looking for a venue for about 25 people, it is called The Pizza Yard and the food is brilliant too.

Guests were greeted with a glass of prosecco or a Peroni and then everyone ordered food. As people ate, we had a couple of food related quizzes and then my friend Stephen opened the event with a rendition of the song ‘Summer Holiday’, which got everyone singing along. Then I got to my feet and talked about the book and how it came about. I did reading too so folk would get the feel of what my book was all about. Stephen then closed the party with another song, ‘King of the Road’ and we sang

our hearts out. It was so uplifting, I felt on top of the world.

I sold so many books I could hardly believe my eyes when I finally got home and unloaded everything into the house. I had very nearly sold out of the boxes that I had taken with me, so fantastic! I still have plenty though and you can order a copy on my website www.karenwrightbakes.co.uk.