Happy book birthday to The Metropolitan Affair! This novel happens to be my 20th published book, so this year, I decided to actually celebrate with an in-person launch party. This felt like such a luxury after the last three books, my Windy City Saga, all released during the pandemic. What made our launch party even more special was holding it at the Tea Cellar here in Cedar Falls, Iowa. (I feel like I have their tea in my veins, I drink it so much.) They served New York Cheesecake to guests, the perfect dessert to serve at a launch party for a novel set in New York City. And this wasn't just any cheesecake. It was infused with Honey Almond tea, the Tea Cellar's bestselling variety. Baked by Simply Bliss Cheesecakes in Waterloo, Iowa.
The Tea Cellar also developed two new tea blends inspired by the novel. They are:
- The Plaza. A sweet herbal that'll serve as your personal oasis. Apple pieces, passion fruit, raspberry leaves, peppermint, hibiscus, cranberries.
- Hotel Astor. Discover the decadence offered by an orange and chocolate pu-erh tea.
Both the hotels the teas are named for play a role in the novel. Sample bags of these teas are available while supplies last in-store only at the Tea Cellar. (If you're dying to try some yourself, email me - jocelyngreenbooks@gmail.com - and I can pick some up and mail them to you until they run out.)
Below is the order of events. Don't you love that art deco border that matches the book cover?
Below, friends from church, Dave Schirk and Jean Nies, helped me do the reading of the first scene, radio theatre style! If you'd like to watch a portion of the event, including this reading, you can watch the video on Facebook here.
I'm so grateful to the Tea Cellar crew, pictured below, for making the event so special!
Everyone who attended received a small gift bundle that included the coupon below. I think it's only fair that I extend this to every one of you, as well. The $100 off coupon is yours if you want it!
And here's one more gift: free downloadable Book Club Guide! Even if you don't read this book with a group, I think you'll still enjoy the guide.
The Metropolitan Affair is now available wherever books are sold! Find all the purchase links here. Happy reading!
Jocelyn Green
Jocelyn Green inspires faith and courage as the award-winning and bestselling author of numerous fiction and nonfiction books, including The Mark of the King; Wedded to War; and The 5 Love Languages Military Edition, which she coauthored with bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman. Her books have garnered starred reviews from Booklist and Publishers Weekly, and have been honored with the Christy Award, the gold medal from the Military Writers Society of America, and the Golden Scroll Award from the Advanced Writers & Speakers Association. She graduated from Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, with a B.A. in English, concentration in writing. As a speaker, Jocelyn inspires faith and courage in her audiences. She loves Mexican food, Broadway musicals, strawberry-rhubarb pie, the color red, and reading with a cup of tea. Jocelyn lives with her husband Rob and two children in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Visit her at www.jocelyngreen.com.
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