Jenny McGill’s Book Launch

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By Barbara Sands

Long-time Vallartans Burt Hixon and Jerry Battle decorated up their digs—at least the pool area—on Tuesday May 22 to fete Jenny McGill and introduce to the world at large her new book, Drama and Diplomacy in a Sultry Mexican Beach Town. The setting was true to the title with a heady breeze from the bay sweeping over the grounds as the decorations in Red, White and Green and Red, White and Blue swayed to the music of the Marimba and accompanying instruments.

The crowd may not have been counted, since there were no tickets, but the books were flying out of the cartons onto the table and under Jenny's hand to sign "something special just for me." Aiding Jenny were her guest from Guadalajara Carol Wheeler, senior editor of MexConnect, Sally Conley of the Pitillal Children's Library and Laura Cardenas of I Do Vallarta.

Among guests were too many of Jenny and Howard's old friends to name, but Luis Reyes Brambila (Vallarta Opina and Vallarta Today) and Jenny exchanged autographs in their own gift books while others of long duration in our community including Mayo Warren, Eva Montecon and Margaret Tolton enjoyed the drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Jenny pointed out that her stunning linen dress and perfect accessories were thanks to Toody Walton "who dressed me."

Many have already been able to read Jenny's book and reviews are great and always seem to include a reference to how much was learned in the pleasant, lively read.

Look for more information on where the book will be found. At the moment, try The Book Stores, both downtown and Plaza Caracol, other book stores, Galeria Vallarta, and Rizo's.