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Behind the Scenes of the Moms’ Night Out Premiere (Part 2)

Ever want to know what happens behind the scenes at a movie premiere? Just a few days ago I got to experience just that!

If you missed the Part 1 of Behind the Scenes of the Moms’ Night Out Premiere, you can read it here.

So how did I get asked to be part of a Hollywood Premiere?

In December I was asked to write the novelization of Moms’ Night Out. What’s a novelization? Basically, I watched the movie (over and over again) and turned it into a book! It was such a great movie that I loved every minute of it.

Here is the book with, like, the best cover ever! —> And take note of my name on the front!

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I couldn’t have been more pleased to share a ride to the TCL Chinese Theater with the screenwriter of Moms’ Night Out Andrea Nasfell.

Here is a photo of me and Andrea:

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OK, that might be jumping a little ahead of ourselves.

Here is a photo of me and Andrea on the way to the premiere of Moms’ Night Out:

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I’ve connected with Andrea a little over Facebook and Twitter, and she’s amazing! I can’t wait to see what she’s working on next!

When we got to the Red Carpet (<–deserves to be capitalized) there was what my husband called our “handler” waiting. Albert was there to lead me down the Red Carpet, and he did a fine job!

I posed for photographers, and I’m trying to get the “official” photos for those.

(They have this sweet girl labeled as Tricia Goyer. Maybe if I found the fountain of youth!!)

I posed for my husband, too. (That is my “handler” on the left.)

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Then Albert took a photo of John and me!

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Then I thought I was done, but no. Instead, I was interviewed!! I wasn’t expecting this, but it was fun. I talked about the novelization and what it was like writing it. Interviewers asked me about my other books and my kids. It was so easy to talk about all of it!

Everything was such a blur, but I was interviewed by 6–8 people with microphones and video cameras. I wished I would have paid better attention to who was interviewing me. John said one of the was CNN! (I also wish I could find a video clip online—let me know if you find one!)

Thankfully, my dear friend Tracey Eyster captured a shot!

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Oh, there is so much more to tell! I’m just getting started!

Here are a few more things that I’ll share on upcoming blogs:

  • The inside of the theater and WHO I sat next to.
  • The after party at Lucky Strikes.
  • The privileges of a VIP Guest.
  • The three favorite people I met! (The list may surprise you.)
  • Red Carpet fashion
  • and more . . .

But until I can get to that, here are some more Red Carpet photos for you to enjoy! (These are taken from the Moms’ Night Out Facebook page. If you have not LIKED the page, please do!)

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What about you? Which one of these actors would you like to meet? Leave a comment!

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Behind the Scenes of the Moms’ Night Out Premiere (Part 1)

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In December I was asked to write the novelization of Moms’ Night Out. What’s a novelization? Basically, I watched the movie (over and over again) and turned it into a book! It was such a great movie that I loved every minute of it. (Don’t tell my editor, Dawn, but it almost didn’t feel like work.)

Here is the book with, like, the best cover ever! —> And take note of my name on the front!

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And, because I had a chance to write the novelization, I also got invited to WALK THE RED CARPET for the premiere. (Yes, those words do deserve all caps!)

To say the Moms’ Night Out Premiere was a dream come true isn’t really accurate, because honestly I never really dreamed that BIG. Even in the weeks leading up to the event I did poorly when it came to my expectations.

What did I expect?

1. To find a friend to drive John and I to the red carpet.

2. To get out. To have people say, “Who is she?” To snap one photo, and then to usher me inside.

3. To see some of the stars from afar.

4. To spend most of the time chatting with some awesome blogger mamas who I knew would be there. (Which I was REALLY looking forward to.)

5. To go to the After Party and continue to watch the actors from afar.

6. To go home completely happy.

What did I get? SOOOOO much more!

 

The Big Deal

A few days before I left for Hollywood I received a detailed account of how the Red Carpet would play out. It was timed in great detail. I was impressed! Here is a glimpse of that:

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Yes, my name is listed among the likes of Patricia Heaton, David Hunt, Sarah Drew, Sean Astin, Alex Kendrick, and Kevin Downes. Um, just a little giddy over that.

Farther down in the email was a list of all the talent would would be there:

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The list went on.

My name was a little lower on the list …

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But I’m not complaining! I’m listed as TALENT!

Our instructions were to gather at the Roosevelt Hotel. (I hope I’m not giving away an industry secrets by sharing this information!!)

John and I were earlier because we were so worried about traffic and being late. When we entered the first one we can was Trace Atkins and others striding through the lobby. He’s so tall, and the excitement of the day was starting to hit me. Maybe my heartbeat quickened just a little. Later, I saw him taking photos with the contest winners:

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In the lobby familiar faces began showing up. In addition to Trace, we saw the cute kids who played Brandon and Bailey with their moms. Little “Bailey” squealed as she twirled in her pretty pink dress. “This is my first time wearing high heels.” (I tried to get a photo of them, but they were bouncing around and the shot is blurry.)

John and I chatted with some of those gathered. And then some of the “big names” showed up, and the “vibe” of the room changed. Even though no one was staring, glances were being shot at actors like Sarah Drew, Kevin Downes, and Abbie Cobb who were walking around. And, of course, the energy “pumped” up when Andy and Jon Erwin showed up! It’s funny, but when you’re in a room like that you “know” where everyone is and who everyone is talking to even if you’re not gawking or staring. (I tried not to do either!)

As we talked with some of the actors and producers, I didn’t want to be one of “those people” so I didn’t take any photos. So here are their faces … just picture them mingling, all dressed up. (Don’t worry, I did get some photos at the After Party!)

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Are these cool folks, or what?!

Finally, it was my turn to ride over to the Red Carpet. The photo at the top of this post is me right as I was climbing into the car that would take us to the Red Carpet. Do I look a little happy here?

Tomorrow, I’ll share more of what it was like on the Red Carpet itself. Leave it to a novelist to turn this event into a saga!

What would you find most exciting about a Red Carpet event?

 

If you want to read Part 2 of my adventures, go here.

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