If the noise level and buzz was any indication the launch at Adelaide City Hog's Breath Cafe could not have been better. Host Jason said he and his team were thrilled to have the opportunity to support Dragons Abreast and their great work.

A portable sound system ensured that Anna Wellings Booth's address was heard, and touched the hearts of all attending. The message is spread further, through an upcoming article in the Adelaide Advertiser and a radio interview.

Owner Phil Bailey was a popular 'guest of honour', signing many of the 40 books purchased on the night. He demonstrated his support for DA not only with superb hospitality but buying six copies of A Dragon's Tale himself. Thanks Phil (and thanks for being the force behind the great Hog's Breath contribution across the country).

A fantastic night had by all and three cheers for the Joondalup Hoggie's team. The WA Dragons Abreaster's look forward to an ongoing relationship with Phil and Joondalup Hog's Breath Cafe.

The photographer wanted the Dragon's Head as a colourful prop in the foreground. Victoria DA Co-ordinator Pru Menzies realised this would have been an ideal opportunity to show off the DAM Busters vibrant new Dragon - next time!

When a media opportunity arises, it's great to be prepared.

Talk to your tech people about adding a microphone input to the amplifier you use for music (karaoke anyone?) or grab a portable one like this little unit (availbale locally). Everyone will love you.

Southern Cross TV covered the launch and Thursday's "Mercury" newspaper article about the launch mentioned the book, price and where it could be bought. Seventy eight guests attended the launch, and 37 stayed for a meal.

Hoggies got a shot on TV, but visibility would have been more obvious if there had been a Hoggies Pink Pig in the crowd - that gal rocks when she's around! The staff headed by the supervisors Em and Ness were brilliant. Thanks to all the Hoggies team and the food was delicious. An astounding 56 books were sold!

MC Pru Menzies introduced Anna Wellings Booth from Canberra who officially launched the book, Sue Smith showed a moving DVD of the Warrior Women exhibition (photographs, video productions, writing and art by Dragons Abreast members) and more than 36 books were sold.

Matt Carol and his team had prepared the most succulent, delicious finger food imaginable - superb experience enjoyed by all, and many stayed on to share a laugh and delicious meal afterwards.

Only problem was lack of a PA system and some guests missed the power of Anna's inspiring message. Good sound at such an event is a must!

While it was a bit hard to hear her words, the guests were clearly prepared for a good time, and more than 25 'Dragons' and friends stayed on for dinner afterwards. Media attended the event, the Canberra Times has already run one article including a mention of Hog's Breath Woden, with another still to come.

Unfortunately we don't have any photos of the Woden management and team - rumour has it they were shy! Have to become more comfortable about self promotion and adding to your own photo library - see article below!

Michelle Hanton of Dragons Abreast has been snapping away at all her launches and events, and has now started to use Google's free Picasa Web Album service. You can see her growing collection in Michelle's Album. This is such an easy thing for any restaurant or organisation to do.

Jo Kelly, chief piggy at Hog's Breath in Caloundra took a much smarter approach when catering for the launch on Monday night. They say they're 'famous for their steaks', so one of the main snack items handed around were cubes of this famous product - tender, juicy, hot and bite-sized. I can't remember a time when people raved about the food and the cause at an event like they did at this event. A very smart decision...