(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) Gratitude Now that we’ve published K-9 Kudzu: Observations of a Working Dog Who Loves to Play and we've had our first book signing with steady sales, I want to thank everyone who has helped me. Some of you are mentioned on the acknowledgement page of K-9 Kudzu and others are promoted on my blog posts, but you’re all important. Thank you! I’ve often said that only a published author knows what it feels like to … [Read more...] about Gratitude
Gwen Bartlett
Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Final Proof Approved
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) Final Proof Approved Finally! We’ve approved Proof #2 of K-9 Kudzu: Observations of a Working Dog Who Loves to Play. Now, the children’s book is in line for printing at POD Print. We’re hoping to have copies in hand within two weeks. Creating this book has been like a five-act play. If Act 1 was writing the book, and Act 2 was editing the book, then Act 3 was the process of developing the color illustrations with … [Read more...] about Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Final Proof Approved
Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Progress and Publicity
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) Progress and Publicity We’ve received our first proof of K-9 Kudzu: Observations of a Working Dog Who Loves to Play. It’s fantastic! We’ll make a few minor changes before sending it off for a second proof. It’s so important that we have it printed as perfectly as possible since our first high-quality print order will be for 250 books, rather than one at a time with print-on-demand. For those who read … [Read more...] about Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Progress and Publicity
Michael Jackson or Me, You Decide
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) · A Book Reading at Hutchinson Public Library · Tomorrow night I have my first official book reading/signing for my debut novel, Taking Back the Bullet: Trajectories of Self-Discovery. I’m looking forward to the interaction with the attendees—if anyone shows up. Well, I know some people will show. J. Alex Potter, my wife, she’ll be there. We’re riding in the same car. Kate Lewis, Marketing and … [Read more...] about Michael Jackson or Me, You Decide
