Books are here!

The books are finally here from Dog Ear and they look fantastic! I have had them for about a week and it has been quite fun. I have received many positive reactions and comments, but then the people that I have shown it to are a little biased :) Many people that I work with have purchased a copy and many friends have as well.

Dog Ear produced a quality book for us even though it took a little longer than expected.

Now, on to the marketing plan to get this book "out there"!

Final Proofs, Finally!

Who could have guessed that it would take almost two months to get to the final proof goal??!! While I usually consider myself to be a relatively patient person, this entire process has been a test! Could it be the publisher that I have chosen? Dog Ear Publishing out of Indiana is a small publisher but I had hoped that they would have more of a personal touch. However, the process with them has taken 3 times longer than I was told!! Maybe it is that way with every publish on demand publisher. Any thoughts out there?

Richard and I had very few changes to make from the first proof pages so I did not anticipate a long process to get the final proof pages. Last I heard, our book was almost through the "quality control" phase and would be ready for the presses. I'm hoping to see them arrive at my door within the next couple of weeks. However, this whole process has taught me to not get my hopes up.

Many people have asked me when the book will be ready so I hope this points to a few sales. I am trying to map out how I will be able to make the many contacts that I would like to make in my area. I would like to visit area schools, libraries, daycare centers, etc. in the hopes of promoting my first reader. I also hope to get a newspaper article out of the deal with a book signing at a local store.

Will post again when something new develops....hopefully the arrival of the books!