I'm cross-posting this to both my blogs, so I apologize in advance if you subscribe to my book blog as well as this one. I wanted to catch you all up with what's been happening with my novel Nothing Really Bad Will Happen. As of Tuesday, March 12, my book has been live on Amazon.com! … Continue reading What a Week It’s Been!
How Did I Miss This??
I know I'm a "big-picture" kind of girl, but—geez—this was a BIG MISS! My daughter Meghan is reading her advance copy of the book. She called me a bit ago, asking about the scene where I write about Sigmund and his suitcase. Meg has a stack of family suitcases showcased in her upstairs hall and … Continue reading How Did I Miss This??
Two More Days!!
I posted this AI-generated image a few days ago on Facebook. I think it portrays my current state-of-mind pretty well. I remember being soooo excited when I got pregnant (both times!) and then, as the pregnancies neared their ends, I was over it. All I could think of was worst case scenarios. Would Caitlin have … Continue reading Two More Days!!
March 12 is the Big Day!
In less than one week, my book will go live on Amazon! The eBook is available now for preorder, but it won’t be downloaded to your device until March 12, the official date of publication. I want to remind everyone that this blog also serves as a companion to the book. You can navigate through … Continue reading March 12 is the Big Day!
Success! What Happens Now?
The day I have been waiting for finally arrived yesterday, February 25, 2024. The novel passed the final review on Amazon and will open for sales on March 12!! What did I do while I waited? Since I have decided to go "all in" with my new "career" as an author, I made business cards. … Continue reading Success! What Happens Now?
A Small Set-Back
How does that saying go—Don't count your chickens until they're hatched? Yesterday, I woke up on top of the world, ready to order the final proof copy of my book, after tweaking the cover one last time. I logged into my KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) account and uploaded the new cover image. I moved through … Continue reading A Small Set-Back
Proof #2 Received!
Holey Moley, is Amazon fast! I ordered the second proof version on Friday, February 16 and received it yesterday, February 18! Like most Print-On-Demand (POD) services, Amazon contracts with printers around the country (maybe the world?) to expedite shipping. My last proof copy was made in Middletown, Delaware. This copy was printed in North Haven, … Continue reading Proof #2 Received!
Only a Few More Hoops to Jump Through
A few days ago, I sent the FINAL edited manuscript to the typesetter to format. Why am I not doing it myself, you ask? I struggled with the decision, as any true, dyed-in-the-wool control freak would. I know I could have done it. I've done it before. I had the page numbers placed perfectly; all … Continue reading Only a Few More Hoops to Jump Through
Would You Read This Book?
The newest version of the front cover. I am getting closer to publication! Since my last post, I completed the formatting for the entire book and worked through the printed proof copy to identify any errors. While waiting for the proof copy to arrive, I worked on the book description that will be placed on … Continue reading Would You Read This Book?
One More Step Completed (And a Surprise!)
This was a good week! Not only did I finish making the final edits sent to me by the keen-eyed Ann Ward, I stopped waffling on several decisions. After consulting with 120, 725 people (ok - that might be an exaggeration) I settled on my author name: Deborah S. Holman. Of course, that caused a … Continue reading One More Step Completed (And a Surprise!)
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