It is almost impossible for me to believe this, but I just now submitted the final, final, final manuscript of our book to Kirkus for review. This is a moment that is over two and a half years in the making. I am beyond excited! Of course, we have no idea whether the review will be positive or negative. It doesn’t even matter at this point. Robin and I, along with Daniel (our editor) and many people in our lives who have supported us, have put much time, energy and emotion into this project.
I want to thank, from the bottom of my heart, each and every reader of this blog who has taken the time to stop in and check it out. Whether you read from beginning to end or just stopped by and moved on, you have helped to push us forward to this point.
A couple days ago I talked to a representative from Create Space, which is the company we have chosen to help us self-publish our book. While we are waiting for Kirkus to do their thing, we will be working to get the book ready to publish both in print form and as an e-book. If the Kirkus review is positive, excerpts from it will go on the back cover and then we will have the review published on the Kirkus website. If the review is not positive, then at least we tried. We will still self-publish the book and, either way, a link will be placed on this blog to buy it from Amazon.
Daniel is not only a great editor but also a talented artist, and is working on the cover design. I can’t wait to see it all come together over the next couple of months!
Stay tuned. I will continue to update our progress!
Link to Amazon.com
Exciting. Congratulations to you all. I can’t wait to read the book. I haven’t read from the beginning, partly because I kept getting lost with finding the next post, but also I didn’t try too hard because I want to read the final thing. 🙂
Sirena–You are not alone. I’ve had lots of people say the same thing about navigating the blog posts. I will be honored if you decide to read the book!
I think it’s the layouts that are badly designed. But yeah I want to read your book. It will be extra exciting because I kind of “know” you 😀
I’m sorry if my comments on your blog made things worse. I am thinking of you and hoping you feel better soon…
They didn’t it’s okay.
can you email me, I’m not sure I have the right email addy for you?
Congratulations! Looking forward to reading the book! Does Daniel do freelance work as an editor, would love to contact him about a project I am working on and in need of an editor. Thanks Lucinda
I have emailed Daniel to ask him if he’s got time. I’ll let you know!
Thanks Sharon!
Hey! Just wanted to follow up and say Daniel just started graduate school, is training for a marathon and has another editing project he’s working on right now. He said he’ll have more time in a few months. Let me know after the first of the year if you still want his help, and I’ll put you in touch with him. Thanks for thinking of him! I’m biased, but I think he’s great.
What wonderful news! Congratulations!
Thanks, Julie. I appreciate all your support so much!
I’m SUPER-excited for you….but you already know that! ;))))))))))) 👍
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It’s so cool to read about the evolution of your book; thanks for keeping us posted!
with 💗
one of your biggest fans,
Dyane 😜
Thanks Dyane, as always! I hope your book writing is going well too!! 😀
Now that the heat is on, it is going well, ha ha!!! Xo
Yep, I get it. I didn’t have an external deadline. That always helps! Good luck!!
I can’t wait. I WILL be buying the book.
Yay! So glad to hear it.
Well done you! It must be highly satisfying to know that you brought this project to completion, no matter what the review is!
WP won’t let me like this post, but… I like this 🙂
Hey! Thanks so much for reading and “liking.” Yes, I am very excited to be at this stage. Have been following your blog. So happy for you and the Dancer!
How exciting! A “like” doesn’t seem to be enough for this. Can’t wait to read it!
Thanks Lily!! ❤️