Ray McCarthy's Blog, page 6
April 19, 2016
small changes, hide spoiler
The contents text and some other aspects were a bit of a spoiler, so I have uploaded revised versions to Amazon, CreateSpace and Smashwords. It will probably be live for eBooks in 24 hours and for POD paper version in about two days.
I also fixed one or two small formatting errors. The actual body text is unchanged.
Most of the sales so far are in the USA and all are e-Books.
Thank you, those that purchased already. You all should be able to update on 20th or 21st of April.
April 18, 2016
End of first day, first launch
It’s 24 hours (for me in Ireland) since “The Apprentice’s Talent” launched on virtually every e-Book platform. I really didn’t think the paper edition would make it to Amazon before the end of the week, CreateSpace said 3 to 5 WORKING days, on Friday, but during today, Monday, the paperback has joined the Kindle Edition (on Smashwords it’s available direct from Amazon’s CreateSpace eStore via a link).
I’ve 6 chapters left out of 30 to proof for Talents Universe #2, “The Journeyman’s Talent”. I may move its release closer, end of May, start of June instead of August 2016.
Sales so far of the “The Apprentice’s Talent” are in Australia, Germany, UK and USA.
Use the Contact Form to let me know of any mistakes and I’ll fix them before I release “The Journeyman’s Talent”. if your e-Book store doesn’t give the free upgrade contact me (I think most do update automatically or by free “library”/”cloud” download).
The Apprentice’s Talent launch day
The paperback is now on Amazon.
It’s mysteriously not quite described the same but is the same book.
It can take a couple of days (or longer if titles don’t exactly match) for Kindle and paperback versions to be linked.
Oddly while Amazon lists loads of retailers I’d never heard of, they don’t list the Createspace eStore, which they own!
The covers are the same:
(Front, spine and rear)
April 15, 2016
“The Apprentice’s Talent” on paper
The only delay was getting layout and formatting correct. I wasn’t going to edit the content right now.
The paper Edition is available right now on CreateSpace, but probably won’t be on Amazon till Friday 22nd April 2016 as it takes 3 to 5 working days. I suppose it might be there from Tuesday.
The ebook content, cover and description can be changed any time.
The paper version is “print on Demand” so if I change the content, I’ll change it and the ebooks. Existing readers will get a free eBook. Right now if you get the paper version you need to use the contact form here to let me know. I’ll email an ebook (in any common format or PDF) when you provide proof of purchase.
April 11, 2016
Early April 2016 Activity
Proofing paper version of “The Apprentice’s Talent” (some format & layout issues, ebook unaffected as I’m not changing any text).
Editing / Revising “Restoring the Talismans”.
Starting “The Fairy Godmother”.
Final edit & proof cycle for “The Journeyman’s Talent” (aim to order paper proof before end of April 2016).
Marketing “The Apprentice’s Talent”.
Preparation for photography for cover of “The Master’s Talent”. I need to print dragons and put them on “Maisie’s” robes.
Reading some books for relaxation. I read my first “Inspector Wexford” novel. I’ll have to do some work around the house and garden soon!
April 9, 2016
Proof “The Apprentice’s Talent”
The paper edition via CreateSpace (an Amazon company) is getting closer to release. I just ordered two proof copies and might have them on Wednesday 13th April.
List Price: $14.99
6″ x 9″ (15.24 x 22.86 cm)
Black & White on White paper
378 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1530933679 (CreateSpace-Assigned)
ISBN-10: 1530933676
BISAC: Fiction / Science Fiction / Alien Contact
One small image flags an error as it’s low resolution. It’s meant to be and its dots look just right on 2400dpi laser print proof.
