Keely Knightley's Blog, page 6

:: Update ::

Evening!

I feel like it’s been a while since I posted an update, I’m not sure if it really has been that long? There’s really not that much to update you on; apart from the exciting news that I’ve now posted copies of the book to pledgers!

If you’re a pledger and you selected a paperback copy of the book as your reward, you should receive your books soon!

Typically, after I had posted the books it was pointed out to me by Yasmin that there was a small error in the contents page; this was caused by a slight change in formatting during printing and was something I failed to notice! So the first few books will have this error in, but the second run of printing will hopefully be error free! Can you tell I’m a newbie at all of this? I hope this doesn’t bother anybody too much?

If you’ve received a copy, either electronic or paper, I’d love to hear what you think! Please do feel free to rate my book on goodreads too!

My first interview was also posted yesterday!

Take a look to find out a bit more about the book, and a bit about me too!

If you’d like to host an interview with me or a promotion of the book on your website or blog, just send an email to: contact@evelynknightley.co.uk

I should be able to open up pre-orders for Kindle copies of the book in the not too distant future, as well as sharing more details about the package options.

In the mean time, check out the paperback pre-order!

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Website: www.evelynknightley.co.uk

Facebook: facebook.com/evelynknightleywriter

Twitter: @evelynknightley

Goodreads: I Haven’t Lived At All

Excited Images

Hi!

I have quite an exciting post for today, as yesterday I received the proof copy of my book. I was going to keep it to myself, but you know when the excitement gets too much you just have to let it happen!

 

I think my face explains it perfectly, the right mixture of confusion and excitement!

I have a couple of minor edits to make, and then I’m ready to get the real copies printed.

My dedication to all of the lovely Kickstarter pledgers!

 

As for today, I have just emailed out the pdf/mobi copies to pledgers and reviewers who requested an electronic copy. Next on the agenda is getting paperback copies out to the pledgers- I’m aiming to get those out in the next 2/3 weeks.

Although the release date isn’t until August 14th, I have the mentality that this book wouldn’t be a real thing without pledgers so enabling them to have a copy early is just a small way for me to say thank you.

Don’t forget, pre-order is available now!

If you hold reviews on your blog and you’re interested in reviewing this book, please leave me a comment with your details or send an email to:

contact@evelynknightley.co.uk

-E

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Preparation, Pre-orders and Proof.

Evening!

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a proper update like this; but I’m kind of like a small child- whenever I go silence it’s time to worry about what I’m up to!

Over the past few days I’ve worked together with my editor, Cynthia Shepp, and finalised the book. The book cover has been completed and I have sent off for the proof copy. That should be with me in the next couple of days so I can go through and make any final changes, then it’s all ready to go!

First on the agenda is setting out copies to Kickstarter pledges and to reviewers.

I’ve also got Hannah (Doodleheart Illustration) working on a poster design for the gift package selection; I can’t wait to see the final result- she’s so talented and I love her artwork, I can’t think of anyone better to work on this with.

I’ll be honest, I’m wracked with nerves. Now I know the book is pretty much complete and ready to go; I’m beginning to focus on everything that could potentially go wrong and self-doubt is flooding in. I guess this is all part of the process, so I’m trying to embrace it all and just keep focused on the positives.

Just in case you didn’t see the previous post, pre-order is now open so get your orders in now!

If you have a goodreads account, you can also add the book to your ‘want to read’ list- please do recommend it to your friends too.

 

I’ve also made a few tweaks to the website, please do take a look!

evelynknightley.co.uk

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Don’t forget to come and say hi over on facebook!

facebook.com/evelynknightleywriter

Twitter: @evelynknightley

Know

Every so often I browse through the saved notes on my phone, I can never trust my memory to remember an idea so my phone becomes a replacement for a notepad. I know I have the tendency to write things during the day and then forget about them almost immediately, so it’s quite nice to re-visit the forgotten things and see if I can salvage them.

Know

Know that you will be okay.

Know that you’re not alone.

Know that there is a tomorrow,

and if that day is unkind

there will be another,

it will come without the sorrow.

Know that it’s okay to crumble.

Know that you’re never too broken.

Know that you’ve healed before,

and each morning you awake

there will be a new chance

to grow that little bit more.

Know that wounds can heal.

Know that it’s never too late.

Know that each time you fall,

and each time you hit the bottom

you’ll never learn to walk

if at first you don’t learn to crawl.

Know that I’m beside you.

Know that I fall too.

Know that in the darkest nights,

and in the shadow of the days

I feel what you feel too

and I’m here to fight your fights.

Know that you will be okay.

Know that you’re not alone.

We will stand together

and we’ll be waiting for the dawn.

Pre-Order now available!!

http://evelynknightley.bigcartel.com/

Pre-order for Paperback and Hardback copies is now available!

As you can see, there are 2 gift package selections that aren’t available just yet- but I wanted to add them there just so you all know they will be available at some point!

(heck, if you want me to make these available now- let me know! I just can’t guarantee what images or quotes will be used just yet.)

Please do spread the word and share the link to this store!

Kickstarter Pledgers- if you pledged and you’re not sure if a copy of the book was included in your reward selection, send me a message and I can take a look and let you know

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Release Date

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Yes, I am here with a release date for “I Haven’t Lived At All,” this is terrifying and exciting and so many other things.

Release Date:

Wednesday 14th August

I’m working on getting pre orders available soon!

There’s still time to vote in my facebook poll. 

Don’t forget, as soon as I hit 200 likes on my facebook page I’ll be launching a giveaway!

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Constellation Publishing, Preorder and Giveaway.

Evening!

I had planned on recording a video update, but as it happens my ability to form spoken sentences has completely left me and instead I find myself staring off into space for about 15 minutes. I’ve had a pretty manic couple of days; so I thought now was a good time to fill you in on what I’ve been up to!

As the title of this post suggests, I have now formed and registered my own publishing company- Constellation Publishing Limited. The main reason for this is so I can obtain my own ISBN codes (the little barcode numbers I need to put the book on amazon and in bookstores!) By doing this, I’ve taken the slightly complicated route, but in the long run I think it will be more beneficial in terms of distributing the book. For the mean time, it really is just the blanket company under which I’ll be publishing my book, but who knows what I might do with it in the future!

A lot of what I’ve done seems to be the behind the scenes stuff that I’ve been waiting for a while to do; all delightfully…business like and responsibility fuelled. *shudders*

I have literally just sent my manuscript off for it’s first lot of copy editing and proofreading. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks I’ll have my finished copy and ISBN numbers, so it’ll just be the cover to finish before sending off for the proof copy.

I’ve been investigating more into preorder packages, the poll for that is still up and running so please do head over to my facebook page and vote!

Hopefully I can start designing a few things in the not too distant future, I’m so eager to get everything going now the business side is all coming together, and any suggestions would be a massive help!

Speaking of facebook, how would you like the chance to win a free copy of my book? Well, as soon as my facebook page hits 200 likes I’ll be launching giveaway- so please do spread the word of my facebook, like it and just come on over for a chat

https://www.facebook.com/EvelynKnightleyWriter

I also have a rough release date in mind, but I’ll keep that to myself…for now

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005. Solace

A few years ago, I participated in a ‘Writing Challenge,’ in which you are given a different topic or key word every day for 100 days, and with that you can write whatever you wish.

Unfortunately, I have no idea where that challenge would be in the vastness of the internet, but this my entry for day 5.

(This may have inspired a story in my book…maybe. Perhaps.)

Solace. 

A wall stands in front of you, so tall you cannot see the top. It appears to reach the sky. You’re hopelessly stuck, there’s no moving forward. You touch it to make sure it’s real, and beneath your finger tips you feel ice cold brick work. Tracing your fingers along, you feel each imperfection as it leaves delicate scratches.

You can hear sounds from the other side, so you suspect the bricks aren’t quite as large as they appear. You begin to listen intensely; each movement from beyond is subtle, yet it touches your heart. From your side of the wall, there is nothing but bitter silence. Occasionally this is interrupted by a stifled scream, but mostly there is silence. On the other side, through the wall, you can hear the breeze dancing with the leaves. The chirping of birds float around like laughter and a waterfall trickles nearby.

You continue to stand in the same place as days, months, years pass by. Each day you trace the wall to see if there’s any change in markings. Soon enough, you become fully acquainted with the quirks of each brick within reach; soon enough, the bricks become the foundation of your own isolated home. Still, you listen to the other side and you are tormented by what is out of reach.

Time continues to pass, and you’re tired of the bricks scratching you; never failing to scratch you in the same way, in the same order and at the same time. The bricks are blocking your escape, and this is the biggest way they can hurt you. You begin to wonder how long they will be there, and you doubt if they will ever go away. You continue with your routine regardless, and the bricks continue in their duty.

The birds, and the breeze, and the trees. They’re still there. You need to find them. You need to find out how.

Gift packages- I need your input!

The badge fairy turned up at my door yesterday, I’m wearing mine with pride!

(In this case, the badge fairy is Yasmin Matthews)

I’m not too sure what I’m doing with them yet, but just out of interest, who would want one?

I’m working on building some special packages to go alongside the release of my book, but in order to do this I need your input!

I have a poll going on over on facebook, please take a look and vote. (And while you’re there, feel free to like my page too!)

Alternatively, just let me know what kind of things you’d like to see in the comments below; handwritten framed poems, postcards, posters, hardback books, mugs, t-shirts etc. Use your imagination, all suggestions are welcome!!

I’m still looking for a few more book reviewers, so if you’re interested in reviewing this book before it’s release please send me an email to contact@evelynknightley.co.uk

Please include details of your website and if you would prefer to receive a pdf copy or paperback copy (UK only)

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Update #2 (Featuring a furry friend.)

Videos only prove that I should just stick to writing.

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