Back From the Holidays
If you're like me, the holiday season flew past. In the blink of an eye, time went from a week before Christmas, to Christmas Day, to New Year's Day. And in between the days rolled into one long Saturday, with everyone home and enjoying their time off from work and school. The kiddie was happy--Santa was extremely good to him. The hubby was happy, as well, and for an e-book author, I finally got a Kindle. Now to learn how to use it….but that's for a different day.
Since the closing of Asylett Press back in October, I've been getting a crash course in self-publishing. Luck of the Draw, Lady Luck and No Luck At All are now available on Kindle. No Luck At All will soon be released in print edition through Amazon and Create Space. For those who may want a print copy of Luck of the Draw and/or Lady Luck, Amazon has a few copies left for sale.
Learning how to prepare interior files and a cover for print has been a challenge. For every one thing I did right, something else would mess up. My days consisted of constantly going back and forth fixing things and praying they didn't mess up at a later date. Through much perseverance--I was determined to see No Luck At All in print format--I finally succeeded and have to say the journey was worth the end result. With the help of fellow Asylett authors, and the hubby, I've broadened my knowledge of computers and can now do things I never dreamed of doing.
These past few weeks I've set goals to take me through the first half of 2012. They consist of launching a new western historical romance series. Set in fictional Revolving Point, Texas, each book features an outlaw for a hero. First up is Zanna's Outlaw, and features notorius outlaw Buck Grayson from Luck of the Draw and Lady Luck. I'm excited about this series for two reasons. First, it's fun working with outlaws for heroes, and second, I've found I like self-publishing. Being in control of my work from start to finish is rewarding. It's also nerve-wracking, but two months of hard work and perseverance, my sense of accomplishment has reached new levels.
Until next time, be safe, healthy and happy.
Since the closing of Asylett Press back in October, I've been getting a crash course in self-publishing. Luck of the Draw, Lady Luck and No Luck At All are now available on Kindle. No Luck At All will soon be released in print edition through Amazon and Create Space. For those who may want a print copy of Luck of the Draw and/or Lady Luck, Amazon has a few copies left for sale.
Learning how to prepare interior files and a cover for print has been a challenge. For every one thing I did right, something else would mess up. My days consisted of constantly going back and forth fixing things and praying they didn't mess up at a later date. Through much perseverance--I was determined to see No Luck At All in print format--I finally succeeded and have to say the journey was worth the end result. With the help of fellow Asylett authors, and the hubby, I've broadened my knowledge of computers and can now do things I never dreamed of doing.
These past few weeks I've set goals to take me through the first half of 2012. They consist of launching a new western historical romance series. Set in fictional Revolving Point, Texas, each book features an outlaw for a hero. First up is Zanna's Outlaw, and features notorius outlaw Buck Grayson from Luck of the Draw and Lady Luck. I'm excited about this series for two reasons. First, it's fun working with outlaws for heroes, and second, I've found I like self-publishing. Being in control of my work from start to finish is rewarding. It's also nerve-wracking, but two months of hard work and perseverance, my sense of accomplishment has reached new levels.
Until next time, be safe, healthy and happy.
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Jan 11, 2012 04:48AM
I wish you the best of luck with your writing goals for 2012, Juls. I'm hoping to have a few more books published this year as well.
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Hi Cheryl:I have every confidence you'll publish a few more this year. Once we get past publishing the first 1 or 2 on Kindle and C. Space, it gets easier using those site. Now, sigh, for time to write another book...
That is indeed the hard part...finding the time to write! Since October when Asylett closed, I've been so busy trying to get my two books published, I haven't had much time to indulge in my true passion--writing.
I have not looked at my WIP since October. I make little notes here and there of what I need to fix/add, but my attention has been on Kindle and C.Space. Hopefully, sometime in the spring I'll get back to the story that got dropped for everything else.
