And Then, There Was Paper: West Is A Real Book!
There’s nothing like a paper book, right?
Right!
When I first started writing, I kind of had myself convinced that e-books were the future, and that it wouldn’t mean that much to actually see my book as a real, tangible thing.
That was bullshit. It’s actually awesome. See?
Sushi can hardly contain herself.
Clearly I’ve been gardening.
It’s been a bit of a wild couple of months for me. Not necessarily in bad ways, but generally, each day has been a bit of a lesson in taking what’s thrown at you and running with it. I think I’ve done an okay job of managing it all, while keeping my sanity. Perhaps because of that, and also perhaps because West is the penultimate book in my first series, it felt especially good to hold it in my hands and feel that wonderful feeling of accomplishment after hours of writing, editing, and formatting. Making sure I was setting the stage for the end of the book, while keeping everyone in character over the span of three books was a unique challenge, one which I’ve enjoyed (though the next project I take on will be a single volume).
It took me a while to get it together, but finally, I can provide you with some links for the print book!
I’m also going to order some copies, and I can send them out if you want a signed one, but shipping is a bit exorbitant, and you’re better to buy from one of the links above unless you really want my John Hancock and we don’t see each other often. I’ll also post the Amazon.ca link when it’s available, but it’ll be a few weeks likely and both of the links above will ship to Canada.
I’ve also managed to secure some local Nova Scotian distribution via my wonderful sister-in-law, Michelle’s new cafe venture in beautiful Bear River. She and her family are the new owners of Myrtle and Rosie’s Cafe and she has offered to carry a few copies of each book in her cafe! I’m going to order them shortly. If you want a copy to pick up there, let me know, and that will determine how many copies I ship her way.
PS. If you’re in Bear River, I hear marvelous things about the food and I can’t wait to check it out when I’m home for a visit in July!
Just as a reminder, the e-book is available at:
I’m still waiting for the Smashwords catalogue to populate Kobo, AppleBooks, and Barnes and Noble. I will keep you posted on developments here. If you have a Nook or a Kobo, you can order from Smashwords and read it on your e-reader, but I know that’s annoying, and I’ll get you a kink ASAP.
I also have an Amazon Author Page (about time, right?)!
Now comes the part where I ask you a favour (as if asking you to check out my book isn’t enough). If you read Campbell or West, can you please take a couple of minutes and leave a review where you bought it? I’m not asking for a good review (though I hope you like them), but an honest one to help me get the word out. Since I’m a two-bit operation, word of mouth helps me in a HUGE HUGE way.
To those of you that have left reviews, you’re amazing. Come visit me and I’ll bake cookies or something.
Thanks again for all the support!
CS
