At last!
I collected my author's copy of The Shimmering Gate yesterday and have given it the thumbs up so it can now be ordered from both Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/203-8942018-3387935?%5Fencoding=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=books-uk&field-author=Taff%20Lovesey.
As usual signed copies are available direct from me through the web site http://www.lovesey.net/
The last few months have dragged and I would like to thank you for bearing with me as I delayed things with the additional editing and proof reading activity and then had a few hurdles jump (or in my case to run through) in the formatting stages.
For those that have already pre-ordered and paid for their copy I should get my first print run copies at the end of next week so I will send these out to you as soon as I have them in my paws!
The official launch date is 1st August but you can get pre-launch copies from both Amazon and myself. No need to wait for the official launch.
I hope you enjoy Shimmering and will want to read on.
I have the basis of book three in my head and will start to pen the novel towards the end of August looking for a release date sometime during late summer 2008.
So, whether your curent reading portal takes you to Spider or Shimmering, enjoy and happy adventuring!
taff
Wednesday 27 June 2007
Monday 25 June 2007
Drowning'em in Uppingham
Yesterday afternoon was spent dodging rain drops at the Uppingham Feast in Rutland.
Depsite the rain there was a good turnout and althoug a few stalls pulled out, the event was still attended by a good mix.Highlight of the day - Hog Roast butties that took two hands to hold!
Fruitcake of the day? The self published author who wanted to do exchnages with my colleague John Nowell but when directed to John's daughter to sort out a 'swap' threw a wobbly about how eveil women are and stormed off with books tucked under his arm. Hmmm - I guess it takes all sorts but I can't help thinking you may damage your readership by excluding 50% of the planet!
I'm expecting the author copy of SHimmering this week. All being well (no reason why it shouldn't be) we will then be full steam ahead and I can order up some copies for those waiting and the book will be listed on the internet sites and with Nielsens for book store orders.
Taff
Depsite the rain there was a good turnout and althoug a few stalls pulled out, the event was still attended by a good mix.Highlight of the day - Hog Roast butties that took two hands to hold!
Fruitcake of the day? The self published author who wanted to do exchnages with my colleague John Nowell but when directed to John's daughter to sort out a 'swap' threw a wobbly about how eveil women are and stormed off with books tucked under his arm. Hmmm - I guess it takes all sorts but I can't help thinking you may damage your readership by excluding 50% of the planet!
I'm expecting the author copy of SHimmering this week. All being well (no reason why it shouldn't be) we will then be full steam ahead and I can order up some copies for those waiting and the book will be listed on the internet sites and with Nielsens for book store orders.
Taff
Thursday 14 June 2007
Covers and Signings
Another step closer as another task is ticked off the list.
The updated cover for Shimmering was sent to me yesterday and I have approved the modified version. The cover and main body PDFs now go for final print and an initial sample copy of Shimmering will be posted to me in the next week or so.
My expectation will be that all will be well and if so then it is just a case of giving my approval and the book will be released to Amazon and other online sources and I will also be able to arrange UK printing for my own stock.
I've spent the last few days trying to line up some signings and shows around East Midlands and East Anglia as well as a UK book launch tour and a handful of school visits. I'll add these dates later and hopefully will see you at one of the events :-)
I have also written to a few local radio stations to ask about interviews in line with the launch of Shimmering and I have offered to speak about my books and the processes of writing, self publishing and PoD (print on Demand)
To help supplement my earnings (writing doesn't yet pay the bills), I have also taken steps to start up my own IT support company, LITES PC, to help Home and Small Businesses with their PC problems as well as providing training and web site design services at an affordbale rate (see www.litespc.co.uk). Hopefully the combination of these two, coupled with my new role as an adult tutor for Lincs Lifelong Learning, will allow me to pay the bills and yet free up time for me to write and publish book three of the Chronicles.
More soon but Shimmering is finally popping it's head over the publishing horizon!
taff
The updated cover for Shimmering was sent to me yesterday and I have approved the modified version. The cover and main body PDFs now go for final print and an initial sample copy of Shimmering will be posted to me in the next week or so.
My expectation will be that all will be well and if so then it is just a case of giving my approval and the book will be released to Amazon and other online sources and I will also be able to arrange UK printing for my own stock.
I've spent the last few days trying to line up some signings and shows around East Midlands and East Anglia as well as a UK book launch tour and a handful of school visits. I'll add these dates later and hopefully will see you at one of the events :-)
I have also written to a few local radio stations to ask about interviews in line with the launch of Shimmering and I have offered to speak about my books and the processes of writing, self publishing and PoD (print on Demand)
To help supplement my earnings (writing doesn't yet pay the bills), I have also taken steps to start up my own IT support company, LITES PC, to help Home and Small Businesses with their PC problems as well as providing training and web site design services at an affordbale rate (see www.litespc.co.uk). Hopefully the combination of these two, coupled with my new role as an adult tutor for Lincs Lifelong Learning, will allow me to pay the bills and yet free up time for me to write and publish book three of the Chronicles.
More soon but Shimmering is finally popping it's head over the publishing horizon!
taff
Thursday 7 June 2007
Bythams Primary School Visit
My thanks to the Bythams Primary School, Lincolnshire where I met with students and answered questions about The Portal Chronicles, writing and publishing.
I was also privileged to hear Daniel A read his review of The Spider Gem and he did a great job. I have posted a copy of the review on my web site at www.lovesey.net
taff
I was also privileged to hear Daniel A read his review of The Spider Gem and he did a great job. I have posted a copy of the review on my web site at www.lovesey.net
taff
Shimmering Needs Cover Re-Jigged
Ouch!
The digital copy came across on Friday (1st June) and all looked good except the cover.
The book should have matched The Spider Gem, with a black cover and white text but the publisher reversed this and gave it a white cover and black text.
It is being corrected but it means I will probably lose another week!
Thankfully this was the only issue and the main body of the book looked fine so we are not far away from publication.
taff
The digital copy came across on Friday (1st June) and all looked good except the cover.
The book should have matched The Spider Gem, with a black cover and white text but the publisher reversed this and gave it a white cover and black text.
It is being corrected but it means I will probably lose another week!
Thankfully this was the only issue and the main body of the book looked fine so we are not far away from publication.
taff
Fun at Deeping Show
In glorious sunshine myself and John Nowell (www.zodiacpublishing.co.uk), a fellow author, sweltered in the marquee at the Deeping Show. A successful and enjoyable two days where both of us enjoyed good sales and met some great people.
Thanks to the organisers and I'll be heading back again next year.
Thanks to the organisers and I'll be heading back again next year.
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