What’s in a text? Often not very much. The day-to-day minutiae of our lives.
But sometimes, just once in a long while, that sing-song jingle jangle heralds NEWS!
Yesterday my news came in the form of a picture of my wee granddaughter wearing a smile as she held–wait for it–
MY BOOK!
Finally, a journey which I started six, count ’em, six long years ago is nearing its end. Notice the word nearing. The perfect-bound books are printed, along with snazzy bookmarks and awesome sell sheets and my print/cover/e-book guru is working on the e-formats. But they’re not up on Amazon yet. Be sure I’ll announce in big, bold letters when they are, my friends.
Meanwhile Facebook notices flooded my Inbox this morning in response to my wonderful daughter posting said picture. As I lay in bed checking my iPad, my first smile of the day spread across my face. Thanks to all of you who sent good wishes and offers to buy The Loyalist’s Wife. This day has been a long time coming but your response makes all the waiting and working and wondering worthwhile. (How’s that for alliteration? Now that I’m an author I know neat words like that!)
Here is a peek at the front cover. I’ll save the back cover for another day. Sorry for tantalizing you!
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Coming Very Soon!
On Becoming a Wordsmith 
Congrats! It’s a great day when you hold that book in your hand for the first time. Hope you sell a zillion!
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Hey, thanks, Melissa. I know you can relate to my euphoria!
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Hi Elaine.Congratulations on bringing out your book. Looking forward to seeing it.
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So nice of you to comment, Robert!
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Hurray. . . and congrats! Looking forward to getting the e-book for my ipad!!
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Hey, Donna, my friend. You’ll see on the blog when the e-books are ready. Thanks so much for visiting me with your good wishes here.
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How exciting!! Celebrate. You’ve worked hard for this day. 🙂
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I’ll celebrate when all the formats are up for both printed and e-books. You know what I mean, Brinda? Thanks for all your encouragement. It means so much coming from a fellow author. 🙂
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That’s awesome, Elaine! Congrats! I’d still like to interview you for The Author’s Voice. Drop me a line.
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Thanks, Dale. You know how this feels, don’t you? I’d be delighted to be on The Author’s Voice. Thanks for asking. I’ll email you. 🙂
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Congratulations, Elaine. I am looking forward to reading YOUR book.
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Thanks, Brian. And to writing a great review for me? I hope!
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By all means.. when I can get the book. I am quite sure the library won’t have it – yet. I am going to suggest they order it.
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Will be sending a request to my librarian to order a copy for our library…and eagerly awaiting its arrival as an Ebook.
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How kind, Gay. Thank you sooooo much!
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Congrats Elaine! I am looking forward to reading it soon! BJ will get the e-book version for his new Kobo.
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Oh, that is wonderful, Joyce. The new Kobo AND that BJ will get my book to read! Thanks to both of you 🙂
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Congrats Elaine, it’s a wonderful moment indeed and a cute picture. I tweeted it.
Cheers
Laurie.
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Thanks for the tweet, Laurie. You’re the tweetest. Couldn’t resist. 🙂
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Snork, the tweetest. That’s very good.
Laurie.
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Congratulations and love the cover. You definitely have the skill of perseverance down pat—6 years—wow!
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So glad you love the cover because we really worked hard on that. My artist is a dream both for her creativity and for her accessibility to me, a stressed-out author. And another writing friend of mine says it usually takes 10 years for a first book so I guess I’m lucky. The sequel is due out a year from now so I had better get back to writing the rough draft. Thanks again!
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Congratulations, Elaine! It’s a big accomplishment and you must be very proud of your new book baby. I love the cover. Look forward to reading it.
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Thanks, Urve. With your first book last summer, you know exactly how this feels, don’t you? See the comment above re the cover. All best, E.
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Elaine, has it only been six years? Wow, well done.
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Seems like forever, doesn’t it, Sherry. I well remember that extreme editing course in Oakville about 5 years ago. How much I had to learn when I went there armed with my first draft. Thanks for your kind words, Sherry.
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Congratulations!
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Vicki brought your lovely new book home from the board meeting you were both at today, Elaine, and it looks GREAT! There’s nothing like holding that first copy of your first book in your hands, is there? What a terrific accomplishment. Keep on smiling…
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Hey, Matt. Thanks! So glad to be following in your footsteps. See you Monday night for dinner. Looking forward to meeting face to face! 🙂
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