My book is being read

This week I received an email concerning my recent book submission - and oh what joy - there wasn't a single negative word in it! OK so it was just to tell me that my manuscript has arrived and will be read soon, but that in itself is a welcome courtesy.

My friends at www.independentauthors.co.uk (Who promote and sell self-published books - as well as providing a forum for self-publishers to share ideas and support one another) have sold another copy of The Monster Under the Bed for me, so sales are plodding along - hopefully they'll pick up for Christmas soon.

To order a copy of The Monster Under the Bed direct from me (price £4.50 inc.p&p in the UK) email:

steph2005@btinternet.com

Rejections are trickling in...

The rejections are trickling in from publishers saying that they're only accepting work through agents, and I'm still waiting to hear from an agent. I've got my first Christmas fair of the season booked, to sell 'The Monster Under The Bed', so that will bring in a bit more money for if I self-publish again. I remain optimistic.

The journey of a book - destination - bookshop

After I'd written and published my first book: The Monster Under The Bed I wrote several articles on my experiece of the whole thing. Now that I'm looking for a publisher for my next book, I would like to share some of that journey with you. I say some of it, because I am already part of the way into this journey: I have written the story, I have also used a literary adviser, and subsequently rewritten the story. I have read it to a group of school children, and was delighted at the way the story grabbed their attention, and held their interest.

Somewhere along the line the character in the story became too much for one book, and sequels had to be written. Now I stand at a crossroads, the signs point in every direction: agents, publishers, self-publishers... which way to turn?

And so letters have gone out - emails sent, I must find a publisher for my book. So wish me luck, as I wish good luck to all you other authors out there.

The journey has begun... destination...bookshop!

Introducing my first children's book