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What we do when we are not gardening => Creative Writing => Topic started by: Palustris on January 21, 2016, 01:07:01 PM
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Well the draft of the first book has gone off to the Editor today. We shall see what happens. This is not one of the stories I put on here.
This is a long one similar in some ways to The Silver Sword or I Am David.
Editor is elder son and he will publish it as a book eventually.
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What is the title of the book Eric? Keep us posted on developments here please.
I didn't know your son was an editor! It must run in the family :D
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He is only the unofficial editor, but he has done a couple of very, very technical books (now standard reading in Universities) so he knows the ins and outs of the process. Amazon do a very good self publishing service so we will use that.
No proper title for the book as yet. Working title is "The Walkers." but I do not like it so we are trying to come up with a better name.
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Progress is a bit slow. We have come up with a snappier title, but we are having difficulty finding a suitable picture for the cover. Amazing how many mistakes we have found despite the number of times and people who have read the story.
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The book is printed and available on Amazon. It is called Flight to The Betty. What a fantastic birthday present.
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That was quick Eric.
If you have a direct link please post it here.
Good luck with the sales :)
What is the age group of your target audience?
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This one was written when my three eldest were about 10, 9 and 7. It was done about them and for them.
If this link has our name on it then I will have to remove it.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Flight-Betty-Eric-Marsh-x/dp/1523690364/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0DAVZ18E7S22RXY8BNTM
We have ordered one copy for more proof reading so we may have to re-publish after that.
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The authors name is displayed, Eric, that's all.
The link would help as Google will probably find it from this topic.
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Got the first copy today for final proof reading. Very chuffed.
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I can imagine Eric. Hope it turns out to be a best seller :)
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I doubt it will be, but we will print off copies for the children and grandchildren and that will do me nicely.
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Final version is now ready for printing. Still chuffed.
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And the next book is now available too.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ashton-Road-Gang-Eric-Marsh/dp/1523937289/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1455186942&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Ashton+Road+Gang
I wonder if the euphoria wears off? Just wish my Mum had survived long enough to see this.
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The second book in the Ashton Road Gang is now out in Amazon.
If I was not so depressed I would be very happy!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_10?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=eric+marsh&sprefix=Eric+Marsh%2Cstripbooks%2C1001
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Why are you not feeling euphoria again Eric?
Its a terrific achievement!
I wish you every success.
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I have these 'down' times every now and then. 'Twill pass.eventually.
The next book contains the story I did for James. "The Blue Moosles." or at least it will if we can get the illustrations done properly.
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The next book is at the proof reading stage. Should be out this week sometime. This one is for younger children and adults. Glenda the Wendle is the main character.
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That's very exciting Eric!
I wish you every success with your new publication.
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This is the cover
(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww32/Owdboggy/bookcover.jpg)
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Still waiting for this one to be published. Soon I hope.
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Frustrating for you to have to wait Eric.
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Very. Trouble is the son is very busy. He was lecturing in Texas up to two weeks ago, then he went on holiday. Back at work now, but his company has just been taken over by a Japanese company, so not sure how much will change. All I can do is wait for him.
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The book is now in 'process' It takes a couple of days to appear on Amazon. Still get a thrill over it.
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Exciting indeed Eric.
Heres wishing you every success :)
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Have managed to write another set of Glenda stories. 7 so far, but I need another three to make a book of the same length as the first one.
Hoping to get another book sorted out for the New Year. Depends on how busy the editor is with work.
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So the fifth book is now out
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1542343399/
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Looks good Eric.
Good fortune with the publicity and I wish you every success :)
Put a link on this thread as to where visitors can buy it when its on the market.
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The link is there. Should take you to Amazon where the book is on sale at the Amazon set price of £5.80
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Sorry! I missed it on first glance Eric.
Congratulations is definitely in order for both getting your fifth book completed AND for getting it onto Amazon :D
Good luck with it :)
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Annoying thing is that we cannot find a book I want to go with it to get both of them with free posting.
You do not get a free copy of the book yourself.
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The next two books are now out on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1542658659/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1489837955&sr=1-2&keywords=Eric+Marsh
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fairies-Hewletts-Garden-Eric-Marsh-x/dp/1542343399/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1489838624&sr=1-3&keywords=Eric+Marsh
Thrilled hardly even covers it.
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And believe it or not another book out now.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Castle-Hiccups-Eric-Marsh/dp/1977818765/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_img_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=X239F2H07429TBQWTTS1
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Congratulations Eric! That is a wonderful achievement.
I wish you every success :)
How did the previous 2 books go?
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Family and friends only.
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Another book due out.
(https://i.imgur.com/Nbwe7p1.jpg?1)
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Thought I had added to this
Latest book out now
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1725140209/
(https://i.imgur.com/YkpAcPN.jpg?1)
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Good work Eric and good fortune with your new publication.
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Nice thing is that there are still more books in the pipeline.
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Next one is almost ready for printing. Editor is doing it now before ClearSpace amalgamates with Kindle, just in case.