THE EAGLE HAS LANDED...

26/10/2011

THE EAGLE HAS LANDED...

I am absolutely delighted.
Last week we recieved the first pre-publication copy of Catching the Eagle. I have actually held my novel in my hands and it is a wonderful, wonderful feeling.

The book is longer and slimmer than I imagined and the pages feel lovely and smooth. Everything about it from the cover to the font looks enticing and professional. Even my photo on the fly sheet is not too frightening for small children.

At the moment, we have only the one precious copy and it is sitting up on my bookshelf where I can see it at all times when I am working at my desk.

I cannot put into words how delighted I am - and as soon as I find where the kids have hidden the ruddy camera, I will photograph it and post pictures on here. :)

P.S. The camera finally turned up - in a safe place. ;)

One happy lady with her novel

4 Comments

Finlay

26/10/2011 06:18:44 am

Congratulations - it must be like cradling a newborn child!!! Did it arrive through the post or was it presented to you? You must write it all down and share it with us - truly a magic moment.

Karen Charlton

26/10/2011 07:17:54 pm

It came through the post, Finlay, in an uninspiring brown cardboard wrapper. It attracted quite a crowd when I unwrapped it! Curiously, everyone who has seen it so far - including the kids - seem more interested in who has got a mention in the acknowledgements and who hasn't! But you're right: it does feel good. :)

Finlay

30/10/2011 07:04:35 am

Lovely to get your reply. I have no doubt that many authors long, and indeed dream of the day that they're finally in print! I imagine you must be very busy with the promoting of your book - impressed with the book signings which you already have in place! You must buy a special book-signing pen - fountain I would suggest as it would echo the writing implements from the period in which you write!

Karen Charlton

31/10/2011 04:52:36 am

Nice idea. :) Actually, they were still using quills and ink pots back in 1809. I'll definitely look into the fountain pen idea though. :)

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