Read-Through Time
Before I’m ready to order a printed proof of my book, I need to read through it several times to catch errors and problems. There are a lot of little details to catch, so each time through it, I read...
View ArticleA Photo Optimized Version for a Smaller File Size
When I wrote 5 Acres & A Dream The Book, I had no intention of making it anything other than a paperback. That meant all the photos were prepared for high-quality print. And that meant a very...
View ArticleCover for 5 Acres & A Dream The Sequel
Proposed front cover. Hoping to get the book done and out sometime in August.
View ArticleBuilding an Index = Catching Inconsistencies
Something I’ve discovered while working on the index for 5 Acres & A Dream The Sequel, is numerous inconsistencies in the way I’ve used some words and phrases. Hyphenating, for example. Some...
View ArticleManuscript Uploaded, Proof Ordered
But not without difficulties! Whew! I’ve been working on this all afternoon. Either the manuscript upload failed (about 8 times) or something was wrong in the KDP previewer. Finally, got it “right.”...
View ArticleThe Sequel: 1st Proof in Hand!
It just arrived! The first print proof of 5 Acres & A Dream The Sequel. front cover back cover side by side comparison of The Sequel to The Book back cover comparison comparison of the spines...
View ArticleRevised Cover
I think I like this one better. New cover idea for 5 Acres & A Dream The Sequel I like it because it shows the African keyhole garden in full swing. I have a photo of it in the book on page 142,...
View ArticlePublished At Last!
It is with great relief and much excitement that I have finally pushed the “publish my book” buttons at both KDP and Ingram Spark. 5 Acres & A Dream The Sequel is available! The kick-off and...
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