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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...

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A 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...

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Cover for 5 Acres & A Dream The Sequel

Proposed front cover. Hoping to get the book done and out sometime in August.

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Building 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...

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Manuscript 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.”...

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The 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...

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Revised 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,...

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Haiku

Summer serenade transitions from tree frogs to cicada song.

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Praise For 5 Acres & A Dream The Sequel

http://kikobian.com/5Acres_praise.html

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Published 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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