Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Tuesday Twaddle - Baby Steps

The emotional roller coaster that is getting a book published never ceases to amaze me.  I got my box of ARCs last week and I was so excited that I practically assaulted the poor UPS man, and I dare say he'll think twice about delivering items to the girl who meets him at the door with a giant smile and an iPhone recording his arrival.  I saw the look of sheer terror in his eye and he turned to flee, poor fella, how could he have know that box he carried so leisurely contained my precious babies.

Yes, I ripped open the box and delighted in the arrival of my book. Yes!! MY BOOK!!!

It was with great trepidation that I sent my babies off into the world to shuffle their first awkward steps towards their dreams... my dreams.  But shuffle they did, and they found their way into the hands of some amazing people.  Now the reviews are starting to come in.  I've been sitting biting my nails at my laptop, waiting to pounce on any morsel of feedback.  I'm both terrified and excited to hear what people have to say.  It's like going to your child's first parent / teacher conference.  You're gasping to hear that your child is well rounded, pleasant, outgoing, and shows all the signs of being a prodigy.  But then, your sort of expecting hear, she's a dear child, but really, she could try harder.

Aghhhh! The reviews are starting to trickle in, and the signs are good... VERY good.  Watch this space!

Oh and while I'm on, I've posted my author tracker in the side bar.  I'd love if you could sign up for it.  If you do you'll be one of the first to hear all the exciting news and info on competitions or events. So go for it!!

Until next time.

Leigh

13 comments:

  1. Congrats & best wishes for your book! Can't wait to read it!

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  2. They grow up so fast don't they? You carry them, care for them, protect them but then comes the day when you have done your best and have to let them go out into that big bad world and hope for the best! Carrier will be fine ♥
    You will be fine ♥
    Your readers will be........elated!!!!!!

    so, when are you due (again)?

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  3. Congratulations Leigh! How exciting! And what a beautiful baby it is. :-) Can't wait to read it!

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  4. You did not video the UPS man! PAHAHA! Crazy woman. How can we not love you? So excited for you every step of the way, Leigh. XO

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  5. Thanks guys! Oh and I so did Wendy!! Did you not see my youtube vid? I thought the whole world had seen it at this stage!! LOL.

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  6. Hahaha! You video taped the UPS man? Poor man...do you have to pay for his theropy?

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  7. Ohhhh man that is exciting! Poor UPS man, but so worth it!

    Your cover is gorgeous, I just have to say. I can't wait until I get the chance to read your baby!!

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  8. I bet the UPS man isn't a writer. If he was, he'd understand! :) Congrats on the good reviews. Your cover is gorgeous! Can't wait to see it in person.

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  9. Poor UPS guy!!!! Lol! Your babies turned out beautifully Leigh! :D

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  10. Lol Leigh! I can't wait to get turn at the YAtopia ARC

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  11. Awwie! You're really a real author. That is so cool. And readers will be reading your book soon. Like me. Awesomeness.

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  12. Really looking forward to reading your book! I absolutely love the cover! Congrats and best wishes!!

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