Book signing

Sparkle · Mar 31, 2007

Hi,

I write picture books stories and am about to finish with the first book with the pictures. The web site is coming together. I took the book to a meeting for one lady to read. She really enjoyed the book. Next day I get a call from her saying the library where she goes wants me to bring the story and read it to the children. They want a table sat up for me to sign books and sell them. Another lady called and wanted to know where to buy it. I don't even know her. I keep saying it is not published yet. This gives me the impression maybe this book will go. The name is "Dobbin and the Stardust Trail".

Sparkle

Toothpaste · Mar 31, 2007

Hey Sparkle!

Sounds like people are enjoying your book, awesome! I'm just a bit confused as to the nature of this post. Is this Goals and Accomplishments thing or is there a question in there you would like to discuss? It doesn't matter either way, I just am not sure what to say in reply!

PattiTheWicked · Mar 31, 2007

Sparkle, it sounds like there may be a miscommunication on your part. Are you telling people "I wrote a book" or are you telling them "I wrote a book and I'm trying to find a publisher"? It seems odd that a library would ask you to come sell a book that hasn't even been finished yet. You might want to rethink the way you discuss it with folks in the future, just to prevent any further misunderstandings.

Sparkle · Mar 31, 2007

Hi,

The book has not been published, but a complete version plus the pictures has been completed. I have asked for opinions to the quality of the book from a mixed group. I was very surprised when the woman from the library requested me to read it let alone sell the book. I know it is not done this way. It has seem to have taken on a life of it's own. I will be sending it back to a publisher who expressed interest before I had it finished. I was just wondering if this has happen like to others?

Toothpaste · Mar 31, 2007

It depends. A lot of libraries etc really love getting authors in to read so they are always really enthusiastic to learn when someone has written a book. And I do know of one author over on write4kids who self-published a picture book and has done so well that now she has acquired an agent. I think the important thing is, as you've proven, to spred the word about your book. People seem genuinely interested when they hear you've written a book.

Sounds like things are going well! Good luck with it all!

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Sparkle

Toothpaste

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