Observations Upon Receipt Of My Own Book In The Mail

Posted on 1st June 2010
in Blog
by Erin Blakemore

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I got a stack of galleys of my book in the mail. A stack!

They are perfect for holding atop one’s head in celebration. My new chapeau.

Apparently I have written and published a book.

And that thrills/excites/scares/thrills/scares/thrills me. I guess I wasn’t prepared for the tactile quality of the books (cheap paperbacks, of course, in their galley form, but they’ll come out in hardcover so there are still surprises in store). I wasn’t prepared to feel like maybe, just maybe, I have something in common with the heroines and authors I spent several wild months with last year.

I also wasn’t prepared to have five whole copies, so get ready for some giveaways….

Tags: books, galleys, publication, the heroine's bookshelf, thrill, writing

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http://bcdcideas.wordpress.com Dawn Crawford

Aggh! It’s so exciting. I just put in my pre-order. I’m so honored to actually know someone who is published!
http://www.linussblanket.com Nicole

That is so exciting!
http://katieleigh.wordpress.com Katie @ cakes, tea and dreams

Woo hoo! So excited for you!
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http://www.stephanieburgis.com Steph Burgis

Woooot! They are GORGEOUS! (And let me know if you are ever looking for anybody else to host giveaways – I loved your book and would love to promote it in any way possible. But equally, no worries if not!)
Jennifer McNamara

It’s a beautiful book and I can’t wait to read it! Congratulations lady
Julie

I stumbled upon your website a few weeks ago, and I’m SO excited to read this book! Congrats to you! It must be amazing to know that your work and passion have come to fruition. All of the aspiring writers and heroines of the world are rooting for you!
http://www.buriedinprint.com Buried In Print

As if it wasn’t exciting enough to receive/admire the cover image, to see it attached *to* *a* *book*. Fantastic! Congratulations indeed!