Greetings, friends,
I've missed corresponding with you, but I've been working on my new book, POISED FOR SUCCESS (St. Martin's Press, November 2011). Most people aren't aware of how much time and effort goes into writing a book, but I'm here to tell you that it's a lot of work. Here's a synopsis of what I have been doing lately.
On February 28, I turned in my finished manuscript to my publisher. Since then, I've completed two rounds of edits and I'm now waiting for my final round of copy edits. I am also waiting to receive final approve for the cover art.
In the meantime, I have received six cover blurbs for the back of my book. I am excited to announce that the book is endorsed by New York Times bestselling authors, Janine Driver and Larina Kase, as well as bestselling authors, Terri Morrison, P.M. Forni, Karen Leland, and Simon Bailey. My good friend, Victoria Moran, bestselling author of Creating a Charmed Life, has written the foreword for the book.
Additionally, the simplified Chinese rights to POISED FOR SUCCESS have recently been purchased by Big Apple Agency! This is great news considering the book hasn't even been published in the U.S. yet.
In a few weeks, I will have a copy of my galley to share with you. A galley is a finished book sample that serves as an uncorrected proof, or advance reading copy (ARC). A galley is bound like a paperback, though the cover is similar to that of the final book. It is created by the publisher months prior to the final printing and release of the book. The galley is sent to book reviewers, the media, libraries, booksellers, bloggers, and other people who are crucial to the commercial success of the book.
Please stay tuned as the book will finally be published on November 8 -- just in time for the holidays! If you wish to receive my publishing updates as well as more etiquette tips, please subscribe to my blog, or connect with me on Facebook or Twitter. And as always, thank you for your support and encouraging comments!
To your success,
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