What is a blad you ask?
It’s an acronym for Book Layout and Design, and it’s an advance preview of a book that publishers send out to bookstore VIPs and editors who review books.
Blads feature the book jacket and a few layouts stapled together. 
Hope you've enjoyed this mini preview of the book's preview. Thanks to the wonderful world of scanners, now everyone in Bloglandia is a VIP!
*** BLOG DU JOUR ***
Have you discovered Sarah's chronicle of surfing through life in her fixer-up cottage by the sea?
Photo courtesy A Beach Cottage blog.
42 comments:
It's getting closer and closer, soon to be in my hands. I love the cover! xo, suzy
How exciting! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy. Looking forward to it being in the bookstore.
Oh my goodness... if this is a preview of things to come I cant wait to see what the whole shebang will be like!!
Congratulations that it is getting closer to fruition...
LOTS OF HUGS
JO
Your new book looks wonderful!!
I can't wait to check it out. Will be on the look out for it.
Michelle
Ok, I just had to say HI and thanks for stopping by to sit a spell on my blog.
While I was in KY, I did not see any barns painted or marked with unsightly things. I am not from there, just going on the area I saw...it was very nice.
I glanced down your blog and saw the game photos, then snow and daffodils...hmm, if you are in the Chi town area and have Daffodils, I am so jealous. I am in MI and mine are slightly out of the ground. sigh...
Looks like a nice book you are working on...I wish you well.
Thank you for visiting me. I promise, I`ll write something in english next time :-)
But then you maybe dont`t think it`s fun anymore....hehe...
Hugs from Norway :-)
woohoo! just the news I needed today Barbara. Bravo!
xo Roberta
Oh how excited you must be..!!! And yes..YOUR name, right there on the cover...:) It all looks so yummy and I can't wait to get MY COPY...:) It won't be long now.
Biggest Hugs,
Dianne
Hi Barbara,
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Yours is beautiful, and congratulations on your book. All the flower and bird photos are great, I especially like the blue bird.
Take care,
Martha
Thanks for the tip, I enjoyed going through Sara's rose blog!
Congrats on the book! Let us know when it is for purchase.
The book looks amazing!
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Love it. What a beautiful preview. And I learned what "blad" stands for too-lol.
Congrats!
Looks like a great book!! I love the picture on the top of your blog too. I just want to curl up on that sofa. What a cozy room.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh does that look tempting!! Can't wait!
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G'day Barbara
nice to meet you and thanks for popping by oh and thanks for the heads up on my blog, so nice
mmmm, the book looks right up my street, I guess you probably don't need me to tell you that, I would absolutely love to have a peek
happy blogging
Sarah
ABeachCottage
I am so happy to see the blad, Barbara. I can't wait to see it all, when the book comes out.
We're working on our little "waterfront place", this week, enjoying the warm pre-spring temps.
Wonderful post!
I'm like Penny,I want to buy a copy also.Just a fab cover.XXOO Marie Antionette
Wow ~The beautiful cover with all the Gorgeous shades of blue, & the words~Waterside Cottages~has my heart racing! :) Looks beautiful..
First capture has me hooked!:)
Lots of luck with it!!
Can't wait to check out the 'Blog Du Jour'!!
Happy almost spring!! :D
Cat
Thanks for sharing the BLAD with us - now we know we are special!!LOL
Always love reading Sarah's a beach cottage. Great to see an English girl living in Australia view on our beautiful country.
Alison
Beautiful Book!!...Love this! We just wanted to say Thank you!
blessings,
kari & kijsa
big congrats Barbara!!!! Huge!!
Congratulations, Barbara. I know this has been a long time coming. From the preview it looks gorgeous of course and I can't wait to see more.
oxox
Jennifer
Very, very cool! THat is Bladulous news, LOL! ;)
I'm so glad you visited my blog. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Your book will be a hit with this crowd, that's for sure!! I know we're all excited about it and ready to get our copy.
I can't wait.
Marilyn in NM
OH MY GOSH! It looks amazing! That is my type of book! I can hardly wait. Will it be available for pre-ordering on Amazon?
The book looks wonderful! How excited you must be. ♥
NICE Blad!! I particularly like the cover!
Lovin' your blog de jour choice, too!!!
Thanks for popping by my blog
~Linda
Thanks for the comment on Laduree! I am a newcomer to blogging. I love your new book coming out and your blog! Thanks for sharing!
Janet
Oh wow! It looks wonderful, and how exciting!
Hugs,
Donna
It sounds very exciting. Are all the beach cottages in the US, or have you used cottages from other places too?
Kate
I am so happy for you!
I can't wait to own a copy and have it proudly displayed on my living room table - after I've read it cover to cover, of course! ;-)
xo,
Kim
Can't wait to see the book; love the Good News/Blad News play on words! Kathryn :)
Hi Barbara,
I'm thrilled about your new book. Can't wait to see it!
Congrats on this exciting next step.
xo Cathy
Barbara ~ Are you the photographer of the snow, bluebird and cardinal in the tree? Those are beautiful!
Alexandra
Hi Barbara,
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Your book looks wonderful, I can hardly wait til it's available. I'll be back to visit regularly.
Laura
Congratulations on the BLAD, Barbara! I love seeing your and Dan's names there on the cover!
Thanks for sharing the blad news, Barbara. I can't wait to get a copy of this book. I'm sure it's well worth the wait.
~Tracie
Oh wow your book looks wonderful.
Cheers Linda
Your book is gorgeous, Barbara. I can't wait to get my hands on a copy.
Can't wait for the BLAD to turn into lots of sales at book stores everywhere!!!
:) great colors on the cover,
xo Lidy
Thats really wonderful,and very exciting for you Barbara!!! The previews are fantastic of course. I cant't wait to see it. XXOO Marie Antionette
Looks fabulous! Can't wait to see the real deal!
Congratulations!
Debbykay at Rose Cottage Gardens and Farm
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