African elephants are pregnant for 640 days.
My book from pitch letter to press has been in the oven about 820 days!
And for the past three weeks, Dan and I have been going over the final proof pages.
We’ve carefully checked every photo, caption and resource on each of the book’s 160 pages.
(From Chapter 7)
It seems like a lifetime since I submitted the idea to Gibbs Smith in January 2007.
(From Chapter 7)
(From Chapter 9)Now, as I sit here typing this blog entry, the book is being printed.
(From Chapter 11)
(From Chapter 11)
You can see a preview at
http://openlibrary.org/b/OL16960057M/Waterside-cottages
(From Chapter 13)
25 comments:
YAHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! What wonderful news. I can't wait to get a copy. How long from press to book store shelf?
How was your trip to NC?
Hugs,
Penny
Congratulations Barbara...I'm very happy for you and I'm sure this will be a thrill for you to see you concept and hard work in print.
Ruth
Great news Barbara! I went to Amazon to check it out and am thinking of pre-ordering. I can't wait to see it!
You book looks fabulous. What a wonderful sneek peek!
Can't wait
Michelle
Whoo Hoo! I am so thrilled for you both! And I am so happy for all of us too! We get to have a copy of your book! Finally! Ooh! Can I pre order it from Amazon? I am gonna go check!
Love and congrats,
Sue
Oh Barbara!!! I'm so happy for you girl!!!! Good things come to those who wait, right?? I wish you nothing but success with it ~ xxoo, Dawn
The proofs look great and I am sure that once that first crisp copy arrives at your door you will forget about how long it took from start to finish. There's nothing like it except perhaps child birth - if we remembered how crappy we felt for nine months or the pain of labor we'd never have any more kids! I'm just finishing up the proofing process myself on my second book and I can tell you it doesn't get easier the second time around.
The proof is in the proofs!!
I am so looking forward to this book.... I cant wait to get my fat little fingers on a copy and devour it in one fell swoop!!
I know this means so much to you ... a true testament to your hard work and definite perseverance... AND.... you not taking NO for an answer!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
LOTS OF HUGS
JO
Wooooooohoooooooooooooooooooooooo!
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Wow! That's exciting. Finally! That IS a lot of waiting! Congratulations!
Looking forward to reading your book! Congrats and kudos on your patience. Kathryn :)
Yeah! Can it be pre-ordered yet?
Hi Barbara,
Oh - yeah - yeah - what fabulous news about your book. Your book looks fabulous from the little peek and I can't wait to add it to my collection of cottage books.
Congratulations and cheers to you for "never, never, never giving up, never".
Celebrate.
Erin
Whoo Hoo! I pre-ordered it! I wanted your publisher to see how excited we all are about this book!!
Love,
Sue
How very exciting, Barbara! I know you've waited a looooong time for this & it's now just around the corner. Congrats!
Wow, so awesome to see a few of the pages like this. The photos look amazing!
What an exciting time this must be.
Congrats!
So happy to hear your long awaited but oh so wonderful news!
Trisha
Oh, how exciting! It looks wonderful. It must be such a terrific feeling to finally see the results of all your hard work. Congratulations!!!
xoxo,
Mary
Yippee!
Can't wait to purchase my signed copy from Roberta and then drive to Michelle's and have her sign as well. Way to go, Barbara!
~Tracie
I am SO glad I stumbled upon your blog. ..can't wait until the book comes out. Please take a look at my little schoolhouse retreat..you'll enjoy it I think!
And (this is rather bizarre I know), I write indexes for non-fiction books. Could I send you my information on that?
wow -- i just discovered your blog and am just GASPing at your amazing work. warmest congratulations on the book -- how EXCITING!!!
xo
Barbara,
I am so excited and proud of you. What an accomplishment. The book looks wonderful and I know how hard you worked at it. I hope you give yourself a GIANT pat on the back when it is finished.
I think I am going to put "Writing a Book" on my Vision Board. You have give me the confidence that maybe, I too, can achieve this some day.
Congratulations.
xoxo Cathy
Yippee!!
finally, finally. :) {it must feel like giving birth}
xo moi
YEAH! The moment is at hand!!!
Congratulations Barbara! The cover looks lovely, very inviting...
I cant wait to get a copy!
Love to you
JO
xoxo
Barbara,
I will be in line to buy your book when it's available. Your 'preview' photos are GORGEOUS! Can we pre-order? Sue in Sarasota
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