Sunday, 5 May 2013

Yay! I did it!

Not only did I make it through the a-z challenge... I just took the plunge and self-published my first book.



There it is... my cover!  Can you tell I'm excited?

Well I would love it if you would have a read.  You can find it here.
I can't wait to hear what you think.  It's been pretty nerve-wracking, thinking about sharing my work, so hopefully you enjoy it.

Yay for self-publishing! :)
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26 comments:

  1. Laeli6 May 2013 at 11:33

    That's very cool! Congratulations!

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  2. Stina6 May 2013 at 18:10

    Congrats, Jessica. I'm going to be doing the same later this year. I'm just waiting for the cover. Unfortunately my favorite designer is booked 6 months in advance.

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    1. Unknown6 May 2013 at 19:37

      Wow that's a long wait! Good for you though. The whole submission process gets so tiring, it's great that writers can take their career in their own hands, and I love that we can control what our covers look like! Send me a note when you do publish it, I'd love to take a look. :)

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  3. Anonymous6 May 2013 at 23:29

    Oh congratulations!! That's quite an achievement, and very inspiring! Sounds like a good story; compelling and unique - something to put in my tbr pile for sure :-)

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    1. Unknown7 May 2013 at 05:29

      Thank you so much for your kind words cathandlingwriter. :)

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  4. Amanda - The Southern UnBelle7 May 2013 at 08:25

    I love love love the cover and will check it out when I have a break! Looking forward to reading it :-)

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    1. Unknown7 May 2013 at 13:19

      Awww thanks so much! I'm so glad you like it, I did it myself and was a bit worried about getting it just right.

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  5. Unknown7 May 2013 at 12:44

    Wow! Wow! Wow!
    Congrats on your Book!
    The cover is beautiful.
    Looking forward to get my hands on it :)

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    1. Unknown7 May 2013 at 13:19

      Thank you so much! You're very sweet. :)

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  6. Reese Ryan8 May 2013 at 06:10

    Joining in the happy dance over completing the A-Z Challenge. It was exactly what I needed, especially since I'd been so lax on my blog. After blogging almost daily for a month, a couple of posts per week should be no problem. ;-)

    Congrats on self-publishing your first book! I love hot pink and polka dots. So your book cover automatically makes me smile.

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    1. Unknown8 May 2013 at 13:18

      I agree, the a-z challenge helped me realize it shouldn't feel so hard to blog once a week. :)

      Thanks. I'm glad my cover makes you smile. :)

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  7. wsbhark9 May 2013 at 19:26

    Congratulations on your achievement! Like the cover. :)

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  8. Unknown9 May 2013 at 20:03

    Yes I'm also liking the cover so you got one score there. Another score for bravery because it must be like you baby. I'll give it read:)Good Luck.

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    1. Unknown10 May 2013 at 12:42

      Aww you're so sweet. Thank you Maggie. :)

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  9. Raymond Alexander Kukkee9 May 2013 at 20:14

    I like your cover, Jessica, Congratulations, good luck with your book! I have my new novel The Fires of Waterland just published in January. It's in print and eBook formats, check it out! It was published by Redmund Productions (redmundpro.com) I self-published Morgidoo's Christmas Carol, a Christmas classic for all ages a couple of years ago, and Rocking Horse Productions is taking it to print this season. ":) We never know....

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    1. Unknown10 May 2013 at 12:42

      How exciting! I'll have to look you up. :)

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  10. ~Brandy~10 May 2013 at 07:47

    Very cool! I'm excited for you. It's my hope that I'll be able to publish, self or otherwise, someday. I'll try and find the time to read your work - congratulations on this huge accomplishment and on putting yourself out there!

    Brandy from http://brandysbustlings.blogspot.ca/

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    1. Unknown10 May 2013 at 12:43

      Thank you so much Brandy. I fully recommend self-publishing, it's easier than one would think. :)

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  11. John12 May 2013 at 07:03

    How cool is that! Congratulations!

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  12. Teresa Cypher13 May 2013 at 17:08

    Congratulations with your book release! I stopped to congratulate you on completing the A to Z, and see that you have been busy. A lot of big things going on. :-) I wish you much success. :-)

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    1. Unknown14 May 2013 at 17:05

      Thanks for stopping by Teresa :) It has been pretty busy. :)

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  13. Anonymous14 May 2013 at 19:45

    Jessica, this is utterly outstanding. Every writer's dream to be published is right there in your arms. Heartiest congratulations to you. Well done. I read a sample and it's very engaging reading. So happy for you.

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    1. Unknown15 May 2013 at 12:50

      Thank you so much. :) Your kind words mean so much to me.

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