I am beside myself. My book, Jumping in Mud Puddles, just went live on Amazon. This is my literary debut, so I really don’t know what the hell I am doing. I do want to mention to anyone who is thinking about going the ebook route that the formatting is very easy. I mean, I did it, and I can’t find my way out of a sack. I even made my own cover because I am too tight to pay someone else to do it.
So, I guess I should know what I am supposed to do now, but I don’t. My book is just sitting there among the thousands of other books. I just left it there and went for a chocolate ice cream cone. Oh, hell, that was a lie. There was no way I was going out of the house today. It is 102 here in West Virginia. Anyway, I feel like I did when I drove my kids to college for the first time. I dropped them off and left them. I’ve nurtured this book for a very long time now and now I’m done.
So, my blogging friends, if you get the chance, go take a look see at my literary debut. Wow, I’m a real bonafide author sort of maybe. And If you are feeling generous, leave me a thumbs up or a review. And then more people will say to themselves, “Hey, people are reading this little book. Maybe I should, too.” I’m sure that’s what they would say.
I guess I should mention what my books is about for all of you who may stumble upon this post. My book is a memoir about my childhood and how I was just a little bit off center. Most of my blog posts are in the book, changed or tweaked in one way or another. The book has 44 chapters and I curse a lot, which I really don’t mean to do, but those damn nuns that I write about are to blame. They really are.
Anyway, like I said, I don’t know what I am supposed to do right now. I guess I should walk around the place and see what other “authors” are doing to promote their book. I’d rather just sit and take a deep breath, and rest a while. It’s just too damn hot.
Update: It’s the morning after publishing, and I made a top 100 list already! Yehaw! #70 in Kindle Store-ebooks-Humor-Essays. And, the book is on the Humor-Essay page as a “Hot New Release.” I don’t know how long it will stay there, but I’m a happy camper.
Posted by hollybernabe on July 19, 2012 at 1:58 am
I read a book by Kristen Lamb not too long ago about blogging called Are You There, Blog? It’s Me, Writer. It’s about how to write your own blog, but what I found helpful were the marketing sections, especially the social marketing ideas. It’s good advice for any author, whether a blog writer or novel writer. The link: http://www.amazon.com/Are-There-Blog-Writer-ebook/dp/B004ZUIUFI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1342677255&sr=8-2&keywords=are+you+there%2C+blog%3F+it%27s+me%2C+writer There are lots of other helpful books out there, too. I’m sure you’ve been looking into it.
Have fun, and good luck marketing your book!
Oh, and you must be doing something right, judging by your update at the bottom of the post!!
Posted by eileeneldred on July 10, 2012 at 11:43 am
Whoo-hoo! Congrats to you! hee…sorry, giddy and so glad here; I Love it when an excellent writer (who I also kinda, sorta, Know!) gets published!
Posted by Jumping in Mud Puddles on July 10, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Thank you!!! I appreciate it!
Posted by marinasleeps on July 9, 2012 at 2:11 pm
OMG!! I am so excited and happy for you!! I am totally going to get it!!
Posted by Jumping in Mud Puddles on July 9, 2012 at 11:09 pm
Aww, thank you!!
Posted by sannatuulia on July 8, 2012 at 9:47 am
Congratulations!!! This is such a great accomplishment to add to your list!!! Keep it up and have fun.
Posted by Jumping in Mud Puddles on July 8, 2012 at 4:04 pm
Thank you!!
Posted by Elyse on July 8, 2012 at 8:47 am
Congratulations!!!!! Is it available on the Nook?
Posted by Jumping in Mud Puddles on July 8, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Thanks! No, not yet, but you can download kindle onto your computer free.Thak
Posted by SusanWritesPrecise on July 7, 2012 at 9:56 pm
Congratulations! How exciting! I just went over to Amazon & “liked” it.
Posted by Jumping in Mud Puddles on July 8, 2012 at 8:13 am
Thanks, Susan!! It is on the Humor-Essay page as a “Hot New Release” this morning. Of course, it may not stay up there long, but I’m one happy camper..lol