It's getting real, folks. As of today, it's 78 days until my book is released. 81 days until my book release party. This past Sunday, I got my galleys, which means I can start sending them to people for reviews (if you're a reviewer and want to read my book, ping me--my media contacts are in the sidebar).
Getting those galleys sure made things feel real. I'm reading my own book on the kindle app on my phone, and it looks just like any other book I've ever read on my kindle--as in LIKE A REAL BOOK!
Of course, feeling real is also scary as all-get-out. When I saw that cover show up in my library on
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Right now, I'm oscillating like some kind of fan, spinning from excited to scared with little plastic clicks of my neck (probably time to call the chiropractor about that).
All the preparations I've been making for months have been leading here. And now there are only 78 days left to do anything else I'm going to do "before the book."
Holy Freaking Schmoley!
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What an exciting time, Samantha! I'd be oscillating too if I were waiting for my release. Good luck with it, and try to enjoy the anticipation. I'm squee-ing on your behalf!
ReplyDeleteRight now I feel good . . .check back in 5 minutes. LOL.
DeleteOh my gosh!! So exciting! Best of luck - time is gonna fly by! :)
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Time was already flying by . . .so I guess I'll be inviting you to my retirement party next!
DeleteTry to relax and enjoy this time. It's a little like the last trimester of a pregnancy - all anticipation and terror. Once the book is out, there will be new joys and new concerns. Although, thankfully, no dirty diapers.
ReplyDeleteLOL. I love your metaphor. Publishing a book is like having a baby! And this is my first one, so I can't even remember what it was like last time. Let's hope you're right about those diapers!
DeleteThat's very exciting--and terrifying! Good luck with the release and just try to enjoy this exciting time.
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Thanks, Sarah. I'll peel myself back off the ceiling again and keep reminding myself that this is fun. :-)
DeleteHuge congrats! I know it must be terrifying having your baby out there so soon. Enjoy the wild ride!
ReplyDeleteIt is! But also exciting. The book went "live" today for preorder kindle on amazon and goodreads approved me as an author. It just keeps getting more and more real.
DeleteCongrats Samantha! Just let yourself revel in the excitement. But when those terrors start to creep on you, just woosa woosa them away. Anyways, congrats again.
ReplyDeleteI like "woosa woosa"--probably better than the flailing Kermit arms in the air approach, huh?
Deleteoh this is so exciting!!! HUGE congrats to you! enjoy every moment!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! It's quite a ride.
DeleteThanks for dropping by my blog on Blitz Day! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is always a pleasure, Zan Marie. I drop by as often as I can. :-)
DeleteCongratulations, Samantha! I'm so happy and excited for you.
ReplyDeleteI got my galley proofs just last week, so it's feeling real to me for the first time too. It is scary, but in the best kind of way.
Good luck with your launch!
Congratulations! Let me know when your book is out for purchase!
DeleteWell done! on your upcoming book release. Beautiful cover.
ReplyDeleteA pleasure to meet you, and thrilled we are on the same "minion" team!
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Thanks so much, Barbara! I'm looking forward to A-Z, too!
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