Looking for Buttons has been on sale for two days. So far I've sold six copies, which might not sound like many but feels like a huge triumph. That's six whole people who've looked at the cover, read the blurb and thought "Yeah, I'll give that a go, and what's more, I'll pay for the privilege." I find that wildly exciting. (It is true that I don't get out much.)
What's more, it's already taking on a life of its own, thanks to friends using Facebook and Twitter to spread the word. Twinkle Mummy has been badgering members of her local twins club to buy it and Norfolkbookworm has blogged about it, not once but twice! (Norfolkbookworm, I must confess, is not entirely impartial. She's been a good friend for over twenty years, has been one of Looking for Buttons's staunchest supporters, and roped in her very talented dad to do the cover!)
While I'm handing out the laurels, I must thank the inspirational Lexi Revellian who has been so generous with advice and support. Her books, including the best-selling Remix and Replica, are great reads and her writing blog is a goldmine of information for the aspiring self-publisher.
Lastly, I must thank my late aunt and uncle. They gave me my first PC some years ago, thinking it would help me study. I wrote a book on it instead. This book. They're not here to see it published but I hope they would be pleased.
Your very welcome and thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteThe Twinkles are napping so I'm currently lounging on the sofa with a cup of coffee, a bar of Dairy Milk and your book. Life can't get much better than that!
Congratulations on your first of many sales. Needless to say Looking for Buttons is fab!