Another day another penny, the way I'm going I'm going to run out of pennies very quickly.  This whole self-publish gig is costing me more than my savings.  Ended up cashing in my shares and only got $425 for them, so by the time that's converted into pounds I'll have about £200 to play with.  Today was the day for sending out freebie copies to various people.  Someone suggested I enter Imagine This for the booker prize, so decided to call them up and find out the entry guidlines.  Mainly because I know most of these prizes are a bit snooty and don't accept submissions from self-publishers.  Anyway, of course muggins was too late, entry closed ages ago, so I'll have to wait and submit for next year's prize.Spent all day trying to compose a press release for the media.  It was hard, I'm too close to  the book and I'm [...]

Okay, here's my first post. I've decided to start a blog, because it's easier to update than my website, which is done in flash. It's now precisely 4 days after D-day, the launch and I'm still slightly high but with my feet very firmly rooted in reality. I have to admit that I didn't expect the level of attendance on the night, the joint was packed to the rafters and there wasn't even standing room. I can only apologise to those who came and couldn't get in, everyone keeps telling me it's a sign of success but I'm not so sure.Anyway, the launch is over and now I need to focus on getting reviews, publicity, press releases out, the book into bookshops and so much more. It's never-ending, I was hoping I'd be able to relax and concentrate on starting the second book but no. I'm calling up jaded journalists [...]