He thought about it for a moment then said, "You snored more."
Just so you know, I have now officially self-published my book. After at least three years of doinking around, I finally bit the bullet and got it done. For me, this is nothing short of a miracle.
The book itself is OK. It's not going to win a Pulitzer and it's certainly not going to outsell 50 Shades of Grey, but you know what? It's not as bad as I sometimes think it is. This afternoon I spent a happy hour curled up on my bed with my Kindle, reading My Very Own Book. I bought it last night and, wham, it downloaded in a heartbeat, right there on my Kindle beside Stephen King's new book, Doctor Sleep.
Me and Stevie, hanging out in Kindleland.
That's pretty darn sweet.
I'm not going to launch into any big whoop-de-doo about all this. Suffice it to say, if you'd like to read Green Eggs & Weezie, you can find it on Amazon or on Kobo. If you happen to like it, I would sincerely appreciate if you could write a short review on the Amazon site. Apparently the more reviews one garners, the more books one sells and the closer I get to retirement.
Oh wait. I am retired. I KEEP FORGETTING! That's the greatest thing about getting old – you forget all the good stuff and every day you wake up to go to work and then you remember – I DON'T HAVE TO!
I'm so glad I published my book before complete Old-Timer's sets in, or before I'm dead. Seriously, I was beginning to think Dave would have to publish it post-humously. I made him promise that he'd publish my damned book if I choked on a chicken neck or something equally hideous. I mean, poor Mama Cass, she sang some of the best songs on the planet but she'll always be remembered as that fat chick who choked on a chicken bone.
Since, however, I am still alive I am able to tell you that my book can be found by clicking on the following links:
Kobo
Amazon.ca (Canada)
Amazon.com (United States)
Amazon.co.uk (Great Britain)
Thanks to GP Ching for helping me get it online. Man, that job was a bit of a pig. Gen, I owe ya.
Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteDo you suppose the Gravenhurst library will have the book on their shelves? I mean, you did live in Muskoka and they are always featuring Muskoka residents past and present who have written a book. Maybe your former co-workers will bring it to their attention and the library will stock it. Hey, and when you come back for a visit, you could have a book signing!
Thanks Deb!!!!!! I doubt if the library will carry it on their shelves - it's just an e-book!!!! (I was just figuring out how I might sign it.....will there be wine involved???) oxoxo
DeleteWell, maybe they could carry your e-book on a Newton, you know, the original Mac Messagepad that you could actually write on it with a stylist.
DeleteFailing that, you could just visit the library with info on your book and together we can drink mass quantities of wine whilst encouraging the locals townsfolk to download it.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! You crack me up, Deb!
DeleteCongratulations!!!!!! I hope someday I'll get to read it in hard copy format. Way to go! :D :D
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I'm going to publish it that way, Jo; in fact, probably not. :( BUT! I know what Santa Claus needs to bring you for Christmas!!!!!!!!!
DeleteCongratulations! It's good to have your words in print. Even if you're not completely satisfied with it, it's good. All the more motivation to do it again!
ReplyDeleteThank you Tony and yes, you're right! It IS motivating to do it again!!! Hopefully it doesn't take me three years this time! :)
DeleteI got it.....now for a long peaceful evenings read. Oh yes..and congratulations you published author you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for buying it Delores!!!! Big hugs to you my friend!
DeleteSee, this personifies my love/hate relationship with the internet. I love that even though miles separate us, I am alerted to such an important moment in a friend's life! Can't wait to read it :-)
ReplyDeleteOh Shannon, that's absolutely right! I'm so happy to read your comment. Thank you SO much!!
DeleteBuying it. Reviewing it. Love and hugs and congrats to you and wonderful Weezie!
ReplyDeleteLove back atcha Lou... make sure you check the thank you page!
DeleteWooHoo. Congratulations and happy dances. Lots of them!!!! Are you going to release it in print too? Please? Dinosaur that I am I much prefer to hold a book.
ReplyDeleteOh EC, I've had so many people ask me this but for the time being I'm going to have to say no! If I do, I'll make sure to let you know!!!! ox
DeleteDrat you. It is now on my PC. I still wan't to know when you release a print version. For the moment, the e-book will do. For the moment. And yes, I will review it.
DeleteSmacky kisses and hugs to you, dear EC! oxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
DeleteCongratulations Cathy you look awesome on the cover not old like you say you are:) Good luck. B
ReplyDeleteOMG Buttons, I am laughing SO HARD! That's not me on the cover - it's just some woman from a stock photo agency. I picked her because she fit my idea of what Weezie looks like! YES, I AM old!!! I have grey hair and a fat arse and everything!!!!! LOL! I am still really laughing here! You made my day! oxoxo
DeleteCongratulations, Cathy!!!! When I posted your cover earlier, many commented how much they liked it. Will have to go download it now.
ReplyDeleteAlex, seriously, you're the best and nicest ninja-supporter-of-writers on the whole interweeb. Thanks! ox
DeleteWell done! (I do love the cover, and now that the glitch in my system is fixed I can post and say so).
ReplyDeleteAh...have you READ any Pulitzer prize-winning books? If so, how did you manage to survive?
Must download a copy...
Diana at About Myself By Myself
LOL - let me think about the Pulitzer for a sec... I guess the answer is probably NO!!!!! :)
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Congratulations, Cathy!
ReplyDeleteThanks William!
DeleteCongrats...I admire you for seeing it through. I like to write but just can't stand the idea of having to self publish and all that goes with it.
ReplyDeleteTake a deep breath, pour a glass of wine and start outlining the next one. The first is the hardest, I understand.
the Ol'Buzzard
I think you're right, Buzz! I do hope the first one is the hardest because I don't think it can possibly be any harder.
DeleteCongratulations and FOUR cheers for you!!!!
ReplyDeleteheheh! Thanks Andrea!
DeleteCongratulations once again - having all ready read this as a beta, I know others will enjoy it - Good luck Cathy, I'm sure it will do well. ^_^
ReplyDeleteThank you Helen! :)
DeleteI downloaded your book. I'm 64 percent through it and just love it. When I'm done I will review it on Amazon. The sad part is I can relate to throwing a book and doing the whole jail thing. It was just like how you described. Ontario must have the same jail set up in small communities.
ReplyDeleteIt means a lot to me that you said that, Kristy. Thank you so very much. And thanks for the wonderful Amazon review! WOOT! oxox
DeleteCathy. this is so brilliant. You are so brilliant! Good on you. I don't own a reader but I guess I'll be there soon. Keep flogging your book - jump up and down about it. Don't be reticent.
ReplyDeleteWhoo!!!
I am so NOT brilliant! Geez, some days I can barely remember my name. But thank you Sarah - you are the brilliant one.
DeleteFirst I am totally loving your blog header! Second - well done you!!!! You deserve to extra snore and snore more loudly than ever! What a wonderful achievement!! Yay!!! All the best! Take care
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Thanks so much Kitty! Isn't 'Hilda' (my header girl) beautiful? And so much fun... I think she's the cat's pajamas!
DeleteCongrats!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Juli!!!!
DeleteYeh for you! Congratulations! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of you and Steve hanging out together in Kindleland! Maybe one of these days I can join you?
Yes, absolutely! Stevie does hog the place sometimes but I'll give him an elbow and he'll move over or else!!! Hey, I've read his books... I know how to scare 'em.
DeleteI didnt know you moved to Alberta! So cool. I am totally going to buy your book. We Canadians have to support each other.
ReplyDeleteYou got it, eh? lol
DeleteCongrats Cathy, But your Hubby's compliment is really funny right, no worries!! "Y'know, sleeping with a published author?" LOL
ReplyDeleteVery interesting.
Keep Going!
Best
Philip V Ariel
PS:
Cathy pl. take out the word verification from here, that really irritate one to comment here. This you can do it by visiting your Dashboard setting
Thanks
Thanks Philip, for the compliment AND the follow! You know, I used to have no word verification and was ver vocal about how much I hated it... then I started to get a huge spam problem and it was the only way I could control it. I know it's a pain in the butt and I apologize for that, but honestly it's all I can do. If it's any consolation, I really do appreciate your efforts in leaving comments!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! How cool is that to have your book right there on your kindle! Yea, I'm totally jealous.
ReplyDeleteGet yours on there, too SP!!!! Go on! Git er done!
DeleteCongratulations Cathy! I am going now to check it out.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Harry. Warning: there's no surfers...
DeleteCongrats, Cathy! You've worked toward this for a long time. I don't have a kindle, but maybe someday......Anyway, I'm so very happy for you. Now sit back and let the royalties roll in. Do you have a couch and some bonbons handy?
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Always have couches and bonbons handy!!!!!!
DeleteHey Karen, you can read Weezie on your computer - if you check Amazon or Kobo, you'll see there are several ways you can read it: on your computer, your tablet, your phone or an e-reader!
I have a sony e-reader, which I love, but I can't download your book onto it, so I took your advice! I've downloaded the kindle reader to my computer. I'll buy your book later when I have more time. Can't wait!!
Deletekaren
You are so adorable. Seriously. Thank you!
DeleteOkay Cathy, I'm putting it in my Goodreads list as we speak so that my own Old Timer's doesn't wipe away the memory. Looking forward to reading it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo!
DeleteYay! I bought your book this morning. I'm loving it! I wish I'd waited until my day off, though, cause now I have to stop reading and go to work. Oh, Cathy, I love the characters....yes, all of them. And I love how your writing draws a picture in my mind of everything that's going on. That poor kid in his too-big snowsuit! Love it! Hmmm, maybe I should phone it sick.......
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"phone in sick" I mean,LOL
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oh, Cathy, I'm laughing one minute and crying the next. Wonderful writing! Weezie is an incredibly strong woman. She reminds me of someone very special.
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You make me smile, Karen. Thank you and hugs! :)
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