It’s impossible to describe the feeling when you see for the first time your name on the cover of a published book. It’s a FANTASTIC moment! I wish such a moment on everyone who’s working on what they hope will be their first publication – it’s something well worth waiting for.
Here’s the first glimpse I had of my People’s Friend Pocket Novel, A Dangerous Heart, in a shop in Oxford last week.
You’re spot on – there’s something missing. Two things to be precise – the title and my name.
It called for an instant tweak or three.
Can you spot the differences? You’re right, that’s much better.
Seeing the book on the shelf, with the title and my name visible, was amazing, but the very best moment of them all – well, that was seeing my book in a reader’s hand, which is where a book should be. It just so happened that when I joined my friend, Heather, for coffee, she was reading A Dangerous Heart. Would you believe it?? And it just so happened that I had a camera in my hand…
My first Publication Day was a wonderful experience, and it was made that way because I was able to share it with my friends – my friends in real time, on twitter and on Facebook. Thank you, all of you.
Bye for now!
And a delish read it is too. Very well done, Liz. Nice pics too.
Congrats. It’s a thrill that will last forever! Enjoy.
Thank you, Kit and Carol. Last week was a fabulous week – but it wouldn’t have been the same if I hadn’t been able to share it with friends.
So exciting, Liz. And so well deserved too. I can’t wait to read it!
Ooh, thank you, Emma!
And aren’t there some fabulous friends out there, writers and readers alike! Much better for the tweaking, Liz. Huge CONGRATS! 🙂 x
Congratulations Liz-so happy for you! It must be a wonderful feeling.x
Many thanks, Anita and Sheryl. I truly believe that there cannot be a community that is more generous in their support of each other than the writing community.
I loved being part of your big day, Liz! And I loved being transported to Italy when I read the book.
Many thanks, Heather. I was so glad that we were able to meet up that day. It meant a lot to me. x
Congratulations!!! That’s fantastic.
What a lovely feeling and so richly deserved. Well done Liz.
Many thanks for that kind comment, Rhoda.
What a magical moment! Thank you for sharing it with us Liz. So special – and so well deserved.
Brilliant.
Nina x
I still remember my first publication day for The Kingmaking – about 19 years ago! Heinemann sent a huge bouquet of flowers and a magnum of champagne.
The only person who didn’t congratulate me was my agent. Says a lot about why said agent is now _ex_ agent.
Many thanks, Nina and Helen. It was a super moment, seeing it on the shelf, and being able to blog about it has given me the chance to relive it!
Many Congratulations, Liz. I’m so happy for you and I shall be diving out to purchase my copy forthwith! 🙂 x
Thank you, Jan. x
Congratulations! You are right – nothing quite beats that moment. Until the next time… 🙂
Liz, Bravo Zulu! on re-arranging the stock to show your wares to best advantage and congratulations on your publication. Wasn’t aware of Pocket Books as a channel – must look out for them and yours. Hope the buzz lasts until next publication date in September!
P.S. I like the web-site too, if I haven’t mentioned that before. Must check out WordPress…
Many thanks, Philip and Kate.
Kate – I suspect that you’re right. Roll on September!
Philip – I like using WordPress enormously. Would recommend it.
Congratulations, Liz! I hope that it’s the first of many.
Many thanks, Jean. I do hope so, too.
I like the second picture better. As you said, there was something missing from the first 😉 And of course you had to snap a picture of Heather reading it – the best thing after seeing your name on the cover is seeing your book in someone else’s hand. Congratulations!
Hx
How I resisted from screaming out, I wrote that, I’ll never know. But you know me – restrained at all times. Ahem. x
Congrats Liz – what a fab time for you. Tonight, John and I will raise a glass in your honour.
J X
Thank you, Janet. Cheers!!
Fan-TAS-tic! What a buzz!
Hugs
Jan xx
Ever restrained as I am, Jan – YIPPEE!!
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