Well, let me tell you that it feels fantastic! Here is the cover, which you can click on to purchase a copy for a low US$3.99 at Smashwords.com.
Available at Smashwords, Amazon for Kindle, Apple iBook, Barnes & Noble, Diesel Books, Kobo and Sony eBook stores.
US, UK, CA, NZ, AU
or
Available Direct as a PDF
Anyway, it took me over a month to put it together, and it has been a steep learning curve. Self publishing is not for the faint-hearted. From reading the style guide, writing (of course), formatting, and now marketing, the self publishing path is really a hands on affair. You also have to find proof-readers, and edit the manuscript multiple times.
So, there you have it. My first ebook of many, and I hope you take the time to click on the book cover or the link below it, have a read of the sample, and if you like it please consider purchasing a copy.
Of course if anyone would like to review the book at Smashwords, this author would be humbled, and is ready for the good, the bad, and the ugly.
I am looking forward to beginning the next eBook!
Congratulations, Gavin. I can't wait to read it.
ReplyDeleteThanks BM!
DeleteWell done Gavin absolutely thrilled for you.
ReplyDeleteCheers Tanya
DeleteMore than 14,000 words - that's a lot of writing, though I suppose there are a lot more than that in the blog. Looking forward to getting the book and having a good read - well done, mate!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dawn, my shipmate!
DeleteCongratulations Gavin.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanette
DeleteIf the cover is anything to go by, its going to be good read. You say "took me over a month" as if that is slow. I can't imagine writing a book in less than a year. Well done, I hope it provides a bit of financial support to reward you for the great work you are doing.
ReplyDeleteCheers Jason. Well, I thought a month was a long time. You should have seen me slaving over the keyboard, night after night! It was fairly short, at 14,400 words and 10 chapters, but well rounded. Thanks for the support.
DeleteLooking good Mate. Have downloaded and will read later
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil. Appreciate it, and hope you enjoy the read.
DeleteI went and read the sample, I was most upset when it came to an end. Will be downloading this and reading it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great blog! (and great e-book!)
Cheers Liz. That sample is a bit of a tease, isn't it?
DeleteA great read Gavin.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue, glad you liked it! I couldn't be so bold and ask you to write a quick review on the Smashwords book page?
DeleteGav x
I have just brought a copy and looking forward to reading it in front of the fire tonight....I have read a couple of pages but really want to sit down and enjoyt it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Larissa for the support. Enjoy!
DeleteSo awesome! Congratulations! I can tell you with complete honesty that I know of what you speak. It's quite a moment to see it in print, isn't it? Almost like having a baby ;).
ReplyDeleteNearly like having a baby, and from what my wife tells me there is just about the same learning curve during the first pregnancy. So many things to learn and not enough time!
DeleteI bought it this morning. I was familiar with your story, having been a reader of your blog for quite some time now but it was nice to see it all put together in once place. A terrific idea and a great little book. (PS - I reviewed it too. five stars! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy, thanks for the review. I was chuffed to bits when I read it! Glad you liked it.
DeleteGav x
Well done, congratulations, yip yip yooray!
ReplyDeleteCheers VG!
DeleteCongratulations, and what a terrific feeling you must have! I will go click on the link and purchase a copy - I have just been put in the position of needing some new reading material and your e-book seems just the thing!
ReplyDeleteThanks NCF. I do feel great, and I am jotting down ideas for my next book. I have caught the authors bug, so to speak.
DeleteI hope you like it.
Gav
It's downloaded and looks great. Well done. Onward and Upwards, as they say! Maree
Deletecongratulations gav. have downloaded it and read it.5 stars. love dad
ReplyDeleteThanks Dad, if you had have asked I would have sent you a copy for free!
DeleteGlad you liked it, and my shout for the homebrew when next you visit!
WOw. Congratulations! Looks like a good read. Whether you want to become a popular writer, promote your products, or start your own business, publishing an eBook is a great way to achieve your goals. Kudos!
ReplyDeleteJust bought my copy! YAY :oD
ReplyDeleteHi Jessie, thanks for the support. Hope you like it.
DeleteGav