Quoted from tonkatough Self publishing is way cool and I didn't realise it was so easily available. Hmm, something to look into one day. I remember reading this script years ago and not being all that fussed about it (can't recall why) but I'm willing to have another go as it may be better suited to the novel format. I read a lot of fantasy books in my lunch break at work. Most of the published stuff is junk. So I'm willing to give something a go that is outside the world of big publishers. I also buy a lot stuff from Amazon so next time I buy my next batch of graphic novels and DVDs I would love to add your book to the list so I got something to read at work. Please keep us up to date when the book is available on Amazon

I will keep you all up to date as to when it shows up on Amazon in its entirety. Thanks for the support everyone.

And yes, Createspace makes it very easy. Actually, it makes it too easy. You can literally write garbage and put it out there. They review it for content on the surface, but they don't go that in-depth, I imagine. I uploaded the final draft at 11pm, and it was approved by 1pm the next day.

I didn't want to post garbage, however, so I wrote and rewrote and reread and then had my wife read it (and contrary to popular belief, wives aren't like friends who are afraid to upset you -- I told mine to be harsh...and she was...oh, she was) and while she was reading, I reread it and further rewrote it based on my findings and her findings, added a whole chapter, rewrote several of them, ordered the first proof, read it, rewrote some stuff, she read the first proof, I rewrote more stuff, she gave more comments, I found more typos, rewrote more stuff, and then ran the Word spelling and grammar checker three times before reading it yet again, so despite the apparent ease in doing it, I worked on this for nine months before deeming it "done." I have 6 drafts backed up.

All so I was posting the best that this story could be and not total garbage. I'm very encouraged by the early comments on the chapters Don posted.

Two things now...

First, I thought I'd throw this out for my SS people.

For a little while, you can use the discount code of 8ZGPZVZ5 on the Createspace e-store only to get a dollar off the purchase price of the book. The discount code will not apply to Amazon, since it's a different sales channel.

Second, if you preferred Amazon, the book is now available on Amazon.com. You can click here or just go out there and search for either fempiror or my name and you'll find it. Sorry, can't do a discount on Amazon, but hey, it's eligible for Super Saver Shipping.

Congrats George this is great news, will make sure to check it out!

To easy. already added the book to my Amazon shopping cart. As soon as I save up enough money to buy all the DVD and graphic novels I want that book will be as good as mine.  

Look forward to reading it.  

I put it in my shopping cart as well. As soon as I scrape together the funds, it's mine. I only wish it didn't take about six hundred years for Amazon to deliver to this part of the world...

Congrats on the publication, George!

Thanks all. Appreciate the support, not to mention the reads on the script version over the years. All that feedback was invaluable.

Just a update for the technophiles of the world. You can now download my book to the Kindle electronic book reader thingie. And if you happen to have an iPhone, I understand there is a Kindle app that allows you to download it to your iPhone as well. I prefer the hard copy myself, but in case you dont...

Get the Kindle version

Hey George, congratulations. The preview is terrific. I ordered a copy. Look forward to it.


Breanne

Thanks Bre. Appreciate it. I hope you enjoy it.

On another note, I have already had someone who is only halfway though it "make sure" I'm writing another one. I assured him that I'm in process and he'll learn the title of the next one on the final page... It was another feel good moment.

I hear it's selling well George, congrats buddy.

It seems to be off to a decent start, anyway. Today, I watched go from a sales rank around 101,000 down to 57,000 and now back up to 138,000. Weird ping pong action, but it only having been a couple weeks, I think it's doing fairly well. Though it coming down into 5 figures was exciting. I'm crossing my fingers for some positive word of mouth, which is where it will start to pick up.

I'm still holding my breath and hoping people like it enough to give it positive word of mouth...

Hello George,

I will be purchasing your book.

I love the way you think. You are a wonderful person.

Sandra

Thanks Sandra.

Really, we must look into finishing Love and Fresh Air at some point. I just have to get a couple of other projects out of the way to free up some time.