November 3, 2008
Neglect
My apologies to those who may regularly tune in to my Blog and expect to see new words of wisdom (?). A nice entry from dear friend Sally lets me know that she has "plugged me into" her system. Appreciation to her and to all who have responded since I launched this blog about six months ago. (Actually, friend Lin launched it for me and taught me how to make entries, though I have goofed several times as I "learn the ropes.")
My reason for not blogging for the past week: 60,000 words, 29 chapters later, I have sent my completed (?) novel, "When Coyote Smiles" to the agent who told me she wanted to see it. I put all my time into this, checking printed copy, re-checking on-line copy, more thoroughly than I have worked on anything, I believe I announced that the novel was "about ready to go" a couple of blogs ago, but that was before I began finding discrepancies.
One friend in California has sent her True Crime account, Tainted Legasy, to Publish America. Fortunately, I believe, PubAm required that she get signed consent from every still-living person. None of us wants a law suit. However, this has delayed publication. They have used the cover she selected and this exciting story of her discovering that her grandmother was a murderer will be available soon. I will let you know when. I have read the story in its early stages and it is excellent. Kay Murphy, the author, lives in Mt. Baldy Village in California. She is a high school English teacher and we have been friends and e-buddies over many years.
I have info (contract at hand) from PubAm (POD publisher) and am happy to share the information. Cost to author is only the price of getting the copyright from D.C. POD publishing has many quirks all should be aware of. The company retains 1st rights for seven years; they pay 8 1/2 % royalties for books purchased from the MD HQ, but PLEASE BE YOUNG AND VIGOROUS IF YOU SIGNE UP WITH THEM as they do no promotion. 99% of the selling is up to the author.
I am off the screen for the next month (approx) to attend a CA wedding and get a new right knee. Until later–Willma