Saturday, December 10, 2016

An Early Christmas Present!!


When last I posted, my final approval of the interior of my book had been sent to Amber, my project manager. Then came the wait for the printers to get it and, in turn, print 2 copies ( soft cover, hard cover) with arrival to me being around December 16th. I was to go through those copies to make sure nothing went awry with the printing and then send my final approval that printing could be done.

This past Monday, December 5th, the books arrived. Even Amber was shocked. She had sent me a note that they were on their way. Submitted for printing on Monday, November 28th, one week later UPS delivered Seeking.

That is better than any arrival by the stork!!

I opened the packages: each print version came in separate ones.

I sat on my couch, the couch where I have done all the work this past year in the publication process - the same couch where I have worked at my computer for the past 6 years that led up to publishing.

I opened and then turned each page in awe of what this has become. Seeing the book on my 13” laptop screen with the adjacent pages of text with their photos looked very ‘small’ but allowed me to review and send correction needs to the publishing team.

 Seeing the real book in its 8.5 x 11 size with full page colored photos took my breath away.

All the work, angst, and wonderings over the many years putting this all together and waiting for God’s right time, melted away. 

This IS the right time. I remain in awe.

I heard from Sherry today. She is now able to continue helping me learn the ins and outs of creating and managing my website. While she has needed time away, I have been writing content to have it ready when the website launches.

With all that is currently needed,  I have set the launch date for the book to be available on Monday, February 13, 2017. The website will launch the same day.

There will be an opportunity to sign up for the website postings before it goes “live”. I will share about that when the time comes. I will also be creating an “author page” on Facebook around mid January with pertinent information and some “previews of coming attractions”!

The journey continues as do I, as best I can! I am ever grateful to have you walking alongside me.

Merry Christmas to all!
Love, Lynn


image from Pinterest

12 comments:

  1. So thrilled with your good news! You have put so much of yourself in this book. It's so great that the finished product is even better than you thought it would be. I can't wait to see it!

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    1. Thank you, Susan! I am excited for you to have a copy!

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  2. Best Christmas present you could have got Lynn - so happy you are nearly there!
    Blessings,
    Fiona

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  3. I am jumping for joy right alongside you, Lynn, as I hope that the book is everything you hoped for and more. What exciting news, I am so thrilled for you! It's always so refreshing and rewarding to see the time, effort, and energy you place into something finally come to fruition. Congratulations, my friend, you are all that much closer to your dream come true. Remember - anything you need, anytime - I'm here to help in any way that I can. Love to you, my friend, and many hug-ful blessings! -Shelby

    P.S. Heard this today and thought it suited you perfectly :)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhLDMSA-aO0

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    1. Shelby - I can't believe you found a song titled: Let All Creation Sing! How perfect and I do love the group, Hillsong. I just had not heard this particular song - guess I was supposed to hear it now. It was joyous - about how I feel as the book journey is closing in to the finish line. You have been one fine cheerleader, my friend. I appreciate you so very much!!

      I will be calling on you about the matter we discussed - may not be until mid - January when I create that page! It will be fun to work together!! :)

      Love you -
      Lynn

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  4. Congratulations, Lynn. Looking forward to the launching.
    Love
    David

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    1. Thank you, David. You have been a much appreciated encourager over these years. I am so glad you can make it to the book launch party. It would not be complete without you there. Love, Lynn

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  5. I'm so excited about this, Lynn!!! To hold your baby in your hands is a special moment.

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    1. Yes, indeed - was a long time journey but worth the wait once I saw just what had come together.
      Thank you, Lisa, for your support along the way!
      Love,
      Lynn

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  6. Woo hooooooooooo!!! Praise the Lord!! Congrats dear Lynn. Such a long time coming, but worth it for the final product. Trusting it's a special launch & looking forward to purchasing my own ebook soon! God bless. LOTSoluv Kerryn

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    1. Woo hoodoo is a great expression, my dear Kerryn!

      Thank you for your continuing prayers along this journey. To have the book printed surely is a milestone. I am sending in my final approval of the e-book today. It really looks nice. I found myself easily reading through the texts in this format.

      And the wonder of getting an e-book is that one has it in about one second!!
      I am excited for you to have it - hopefully a print copy, too, if that works out getting one all the way to Australia. The color photos - full page - took my own breath away!

      Love xoxo,
      Lynn

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