The Galleys Have Arrived
By Amy MacKinnon
Yay!!! And if you haven't checked out my web site yet, please stop by and let me know what you think.
Also, I have one extra to give away if anyone is interested.
Four women share how they create their unique literary lives
Lynne Griffin
Lynne’s debut novel, LIFE WITHOUT SUMMER will be published by St Martin's Press in April 2009. She is also the author of NEGOTIATION GENERATION Penguin, 2007.
Amy MacKinnon
Amy is the author of TETHERED (Shaye Areheart Books/Random House, August 2008). Her essays have appeared in the Christian Science Monitor, Boston Globe, Seattle Times, Huffington Post, and on NPR.
- Lisa Marnell has been offered agent representation for her first novel. She is currently editing her second Young Adult novel.
- Hannah Roveto is a national public relations and marketing expert, with freelance journalism credits that include The Boston Globe. She has completed revisions to her first novel and is seeking agent representation.
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15 comments:
Ah, how tempting! How does it feel, Amy?
Yay, Amy!! You look gorgeous!
Hey, I have dibs on that ARE, if you need someplace to send it!
Oh, and the site is fab! Brian does nice work, doesn't he?
Amy,
It must feel great as you move closer to pub date! The web site is amazing - a touch ethereal, with elegance. Read your excerpt -beautiful, and web site seems to really reflect tone of book. For us newbies, can you explain what happens with the galleys?
~Joanne
Thank you, Gail!
Therese, I'll send one your way. Only fair since Larramie sent one of SOUVENIR to me. An, yes, Brian is AMAZING! I highly recommend him as a web site designer.
Hi, Joanne, thanks for stopping by. Galleys or ARCs (advanced reader copies) are sent to booksellers to encourage them to order the book; to magazines and newspapers for review/interview purposes; and to other writers for possible endorsement (blurbs). They're sent several months in advance to allow ample timeto fulfill each goal. If you've ever been to the back room of a bookstore or to a book editor's office, you'll see these stacked floor to ceiling. It's a tough old world out there trying to get attention for your beloved book.
Amy
Argghh...damn my perpetual lateness! If you run across another ARC/ARE, pretty please put my name in the hat :)
What a fabulous moment for you Amy! You and your book are gorgeous.
Lisa, I'll see if I can get another one. They're tough to come by!
Thanks, Tish. I've just learned the cover will change. It's the nature of things in this business, isn't it? Speaking of, INSIDE OUT GIRL's cover is fabulous. Spot on. You must be thrilled.
Amy
It's all gorgeous, Amy! The website, the picture of you holding your galley. I love it.
And I'm thrilled for you!
Thank, you, Judy, I love what Brian did with the web site,he's absolutely brilliant and it's terribly exciting to hold a galley. It's all happening so fast!
Amy
The cover will change? That's--so interesting. I'd love to know the story. And see the new one
Sigh. I missed the ARC. (Is that like missing the boat?)
Website is terrific. Of course!
thinking of you all..
Gah! I'm sad to be so late to this party! Amy, congratulations!!!! How exciting!
Hank, Oh, don't be surprised.
Carleen, you're simply making a grand entrance. Thank you, it is exciting.
Amy
Woof! That looks great, and you're in an exciting time. Ask them to send me an ARC if they can shake one loose . . .
Are they giving yours out at BEA?
And do you have a tour plan yet?
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