I can’t believe it. After almost five years from conception, my memoir is finally in print. My husband and most friends were pretty skeptical when I first said I was writing a book. It was difficult at first to even articulate exactly what the story line was going to be, but I thought I knew the main events that would take place.
I was ready to give up so many times along the way such as after the first time I read a chapter at the first writing seminar. The horrified looks on people’s faces did not match their words but the faces said it all. It sounded like a legal document. It took some time to find my voice and sometimes I catch myself still lapsing.
After spending two weeks away from home writing in Savannah, Georgia one winter, I almost gave it all up again due to a computer glitch. When I restarted my computer, it was all gone. Not that anything I had written was that good, but how do you start all over again? But I did.
I’m even glad that I decided to go the self-publication route because after so many years of struggle with the process, I found that I just did not have the patience to fight my way through the publishing industry. So I learned about Print On Demand publishing houses. I chose Ingram-Spark because they can publish in color and black and white. And they distribute all over, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and independent book stores. So, the hardcover version of “Lost and Found” has color photos ($24.95) (and is available on Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and can be ordered at regular book stores), and the softcover version ($12.95, black and white photos only) is only at Amazon.com.
I can’t express my excitement at being done and I hope you’ll have a chance to share that excitement with me. Special request – would you kindly post a review on Amazon? I’d be very appreciative.
Ann I am so excited for you…sending you big hugs…. I am ordering my copy from Amazon NOW!!!!! Best of luck to you my friend!!!!
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Thank you, Linda. You have been a great help along the way. Hope you enjoy the read.
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So excited to read this. Not available on Amazon.ca, so am having it purchased for me and brought up north. Sent from my iPad
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Just saw this after I responded to your email. Hope you like the book and enjoy the parts about you, Lili and Lulu.
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Mazel tov! You really are amazing! I am going place my order with Amazon. What a talented family. Let me know if ypu plan a book tour.
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I would love a book tour and especially a book signing in Sarasota. I’ll see if I can get it arranged. Thanks.
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Congratulations Ann! A labor or love for sure. Enjoy your success, you deserve it!
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Thanks
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I can’t wait to get my hands on it!! So excited for you! You’re an amazing lady and a great inspiration to me! Miss you much
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Miss you, too. so glad to hear you will be reading my book. Are you Dr. Morena now?
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