It has been done. The book is on Amazon Kindle after days of handwringing accompanied by moments of a sobbing rage spent entangled with computer cables under the table with Milo. He understood and licked my hands. If there is a single thing that could kill off writing it would have to be getting published, even when doing it yourself.
Just try and visualise waves of relief washing over this household. The grass is now greener and all washing dries instantly, despite the rain. The toast doesn’t get burnt and all wine tastes sweet.
It is now, supposedly, also for sale at this place; https://authors-unlimited.org/author/gerard-oosterman
The next job will be to list the book with Amazon ‘Print on Demand’ but will take some time to just relish this moment.
Thank you all for your patience and comfort giving. You have all contributed by your support and kindness.
I now wait for it all to go viral.
(and check the sales coming in, Ha ha)
A printed version will be available in a couple of weeks.
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Congratulations, Gez. Will you be offering signed copies to the patrons of the Pig’s Arms ? I’m wondering how that’s going to work. Maybe a digital signature 🙂
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Thanks, Mike.
Trying to get the book in paperback format is another story. A step at a time. I believe there are now coffee lounges in NYC where you can enjoy a latte while waiting for your book to get printed.
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I went straight to the Amazonian’s, and their word is true, Almost There is actually there! Nice work Gez.
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An amazing business, Mark, but one book-title competes with millions of other books. Everyone is now an author. The paperback version will happen too.
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Well I think it is an honor to know both you and Helvi. You both supported me when I was in a bad space.
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I’ll check it out. Well done Gerard.
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Thank you, Viv. Can’t get a word in though on The Drum.
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I am not surprised, Gerard. The ABC have become a donkey’s rear end.
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Well done Gerard
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Thank you, Mark. How are things?
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Not to bad at the moment thanks, trying to stay sober and the gubbermint insisted I stay in hospital for a few days just recently. It was an interesting experience.
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Thank you Algy. Yes, many books are even free at Amazon. A hard copy will be available soon too.
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Well congratulations Gerard good to see. Mind you its a worrying sign when there’s an add there for Autumn sale and up to 85% off.
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