Friday, October 18, 2013

* What's That on My Doorstep?! *

This past Wednesday, October 16th, I received the proof copy of my memoir!






The above photos are examples of the emotions I went through!


I knew there was a very good chance the photo I used on the cover would be too blurry, and it is....so that was a bit of a letdown. (I promise it is NONE of these!) "Blurry" is one thing when it comes to old pictures, but in the case of my cover, I think it just comes across as "another crappy self-published book with an awful cover!" And I certainly don't want that!

 BUT, I'm very happy with the interior paper and print quality. So, during the time it takes to reread the entire book, searching for any typos, and various possible errors, I'll find a solution to the cover issue. 

 I would love to post the cover today, but I just cannot until it is perfect. The saga continues!


"Never give up. And most importantly, be true to yourself. Write from your heart, in your own voice, and about what you believe in." -- Louise Brown
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21 comments:

  1. Julie FlandersOctober 18, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Oh, how exciting!!! Congratulations! What a thrill it must have been to open that package. :)

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  2. Stephen T. McCarthyOctober 18, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    BECKY-O! ~
    Funny use of pictures in this blog bit!

    Happy for ya about the proof. Bummed for ya about the cover photo. Not too late to replace it with another, right? Maybe Vern can just take another one for ya ...and tell him to use the automatic focus this time. (Canines, they are notoriously bad photographers.)

    ~ D-FensDogg
    'Loyal American Underground'

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  3. BookieOctober 18, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Keep going...almost there for sure now!

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  4. AnonymousOctober 18, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Wooohoooo.....

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  5. ~Lavender Dreamer~October 18, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    You are really really close and you'll get it just right the way you want it. Wish I was there to help you proofread! Sending you bunches of HUGS!

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  6. SouthhamsdarlingOctober 18, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Love all the photos of you here!! Congratulations once again on completing your Memoir. Gosh, how exciting when it dropped through the door! Pity about the cover photo, but I'm sure you will get round it, using your usual resourcefulness! Have a good weekend :)

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  7. UnknownOctober 18, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Oh good for you for not compromising your standards. A good cover is important. And a super yeehaw for receiving the book-- wow-- so exciting.

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  8. UnknownOctober 18, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    You are right to spend some time on the cover and we hope you find a good solution. Have a fabulous Friday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  9. Elephant's ChildOctober 18, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Congratulations. I am not even really huffy (much) at being tormented and made to wait to see the final art work.

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  10. AnonymousOctober 18, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    I look forward to the final product!

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  11. BethOctober 18, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Big Congratulations!

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  12. SusanOctober 18, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    Keep at it, Becky. You WILL get it perfect, as it must be. It is very, very exciting. Susan

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  13. Lisa Ricard ClaroOctober 19, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Way to go, Becky! Congratulations! (I know you'll get it perfect.) :)

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  14. TrishOctober 20, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    How exciting! You'll post a picture of the finished product when it's just right, yes? I love that last picture lol

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  15. LynnOctober 20, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    All good things take time, yes?

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  16. Susan AndersonOctober 21, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    It's a process, right? And you are getting there!!

    =)

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  17. Marcia G.October 22, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    So very cool! Good for you on insisting the whole book is perfect. Make yourself proud.

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  18. Elizabeth SeckmanOctober 23, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Yep, you will find the perfect shot! I think #3 is good :)

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  19. Pat WahlerOctober 27, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Sooooo exciting! Can't wait to see it!

    Pat
    Critter Alley

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  20. AnonymousOctober 28, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    I love the cover of your book. It will be beautiful!

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  21. AnonymousOctober 28, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    I love your cover!

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I'm still getting quite a few spam comments that are Anonymous, so I'm trying "User with Google Accounts." If anyone tries to comment that I know, and it won't let you, send me an email, okay? Thanks so much.

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