IT’S GETTING CLOSER! Woops, was, I writing too loud?
I haven’t been blogging about my book-in-the-works, because I didn’t actually know what the publication schedule might be. But it’s getting closer! A local publisher, Gray Dog Press, is laying it out for me, and will do a small print run of the book. Then I will figure out how to get it on Amazon (Kindle Direct Publishing) and IngramSpark (another book distributor). It shouldn’t take too much longer, several weeks or a couple months, rather than my previous vague schedule which had been “someday”, or “years” or “no idea”. And then my work begins: getting the book “out there”.
Riding Lessons, Things I Learned While Horsing Around, is a mostly humorous memoir about living with horses and learning from horses. As you will see, I had a lot to learn, made a lot of mistakes, and laughed a lot. In addition to the humor essays there are a few serious pieces, some poetry, and some blog-like pieces. Early readers have enjoyed the book, even the non-horsey readers.
Self-publishing is all new to me, so it’s taking some time. I am learning so much! My writing and non-writing friends are helping so much! You know who you are—beta readers, a hired editor, photographer friends, instructor friends, trail riding friends, writing group friends, old friends, new friends, family… Thank you. We’re almost there!
If you want an update when it’s done, follow my blog, or send me an email or message. I’ll be in touch as the process continues.
Woohoo! Did I mention I’m excited?
Michelle Eames 