Final version of my second book, “Wolf” has been approved! Yeah.

I’ll tell you what, it was some project this time. I thought I had it all together, Melissa edited the print copy twice and I a final time and then I sent the book off for a proof print.

Meanwhile, the cover design that Dave did for me did not meet Booksurge specs. Within hours of boarding a plane to Japan, Dave quickly mended the problem and I uploaded the file to the publisher.  I was very grateful.

A week later the book arrived - with at least 32 spelling and grammatical errors inside as well as the wrong cover with spelling error! Ugh! I couldn’t believe it.

Book went from approval mode backwards. I had to fix the print errors and wait for another final copy to approval while also waiting for Dave to return from his trip to fix the cover design error. This put me back so that the book would not be available for the holidays. I was initially pretty upset, but realize that everything happens for a reason and let it go.

In any event, I approved copies again and received a second copy of the book (which cost me more money to do) and only found one (okay, maybe two) errors, but you know what? I wasn’t going to spend another $75 to fix one quotation mark and a wrongly italicized word! So, I approved it and it’s going to print.

“Wolf” should be available in another week on Amazon.com.

I am planning to purchase 200 copies and do a book signing at the yoga center on Sunday January 31st, after my open house (approximately 4-7pm) as well as at some local booksellers. So, watch for details on dates.

Thanks to everyone for your support, patience and interest in the status of my writings.

Many blessings, Tracey

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