By the way, for those who were asking: a print version of "A Wind from the South" is in preparation

[dianeduane]

One theme I've been hearing lately in emails about the book (which have been in just about every other way complimentary) is, "I hate e-books. Please do a dead-tree version!"

Well, okay. I'm in the process of reformatting a file so that we can have a CafePress edition. (I was going to wait to do a Lulu.com version with an ISBN...and then suddenly this morning, thought, "Why? Who cares whether the thing's got an ISBN or not? We're not ready to market to Amazon yet."

So wait a few days, say till the middle of the week, and there'll be a paper version available for order direct from CafePress. I'll post here when it's ready.

Also, though it won't be ready for some time, the very talented Ursula Vernon has graciously agreed to do a cover for the print version. We're in the very early stages of discussing design. I can't wait to see what she'll do: I know it'll be terrific.

Tags: A Wind from the South, Raetian Tales, Diane Duane, ebook, self publishing, dead tree, Ursula Vernon, artist, fantasy art

Comments

[wetdryvac.livejournal.com]

*dances*

I loved reading it as presented, but yes - paper in hand is the best. Thank-you!

[leippya.livejournal.com]

I've been hearing awful things about the "quality" of books done with CafePress (I'm talking about paper and stuff like that). I'd wary, if I were you.

But I certainly hope it's going to work out anyway - good luck :)

[bellinghman.livejournal.com]

Does this mean that the dead-tree copies from ten years ago now become that most wonderful of valuable items - the first edition?

[inklesspen.livejournal.com]

yeah, what medievalist said. You can certainly publish with Lulu without the ISBN, and from everything I've heard their quality is much higher.

[particle-person.livejournal.com]

Thank you!!!
(According to Elmore Leonard, I have to wait another 150,000 words before I can use an exclamation point again. See how much I like you?)

[naiad-kitty.livejournal.com]

I third the statement. I'm thrilled that there will be a paper version of the book! I can't wait to get it! But I have both Cafepress and Lulu books, and the Lulu books are cheaper in price only :)