I've just published my first book! :)

K1ttycat · 28 Apr 2014, 12:46

Hi everyone! I just wanted to share with you all some exciting news. I have just published my first children's book - Art the Spiffy Spider.

I normally work as a freelance editor and proofreader, so it has been an incredible experience creating something myself. I had the chance to stretch my imagination, work with an amazing illustrator, and experience the freelancing world from another viewpoint.

The book is written in rhyme and I have to say I am thrilled with the artwork. It is suitable for ages 4+ - great for parents to read to their children and for older children to read on their own. Even the adults I've shown it to have enjoyed it.

The Kindle version is now available on Amazon, pretty much worldwide. The printed version should be ready for sale hopefully by the weekend. The printed version will also be available at Amazon or through my CreateSpace store - https://www.createspace.com/4762650 I have also created a blog which focuses on the the book and my freelance work.

kathryncalvert.blogspot.co.uk

Please feel free to share with your family and friends. Thanks!

Kathryn

**The Flying Mouse** · 28 Apr 2014, 12:59

That's great

Hope it's a big success

CarylB · 28 Apr 2014, 13:17

It's a great feeling

God luck!!

How about this btw? :

K1ttycat · 28 Apr 2014, 13:26

Thanks for posting the cover! :) Yes, it is a good feeling. You should have seen me last night. Signed into Amazon to discover someone actually bought a copy. I started jumping up and down like a loony!

Cherry.Loaf · 28 Apr 2014, 19:59

Congratulations! That's great news x

JennaG · 28 Apr 2014, 20:06

Congratulations.

I hope that the book is a success for you.

Leanne79 · 28 Apr 2014, 20:16

congratulations hope it does really well :)

Yevonda · 01 May 2014, 03:19

That is awesome! Love seeing people follow their dreams and passions! Great job!!

Guy · 01 May 2014, 08:48

Excellent stuff. I shall purchase one for my children. My eldest loves books. Would you sign it for me?

LucyK! · 02 May 2014, 20:20

Very cool, congratulations!

I'm so jealous, I'd love to write a book but I have sod all of interest to write about!

K1ttycat · 02 May 2014, 21:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guy

Excellent stuff. I shall purchase one for my children. My eldest loves books. Would you sign it for me?

I would be happy to do that! Please PM me, thanks!

Tina.K. · 02 May 2014, 21:47

Congrats! Looks great!

K1ttycat · 02 May 2014, 21:53

Thanks for all your comments! The print version went live on US Amazon yesterday and UK Amazon this morning - about 5 days earlier than expected! It can be found here http://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Spiffy-S...+spiffy+spider AND here http://www.amazon.com/Art-Spiffy-Spi...s=picture+book

Very excited!

28 Apr 2014, 12:46	#1
K1ttycat Super Loafer Join Date: 02.08.2006 Location: Orig. from Milwaukee, WI now in Cheadle Hulme,ENG for 24 years Posts: 322	I've just published my first book! :) Hi everyone! I just wanted to share with you all some exciting news. I have just published my first children's book - Art the Spiffy Spider. I normally work as a freelance editor and proofreader, so it has been an incredible experience creating something myself. I had the chance to stretch my imagination, work with an amazing illustrator, and experience the freelancing world from another viewpoint. The book is written in rhyme and I have to say I am thrilled with the artwork. It is suitable for ages 4+ - great for parents to read to their children and for older children to read on their own. Even the adults I've shown it to have enjoyed it. The Kindle version is now available on Amazon, pretty much worldwide. The printed version should be ready for sale hopefully by the weekend. The printed version will also be available at Amazon or through my CreateSpace store - https://www.createspace.com/4762650 I have also created a blog which focuses on the the book and my freelance work. kathryncalvert.blogspot.co.uk Please feel free to share with your family and friends. Thanks! Kathryn Last edited by Monstro; 28 Apr 2014 at 16:24. Reason: Added more info

28 Apr 2014, 12:59	#2
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	That's great Hope it's a big success

28 Apr 2014, 13:17	#3
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	It's a great feeling God luck!! How about this btw? :

28 Apr 2014, 13:26	#4
K1ttycat Super Loafer Join Date: 02.08.2006 Location: Orig. from Milwaukee, WI now in Cheadle Hulme,ENG for 24 years Posts: 322	Thanks for posting the cover! :) Yes, it is a good feeling. You should have seen me last night. Signed into Amazon to discover someone actually bought a copy. I started jumping up and down like a loony!

28 Apr 2014, 19:59	#5
Cherry.Loaf Los Angeloser Join Date: 02.04.2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,072	Congratulations! That's great news x

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JennaG Mega Loafer Join Date: 09.02.2010 Location: Posts: 1,934	Congratulations. I hope that the book is a success for you.

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Leanne79 Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2014 Location: Lake District Posts: 51	congratulations hope it does really well :)

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Yevonda Super Loafer Join Date: 27.12.2012 Location: California Posts: 438	That is awesome! Love seeing people follow their dreams and passions! Great job!!

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Guy Super Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: A small village in west sussex Posts: 865	Excellent stuff. I shall purchase one for my children. My eldest loves books. Would you sign it for me?

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LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	Very cool, congratulations! I'm so jealous, I'd love to write a book but I have sod all of interest to write about!

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Tina.K. Braver than she is 🤔 Join Date: 12.05.2013 Location: Holland 🇳🇱🌷 Posts: 303	Congrats! Looks great!

02 May 2014, 21:53	#13
K1ttycat Super Loafer Join Date: 02.08.2006 Location: Orig. from Milwaukee, WI now in Cheadle Hulme,ENG for 24 years Posts: 322	Thanks for all your comments! The print version went live on US Amazon yesterday and UK Amazon this morning - about 5 days earlier than expected! It can be found here http://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Spiffy-S...+spiffy+spider AND here http://www.amazon.com/Art-Spiffy-Spi...s=picture+book Very excited!