Sharon Dow

I am almost at the end of the journey; the finished product has cleared Canadian Customs. I should be holding my first copy within the next several hours. All the hours, days, weeks, and months of waiting and work are almost over.

But is it really coming to an end? I don’t think so! My lifelong dream of writing and publishing a book has expanded since the writing journey began. I now have a goal of writing and publishing ten books. Book two is complete and is the sequel to Antipas: Martyr. At present it is entitled, Pergamum: Satan’s Throne. Book three, not in the series but a stand-alone book, has almost 10,000 words already written. It will be called Huldah: Prophetess. I have the ideas for books 4 and 5 and bits and pieces that may make up 6 and 7. It’s possible: it’s doable. If I can maintain my energy level and my brain activity for a few more years, I just may reach this second goal.

When I last wrote a JustWrite blog, I had completed the editing and thought the process was nearly over. I did not realize that typesetting was a long process as well. I’m not sure if the process is long or if my book was in a queue and had to wait. The manuscript was then returned to me twice to check for errors that can occur during typesetting. The back cover had to be proofed and corrected, all before it went to print.

Printing also took longer than I had expected (on book 2, I’ll have a better idea of time frames) and shipping took another few weeks.

But has it been worth the work and effort? You bet!! Absolutely! I can’t wait to start the process again for the next book!

But that will have to wait. Antipas: Martyr is demanding my time and attention for the next several weeks and months. Once my 1000 copies arrive, the sales need to start. My book launch is scheduled for March 12 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Optimist Club, 89 Beechwood Ave in Guelph. The book will be launched, copies sold, I’ll be signing books, and light refreshments will be served. If you have not had an invitation to this event – this is yours. Everyone is invited!

Next week I will be speaking to a Seniors’ Group and in a few weeks will be doing a book signing at my church. I’ve also been asked to speak at a few more places but as yet the details are not in place. The books will be available at the launch, at a bookstore near you, on my website, as well as online. I hope you’ll find a copy for yourself and I hope you’ll enjoy the read.

Stay tuned for the next episode in ‘The journey of the dream’.