tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post4363332147571606300..comments2024-02-20T02:21:51.169-06:00Comments on Nacho Grandma's Quilts!!: Self-taught self-publishingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post-76380314116171291002009-08-06T06:57:00.389-05:002009-08-06T06:57:00.389-05:00Thank you, Kyra . . .
I talked about the book in ...Thank you, Kyra . . .<br /><br />I talked about the book in an earlier post (May 9th). It's primarily about what everybody else missed regarding symmetry. In the next several weeks, I'll be presenting much of the material here on my blog . . .<br /><br />So, your experience with Lulu.com has been a positive one?? Maybe I should take a second look at them . . . I'll also look into the book you suggested, thank you.Raymond K. Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212932834181561889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post-8935229723306002022009-08-05T19:24:54.258-05:002009-08-05T19:24:54.258-05:00Mr. Houston,
Opps! Meant to also add this link. ...Mr. Houston,<br /><br />Opps! Meant to also add this link. It's a blog I sometimes post to on quilts and self-publishing. <br /><br />http://publishyourquilts.blogspot.com/<br /><br />Best, KyraKyrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753849992598813120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post-4936049286718386682009-08-05T19:09:08.343-05:002009-08-05T19:09:08.343-05:00Mr. Houston,
Hello! What is your book about? I&#...Mr. Houston,<br /><br />Hello! What is your book about? I've published via Lulu.com. My latest book (#4) is one that I've self-published with me as the publisher. May I suggest you read "Aiming at Amazon" by Aaron Shepherd? <br /><br />Best, Kyra<br />www.BlackThreads.blogspot.co<br /><br />P.S. My latest book is "This I Accomplish: Harriet Powers' Bible Quilt and Other Pieces" - self-published. Hope you enjoy!Kyrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753849992598813120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post-57734488422738244712009-08-03T22:35:47.356-05:002009-08-03T22:35:47.356-05:00Greg, do you think I'd send you a copy that wa...Greg, do you think I'd send you a copy that wasn't (autographed, that is)??Raymond K. Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212932834181561889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post-83797593696143536782009-08-03T22:24:33.902-05:002009-08-03T22:24:33.902-05:00I like that idea. Going this route may get you mor...I like that idea. Going this route may get you more sales in the long run. You'll be on top of the NY Times best seller list in no time. Oh before you make it big and forget about us low guys, can I have your autograph? *grin*Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10957232143800531419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post-73560722666236308702009-08-03T20:11:23.726-05:002009-08-03T20:11:23.726-05:00Greg, I originally planned to do the very thing yo...Greg, I originally planned to do the very thing you suggested . . . there's not much difference between a bad self-publishing job and "homemade" though. I want something I'd be proud to own up to (and sell to you) . . .<br /><br />I have three main reasons for going this route: first, I'll need an ISBN number and UPC code before I can sell the book to any libraries or through bookstores . . . second, I want well-designed cover art (to attract the eye) . . . third, I'll need the services of a copy editor to go over the text. It'll be some work, and it'll be some time, but it'll be the best damn book around!!<br /><br />So, how about this for a proposition?? . . . I'm gonna post parts of the book here on my blog (and give away the heart of it for free) . . . I'll make a formal announcement in a day or so, with all the particulars. This way, you won't have to wait for the book to come out to get the information within it . . . sorta like "try it before you buy it."Raymond K. Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212932834181561889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post-57066642776401768782009-08-03T18:13:01.575-05:002009-08-03T18:13:01.575-05:00You know, to be honest, I wouldn't care if you...You know, to be honest, I wouldn't care if you copied your book at a kinko's and put it in a 3-ring binder. I'd still buy it!!! <br /><br />Good luck with the publishing. Can't wait to get my hands on a copy.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10957232143800531419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post-17461616363188857382009-08-03T06:52:32.689-05:002009-08-03T06:52:32.689-05:00(makes a mental note to self: no multitasking for ...(makes a mental note to self: no multitasking for Chris, LOL) . . .<br /><br />Thank you for the encouragement, Chris. What sort of book have you written?? I'll give you my opinion, alright: I think you have to do SOME research of your own, LOL.<br /><br />I'm gonna post some more about this book, so get ready . . .Raymond K. Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212932834181561889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post-48377478283298662272009-08-03T05:45:04.118-05:002009-08-03T05:45:04.118-05:00Ooops, sorry, Raymond, I just called you Mark, bec...Ooops, sorry, Raymond, I just called you Mark, because I was trying to post whilst talking to my friend Mark at the same time. Not a good thing to do. So sorry.<br />chrisChris Crusehttp://madcreekdesigns.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4225744637101738712.post-23329639336521849682009-08-03T05:42:57.794-05:002009-08-03T05:42:57.794-05:00Here's wishing you the best of luck, Mark. I&#...Here's wishing you the best of luck, Mark. I'm anxious to here your opinions and what you decide upon. Who knows, maybe someday.......I'll be searching for just the right place myself and I'm hoping you'll do all the research for me. lol<br />chrisChris Crusehttp://madcreekdesigns.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com