I was literally about to press the send button with the the PDF files off to the printers, when I rechecked something and noticed a mistake in the index – but in the nick of time I was able to ask Antony to correct it. I got in a complete state as to whether I … Read more
The first video blog is on the website – I am going to try and put it onto Facebook – but that might be beyond me – we shall see … Failed but I have no idea why – Facebook says it only supports videos with the following extensions which includes .mov (which mine is). … Read more
The proofs did arrive yesterday with plain white colours. The three copies from York Publishing services, which they’d done for me for free, and which arrived a couple of days ago had the proper cover – if only I had found out about them earlier. Do the VAT return and send off review copies to … Read more
Visit the Waterstones in Harrods – discover that the book has been classified as Mind, Body, Spirit – don’t think this is the best category – I think autobiography better. Decide to go ahead with the 80gsm paper from Butler and Tanner – the saving is too much to ignore. Ring the bookshop in Abingdon … Read more
Not very happy with the 80gsm paper that I got this morning. Not at all sure that ½ tones will look good on it. Try again to get an estimate for 100gsm matt coated cartridge. Another wait … No wonder I’m not sleeping well. Go into Blackwells at the Wellcome Institute – she wasn’t keen … Read more
I wish people wouldn’t promise things and not deliver – I find it sooooooo frustrating. The additional proofs were meant to be coming today but when I rang this morning – I was told that they definitely wouldn’t be here today – and my e-mails from the last few days hadn’t been answered. The printer … Read more
The finished cover.
Midas has got me an interview with Meet the Author in a couple of weeks. Printer saga continues – the printer who sent quote yesterday can only do it on 80gsm paper and I had wanted 100 gsm. Now I am in a quandry as I want the book to look really nice – but … Read more
Talk to a printer and more or less decide on using them as they could do the job straight away – I just ask for some paper samples. It’s a lovely day so I decide to go and do some repping in the West End. Drop a proof copy off at Hatchards, take the information … Read more
Today was devoted, more or less, to what I think is referred to as housekeeping. I threw away many of the drafts of Venus (help – was that wise? –I know its all on disc but it felt so final) and I generally tidied my desk. I’m beginning to think of new projects but I … Read more