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Mairi bheag
Joined: 04 Mar 2005
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Location: Scotland
How does it feel to have my first novel published?
Well, how do you think it feels?
(And by the way - sorry I haven't been around much lately - I do miss my chums here.)
Last year I signed a commercial contract with an independent publisher in South Africa who wanted to back my first novel. 'Lupa' was written in 2004 and was my first ever work of full-length fiction. Since then I have doggedly refused to self-publish or even take up one of these author-subsidised deals. As things stand now, the indie publisher in SA is hoping the 'Lupa' will be their first runaway best seller. They are interested in taking my second novel too, but the manuscript for that was asked for by a reputable publisher in the UK, so I have my fingers crossed about that too.
'Lupa' is available at Amazon in print and as a Kindle download (search for 'Lupa' and my name Marie Marshall). I hope you'll feel it's worth spending a few shekels on. If you would like to read a little more about it first, then please visit my web site. The address (with spaces, so I don't take up Mel's bandwidth) is http: // mairibheag . com Just click on 'New!' and look for today's blog post, and/or hover your cursor over 'Works' and click on 'Lupa' for a brief editor's overview of the novel.
Okay, okay, I'm really excited... (squeee!)... but with my feet on the ground I know it's going to need a lot of people to decide to buy the novel... No Booker prize yet. Due to problems with printers, the bookshop launch in SA and/or the UK will not go ahead just yet, but hopefully soon.
Mb
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Sun Sep 16, 2012 7:45 am
Tracey
Joined: 30 Dec 2005
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Location: Ayr, Scotland
WTG MB
looking forward to reading your book!
you must be so proud of yourself
*hugs*
Tracey _________________ I know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok. They know me here.
sometimes i wonder... ' why is that frisbee getting bigger'... and then it hits me
Sun Sep 16, 2012 8:56 am
MysteryGirl Moderators
Joined: 02 Jun 2007
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Location: I come from a land downunder
Congratulations dear MB. Always knew you would get there... it was just a matter of time before the publishers of the world woke up to what we have known at Mels for ages
HugZ, MG _________________ Be yourself.............everybody else is taken!
Mon Sep 17, 2012 12:51 am
Mairi bheag
Joined: 04 Mar 2005
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quote:Originally posted by Tracey:
WTG MB
looking forward to reading your book!
you must be so proud of yourself
*hugs*
Tracey
A wee bittie proud, yes, Ace.
Mb
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Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:47 am
Mairi bheag
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quote:Originally posted by MysteryGirl:
Congratulations dear MB. Always knew you would get there... it was just a matter of time before the publishers of the world woke up to what we have known at Mels for ages
HugZ, MG
I don't think they've quite woken up yet, MG - more like stretching, breaking wind. opening one bleary eye...
Mb
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Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:48 am
Mairi bheag
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By the way, it's now available as a PDF download direct from the publisher too. They also think they have at last cracked the problem with domestic printing...
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Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:50 am
Tracey
Joined: 30 Dec 2005
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just added it to my new kindle
looking forward to reading it! _________________ I know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok. They know me here.
sometimes i wonder... ' why is that frisbee getting bigger'... and then it hits me
Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:28 am
Mairi bheag
Joined: 04 Mar 2005
Posts: 5094
Location: Scotland
Wow! Thank you, Ace!
If you enjoy it, please tell other people.
Mb
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Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:31 am
melons Site Admin
Joined: 06 Feb 2004
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Congrats ((((((Mair))))) we miss you too.
Thought I'd let you know....I downloaded your book to my kindle on Sunday night ...not had a chance to read it yet though.
luv'n'hugs,
Melx
Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:20 pm
Mairi bheag
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Oh brilliant, Mel! Thank you. If you like it, tell people, would you?
((((((Mel))))))
Mb
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Fri Sep 21, 2012 4:34 am
Mairi bheag
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I keep saying that, don't I. Sorry!
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Fri Sep 21, 2012 4:35 am
Tracey
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half way through it!
and yes i have been telling people about it!
found it a wee bit hard to get into but got there now and really enjoying it (different style of writing to what i'm used to)
and yay! you have at least 2 sales!!! (me n mel)
look forward to reading you next book! _________________ I know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok. They know me here.
sometimes i wonder... ' why is that frisbee getting bigger'... and then it hits me
Fri Sep 21, 2012 6:30 am
Mairi bheag
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Bless you, Ace!
Mb
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Fri Sep 21, 2012 6:37 am
Allison
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Awesome job Ma'am! Very proud of you! Will download once I get some time to read.
Alli _________________ Alli
Sun Sep 23, 2012 12:26 am
Mairi bheag
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Thank you, Alli, I hope you enjoy it.
Mb
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