I know some authors dread the arrivals of book galleys (the last editing stop before a book goes to print). Yeah, the galleys always arrive at the wrong time – ie, when you are under deadline to do something else and don’t need one more deadline. But, I actually kind of like seeing the thick galley package arrive. In addition to the excitement that comes with seeing my 400 page manuscript turned into a 297 formatted book, the arrival of the galleys brings something else – the expectation that the ARCs (Advance Reader Copies) will be showing up soon.
Kensington does many things very well. Sending out uncorrected proofs (think ARCs) is one of them See, within two weeks of getting the galleys, you get the uncorrected proofs, the bound (coverless) versions of your books that are sent out for review.
Yesterday the Fedex guy pulled up and unloaded a box of review copies of YOUR MOUTH DRIVES ME CRAZY. I am a happy camper. I love this part. Well, this and seeing the cover for the first time and seeing the final book for the first time. Actually, I love all of these parts.
If anyone out there wants a review copy, let me know.
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Oh please, me, me, me!
by Maria Duncan March 16th, 2007 at 10:47 amThat would be really cool.
by julie March 16th, 2007 at 11:16 amI would love a review copy.
by cathy March 16th, 2007 at 2:49 pmI would love to see a review copy.
by Dru March 16th, 2007 at 4:17 pmOoh, did some one say review copy? I would love one.
by Stephanie S. March 16th, 2007 at 5:02 pmI’m a bookseller and would love a review copy.
by Karen W. March 16th, 2007 at 5:14 pmI would love a review copy. That would be sooo cool! Happy St. Patty’s Day.
by Patty L. March 16th, 2007 at 5:15 pmThis is the third time this week I’ve read about an author receiving their book galley. I had never heard of this step before! I would love a review copy.
by Susan March 17th, 2007 at 7:43 amI would love a copy if not too late.
by Pat L. March 18th, 2007 at 7:13 amOnce again I used the highly scientific method of “honey pick a number between 1 and 22) – yeah, I included those who emailed asking for a copy – and came up with a winner. Congrats to Dru!!! Wahooo!!! Email me (hkdimon@gmail.com) with your contact info, and I’ll get this out.
You are under no obligation to love it, but it would be lovely if you did…
by HelenKay March 19th, 2007 at 10:15 amThanks!
by Dru March 19th, 2007 at 2:26 pmI would very much like a review copy. I’m a reviewer from the Philippines.
by Rachelle C. March 26th, 2007 at 10:35 pm