Getting Ready to Launch
December 5, 2024
This month is an exciting one for me. I am expecting my second grandchild. In a similar manner, I am preparing to launch a new book. The manuscript is finished, and I’m waiting on editorial feedback. In the meantime, I anticipate entering the production phase next. For indie authors, this means consulting on cover design, writing the book description, setting the keywords, planning the launch, booking ads, and determining topics for a virtual blog tour. But there’s no rush, because after doing editorial corrections, I’ll be sending the book to beta readers. Only after these final fixes are made will the book go to the formatter.
A publication date can’t be set until each phase is complete. Having a new grandbaby will throw a wrench into these plans as I’ll be helping the busy parents for several weeks. Fortunately, Hanukkah is the same time as Christmas this year, so there’s still time for gift shopping and meal planning. This will inevitably push the new book release into possibly Spring 2025.
Is December a hectic month for you? What’s on your to-do list?
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Facials can be Fatal looks & sounds like a great read looking forward to reading it in print format
Thanks, Crystal!
Hectic definitely describes the holidays. The problem is that everything else doesn’t slow down for the holidays!
This month is always chaotic. It’s a relief to get back to a regular routine in January.
I’ve got a couple more small gifts to buy, and one I’m making that I can hopefully finish this week. And after gifting a crocheted ornament, my mom was asked if she could make 10 more. So I’m helping her get those made.
Nice that you have the talent to crochet items.
Staying on top of who’s coming for Christmas Say and dietary needs of attendees.
Multiple dietary needs can be a challenge.
Congratulations on the baby-to-be and the book-to-be, Nancy!
Thank you, Lois. The baby will arrive a lot sooner than the book!
December always seems so hectic, and this year especially since Thanksgiving was so late. But I’ve got a good handle on gifts…just a few more things to get. This weekend will be wrapping, then shipping out what needs to head out of state. And on a fun note, hubby & I have tickets to see the Charlie Brown Christmas show at the local theater later this month!
That show sounds like fun and a highlight of the holiday. Happy shopping!
I can’t believe it’s almost Christmas, it was just Thanksgiving! I’m getting ready to visit my Sister in Michigan. Hopefully the weather will cooperate. Merry Christmas to all at the Bench!
Thank you, Dianne. Have a wonderful visit with your sister. Hope it isn’t too cold there!
So many exciting things happening for you – congratulations on both the coming of your second grandchild and on your upcoming book launch! And I hope the holiday season is wonderful for you and your whole family!
Likewise, Maria. Have a safe and happy holiday!
I am definitely very busy. While I have gotten a bit accomplished, there is still so much to do.
Things can seem overwhelming this time of year but they’ll get done. Enjoy the season!
Congrats on both upcoming new arrivals. 🙂
Thank you, Diane. Wishing you a calm holiday season and good health in the New Year!
I’m just sitting back and watching tv and reading.
This sounds very relaxing. I’m ready to do the same!
Congratulations on your new grandbaby. I still have a few people to buy for, but I am mostly done. Thank you for this chance.
Thanks and good luck in the contest drawing!
The only big thing I have left to do is wrap presents!
That can be a lot of work. I’m not done with this task either.
Going smoothly just have to do more shopping and bake cookies.
Both of those are fun activities!
December is definitely a hectic month! I’m trying to not stress because Christmas is not about the stuff we give & get! Your new book looks fun!
You’re right. The season is about valuing our family and friendships and appreciating what we have.
Congrats. Love your series.
Thanks Kathleen. Have a wonderful holiday!
December is definitely a hectic month for me, especially since three of my sons have December birthdays. That’s a lot of gifts to buy! Thanks for the giveaway. This sounds like a great book!
Three birthdays in December, yikes! That must be very frantic. Good luck with all your preparations.
Like most, everything is on my to do list and I’m enjoying it 🎄
Thanks for the hardcopy book giveaway, love me some real books!
Books are always a welcome gift for readers. Wishing you luck on your to-do list!
Congratulations on your new grandchild and upcoming book! December is certainly a busy month, but it is all feel-good tasks!
You are right. It’s a feel good month among the chaos!
Wow! You indeed have an exciting and busy December, personal and professional life! Congratulations on becoming a grandma once again! Wishing you all the joy and love that comes with this wonderful role.
I am always busy, and I like being busy, especially in December – busy at work (as a teacher’s aide), busy shopping for Christmas, and put up some decorations, mailing out Christmas cards. That being said, I will have 2 weeks winter break, and I am going to chill out and catch up with my reading!
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It sounds like an interesting book. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for stopping by, Diana!
Congrats on the new grandchild on the way! Loved reading in your blog about your latest adventures. And happy the new book is so close. Don’t enter me in the contest. I do have a copy of Facials Can Be Fatal.
You’ll be one of the first to hear about any new books. Have a wonderful holiday!
I thought I’d replied to this! Bad brain, bad brain… Anyway, I love your birthing the book and a new grandbaby on the way post, a very nice synchronicity! Best wishes for both, Nancy!
Thanks so much, Maggie. Have a wonderful holiday!
Winner of Facials Can Be Fatal is cwkuen – thanks to all for your insightful comments!