New Bookcover

Hello world,

I am excited!  Kennbaker.com just finished my bookcover and I love it!  I also finished my website tanjisamarie.com.

 

 

Busy, busy, busy.

I'm working on the book formatting for Createspace.com.  They have a template so that makes it a little easier.  Wow!  No one said realizing your dream was easy but the thought of seeing my book in print keeps me going!

Project Update

Hello world,

I took somewhat of a hiatus for the summer but I am back!  I found an editor via Craig's List to take on my project and she went through my manuscript once.  I made the corrections and sent it back to her for the second edit.  I'm pretty excited about the progress.

I am redoing my book cover.  After conferring with several people and researching YA book covers, I don't feel the one I currently have fits with the genre.  I worked with Kenn Baker (http://www.kennbaker.com/illustration.html) and I am satisfied with my new picture.  I loved working with him.  He was professional, accommodating, and talented.  I will share it with you all soon. 

My targeted launch date is October 31, 2012.  I will meet with my promoter next week to ascertain if this is a realistic date. 

More to come.

Synopsis

I've blogged about everything except what my book is about.  Duh.  So here it is...

Codename Fairy Godmother: Reassigned

Agent Thunder, a 17-year-old kick-butt Huntress for the Fairy Godmother Organization (FGO) is forced to become a Wish Granter after encountering a Terminator-leprechaun, the arch nemesis to fairy godmothers she never knew existed. While in the fairy godmother protection program, the leprechaun tracks her down and reveals they're soul mates.  Although skeptical of his revelation, Agent Thunder is still under the impression he's not as menacing as she's been led to believe. As they spend more time together and feelings evolve she soon discovers the life-altering truth.  Not only about the villainy leprechaun, but about conspiracies surrounding the FGO, and everything she's ever held as gospel.  Will she choose happily-ever-after and cause the annihilation of the entire fairy godmother race?  Or will Agent Thunder conjure enough strength to destroy the one person who taught her how to love and rescue her fairy-napped sisters?

Contest

Hello Everyone.

Eventually, I will need book reviewers to critque Codename Fairy Godmother:  Reassigned.  So I am holding a contest.  The first 50 subscribers to my blog (I already have one) will receive a free review copy of the book.  All you have to do is be one of the first 50 subscribers and you win!!  Also, "Like" my page on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/TanjlisaMarie

Good luck!!

In Search for a Copy Editor

Hello Everyone,

The next phase of my journey is to find a copy editor.  This looks to be one of the most expensive ventures in the process.  Searching and researching various websites have me concluding I will pay somewhere between $2000 and $2400 for a copy editor's services.  I am not prepared to pay that much.  I have friends, friends of friends, and God Almighty looking into finding me a charitable person willing to take my project pro bono with the promise to add their name to my Acknowledgement Page and a free copy of the book (hardcopy and digital).  In other words, I'm hoping for a miracle.

Of course I have a Plan B.  I signed up for kickstarter.com which is a website where people ask for donations for their various projects.  Also, I will construct a fund-raising letter to mail to people I know and businesses around my area.  Throughout this arduous process, I will try to maintain a positive attitude to attract what I need and not give up hope.  Wish me luck!!

Book Cover Completed

Hello Everyone,

Well, I received my finished product and I am pleased with the outcome.  Kevin over at All Ivy Writing Services did an amazing job with my order.  They were fast, accommodating, and thorough.  Go check them out @ www.aiwriting.com.  As a super-conscientious consumer, when I find a company that exceeds my expectations, they become like family. 

Without further ado, I present the future eBookcover for my YA novel, CODENAME FAIRY GODMOTHER:  REASSIGNED.  Chime in and let me know what you think about it!!