Zee book iz done.

After one final round of grammar checking and typo-correcting, I sent the final copy of my book off to the publisher last night. The first 30 copies should arrive in two weeks, in plenty of time for OVGE. The company warned me several times not to order multiple copies of the book until I had received at least one and okayed the final proof, but unfortunately time is of the essence — I don’t have enough days between now and OVGE for two separate book orders to be shipped. It’s a gamble I had to take in order to guarantee having books available at OVGE. I am sure that the minute I open a copy some weird layout error or embarassing typo will jump out at me, but anything like that can be fixed before I place the next order.

The front looks off-center because their cover template includes bleed space around the edges that will be trimmed off during actual printing. If everything goes according to plan, the front will appear centered on the final copies.

I am currently building a website for the book which should be online soon. The first copies of the book will debut at OVGE on August 19th, and will be available for sale online probably starting Monday the 21st. The first 30 books will be numbered and signed. And my offer still stands, if anyone living in the 405 area code would like to have their book delivered to their house personally by me, I’d love to do it. A few people have asked to have their copy autographed. I’d be glad to, although I can’t imagine it doing anything but lowering the book’s value.

Let’s see, weight loss contest won, book finally finished … man, I’m knocking down life goals left and right this week.

Due to travel costs I’m not going to make it to Vegas this weekend. I had planned on going to attend Defcon, but it’s just going to be too expensive right now. At $3 per gallon, it would cost me nearly $500 just in gas to get there, not to mention hotel, food, attendance fees and possibly a hotel. Even if I flew I’m looking at $600 for a round trip ticket plus a rental car. Susan had a deal lined up for us that was going to pay for our tickets and our hotel room, but I drug my feet for too long and blew it. Oh well. Maybe we can go in the fall instead, just for fun.

1 comment to Zee book iz done.

  • Patty

    Hey Rob,
    I didn’t know you were writing a book. Ah, well. It looks interesting from trying to read the little print on the back, heh.
    Patty

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