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Small Progress, Big Planet (books at Lockwoods Store)

There's a frozen lake on Mars. Must try to get over there next weekend.

Doors open and close. One will close today as I move steadily away from publishing towards - who knows what? It's been a hectic two and half years that's seen over 70 books brought to life. A prodigious effort, even if I say so myself, as I've chosen the titles to publish, edited, proofed, laid out the pages, often designed the cover, sent to the printer, submitted publicity to the book trade, created a web page, handled the flood (trickle) of resulting orders, liased with the author, usually forgotten to invoice anyone for books supplied, and spent most of my life panicking because I've not assuaged the needs and desires of another.

It has to stop, there's no money left, I've not had any salary for two years, but instead have put any spare cash (that should have been my wages) into the next book.

What a delight it has been. Such wonderful people I've worked with. My authors have motivated me, and I only wish that I'd been able to be more effective - to sell more of their books. Whatever has happened the books remain, as a testimony of which I must have some pride.

The publishing door is closing, at least at Author Publishing, which must soon grind to a halt.

As for the future - who knows? I'm sure I will remain, producing books, helping authors reach readers.

posted by Suffolk Notes @ 10:13 am