Hello Dinofans!
Well I'd just like to say that it is now two whole years since Bradley and the Dinosaur first hit the shelves of bookshops and Amazon marketplaces.
What a fantastic journey it's been so far. I've learned so much, not just about writing, but the whole book process.
I've had a book launch, done readings and signings.. I've even been to Summer Fairs and sold the book at Christmas Markets. I've donated copies to coffee shops and to veggie restaurants. I even had a mug made - and business cards and flyers and posters.
There was even a t-shirt made for promotional work a while back - and that has recently been won in the first ever competition.
A facebook page was created at least 18 months ago - and up to now there are some 130 followers there. I am grateful for everyone one of them. Every like, every positive review.
Every time someone buys the book for a niece or nephew, or grandchild - and tells me that they really enjoyed the book - well that is worth everything to me.
When you don't have a publisher or agent behind you, you have to work doubly hard to get your book seen or read. There are no expensive ad campaigns - but there has been an article in a local newspaper.
So thank you again to everyone who has bought the book, or kindle version - who has liked my work and taken the time to write a review. Who'd have thought that a boy could have such a great adventure and be back in time for tea?
There's still plenty more to do as well - only a couple of weeks ago the new Kindle version was released (see picture below) - and more merchandise will follow later this year.
...and Bradley's about to have another adventure very soon...
Dino wishes,
Julian
Well I'd just like to say that it is now two whole years since Bradley and the Dinosaur first hit the shelves of bookshops and Amazon marketplaces.
What a fantastic journey it's been so far. I've learned so much, not just about writing, but the whole book process.
I've had a book launch, done readings and signings.. I've even been to Summer Fairs and sold the book at Christmas Markets. I've donated copies to coffee shops and to veggie restaurants. I even had a mug made - and business cards and flyers and posters.
There was even a t-shirt made for promotional work a while back - and that has recently been won in the first ever competition.
A facebook page was created at least 18 months ago - and up to now there are some 130 followers there. I am grateful for everyone one of them. Every like, every positive review.
Every time someone buys the book for a niece or nephew, or grandchild - and tells me that they really enjoyed the book - well that is worth everything to me.
When you don't have a publisher or agent behind you, you have to work doubly hard to get your book seen or read. There are no expensive ad campaigns - but there has been an article in a local newspaper.
So thank you again to everyone who has bought the book, or kindle version - who has liked my work and taken the time to write a review. Who'd have thought that a boy could have such a great adventure and be back in time for tea?
There's still plenty more to do as well - only a couple of weeks ago the new Kindle version was released (see picture below) - and more merchandise will follow later this year.
...and Bradley's about to have another adventure very soon...
Dino wishes,
Julian
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