Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Happy Publication News!

I'm delighted to announce that

I will self-publish a print book of poems.
 
 


ANTIQUE PIANO & Other Sour Notes,

a collection of humorous poems,

will be available March 2014!
 
 
 
 
 
(I really wanted a curly, cursive typeface for that. Oh, well.)


I've been working behind the scenes for a few months on this and it is both exciting and terrifying, almost overwhelming. I needed to learn all kinds of new things and to research the process of self-publication. That is why I haven't been blogging much.

I've formatted the manuscript in a template, chosen typefaces and a layout, had a logo made, hired a proofreader and a cover designer.

It's coming together and it's starting to look like a book, not a manuscript.















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21 comments:

  1. Mirka BreenNovember 19, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    I look forward to your sour notes, Barbara. I'll have to cover DD's ears, for she is a real-deal pianist, but I just love the title.

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  2. Barbara EtlinNovember 19, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Ha! Thanks, Mirka! :-)

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  3. Leandra WallaceNovember 19, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Congrats on your news! Sounds like a fun read. =)

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  4. jamaNovember 19, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Congrats! Very exciting indeed!!

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  5. Barbara EtlinNovember 19, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Thank you, Jama!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 19, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    So cool -- don't forget to remind us when it comes out! :)

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  7. ChristineNovember 20, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    Awesome! It sounds great. :>)

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  8. AnonymousNovember 20, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Barb, that's so exciting! You're courageous to wade into unknown territory and I look forward to reading this book with the awesome title!

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  9. Melinda R. CordellNovember 20, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Oh, sweet! That's very happy news! and I am a sucker for old pianos in need of tuning anyway.

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    1. Barbara EtlinNovember 20, 2013 at 12:06 PM

      Thanks so much, Melinda! This particular piano caused me no end of problems. I wrote a poem about it for revenge! ;-)

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  10. Melinda R. CordellNovember 20, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Oh, sweet! That's very happy news! and I am a sucker for old pianos in need of tuning anyway.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 21, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    test message from BE

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  12. AnonymousNovember 21, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    test message from BE's LJ

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  13. AnonymousNovember 21, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    Cool! I'm thrilled to be on board!

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    1. Barbara EtlinNovember 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM

      Yah! I can't wait to see you perform your magic on the cover!!!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 7, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Wonderful news! Sorry I missed this before -- I've been in my writing cave. But I'm wishing you all the luck in the world!

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