Hi! WE ARE STILL ON TRACK FOR AN END OF MARCH RELEASE OF INDEBTED. Unfortunately, I don't have a firm date on it, yet. Sorry. Just like this song by the Black Keys: I GOT A LOVE THAT KEEPS ME WAITING... Here's an update on the publishing progress of book 3:
· I received the interior mock-up on 2/23/12. The interior mock-up consisted of Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of the book formatted in a PDF file. It looks AMAZING! I approved it just a few hours after I received it. (I saw a couple of errors, but these were small and they were things I can change later by using the Interior Changes form so it was no big deal. The interior designers did really well with Chapter 2! I'm so happy!) · Okay, now I have to talk about the cover (which I'm dreading). In the past, I have been blown away by the CreateSpace cover mock-ups in the first round of the cover design process. I went with the first round mock-up in Inescapable. I literally didn't change a thing. For Intuition, I only changed a couple of things and went with the second round mock-up for the cover. Maybe that has spoiled me, I don't know. This time, after receiving the mock-ups, I was not blown away; I was very, very concerned (borderline panic attack). When I received the two design options for the cover of Indebted, how do I say this nicely...neither design met my expectations or achieved the caliber of work that I had gotten from them in the past. I declined both options (which I'm not supposed to do). Then, I panicked. I replied to them in writing that maybe we could try working on the second concept from Intuition's mock-ups that I didn't use last time (the second choice). The designer (and I still don't know who it is) sent me another mock-up similar to the one I suggested, but it was not the same design. It was like a second choice of that second choice, do you know what I'm saying? I declined this option, too. I tried again to explain what I want on the cover in writing in a window they provide authors to communicate with them. That was on 2/22/12. I haven't heard back from the design department. I have to wait and see.
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Miranda
2/27/2012 19:54:48
I just wanted to say that I am very passionate about your books. They're so inspirational.
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Amy A. Bartol
3/1/2012 13:20:56
Thank you, Miranda...or should I say, "sweetie?" I talk about my characters in just the same way! (Like they're real because they have been on my mind so much that they sort of are.) I had no idea until recently that other people can sort of hear them now too. It is an incredible thought for me because they're out there being talked about and discussed--and in that sense they are real. Thank you for the well wish for the cover. I hope to fix the issues on that soon (like tomorrow). It is so amazing of you to reach out to me. It made me very happy to read this post. --Amy A. Bartol
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Miranda
3/1/2012 20:27:16
Me too:)
Victoria
2/29/2012 10:50:45
Good luck with the cover!
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Amy A. Bartol
3/1/2012 13:27:21
Thank you, Victoria!!! You ROCKKKK!!! I got another cover proof a couple of days ago, but it's not exactly what I want so I'm trying to figure out how to fix it. I think I might know what to do so I'm going to work on it tomorrow. I love your comments. You are awesome ;) - Amy A. Bartol
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michelle
3/1/2012 09:52:46
I have never made comment to an author... EVER! But this is one of the best series ive ever read! I loved it! Ive read everything from Twilight to this and many many many more in between!! Just wanted to say you did an awesome job & I cannot wait until book 3 is out!!!!
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Amy A. Bartol
3/1/2012 13:00:05
I am so lucky to have someone as kind as you read my books! Thank you from the bottom of my heart to top. :) Amy A. Bartol
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*hands covering face* Oh no!!! *peeks between fingers*
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Amy A. Bartol
3/9/2012 11:45:45
Thank you, Amanda! You know I love your writing, too. The cover is still up in the air. I have to think about what I'm going to do this weekend because things aren't working out for me in that department. Going to call them on Monday to figure it out. Thanks for being SO STELLAR! I will let you know if I need help with the "Now look here" speech. (You are hilarious!)
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hope
3/2/2012 10:28:59
OH MY GOSH!I LOVE your BOOKS! You are a very talented writer.I fell in love with the first and read it in no time,same with second. The characters are just amazing, you did a great job at creating them. There is so much to say about these books but there are no words. Cant wait till it comes out. Keep up the great work!
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Amy A. Bartol
3/9/2012 11:48:35
Thank you, Hope! I really appreciate your kindness! I think you are AMAZING for letting me know you enjoyed my books. I'm grateful! YOU ROCK!
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Kary
3/3/2012 06:13:58
You are amazing! These two books were amazing! I can not wait to read Indebted! I love this story! I couldn't put down either book, I laughed and cried, then laughed till I cried. Evie is "my girl" and love Reed!
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Amy A. BArtol
3/9/2012 12:02:34
Hey again, Kary! I'm sorry it's been taking me forever to get to these. I'm taking a break from proofreading because my eyes are not cooperating :) I will get back to it soon, I just wanted to say that I loved the "laughed till I cried." So GREAT! Yay! I'm so psyched that you love Evie and Reed! I couldn't ask for a better compliment! Thank you :)
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Diamond
3/6/2012 15:22:23
I love your books!!!! I cant wait for your next one. Wish march would hurry and end because Im really anxious about this book!!'/¡!!!!!!!!! :)
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Amy A. Bartol
3/9/2012 11:57:10
Hi, Diamond! Thank you! YOU ARE SO INCREDIBLE! I wish March would hurry, too! I can't wait for you to read Indebted and let me know what you think. I'm starting to get that excited-scared feeling about it so I know it's close to being out there in the world. This one is my favorite so far. I hope it becomes yours, too.
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