Paperback Version is on its Way!

I pressed the order button for the paperback version of THREE CROSSES last night! And tada! The file zipped to their printer and viola! THREE CROSSES is in the works. I didn't have much emotion about it at that moment last night but this morning I am sooo excited. I ordered a proof copy which apparently should arrive next week! So if it looks good, I will order more from there. My mom has already reminded me that she wants a copy and I have had several requests for a paperback copy. Makes me feel like I have a fan club! I wish I could buy a copy for everyone but since my price to have one produced is $12.95 plus tax and freight, I will sell them for $15.00 a copy. (Not you, Mom:) I will give you yours.) Not looking to make any money at this time - just want exposure, so all orders can come to me via phone, email, in person or the blog. Let me know! I would love to place an order of 30+. Whoever gets me the most orders in the next couple of weeks, gets his/her copy for free. So ask around and see who might be interested in reading a new up and coming author - check with book clubs, your co-workers, your Moms, your freinds, etc. Lets see how many copies we can infiltrate into society.
So have a great day and Peace Out

THREE CROSSES Paperback Update

As of last night, all revisions for the paperback version of THREE CROSSES have been completed. I need to review the page layouts to make sure there are no issues there and I need to add the dedication and the disclaimer that this is a work of fiction and any similiarity...yada, yada, yada. So by Monday 7/25/11 (hmm..this day has some meaning for me) I will place the 1st order. Supposedly I could receive the books within a week or 2. Am I happy? Oh YES! So tell your book club buddies that there is a new book to read:) By the way - I will now have time to post on my blog more often and the final version of ABR is starting to take form and will be on sale as an e-book in the near future.

Not Quite a Book Review - THE CASTAWAYS

Title: THE CASTAWAYS. Author: Elin Hilderbrand. This is the 1st title I have read by this author. Overall, I was very invested in the characters. At first I had to bounce back and forth between what I was reading and what I had read simply because the author has 8 main characters, each chapter told from the POV of a different character. I needed reminders who was with who. But once I had it somewhat under control, I enjoyed the storyline, the setting, and the character development. I thought it was a very well plotted book and like I said, I really became invested in the characters. Did I have a favorite character? I did. If you ever read the story I would be interested in knowing which character is your favorite and why. To summarize the story - there are 4 couples - a tight knit group of best friends who live on Nantucket. One couple dies in an accident on the water and their death unsurfaces years of secrets and betrayals amongst the group. It is also a story of emotional healing and love. I recommend this novel for all (mostly the female population) who enjoy a suspenseful romance.

A Tribute To Jojo

I just want to pay my respects to Jojo. She was a Newfoundland with a big heart and a playful nature. She died unexpenctantly last night and her absence will be felt for a long time to come. Her owners, especially her "Daddy" loved her very much and she was a wonderful companion for him and her little chug "brother" Chugga. My heart goes out to my nephews. Losing a pet is a difficult thing for kids to go through. We will miss you over here too, Girl. You were beautiful and sweet. Buddy loved it when I said, "Do you want to go see Chugga and Jojo?" He would dance around in circles and wait at the door. You were always so gentle with him despite the 120 pounds you had on him. It was always a pleasure watching you two chase each other around the yard - you pretending that you couldn't catch him. You made us laugh. We will miss you. I love you and wish you were still here with us. May you rest in peace and have all the snacks your big heart desires.

Lunchbreak Update

I guess it would be nice of me to acknowledge my blog. I am in the process of proofing/editing the paperback version of THREE CROSSES. YES! Paperback editions are coming! The book-making software has glitches so I have to make corrections on each and every page. So any extra time I have has been put towards this project. Hopefully it will be done soon so I can get back into the swing of posting on my blog and working on sales.
All corrections have been made on the e-books and they are reposted. So tell your friends! There are minor changes in the paperback edition but I really think this version is great! Not trying to toot my own horn but I guess it seems that I am. I am pleased with the storyline and the characters. Looking forward to revising ALONG BLACK RIVER manuscript and completing A MIRACLE FOR MACKENZIE.
That's all for now and will check in again after paperback revisions are completed. Feel free to comment. Would love to hear from you! And I will get comments on my phone so I will respond as I get comments, not just whenever I check my blog.
Peace Out

News from C.L.LeMay's computer

All revisions to THREE CROSSES are done and both the Kindle version and the NOOK version have been reposted. They should appear in another day or so! I have downloaded the Blurb bookmaker software and am going to order a copy to see what it looks like in paperback form. I am so excited about that! But holy cow! It's not as easy as it sounds - for me anyway. I am sure there are many people who can easily manuever through the software, but I am stumbling on the cover pages. I am getting there though. Hopefully I will have it all mastered by the weekend. I am not sure if I am going to go with the trade size or the paperback. They suggest the trade but I might still go with the paperback. I think I will ask them if the paperback will work.
And more requests for A MIRACLE FOR MACKENZIE have been put out there. It's the next big project after the Blurb book.
I will check in again soon.:)

Writing Update

Here I am! I have been working on revisions for THREE CROSSES every waking moment not already dedicated to something else. I found several grammar mistakes and a couple of editorial mistakes. But I reread THREE CROSSES. It's been a while since I have actually read the story. I liked it. I am pleased with it and am glad that I have taken the time to fix the problems so I can repost without them. So after this weekend I will be able to get back to the final part of FACT OR FICTION? It's written - I just need to tweak the last few sentences. And then after that - I will return to Mackenzie. There have been quite a few requests for the Mackenzie story and I love that people are enjoying it.
Now to making the corrections in the publishing version of THREE CROSSES.