My first copy of the paperback version of The Unhewn Stone has been shipped by Amazon and is expected to arrive on 16th July. Ironically this is the birthday of Peter, my late baby brother. So, if the book does arrive then, the date will have huge significance for me.
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I'm also waiting for the pack of books from my publisher so
I'll have them for sale and display at my exhibition/book launch in August.
This is a three-day, one-man showing, in the gallery
organized by the City Council. So much planning and expense is required. I had
no idea what I'd let myself in for when I registered, but I'm getting excited
now.
I'm trying to create a medieval world with a combination of
music, some bought and some written by my son; a continuous widget of Swiss
landscapes and medieval photos on one wall; wall posters, a table display of items used in the
book; a medieval costume to be worn
by my granddaughter on one of the days; an outside sandwich board. Door
prizes, and the books to be signed, of course.
If I can organize to have a friend bake the Swiss cookies
from the book, then they will be there as well.
No doubt more ideas will come to mind. I need plenty of
items to create the genuine medieval atmosphere and interest, in this new take
on the Wilhelm Tell legend, set in the Switzerland of 1307AD, seen through the eyes of a modern day time traveller.
Writing the Media Kit and Press Release for the book is
underway but...that isn't easy. e.g. 'add a quote that is not a testimonial.'
Just a small point among the many more difficult ones, for me.
Exciting but nerve-wracking. Oh well, at last this Aussie
author is at work.
