978-1-57482-254-0
So many months of writing.
So many interviews, phone calls, emails and research articles.
So long waiting between edits.
So much moving on with the rest of life, that has nothing to do with being an author.
So many people not knowing anything about this side of myself.
And finally, my book has an ISBN number.
It seems like such a simple thing - an almost unnoticed line on the third page of a stack of 167 papers. Right between verbiage about “all rights reserved” and publisher contact information — and editor and book design credits. Two long lines of numbers and dashes I’d normally find on the back cover of a book I’ve purchased on Amazon.
I never cared about them until now.
After three weeks of intense editing on my manuscript, of skilled direction by my editor — of rethinking and researching — I’m this much closer to becoming a published author. The ISBN is tangible evidence that this life-list goal will happen.
So I celebrate the ISBN.
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8:57 pm
Congratulations! That is wonderful news.
9:31 pm
My book has an ISBN number
I celebrate my first tangible evidence that I’ll soon be a published author — an ISBN number. Come and celebrate with me!
6:18 am
WA-HOO!!! You go girl! Congrats!! It’s “official”! *wink*
9:05 am
Congratulations!
3:40 pm
Congrats on the ISBN, Kelly! I know that a number assignment may seem insignificant to some - - but I also know what an accomplishment that is and that the ISBN signifies a real benchmark point after a long and concentrated effort.
Yay!
8:10 pm
This is HUGE! Congrats!
8:57 am
Congratulations, Kelly!
I can only imagine how satisfied you feel. Way to go!
8:51 pm
A thousand congrats! That’s so awesome dear.
Hugs,
Holly
9:02 am
That is great news. As an aspiring author myself, I have the same goal. Congratulations, and thanks for showing us that “real” people can do this (if they have writing ability and apply themselves — no small feats!).
9:48 am
Congratulations!
10:21 am
Congrats on your book!
2:36 am
Cool congratulations
10:29 am
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