Apologies for not posting for a while. That is because it
seemed to take forever for the Yanks to send something in the post.
BUT, finally, yesterday the proof copy arrived. I opened it
and burst in to tears. All that time and effort, all those years fighting manic
depression; sitting alone studying with the Open University and writing – all
came together at last. Sure, there will be some rocky roads ahead, but at last
I have come out of the dark and into the light.
The book is fabulous. I spotted a few small layout and
justification mistakes and a couple of pictures need tuning a bit. This
shouldn’t take more than a few hours to rectify. Then it gets uploaded again
and, if all goes to plan – you can buy it around about Tuesday. (Amazon) This
is so exciting.
In fact, my guardian angel has been working overtime. I
received today another two packets. One is a box full of my ‘business’ cards.
The other is a Rhodesian gilet jacket and a BSAP calendar I won in a raffle. I
can’t remember buying the ticket. It was something to do with the BSAP get
together in Ireland that is held every year but although I am always invited, I
couldn’t afford it and also, it was getting stupid going on about a book that
is ‘almost, nearly, about to be’ finished. Now it is.
More news. I am off to Germany to see
my kids. Also, by pure luck of coincidence – it is the Oktoberfest. Hah- hah. Bloody
perfect. BECAUSE, I have been presented a massive marketing opportunity in a
few days time. An opportunity to meet hundreds of Kiwis, Aussies, South
Africans, Zimbos, Canadians, Americans, et-al, even a few British - at the
largest convention on earth of pissheads.
It gets better. My eldest now has a
pad in Munich,
so no problems with accommodation. It is a dream – thousands of potential
buyers - all out their heads. The photo opportunities with a famous author -
all decked out in Rhodesian paraphernalia. Flag and all.
Of course, the drunken fans of the
great Gokwe Kid won’t remember much later, but if they have a little card in
their wallets, or purses, bum bags etc - complete with famous author’s
signature on the back…get my drift..?
I can also hand them out to any one
I spot using a Kindle on my travels. Sort of say something like,
‘Hi, please buy my book. It is very
good and not expensive. Even if you don’t like it; you can always say you met
the idiot that wrote the rubbish.’
And, I will be firing up pictures
and maybe even short videos of my mad antics at rapid rate via my eldest’s
smartphone. Not just here but on Facebook – The Gokwe Kid group.
Digital sales are coming along
nicely. Many thanks, but I need lots and lots of lovely reviews.
Catch Ya all soon and start looking
and ordering the print copy early next week.
