So, Cows fans, that Oxford Times article must have pushed things over the edge, because I have now made back the money I spent in publishing Grow Your Own Cows.
That was kind of what I wanted to do – prove that it’s possible to publish without losing money. So I feel genuinely proud.
So, what have I learnt? I have learnt:
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1) I have some really, really nice friends. When I first started the website for the book asking if I should go ahead and publish, I sent an email to all my good friends and colleagues. They passed the email on to all their good friends and colleagues. And before long I was getting hundreds of votes. I am continually amazed at how supportive and kind my friends are. Thank you.
The meerkat has more fans than me. But he spent much, much more on advertising
2) never underestimate the power of Facebook. It brought me fans from all over the world. I may not have the pulling power of that meerkat, but I was still surprised how quickly people joined up to the Cows facebook fan page.
Maria in the white hot heat of creativity
3) that if you think an artist is brilliant and you want to work with her, it’s worth asking – she might turn out to be as friendly and lovely as Maria Smedstad of Em fame.
4) that the printers at Information Press are lovely, and professional to the last drop
5) that if you walk into a bookshop and ask them to stock your book, they will, astoundingly.
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6) that my parents are secretly proud I wrote about them, even if they grumble about it on the surface. My dad now permanently wears a Minima badge on his lapel. ==>
If you voted, bought, wrote a review, suggested a way I could promote the book, sent me a nice email or recommended GYOC to a friend, I really am grateful. I love the internets.
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