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My Book has Launched!

On October 5, 2017October 5, 2017 By rodericktmacdonaldIn Advice, Book Business, Books, Reviews, Writing5 Comments

The day has finally arrived. Hard to believe after all this time that the work of writing is done, and I am a published author. My book, The Thief and The Demon, is now available for sale as an e-Book and paperback, online at Amazon.com. It still seems crazy to say that. Now that the …

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PreLaunch: No Time for Fear

On September 28, 2017September 28, 2017 By rodericktmacdonaldIn Book Business, Books, Reviews, Writing1 Comment

Only a few days remain. Not to be dramatic or anything, but this is the culmination of a lifetime’s effort, and a childhood dream. However, the important thing is this: I believe I’ve written a book that's worth your time to read. And enjoy rereading. I really do believe this, when I swat away the …

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Countdown Part 3: Ignition

On September 25, 2017 By rodericktmacdonaldIn Book Business, Books, Writing1 Comment

It’s hard to believe I’ve reached this point, but the formatting of my first book is nearing completion. Soon, with the final text and image files in hand, there will be no impediment to launching The Thief and The Demon, only hesitation and the desire for everything to be “just so” before I hit that …

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Countdown Part 2: Systems Check

On September 18, 2017 By rodericktmacdonaldIn Book Business, Books, WritingLeave a comment

In the previous countdown blog, I felt like I was strapped into the capsule, no turning back. However, it is not enough to simply strap yourself to the top of a rocket and declare the job done, you need to control the engines, and maybe even be able to steer the thing if you want …

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