Hello Readers!
LP here giving you an update on The Love Fool (A Rome-antic Comedy).
I’ve been chipping away on my marketing research for publicity and promotion. And writing up the content for The Love Fool’s official website – to be launched in a couple of months. In the meantime, I did update the look of my blog Magnusmade. Check it out: www.magnusmade.com
Oh! And just today, I saw the first rounds of drafts for The Love Fool’s official book cover. And, I’ve got to say, it is looking sweet! But more on that later.
Other than that, I’m working on some new writing…
Hope you are all having a wonderful summer! And I hope to have some news for you when you’re all back from vacation.
Ciao for now!
Your incredibly excited and busy author,
Lorenzo
Hello Readers!
LP here giving you an update on The Love Fool (A Rome-antic Comedy).
I’ve been chipping away on my marketing research for publicity and promotion. And writing up the content for The Love Fool’s official website – to be launched in a couple of months. In the meantime, I did update the look of my blog Magnusmade. Check it out: www.magnusmade.com
Oh! And just today, I saw the first rounds of drafts for The Love Fool’s official book cover. And, I’ve got to say, it is looking sweet! But more on that later.
Other than that, I’m working on some new writing…
Hope you are all having a wonderful summer! And I hope to have some news for you when you’re all back from vacation.
Ciao for now!
Your incredibly excited and busy author,
Lorenzo
Hi guys,
I’m sure you’re all gearing up for a lovely summer. Just wanted to share a little update...
I recently went through the manuscript for THE LOVE FOOL again and confirmed the formatting (the font, margins, etc.) was set to industry standards. This final formatted version was sent back to Inkshares and now we’re back to waiting some more. Being this is my first time going through the venture of publishing, I’m learning that waiting seems to be one of the pains of the process. Ha!
We did not make the summer release cycle, but I’m hoping for the next season. Of course, I will update you on the release date as soon as it is confirmed.
In the meantime, I encourage you all to follow and engage on The Love Fool’sFacebook page. There you will find tips and insights on Rome, as well as any updates that I can offer. And don’t hesitate to post a comment. I’d love to hear from you all.
You can also follow me on my Instagram or Twitter (both @LorenzoMagnus) or read my blog updates on my website www.Magnusmade.com.
I look forward to engaging with you. In the meantime, stay patient – the book is coming.
Your wonderfully awesome and humble author,
Lorenzo Petruzziello
We did it. 750 copies sold. This. Is. Amazing.
Thank you, a million times over. The past few months have been challenging, invigorating, frustrating, and inspiring. I have made several new friends and reconnected with old ones. Nothing quite like the raw experience of putting yourself and your work out there.
I am excited to embark on the production journey and to give you sneak peeks behind the scenes along the way. So, what goes into the production of a book with a full-scale publishing house, before it makes its way to a bookstore near you? Glad you asked! I made the following to break it down, and will also add it to my revamped book page for future reference:
As I make my way through these phases, I will aim to send you updates every month or so, or when something particularly exciting happens, so as to not drive all of you up the wall. Also, since I know it will be a long wait, I have decided that once the edits are complete, I will send all of you (my original backers) an electronic uncorrected proof. This means that you will have the ability to read the book months before it is released while waiting for your official copy.
Several, if not most, of you, found the book through my Twitter account @WritesAsheville - I have created a separate handle specifically for book-related news - @TWACI2090 Feel free to follow!
And last, but not least, the winner of the $250 Airbnb gift card (chosen by random number generator) is ......
Just in time for summer! Enjoy!
Cheers! -Jacqui
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