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James Marshall's avatar

I also check for mistakes: and groan when someone else finds them before me.

I have yet to feel a rush of excitement when the book arrives in the post (and when I see it in the library).

I get more excited when people leave reviews: then I know someone has read my work and enjoyed it.

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Jim Melvin's avatar

Thanks James! I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one. And I agree with you about the reviews, especially the ones that come from complete strangers.

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Jeanne Malmgren's avatar

As the person in the front row, I'd say this is a pretty accurate description of your state of mind when you open that box of newly released books. 😄

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Jim Melvin's avatar

😀

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Jim Melvin's avatar

I definitely always get proof copies of all my books and go over them tooth and nail. But I still feel paranoid when the real books arrive.

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James Ron's avatar

I haven't had the pleasure of receiving books I've written but I have had the pleasure of seeing/hearing my music cds released. Reactions are the same, I believe. I, too, am not satisfied until I've listened to the cd and see that all is well before I can really relax and feel good about it.

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Richard Donnelly's avatar

"I can’t bring myself to enjoy it until I’ve skimmed through one of the books long enough to feel confident it’s okay. Only then can I finally relax and take pleasure." My publisher provided me with a proof of my book before general production. KDP also does this, as I understand it. As I prepare to self-publish this summer, I gotta have a pre-copy.

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