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The computer has brought about a big change in publishing. Some say that the printed word will soon be extinct and we will do all our information gathering and pleasurable reading on line or on Kindle. I don't think so. In fact I think there will be more books than ever, as it is now possible to publish your own book without going through all the aggravation and disappointment of trying to find a publisher or the huge expense of vanity publishing as it was in the past. Finding a publisher can be more difficult than writing a book. For instance most children's book publishers don't even accept unsolicited manuscripts, so you must hire an agent to even get your book into the hands of a potential publisher.
Now, however, it is possible to write and illustrate (if necessary) your book at home on your computer and pay a minimum amount for each book as it is sold without having to invest in 500 or 1000 volumes. This is going to allow people who previously would not be able to find a publisher to make their work available to anyone. There will be more books and there will be more unusual books. The problem of course for the authors of books that are self published is distribution. They do not have a huge marketing staff or publicity machine to get their titles to the public. Some enterprising person with marketing skills will probably come along to solve this problem but in the mean time it is up to the authors to make their own markets.
All this is leading up to the suggestion that you give one of my books as a present to someone for the Holidays and/or send a link to a book to someone who might be interested.
My newest book is OLIVE AND STICKY BEAR. This is a book for young children with a link to the song available at the end so the child can hear and see the book and later look at the pictures on their own while you sing to them.
JOE AND THE ADOBIANS is a book for children 5 to 9. It is a fable for the 21st century. It takes you into the heart of a lonely boy trapped in his fears. Through his imagination and a few tricks, he discovers a way out of his isolation. It is a book about magic, art and above all “seeing”. Richly Illustrated, it is a treat for the eye and a puzzle. How did Joe ‘find’ the Adobians?
POSTCARDS FROM MERION for a teacher, hostess, client, friend or anyone who lives in the Main Line is an inexpensive book of oil paintings and notes from my blog.
And for a big coffee table book for anyone who loves music and color, IF C IS RED, a large format description of my method of translating music to color in 2 dimensions. It contains lots of beautiful illustrations of music by classical composers.
Now, however, it is possible to write and illustrate (if necessary) your book at home on your computer and pay a minimum amount for each book as it is sold without having to invest in 500 or 1000 volumes. This is going to allow people who previously would not be able to find a publisher to make their work available to anyone. There will be more books and there will be more unusual books. The problem of course for the authors of books that are self published is distribution. They do not have a huge marketing staff or publicity machine to get their titles to the public. Some enterprising person with marketing skills will probably come along to solve this problem but in the mean time it is up to the authors to make their own markets.
All this is leading up to the suggestion that you give one of my books as a present to someone for the Holidays and/or send a link to a book to someone who might be interested.
My newest book is OLIVE AND STICKY BEAR. This is a book for young children with a link to the song available at the end so the child can hear and see the book and later look at the pictures on their own while you sing to them.
JOE AND THE ADOBIANS is a book for children 5 to 9. It is a fable for the 21st century. It takes you into the heart of a lonely boy trapped in his fears. Through his imagination and a few tricks, he discovers a way out of his isolation. It is a book about magic, art and above all “seeing”. Richly Illustrated, it is a treat for the eye and a puzzle. How did Joe ‘find’ the Adobians?
POSTCARDS FROM MERION for a teacher, hostess, client, friend or anyone who lives in the Main Line is an inexpensive book of oil paintings and notes from my blog.
And for a big coffee table book for anyone who loves music and color, IF C IS RED, a large format description of my method of translating music to color in 2 dimensions. It contains lots of beautiful illustrations of music by classical composers.
