When I blogged at Home Biz Notes, a reader asked me to expand upon my involvement with self-publishing.  One of my projects that might interest quilters is my book, The Magic of Patchwork.

I actually wrote the book upon receiving a “go-ahead” from the editor at a traditional publishing house.  It was slanted for youngsters and beginning quilters.  However, when I finished the manuscript, photos and illustrations and submitted the package (within the time frame the editor indicated), I discovered that editor had left that publisher.  The editor taking her place was not interested in this project. 

So….I let the project set for awhile. I now was involved with other self-publishing so decided to publish this book.  This was practical for me since I taught quilting workshops, gave talks, and was in contact with quilters in this niche market.

Various Options

I had various choices:

• Take my manuscript to a professional printer
• Find a program for our computer
• Continue searching for a traditional publisher

My husband and I decided to format, print, and compile the book on our computer.  My husband had published my book concerning my mom’s journey through Alzheimer’s, When We Become the Parent to Our Parents.

(In Part 2, I’ll discuss the publishing project further.)

(CozeeWorld/Amazon image)

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Self-Publishing a Quilt Book – The Magic of Patchwork (Part 1)

The Magic of Patchwork, my book about quilting, is the prize for the drawing mentioned in the Bloggy Giveways. Readers at Quilting and Patchwork were to:

Leave a comment about your quilting experiences by April 24 (deadline), and I’ll put it in a random drawing for a copy of my book, The Magic of Patchwork.

There were so many interesting comments.  I thank you for sharing your quilting experiences and aspirations.  Even though only one could win, I’d like to include some of the comments in future posts at Quilting and Patchwork.

 I utilized a random drawing system. The handy, dandy Random.org drew the name of……Sarah A.  I’ve notified Sarah and am waiting for her to send me her mailing address.  I hope you enjoy The Magic of Patchwork, Sarah.

(If I don’t receive Sarah’s address by Sunday, May 11, 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, I shall announce the second name on the random draw list as the winner.) 

I’m planning future drawings….so keep tuned. 

(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen

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The Winner is….of The Magic of Patchwork Book

With online contests and giveways so popular these days, I couldn’t help but join in here at Quilting and Patchwork offer a copy of my book, The Magic of Patchwork.

I’m not the only blogger at the b5 Lifestyles Channel to offer a contest.  Check out the whole list at Guerrilla Parenting, b5media Lifestyles Joins Bloggy Giveaways.  Here’s a great place to find out about entering these contests.

(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen

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Quilting & Patchwork Joins the Lifestyles Channel in the Bloggy Giveaways