Hi Priya,
Thanks for your note about my book being printed in hardback. This has been a long journey for me from writing and illustrating my own story... to seeking a publisher who would take my story and publish it for me. No luck with Publishers.
So I decided to pay to have... more

Hi Priya,

Thanks for your note about my book being printed in hardback. This has been a long journey for me from writing and illustrating my own story... to seeking a publisher who would take my story and publish it for me. No luck with Publishers.

So I decided to pay to have a printer service professional print and bound my book as I desire. I received a proof a few weeks ago - it is wonderful and I love it. Sharing with friends and others I've met, I have sold many advances already. My first batch printing will only be 100 hardback copies... as mentioned, I have been able to sell almost 1/2 in advance to date.

With it in hardback form, people love it. Sure, I am only getting back enough to cover the costs, but it is a start and I have a book. So why not start by getting it printed yourself and then see where that leads you.

Good luck - And keep writing!
Louisa Grabar (Oskar's Travels)