When Times Were Tough – The printed proof has arrived!

It is a real experience holding the first printed copy of a book you have created yourself in your own hands. Well, I have done that, and it is undoubtedly something that I shall never forget. The satisfaction one gets after well over 1,000 hours of work, including the doubt that sometimes creeps in, is well worth the effort.

Now that many online bookshops have it displayed in their listings, it is now a matter of waiting to see how the general reading public views one’s efforts. The few that have seen the finished product have commented favourably on the cover’s design, courtesy of Helen Christie, and the ease of reading due to the typeface.

Thinking about the number of hours involved in creating the book, and the relatively small return to an author for each book sold, one would need to sell many thousands for a decent return per hour worked. It is indeed a labour of love, unless it becomes an international bestseller of course. I am certainly not holding my breath on that one.

If you are vaguely interested in a historical adventure novel set the late 18th century, please read the other posts on the production of this book.

Remember – “When Times Were Tough” by Phil Page

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