It's here! I'm officially an author!!

[woodtattoos]

After nearly two years of hard work, I received the first copy of my book "Woodburning with Style" from the publishers today!!!

It looks fantastic, I'm over the moon. The first print run of 5000 books will arrive with the publishers in the very near future and then they will be released on general sale. All of my work is now across a glossy stylish book over 200 pages long. I'll receive a big parcel of books soon which I can then sell at fairs and through my website... it just doesn't seem real.

Quite simply... if I hadn't found the craftsforum back in 2007, I would never have put my work on Flickr so I wouldn't have had this opportunity... so thanks to everyone here for their inspiration and support. Several of you are named in the credits of the book due to your contributions to my crafting.

And because the project started here on the Forum... it's a fitting place to make another announcement... the early stages of Book 2 are already under way... watch this space! ;)

Cheers again!

Si.

[prem2pram]

Congratulations, I hope that once your books appear on Google books you'll post a link so we can all have a look.

[indri]

I bet it feels great to actually hold a proper copy of the book! Good luck with book 2, and selling book 1!!!

[nattynetty]

Wow it seems such a long time ago that you first mentioned the book Si...and now you're finally stood there holding a copy :mf: Congrats on all the hard work, and I hope you've got my name down for a signed copy.

[woodtattoos]

Congratulations, I hope that once your books appear on Google books you'll post a link so we can all have a look.

It's already there...

[Critchley]

I can't begin to imagine how proud you must be feeling. What a wonderful achievement. I can't wait to see it myself so you must be excited. Its all very nice seeing it on the computer but there is nothing like actually holding it in your hands is there.
I sincerely hope they sell like hot cakes Si. All the luck in the world.

[sherrielinda]

Well done and congratulations.

[Curious Cat]

Brilliant! Well done you :)

cj

[mizgeorge]

Yay!!!
Huge congratulations again Si :)

[neverforget]

Well done!

Many Congratulations!

Bet you cannot measure your smile!!!!

[bodrighy]

Blimey you're a glutton for punishment aren't you :mf:

Pleased it has finally happened. Hope sales go really well for you

Pete

[AliCat]

Many congratulations, Si. I really hope you sell loads, you certainly deserve it!

Good luck with book 2 - shows how happy the publishers were with your work on the first one and how great your finished pieces are that they already want to do a follow-up!

[Alice21]

Congratulations Si

Hope your hard work is rewarded with millions of sales!

[Kiamyka]

Si many congratulations you deserve recognition for all the hard work xx

[greannancrafts]

Congratulations.

We'll al have to nip over to Amazon and do a review;)


Jane

[just sally]

SI , I`m thrilled for you I cant wait to get my copy and tell everyone I know a renowened author,
even if its only on the net (that I know you I mean)
sally

[Moonbeam Angel]

Many, many, many congratulations!!!! you really do deserve this recognition and I am sure it will sell really well.

I must also say thank you for letting us be a part of this and allowing us to join in your excitement through the whole process!

Well done

[Aviya Glass]

I cant even imagine how exciting that must be to actually be able to flick through a glossy production of your work! :mf: Take some time to enjoy it before jumping in to the next project or is it too late? :p

I wish you all the very best in sales and recognition and would love to be on the list for a signed copy!

[Seahorse]

Well done to you,Im seething with jealousy but mostly feeling proud that I know someone that has made such a great achievement.Well done to you.
Can you show us a pic of the cover when you get a chance.

[candles by lisa]

That's great news Si - it's been a long time in coming - remember to get me a copy pretty please.;)

Way to go.

Lisa
:mf:

[jencel]

Congratulations!!! It must be fantastic to hold a copy and leaf through it, after all the hard work.

[Dizzydiza]

Congratulations what a great feeling that must be to be a published author! Looking forward to purchasing a copy from you!
Diana

[woodtattoos]

Thanks to one and all for the kind words! I'll be forwarding details to all those people who have contacted me about buying a copy when I know my batch is on its way from the publishers.

And for Seahorse who seems to have missed it...

http://www.woodtattoos.co.uk/userimages/4132618641_18567d1a75.jpg