My write-a-book adventure began when my father asked me, “Where are you going for your fortieth?” A trip to Paris, a forty-day blog kept for friends and family, 2145 photos, five months of editing, a new brand, a long to-do list of publishing tasks, and here we are. Bonjour 40 is born.
It really began with a solitary endeavor. Writing takes quiet moments picking the right words to ensure the reader is standing where you are. The right phrase can bring them with you down wormholes through time, to imaginary or fantastic places, or to unexplored feelings in well-known destinations like Paris.
Publishing, however, is a team effort. Two editors reviewed my book. Two programmers built my website and linked social media components. An editor cut my book trailer. I designed and wrote the pieces they used. A publicity team is implementing tools to speak about it. There is overwhelming support from families and loved ones, and everyone is hoping for avid readers so there may be more writing. It began with one, but it takes a village.
As I say in Bonjour 40, “I see they, too, are gambling on us. They truly believe we will produce a case of award-winning vintage from just one vine.” As the book is released this week, I can only raise a glass and say to everyone merci beaucoup! Here’s hoping everyone likes to drink. The e-book is now available on Amazon. Come join me in Paris.
