Although I write as Linda M. Au, I live my life as someone slightly different. When I’m not writing or proofreading, I’m playing adventure games on the computer or crocheting some poor soul an afghan she probably doesn't need. Or I’m meandering around Sam’s Club searching for huge vats of salsa. Or I’m buying office supplies and wondering why I'm not at my desk writing.

For several decades I've done office and freelance work as a proofreader, but I’m phasing out that part of my life in favor of writing. I’ve been on the wrong side of the publishing desk for too long.

Yeah, we’ll see how that works out. . . .

Archive for the ‘Publishing’ Category

Head in the Sand—NOW ON SALE! $8.60!

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

The powers that be at Amazon.com have put Head in the Sand on sale temporarily … and of course, like any author, I’m totally out of the loop on how long the sale will last. I just noticed it myself purely by accident. (The author is always the last to know….)

Right now, the book’s listed at  $8.60  at Amazon.com: 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1452813418/ref=oss_product

So, if you’ve been waffling about buying the book, NOW is the time! We could all wake up tomorrow and be back in the Land of Full Retail Price, so hurry and get them while they last!

And truly, Jeff Bezos did this without asking me first. He’s just crazy like that.

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Au-tographed Bookplates

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Want my priceless signature inside your copy of Head in the Sand? No problem! Or, do you want my autograph inside your paperback copy of Mein Kampf or Fear of Flying? I can do that!

Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope, along with the name to use to personalize the bookplate, and I’ll send back both the bookplate and a business-card-sized bookmark! What a great deal!

Normally I’d say here, “Supplies are limited!” … but really, they’re not. I’ve got a ton of these things and enough black Sharpies to cramp up my hand until the middle of next year. So, send those SASEs on over!

Linda M Au
PO Box 133
New Brighton, PA 15066-0133

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The first shipment arrives!

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Family and friends should start checking their mailboxes! My first personal shipment of copies showed up today.

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Third Time’s a Charm! The book is available!

Friday, June 4th, 2010

It took two-and-a-half weeks of proof rejections and more stray hairs showing up in the shower drain than I would have liked, but today the third proof copy of Head in the Sand arrived—in gorgeous condition! The book will be generally available on Amazon.com in a few days, but it is better to order directly through CreateSpace. (Yes, I admit, better for me.  The same for you.)

To order this:

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Go here:  https://www.createspace.com/3447459

For those of you who don’t see me in real life, information on autographed bookplates (free if you send a self-addressed, stamped envelope) is forthcoming . . .

For the Facebook groupies . . .

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

If you’re on Facebook and want to start stalking me, now’s your chance, before the crowds really start piling up. I’ve got a Fan Page there that you can “like” and then follow my exploits once Head in the Sand comes out.

My Facebook Fan Page

I got the proof copy in the mail yesterday. There are some color issues on the cover that the cover artist and I will work out on Monday, and then we try a second proof copy. Looks like the book will go “live” on Amazon.com by the end of this coming week. I’ll be sure to post a good direct link here (since going through my link helps me out even a little more—without costing you anything extra).

Till then, dear fans, post all your gushy goodness on the Facebook fan page or here as a comment. I love comments!