Title: Rain
Author: Christie Cote
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published Date: May 6, 2014
Author Website: http://www.christiecote.com/
Guest Post
'How Rain Came to Be'
by Guest Blogger Author Christie Cote
by Guest Blogger Author Christie Cote
I started Rain as
an assignment for my college fiction writing class. When I began writing it, I
didn’t expect to fall in love with the story and characters as much as I did. I
couldn’t stop writing, and continued to write until I finished it. I shared the
beginning with a few people outside of my class and all around got a good
response. When I finished the book I decided I wanted to go after my dream and
publish it. I thought hard about whether I should try to publish traditionally
or self-publish. I decided that self-publishing was how I wanted to publish my
debut novel, so I can remain in control of the story that I love so much.
Before I completed the book, I made an author facebook page. I already had a
twitter account, personal facebook and review blog, so already being immersed
in that world has helped a lot. I made a separate blog for my author website
using Wordpress where I post updates and other things.
I then designed the cover myself using a stock photo and Photoshop.
I spent hours searching for the perfect picture, until I found the one that I
used and manipulated for the cover. Once the cover was complete I organized a
Cover reveal and a good amount of bloggers participated. I’m very thankful for
the blogging community they have been a huge help. I also managed to choose a
release date in time for the cover reveal.
During this time, I also went through and edited Rain myself
before sending it to my editor, Mickey Reed. During the extensive editing
process, I planned the blog tour. I sent requests to bloggers and set up host
dates for reviews, guest posts, spotlights, and excerpts. I also created a blog
tour banner using Photoshop.
I also designed bookmarks using Photoshop and
gave a bunch away.
Once the editing process was complete I started sending the
E-ARCs to the bloggers that signed up to review Rain. I also loaded the book and
cover into Create Space to request a proof copy. Once I received the proof copy
in the mail I went through it and found missed errors, formatting issues, and
some over used words. After I finished going through the proof, I made the
changes and uploaded the new version to Create Space for the final proof.
I’m sure there were also many little things along the way
that I’m not thinking of, but those are the main events.
This has been a major accomplishment and a wonderful
experience. I look forward to seeing where this journey brings me.
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| Christie Cote |
Christie Cote resides in Vermont with her Husband and their
dog. When she isn’t reading, writing, or dreaming up her next story, she can be
found shooting targets with her bow, drawing or baking.
Rain is her first
book.
Christie writes Young Adult Realistic Fiction, Fiction, and
New Adult novels.
Find Christie:
Website: http://christiecote.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorchristiecote
Twitter: http://twitter.com/christiewriting
Instagram: http://instagram.com/christiewriting
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/christiewriting
Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Christie-Cote/e/B00IQ9LLM8/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0
Rain on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18522639-rain
Book Review Blog: http://christiesbookreviews.com
Synopsis:
Taylor Sullivan took her life for granted until she received news that would change her life forever. In a state of denial she met Kyle, who didn’t end up being what she expected. She wasn’t able to escape her new reality, but with his friendship, just maybe she could survive it.
GoodReads Giveaway of Rain: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/83988-rain
Enter to win an Autographed Copy of Rain:
Rafflecopter Giveaway Link
Thank you for being a part of the blog tour! The guest post was a lot of fun!
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