Sky Whales, how to order and update

Sky Whales, written by W.F.Gem and illustrated by Eva Schectman. Soft cover, hand-bound book.

Mint condition copies $40 each.
Display copies $32 each.
Mint condition wholesale copies $32 each.

To order a copy of Sky Whales, long distance & local versions.

1. Choose a display copy at $32 (limited availability), or a mint copy at $40.
2. Add $5 for shipping and handling.
3. Decide whether you want autographs from either the writer or illustrator, or both.
4. Send checks or money orders to:

Eva Schectman
P O Box 1504
Montpelier, VT 05601

Local to Montpelier buyers please contact me here or at evaschec@myfairpoint.net to arrange a meet-up delivery.

Thanks!

We have a fan page up at facebook for Sky Whales and have almost 50 fans to date. It's a boost for both of us, the illustrator (me), and W.F. Gem, the writer, who also has a profile on facebook. He chose the end papers as his profile picture, show here.

It's a hoot to have fans for a book, but it's also fun to chat a bit about our process and get response from our supporters. Way to go facebook for making social networking more fun!

I've sold five copies of the book to date. We got the books from the printer about two weeks ago, so I'd say we're right on track. We have to sell a not unreasonable number more to pay off the printers and start paying ourselves for writing, illustrating and publishing the book, so I'm feeling good about it!

We are starting to think about the next printing, as this first printing was small and soft cover. We'd like to figure out how to make it more affordable and sturdier/hardcover for libraries and such. Anyone have any thoughts on that, please let me know!

In the meantime we will continue to sell the books privately, probably bypassing bookstores, so we can retain as much of the profits as possible, and keep the prices as low as is feasible given our expenses. At a point when we can find a way to produce the book less expensively we may revisit selling Sky Whales through bookstores.

So, if anyone is interested in seeing a copy of the book, whether to purchase it or just to see what's up with this Sky Whales thing, please contact me directly here or send me an e-mail at evaschec@myfairpoint.net, as copies of the book are not currently available through retail outlets.Thanks!

Sky Whales - an illustrated children's book

I am proud to announce the publication of Sky Whales.

Back in September 2009 I was asked by a friend if I'd be interested in illustrating a children's story he'd written. I'd never done it before, but it seemed like a project I'd enjoy, so I said yes. Six months later, here we are.

Self published, printed on glossy paper at the local copy shop. Hand bound with linen thread by me and the author just today! Retail price: $40. A limited number of display copies are also available for sale at $32 each. Want to see a copy before purchasing? Let me know! I'd be happy to arrange it! Leave a message here or send me an e-mail at evaschec at myfairpoint dot net. Thank you!