Altivar: The Unmasking, the YA novel I didn’t publish
I wanted to write a YA novel that my grandkids could read, unlike my other writing. An agent took it and nearly made a deal, but I would have had to sign a contract to do a series and I couldn’t bring myself to. I just could no longer worry about how many books I’m selling or going on book tours. I remember for Miriam the Medium, driving out to the end of Connecticut to do a reading of my book. Over 100 people showed up, but I sold 15 books. So Altivar: The Unmasking, is on paper (not paperback.) Here is a picture of me reading it to my grandkids. (A sliver of me anyway.) I had them entranced for six chapters, which was my dream. The solemn look on their faces is because the family of Rowena, a rabbit, ends up in bloody tatters from a fox. They could have sat there through twenty chapters, but I had to leave. I left the rest of the book with them to read on their own. It feels like a dream fulfilled.
April 22, 2017 @ 9:17 am
Have you considered self-publishing or having someone help you self-publish? Createspace is one idea. Please copy and paste this link for more information: https://www.amazon.com/Createspace-Kindle-Self-Publishing-Masterclass-Step-ebook/dp/B00GK5NKGU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1492866567&sr=8-2&keywords=createspace+self+publishing
That said, I am sure your grandchildren are delighted to hear you read your story written just for them! What a precious memory. They will remember. And, one day, they will be mature enough to read the rest of your work.
April 23, 2017 @ 6:20 pm
Thanks for the info. Best, Rochelle
April 23, 2017 @ 6:57 pm
That picture made me smile!
May 9, 2017 @ 11:52 pm
Thank you. When I tried to read them more on my next visit, I didn’t have any listeners. It isn’t the book. It’s the timing. 🙂