You may remember how Runaway Smile is published in Greece under the auspices of a traditional publisher, George Vasdekis. He kindly arranged for Electra and me to visit the printers today, for a sneak peak behind the scenes. We arrived there just as the still-hot-from-the-presses books were shipped to bookstores.
Now, I know I’m a big fan of ebooks, but I have to confess that my eyes watered when I entered the factory. They dried up again when I got used to the chemicals, of course, which was nice as I wanted to take some pictures. :b
Seriously though, there’s nothing quite like the smell or the sound of a press. I found myself drawing deep breaths to take it all in, and even taking random pictures of printing machines. In fact, I thought you might enjoy to share these, so here are the exciting photos!
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- Ecstatic Electra holds the very first copy of Runaway Smile, in all its crimson glory!
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- A gorgeous typesetting machine. Not sure what it does, I just found it beautiful (I know, I’m such a nerd…)
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- Electra in front of the actual machine that printed our book. I could kiss that metal!
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- Scene from the factory
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- Scene from the factory
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- The books are about to be shipped to the lorries that will take them to bookstores
You may read my children’s book, Runaway Smile, online for free, or buy it from Amazon!
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First, Congratulations! Just purchased your children’s book from Amazon and can’t wait to read it with my granddaughter. At 6, she will read it to me and love it, I’m sure. I bought a Kindle with the hopes to fill it with good children’s books for her birthday in October. Your book is the first! Thank you for all the information you provide to help writers. It’s priceless and with my first suspense novel to soon be ready for self-publishing, I am truly grateful. Much success with your sales, Nicholas. Gippy
Hi Gippy,
Thank you so much for buying my book, and welcome! It’s so sweet that Smile is the first one for her Kindle 😀
Do let me know how she enjoys it 🙂
Congrats! Καλοτάξιδο!
Thank you!! 🙂
Congrats!
Thanks! 🙂
Congratulations! This is just wonderful!
Thank you so much, Michelle! Yes, it is rather nice 🙂
Wow, Nicholas what a thrill! Woo hoooooo! Congrats, hugs from across the large pond that separates us for you and Elektra, congrats again and best wishes for continued success!
Thanks, hon! 🙂
I’m a bit late getting to this also. Congratulations! What a thrill. 🙂
Thank you so much! Yes, it is 🙂
I’m late to join the party, but what a party? Among printing machines! Both industrial and old-school but always fascinating. Congratulations, Nicholas! It’s an experience many of us want to live one day!
Thanks! Next time, I’ll take you with us. 🙂
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That sounds like a fantastic experience. I envy you. 🙂 Thanks for sharing the photos!
Aw, thanks! 🙂
No but I use that saying a lot! 🙂 Smells like victory! 😀
Oh wow! How amazing to have gotten a peek inside the factory! WHOO HOO! I love the smell of ink in the morning! 🙂 Enjoy and cheers! 🙂
Thanks!! Been watching Apocalypse Now, haven’t you? 😉
That tour looks like it was great fun! Children’s books definitely must be in print form, with all the color illustrations!
It was, and we were given the tour by the Marketing Director, so he knew how to make it interesting.
It’s true; children’s books are wasted on the traditional Kindle, which is why I focused on the traditional way for this book.
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Mazel Tov, Nicholas! AND, to get to know Nicholas better, watch us converse on *CHANGES* Episode 7: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPbfKicwk4dFdeVSAY1tfhtjaEY_clmfq
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Thank you so much for the reblog! 🙂
People, I had a blast over at Sally’s, so go and watch. Or, even better, go and participate! 🙂
That’s pretty cool. I agree with you on the typesetting machine too; beautiful.
A friend identified it as a Heidelberg. All I could think about was “my precioussss!” (rubbing its cold, steel hand)
That’s awesome. You should get one for your den. Your really big den.
Every man cave could use one. 😀
This is exciting even to me and it’s your trip. Congratulations. I like e-books too but, there’s nothing like a real paper book to hold in your hands, especially when it’s yours. 🙂
Spoken like a true friend. Thank you! 🙂
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You are welcome.
That’s awesome. Congrats!
Thanks Charles – and right back at you, for our own launch! 🙂
How fantastic to be at the press and watch your book come to life. Many congratulations!
Thanks! I know, it was a weird experience. Kinda like giving birth, minus the screaming. 🙂
Cool. I showed/read the slideshow to my granddaughter. It’s really cute. Thanks for sharing your story.
Wait – a granddaughter?? TJ, you don’t look old enough to have a daughter, let alone a granddaughter! 🙂
Cool, I’m glad she enjoyed it 🙂
Oh wow, how proud and excited you must have been in there! I LOVE printing machines (I’m a nerd too) and so does my husband as his granddad used to be a printer. I’ll make sure Andy sees these photos, I know he’ll love them. Again, so happy for you, Nicholas! Well done and enjoy your ‘Greek baby’ in your hands. I presume the English one will soon follow on Createspace? xx
Thank you so much! 🙂
Erm, the English one is already available. Just click on the cover on the right, or go straight to https://amzn.to/1CVL2Ry 🙂
Congratulations….very exciting news. Have a lovely weekend. janet:)
Thanks, you too! 🙂
Squeee! Congratulations. :-).
Cheers
MTM
Yep, that was pretty much my reaction. Thanks! 🙂