I am incredibly proud to finally be able to let you all know about the project that’s kept me occupied, and fairly quiet on social media since the start of the year: 48,000 words; many , many new illustrations; a lot of re-writing, and a few headaches and my magnum opus is now with my publishers( how posh does that sound?). The design and layout process has started, and I expect to have the page proofs to check (carefully) by mid August and an index to create, then it’ll go to print.
Publication is excepted to be early next year, and you can bet I’ll be letting everyone know just where and when it can be bought. My publishers are The Crowood Press, who will be selling it directly from their site initially, and I’ll also have copies to sell (which I can sign, personalise and dedicate ) -again, I’ll let everyone know as and when these are available.
Here’s the proof of the front and back covers: I actually wrote the blurb for the back cover, so it’s quite surreal to see what professional writers have done with my text!
Ooh John…that’s definitely on my ‘must have’ list…I am totally inspired by your technique and gentle, humorous way of teaching!
Thank you Virginia…very kind of you
John
Congrats! Can we pre-order. Can’t wait to have this.
Thank you Brenda, There’s no formal pre-ordering process yet: once I know more, Ill certainly let everyone know.
John
Where does one order the book? I could not find it on the crowood.com Website.
It’s not listed yet, as publication isn’t till early 2024
Wonderful news, John! I am delighted for you…and for me! Please save me a copy!
Thank you Lesley…I’m sure there will be plenty printed..
John
uff – pls disregard my question… one should read before asking – just seen that the book will only come out next year. sorry for the question. will wait for your infos.
Congratulations! I can’t wait purchase a copy!
Thank you Jane
Congratulations! What a huge amount of work that must be 🙂 I will certainly be on the lookout for your book.
Your art is just beautiful.
Teresa in North Carolina, USA
Thank you Teresa
If the cover is anything to go by it is going to be fantastic. Your pictures and YouTube videos inspired me to start sketching and four years later I always have my sketch book with me. Congratulations on you book and all you do.
Thank you so much for the kind words….
John
This looks a lovely book, John – well done! Look forward to hearing more, best wishes, Anne
Thank you Anne
Wonderful.
Can’t wait to buy your book.
Pete
Yorkshire
Thanks Pete….
Congratulations John. Looking forward to seeing it.
Thank you Doris…
How fantastic for you and it is wonderful to see you get the affirmation of your talent. I will be buying one as soon as it is available in the States.
How absolutely fabulous – I am thrilled for you!!
I will definitely be coming to you for a signed copy and maybe, I’ll be able to catch another one of your one day courses, in the meantime, at Quirky perhaps or somewhere else!!
Cheers and I look forward to reading, but mostly learning from, the great publication….
Looking forward to viewing your book. You describe it as a labour of love. Your style is so inspiring and makes me want to have a go at dry stone walling… congratulations!
I’m excited to hear you have a book in the making. I will definitely look for it in
the new year.