Susan Blumberg-Kason

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ARCs and PDFs

March 17, 2014 By Susan Blumberg-Kason 10 Comments

It’s been an exciting few days! On Friday I received my ten advance review copies (ARCs), which are the uncorrected proofs of GOOD CHINESE WIFE! It was amazing to see it in a book format. Here’s the cover:

Arc front cover

I already knew what the front cover looked like, apart from the treatment of the new subtitle, which I totally love (both the subtitle and how it fits on the cover). But it was the back cover that was a surprise. And when I saw it, I knew it was perfect!

back cover

I started reading the ARC on Friday evening and finished today, Monday morning. During this time, I also took my kids to a 3 hour musical, a Purim carnival, and driver’s ed (for number one son).

Plus on Saturday night I received the 2nd pages, or final PDF of GOOD CHINESE WIFE, to proofread before the actual book goes to print. So I’ve been working on that every night since Saturday.

I have until the 28th of this month to finish proofreading this PDF and am about 1/3 finished now. This week I’ll also talk to my editor about sending the ARCs to other authors for blurbs. I’m super excited about that, too!

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Comments

  1. Sveta says

    March 24, 2014 at 11:27 pm

    Beautiful and back cover has sort of a Russian feel to it 😀 at least for me.

    Reply
    • Susan Blumberg-Kason says

      March 30, 2014 at 9:19 pm

      Thank you! I thought that, too, about the Russian feel. And I like it! It’s a little old school, but classic, and works well with the cups. I hope you’re enjoying it!

      Reply
  2. Stuart Beaton says

    March 19, 2014 at 8:19 am

    Looks great – let me know when you’re set to replace your existing interview (http://rastous.podomatic.com/entry/2012-10-16T18_15_27-07_00) with one specific to the book!

    Reply
    • Susan Blumberg-Kason says

      March 30, 2014 at 9:20 pm

      Thanks so much! Anytime!! My publication date is now 29 July, so should we wait a little closer to that date?

      Reply
  3. Tracy Slater says

    March 18, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    Soooooooo exciting! It looks so perfect, Susan–congratulations!

    Reply
    • Susan Blumberg-Kason says

      March 30, 2014 at 9:21 pm

      Thank you so much, Tracy! I am on pins and needles waiting for your cover! I know it will be lovely!

      Reply
  4. Jocelyn Eikenburg says

    March 18, 2014 at 7:59 am

    I adore the back cover! It is incredibly stunning and professional!

    Reply
    • Susan Blumberg-Kason says

      March 30, 2014 at 9:22 pm

      Thank you so much! It was a nice surprise to find the back cover when I opened the box of ARCs!

      Reply
  5. Shannon Young says

    March 18, 2014 at 1:54 am

    This is so exciting! You’re right; the back cover is exquisite. Congratulations!

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    • Susan Blumberg-Kason says

      March 30, 2014 at 9:22 pm

      Thank you so much, Shannon! I’m also very much looking forward to seeing the anthology’s cover!

      Reply

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