I expected to be writing this post a few weeks ago. Nevertheless, it’s still just as exciting, despite the delay …
My book is available now. As in, for sale, for real! Yaay! Come and get it!
Some of you may have questions. Hopefully, I’ve pre-empted most of them below:
Who’s it for and what’s it about?
Charlie Weatherburn and the Flying Machine is for children aged between 2 and 6, although I’m hoping that adults will enjoy it too. It’s written in rhyming verse, and contains lots of bright, colourful illustrations. Some of the words will be a little beyond most two-year-olds, but there are lots of pretty pictures to provide plenty of context. Fundamentally, the story is about a bumbling mathematician who devises a grand plan to achieve the impossible — solo flight. Really, though, it’s a book about following your dreams, and celebrating the beauty and power of mathematics and numbers.
What’s the quickest way to get my hands on a copy?
You can order the book in paperback from Lulu, a print-on-demand service. Depending on the part of the world that you live and the shipping that you choose, your order will take anywhere between 3 days and several weeks to arrive.
Who is your publisher?
I am. As in, it’s a self-published title. I opted not to approach a traditional publisher, for several reasons, which I’ll elaborate on in a future post.
We see each other regularly. Like, I’m almost your best friend. Don’t you have any copies that I can just get from you directly?
Possibly. I have ordered a handful of books for friends and family, and will have some for sale at the launch party (details to be announced soon). If you’re really my best friend, I’ve probably handed you a copy already. Otherwise, the best way to get your hands on a copy is to order it from Lulu.
I’m a reviewer of children’s books. Can I have a review copy?
Quite possibly. Shoot me a mail at hello@charlieweatherburn.com and let me know where your review will be published, and we’ll work something out.
Can I buy it as an ebook?
You can, actually! The Kindle version is available for purchase right now, while the ePub version (for use on iPad, iPhone and other mobile devices) is coming soon.
Aren’t you a web designer? Why did you write a kids’ book?
I am, but this was an itch I had to scratch. You’re right, though — I do design web pages during the day. I made this book during my evenings (actually mostly in the middle of the night). If you need help with web stuff, let’s talk. I’ll go more into why I wrote this particular book in a future post.
Will you write any more?
Maybe.
How can I stay up to date on things related to the book?
Sign up to the email newsletter, or Like the book’s page on Facebook, and you’ll be kept in the loop.
Will you have a launch party?
You betcha. Watch this space for details. If you order a copy now, it will arrive in time for you to bring it along to the launch for me to sign!
I have a couple of other exciting announcements to make in the next week, including details of the launch party. Until then, I’d love to hear any feedback you have about the book!
