So just a hour or so after I posted this morning’s regular newsletter, a box arrived on our doorstep. The galleys of DOGLAND had arrived. Galleys (also known as advance reader copies, or ARCs) are the early versions of the book that go out to potential reviewers, media outlets and the like. They’re also called uncorrected proofs because the book hasn’t been all the way through the editing process yet (although at this point, we’re pretty damn close).
Awesome Tommy! Procedural question: I pre-ordered 8 books from Park Road - they took my name and number but indicated they couldn’t take payment for them until they arrive. Is that how a pre-order should work?
This is so exciting, Tommy. It was very cool watching how delicately you opened the carton instead of tearing it open like a 5-year-old at Christmas. I admire your restraint. Congratulations.
Love this feeling. Had it once. Eager to have it again. Right now I am editing my copy edited manuscript.
Congrats Tommy! Can't wait to read it.
Awesome Tommy! Procedural question: I pre-ordered 8 books from Park Road - they took my name and number but indicated they couldn’t take payment for them until they arrive. Is that how a pre-order should work?
Let me find out. Somebody else had a similar question.
Robert, I’m told that is the publisher’s policy--you don’t get charged until the book actually ships.
Excited to read a new book by you! I can tell your cat is excited, too.
He just wanted the box.
This is so exciting, Tommy. It was very cool watching how delicately you opened the carton instead of tearing it open like a 5-year-old at Christmas. I admire your restraint. Congratulations.
PS Absolutely love the cover!
Didn't want to damage the books!
Congratulations!!!!
What an exciting day! Congratulations, can't wait to read.
What a thrill for you. Congrats!
The anticipation has me giddy, especially knowing that since I already have The Elephant in the Room that my chances for heaven increase! 😊
Congratulations. Another step closer!!!
Woooo hooooo! So exciting. Just give Jack Reacher the box. He’ll be fine.
So excited for you and for all of us who have been eagerly awaiting this book! Love you!
That’s exciting, Tommy!
You’ve got to be so pleased that you’ve reached this place in time.
Your kitty is witnessing history! Yay for you!🐝
Your kitty is photobombing DOGLAND! So catty! Yay! Great things come to great people!
Congratulations Tommy! Looking forward to reading Dogland in the spring. Enjoy your weekend of galley reading!