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05/15/2004 08:46:46 PM · #1 |
Finally, after four years of hard work and commitment, my novel is finally published! It just came out in hardcover/paperback and will be available on Amazon, and BarnesandNoble within four to six weeks. Right now it is available to the public through my publisher, whose shipping costs less than Amazon's. But anyways WOW what a ride. If anyone has written a book in their free time, then you know what a hassle it can be. I actually began writing this book with my friend in the fourth grade. Once we were into the fifth grade and it started becoming, 60 then 70 then 80 pages, we thought we might actually be able to publish it. We set a goal for ourselves that it would be out by the end of eighth grade. Being in eighth grade now and the book being 178 pages, we just beat our goal and I am just incredibly overwhelmed with relief and joy. The story is a children's book written in the style and through the inspiration of the famour author Brian Jacques.
Please have a look at the book.
The Tales of Tranquility
Buy one for you children or for your library or for yourself. (You know the royalties will go towards a dSLR!) My last market for the book is that if there are any English teachers out there, this would be great for your classroom to show the advancing techniques in writing that have been taught to me from fourth to seventh grade. As the book goes on, the writing becomes more and more sophisticated which is a psychology study in itself.
I thought that I'd share my expression of self in writing so that all may enjoy. So, enjoy! Let me know of what you think.
Thanks,
Lee
Message edited by author 2004-05-15 20:47:09.
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05/15/2004 08:49:58 PM · #2 |
| Congratulations! What a marvelous accomplishment!!! Looks like a great story :) |
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05/15/2004 08:59:05 PM · #3 |
| That is a very cool thing to do at any age, but a published author at 14 is amazing! I've been writing a novel for the last 17 years and still no where finished let alone published. Good luck with the book selling, and on any future book plans |
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05/15/2004 09:05:21 PM · #4 |
Hey great stuff there Lee!!
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05/15/2004 09:11:23 PM · #5 |
| Really impressive, accomplished young man. WOW. Congrats!!!!!!!!! |
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05/15/2004 09:14:09 PM · #6 |
Congratulations Lee :D an awesome achievement....and the book looks great!!
sue |
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05/15/2004 09:31:17 PM · #7 |
| Awesome! Congratulations on your accomplishment! |
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05/15/2004 09:33:34 PM · #8 |
Congratulations, and best of luck to you!!
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05/15/2004 09:33:45 PM · #9 |
| "Lee Saper and Brian Lee began formulating ideas for this book four years ago."....when you were 10. Wow. Congratulations. |
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05/15/2004 09:35:05 PM · #10 |
| An amazing achievement, well done to you both. |
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05/15/2004 10:22:49 PM · #11 |
Very nice! Congratulations! I'm sure it has taken many many tries to get publish, because my uncle has been trying for quite a while now and he is just waiting for his breakthrough. Again, congratulations and good luck with any future writings!
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05/15/2004 11:25:32 PM · #12 |
thats very neat.... congratulations.
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05/15/2004 11:27:51 PM · #13 |
| I can see it now, "Summer blockbuster" movie. |
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05/16/2004 01:32:18 AM · #14 |
This is really fantastic! I can't wait to get a copy! Barnes & Noble, eh? Wow! Congratulations!
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05/16/2004 08:19:07 AM · #15 |
bump #1 (and thanks to you all!!!!)
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05/16/2004 08:38:54 AM · #16 |
WOW great job lee
how can i get my 14 yr old 8th grade daughter a signed copy =)
these are the type of books she loves to read
i will for sure be ordering her a copy
again great job and good luck hope you continue to write
and cant wait to see photos with that new dSLR you will be getting soon
Dee
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10/18/2004 08:00:49 PM · #17 |
Hey ya'll...i just thought that I'd update you after the first quarter of a year of sales.
Well, I am doing great well-exceeding my expectations for sales as we have sold over $1500 worth of books. I find it slightly ironic also how I was inspired by Brian Jacques to write and now i see many of my peers and friends inspired to go out and write their own books as more and more of them see how much doing that payed off.
Thanks to everyone who has purchased a copy! You'll be glad to know that the profits are going towards my ever-expanding arsenal of photography!
Thanks you all for you support!
Lee
Edit: spelling (blush...AN AUTHOR MAKING MISTAKES?!) :)
Message edited by author 2004-10-18 20:20:34.
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10/18/2004 08:14:09 PM · #18 |
That's a wonderful achievement, Lee - well done!
Wondering if any film-makers would be able to use your book in the near future, aswell. |
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10/18/2004 09:37:53 PM · #19 |
Hi there Tranquil! Just wanted to tell you that we (my wife & I) think it's absolutely amazing that you have a book published. We will definitely be picking up a copy as we are both avid readers. What an accomplishment for someone so young! All your friends & family must be very proud.
And your photos aren't that bad either! ;-) |
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