This has been my dream. To create a book and place it in the hands of people who tell me ‘ I think I’m excited more than you are.’
People who tell me.
‘ Holding your book in my hands makes me feel very honoured.’
People who understand that it is a matter of blood and sweat.
People who tell other people about the book and buy copies for their mother, and brother, and sister because.
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I distributed the first copies of
Going to buy a Plot in Maaī Mahiū and other Stories yesterday. I faced one setback with some of the copies. They had been printed on a paper I didn’t like. My first impulse feeling was to stand on the balcony of Kimathi House and fling them out to the street.
But my friend said to me: ‘You are just a bit anxious.’
‘And hungry and sleep deprived.’
I added. I had slept at 1.00a.m responding to Book inquiries, after a day is social media live posting for the 4th Global Logistics Convention at Safaripark.
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So we sat in the beauty room at Ralph’s Hairworks and sorted through the box and got ones that I felt I could send to my readers.
The publishers offered to replace the really bad grade ones. So it’s okay now.
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But it became very clear about what I wanted. Why I write, and why I have decided to publish books.
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I am not interested in selling sensational books that end up being pirated on the streets of Nairobi.
I am interested in giving people a collector's item.
That is why I spent time and money on the cover design.
That is why I had the book proofread over and over again.
I know it cannot be perfect, but I want whoever buys my book can be proud of owning it.
They can display it on their shelf with other precious tinkles. Or on their bedside.
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Since my first blog post in 2005, I have curated an audience who know what I am talking about. They are part of the first team of 25 buyers who made their pre-orders as soon as I announced I had a book coming out. These are people I could give the book to for free if I was a rich heiress from Limuru but for now, I’m grateful to all of you who have bought, and those who have told others about it.
Keep your orders coming. I’ve done personal deliveries this weekend to neighbours, friends, and family.
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