Yesterday, my books arrived around 1:00. I watched the tracking from UPS email while I was at work. Once it said it was delivered I wanted to leave work to go see them. But I stayed and the day seemed to slowly creep by. Eventually I went home and was thrilled to see actually hold them in my hands. I counted each book to make sure that my order was all there. It was! I took all the books home and began autographing them. I was stumped by what to write on the inside. I gave my sister a call and she gave me some ideas. I finally went with one of her suggestions. Then I had to decide where to write it. I needed room so I wrote on the dedication page.
I had two people buy a total of 50 together within the first hour. It was so exciting. I made sure to give them the autographed ones. They were going to mail them to friends and family. I posted a message on facebook telling all my friends and family that the books had arrived. It was fun to see who all wanted one. So I spent the rest of the night inboxing each one with my address and where to send the check!
Today, I brought my books to class. I sat them on the floor and held up the book. I let the audio play as I shared the book with them. It was fun to here them giggle at the sharks voice. Then I used my pdf that was sent to me in email (initial proof) to show the book to them on the big screen while the audio played. They absolutely loved that. Last, we used one of my lesson plan ideas on story elements. The students drew the characters, setting, problem & solution. I told them I would be choosing some to go on my author website. They took their time and tried their best. Once my website is finished, I will get the parent's permission and use the sample work without the students names showing. I did get an email today saying they are starting the actual design of my website.
I am having so much fun with this whole process. I can't wait to discover all the different experiences this path will take me on!
I had two people buy a total of 50 together within the first hour. It was so exciting. I made sure to give them the autographed ones. They were going to mail them to friends and family. I posted a message on facebook telling all my friends and family that the books had arrived. It was fun to see who all wanted one. So I spent the rest of the night inboxing each one with my address and where to send the check!
Today, I brought my books to class. I sat them on the floor and held up the book. I let the audio play as I shared the book with them. It was fun to here them giggle at the sharks voice. Then I used my pdf that was sent to me in email (initial proof) to show the book to them on the big screen while the audio played. They absolutely loved that. Last, we used one of my lesson plan ideas on story elements. The students drew the characters, setting, problem & solution. I told them I would be choosing some to go on my author website. They took their time and tried their best. Once my website is finished, I will get the parent's permission and use the sample work without the students names showing. I did get an email today saying they are starting the actual design of my website.
I am having so much fun with this whole process. I can't wait to discover all the different experiences this path will take me on!
