Thursday, February 16, 2006

ARCS!



What an exciting day! My ARCS arrived!

In case you don't know what an ARC is, it stands for Advance Review Copy (or Advance Reading Copy, depending on who you ask). Basically, it's the uncorrected proofs bound in paperback, and is typically done months in advance of the book's publication date, so it can be sent out for reviews.

Isn't it purdy? I'm giddy with delight!

12 comments:

Myfanwy Collins said...

Looks fabulous!

Anonymous said...

congrats, Ellen!!!

Stephanie said...

They're lovely, Ellen.

Did you take this artistic photo yourself? :)

Ellen said...

Thanks, Myf! I'm THRILLED!!!

Caryn ... Hi! I've been thinking about you. Hope all is well on your end. :)

Glad you like it, Steph! And yup, I took the picture on my kitchen counter.

RobinSlick said...

I'm so excited you'd think it was my book!

It's gorgeous! Did you shoot Mike an email with a photo at work today?

xo
P.S. And hi, Caryn Rose. Apparently we buy our jewelry from the same person. I bought my daughter a choker made of bass strings from this girl in Minnesota who said she made you a bracelet and asked me if I knew you. Small world, huh.

P.P.S. My word verification is eltaco. Mmmm.....

katrina said...

They're GORGEOUS!!!!! I cannot wait to sink into your novel!

Ellen said...

Rob, I called Mike at work and told him. And guess what? Tonight he gets to see the dedication page for the first time!

David ... lol. Glad you like the arcs, and I'm afraid I have no power to change your silly name. You'll have to do that on your own, love.

Kat ...thank you SO MUCH!

Katie said...

Whoo-hoo!

Ms. Lori said...

Beautiful! Oh, man, to feel the surreal, fantastic excitement of it all...I can only imagine.

Can't wait to read this!

Ellen said...

Thanks, Sue! You'll get a gander on Wednesday. :)

Hi Katie! Thanks!!

Hullooo Lori. Yup, definitely exciting!!

Donald Capone said...

That pile o' books looks awesome! Congrats!

Ellen said...

Thanks, Don!