When the intangible becomes real
First there’s a whisper, next the words on paper and then the object begins to take shape … It becomes a physical book!
I couldn’t have done it without support.
This post is about everyone who helped make my intangible real – everyone who supported me.
After years and multiple revisions my novel is going to print Monday with a “real cover”, and a “real” set of acknowledgements-
I can’t thank everyone involved enough.
All I can say is:
Our writer’s dreams become reality only with the support of other writers.
So …
Please checkout these wonderful writers and their books –
Meira Chand “A Different Sky” – http://www.amazon.com/A-Different-Sky-Meira-Chand/dp/0099546248
Andrew X. Pham “Catfish and Mandala” – http://www.amazon.com/Catfish-Mandala-Two-Wheeled-Through-Landscape/dp/0312267177/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1380346183&sr=1-1&keywords=Andrew+X+Pham+Catfish
Andrew X. Pham “The Eaves of Heaven” – http://www.amazon.com/The-Eaves-Heaven-Life-Three/dp/0307381218/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380341882&sr=8-1&keywords=andrew+x+pham+the+eaves+of+heaven
Wendy Lee “Happy Family” – http://www.amazon.com/Happy-Family-Novel-Wendy-Lee/dp/0802170463/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380343709&sr=8-1&keywords=wendy+lee+Happy+Family
Sung J. Woo “Everything Asian” – http://www.amazon.com/Everything-Asian-Sung-J-Woo/dp/B005M4OZ3C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380343731&sr=8-1&keywords=Sung+j+woo+everything+American
Marti Leimbach “The Man from Saigon” – http://www.amazon.com/The-Man-Saigon-A-Novel/dp/0385529864/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380343875&sr=8-1&keywords=marti+leimbach+man+from+saigon
And …
Please encourage my community of supporters by visiting and following them here –
Job Bunting founder of http://thewritepractice.com and http://storycartel.com
Viet Thanh Nguyen at http://diacritics.org
Andrew X. Pham and his foodwriters at http://spoonwiz.com
Caroline Wood at http://www.margaretriverpress.com
Amy Tan at http://sg.linkedin.com/in/amytanpinkpencil
Kathleen Caron at http://kathleencaron.com
Kath Unsworth at http://kathusnworth.com
Mirel Abeles at http://storiesworthsharing.net
Ann Stanley at http://annstanleywriting.wordpress.com
Reader and Writer - Praying Woman - Gardener - Foodie 
I am so excited for you… Loving the book and am honoured to be reading it. The cover is outstanding. All your hard work is finally paying off. Thanks for the shout out I am happy to watch you fly.
Can you read the acknowledgement? Or is it too small?
I cant read it Audrey but I am booked in for an eye test, cant see up close real well these days.
I’m so honored to have been a part of your journey Audrey. You deserve this success. I can’t wait to buy my copy!
Joe… This is the global non-Nortth American version. Please wait for the US version by a US publisher. I’d like that to be the carrot dangling in front of my nose… so I’m motivated to keep going.
I’m so excited for you! As Joe said, you deserve your success. You’ve done a fabulous job.
You’re definitely one of my inspirations. You’re not only writing wonderful novels, you’re always helping the rest of us. I was honored to be asked to read a review copy and leave a review on Goodreads. What a pleasure it was to read this work!
😉 I’m waiting on yours my dear!!!
Wow, can’t read the small print, but the cover looks well done! Thanks so much for mentioning me, I was more than glad to read and share my thoughts with you. I’m so happy it was helpful. Sending you hugs and wishing you every success. The book deserves it.
Hugs back;)
Wow, I’m looking forward to read your book, Audrey. Hard-work does pay off. Let me know what I can do to help with the promotion.
Patricia, I love reading your adventures ;). Thanks for dropping by. I really appreciate your offer to help.
If you have the bandwidth, may I ask you to go to http://www.audreychin.com to download a free advance review copy. If you like what you read, tell your friends about it and leave me a review on Goodreads at http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18305452-as-the-heart-bones-break
Audrey, this is an awesome endeavor. I am so inspired that you managed to write this beautiful book, while holding down a demanding job, taking care of your family, traveling, doing volunteer work and everything else. You, my friend, are a great example of what someone can do when they are passionate about life. I am enjoying Heart Bones so much and can’t wait to post my review on Amazon. And thank you for the shout-out, honored to be in such company!
Feeling excited with you, Audrey. Congratulations on this accomplishment.
And when is yours coming out? Loved the last 2 pieces on coming home and kitchen table inspiration.
By Christmas? Maybe?