…soul mates are hard to find, and even harder to keep… for we quill-scrapers, the equivalent must be finding a home for yer masterpieces, where the FILSOFIE matches yer own… it has been a source of querulous wonder to this ol’ Jurassic why, with over 80,000 Amazon sales/downloads since I joined the scribbling gig, that no publisher has yet seen fit to risk their reputation with me… now I know why… when the time is right, and the moon and the stars and all the other machinations of the Literary Gods align themselves properly, out of the mists comes the answer… the ‘match’ wasn’t there…until now… enter stage front, Crooked Cat Publishing… based in Edinburgh, the brain child of Laurence and Stephanie Patterson… Crooked Cat Publishing, an entity which ‘gets it’ in respect to what many authors seek and need in the rapidly-changing (changed?) universe that publishing has become in the last decade… my ‘self-publishing’ tag still holds good for some of my other WURK, but the emphasis on e-channels goes hand in glove with the manner in which I’ve developed my wee writing career to date… I’m still immersed in the SOSYAL NETWURK whirl, and the blog continues apace… it means a bit of welcome sharing of the promotional activity for my tomes… but access to outlets that my mono-pair-of-hands and more-than-addled-grey-cells did not have time to manage nor have knowledge of… in less than an hour after Crooked Cat Publishing announced our engagement, stacks of great Author pals sent their congratulations…
…the warmth of that flood of well-wishers is absolutely humbling… many of the same people I interact with on the Web already also link with the firm…some I was aware of, others not… but to a man and woman, excellent friends… just LUV this fabulous wannabe Nobel-ies family… as an aside, the fact that I’m now contracted with a Scottish-based firm seems to have had a direct and immediate impact on the polls for the Independence Vote… not my fault! … see yeez later… LUV YEEZ!…
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Congratulations. I am thrilled for you. Hope to hear all the details and celebrate over a coffee soon. When are you next in town? Jody
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..hi, Jody… it came kinda out of left field, but delighted with the result… not certain on travel dates to Abu Dhabi yet, but will be great to catch up… mwaah 🙂
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Wow well done and congratulations! I would say with all your work on the sosyal networks, you have certainly earned this recognition! You are moving on to big and better things! Be proud, Seumas!
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..thank you, Ali … time for feet on the ground, but it DOES feel good … cheers, m’Lady 🙂
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Congrats!
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….cheeeers, Phil… thanks, that man 🙂
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Wonderful news, Seamas! While you should keep your feet on the ground, I’m sure a little hop and a skip would be in order!
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..hopping and skipping all over the place, m’Lady 🙂
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This certainly could not have happened to a more deserving author! Congratulations!! I’m hoping this new association with Crooked Cat Publishing frees up some of your promotion time so you may now get back to writing many more terrific books!
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..thank you, m’Lady, Susan… your constant support is magnificent ….mwaah 🙂
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Congratulations. I know this was a goal and you are right, moon and stars need to be right.
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..yes…I’d rather be lucky than skilful, every time , that man 🙂 cheers , John:0
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GREAT NEWS Seumas – and about time too! – But be advised my dear sir that that will NOT stop me publishing your articles (should you honour me by sending them) OR your ‘Just Released’ Book Promos (should you let me know about them) on my little blog – just as other Crooked Cat(ters) do 😀
WELL DONE THAT MAN and THAT PUBLISHER!!!!!
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…it will continue to be a busy communication link between us, that man … you are one of the (largely) unsung heroes on this writer’s radar screen… cheeeeers 🙂
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Good 😀
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Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog….. An Author Promotions Enterprise! and commented:
GREAT NEWS for Seumas Gallacher – WELL DONE THAT MAN and THAT PUBLISHER 😀
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Congratulations both to you and to Crooked Cat! And good luck!
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…thank you, Olga ! 🙂 mweaaah “)
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whoot! Awesome news, Sir! Congratulations! What a great way to start a Tuesday!
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,,,certainly feels good, m’Lady 🙂 another step forward on this happy journey! 🙂
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That’s Great news Seumas and a Scottish Publisher too. Couldn’t be better. Congratulations.
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,,,thank you m’Lord David… cheeeeers:)
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Squeeeeee! That’s fantastic news! Hybrid is the way to go, I’m sure.
Cheers
MTM
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…yes , their business model is exactly that, hybrid, which mirrors why I’ve been building up all along :):)
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They’re lucky to get you, Seumas. Make sure they know it! Many congrats.
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..well, I certainy feel it’s a good move :):) thanks, Geraldine.:)
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Congratulations to you and to Crooked Cat. May your relationship grow ever-stronger and mutually beneficial.
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,,thank you ,Russ, from yet another grateful man today (and every day come to that ! 🙂 cheers, that man :0
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The universe is finally aligned. Congratulations. 😀 😀
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…it’s been a wait… but feeling like I’m on the right road with Crooked Cat:)
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Congratulations. You need a drum ROLL.Yep, there it is.
🙂
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..you are hereby formally appointed my official drum-roller! :):)
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I shall do my utmost to beat that drum as loud as I can. 😀
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Fabulous news! congrats!
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..thanks, m’lady 🙂 have a great week 😉
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Congratulations Seamas! 🙂
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..thank you, m’Lady, Jo :):)
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Now let’s take it easy here Seumas, has matron been around with her bluddy needle? Or, is this the real deal? If so, well done that man. 🙂 🙂 🙂
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..the real deal, Laurie… :):):) but Matron’s needle can ALWAYS be used to positive effect! 🙂
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Nothing like the real deal Seumas, old matron must be feeling her age. 🙂
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Congratulations! Don’t forget us little peeps 😉
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…feet firmly planted on the ground, m’Lady :):) mwaaah
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