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RickWrites .............Writing...It's what I do!
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
What's new today...
Well I can tell you it's been too long since I was last on here and I intend to make up for it.
I can't believe it was Jun 2011 when I was last here, wow.
So much has happened since then, my book that was due out in Jul 2011 was delayed due to a post production error and has been released again as at Feb 2012, but I'm getting ahead of myself, lets go back to June 2011 (Would be great if we could).
In June 2011 a number of things went on, firstly I developed a chest infection which laid me up for awhile, then The edited manuscript of my book came back for review and we reviewed it. We accepted the minor changes that were highlighted as directed, and yes I had made some stupid errors, but that's why we have editors, other changes were in line with current printing standards etc. All was good and I returned it with my approval.
Jul 2011 my chest infection developed into a severe case of bronchial pneumonia or something and I was hospitalised for nearly 3 weeks, sick as.
Late August saw the arrival of the proof copies of my book, unbeknown to me at that time it was already on sale through the Barnes and Noble Website and Amazon also in hard and ebook form.
Everything was going well. We were making the final plans for our trip to Hawaii in Sep/Oct and the 16 night cruise back to Sydney afterwards. Anyway, I was excited obviously, my book was in print, I was over my pneumonia and generally things were looking good, until I started to read the proof copies.
First dozen or so pages, great. I was getting right into it, even though I'd written the book it was still exciting to actually hold it to read. Well from page 15 I found a few errors, to my horror those few got worse and it turned into a nightmare. There were words there that I didn't write or changed altogether. I had a line that stated 'The powerlines were brought down and left the mine in complete darkness' it now read 'incomplete darkness' as in not complete or not finished, it changed the whole meaning. Some pages were error free while others had up to 20 plus errors. It became a bit of a joke as a total of 235 errors were noted. The joke stopped when I started to recieve phone calls from as far away as Perth from friends stating they had my book and, by the way did you know it's full of mistakes? Now I was mortified.
Contact with the publisher was made pronto to sort this out. Initially they were not overly concerned and said they'd have to make some post-production corrections and could I send them a list of the changes needed. To cut a long story short, after they passed the blame on everyone alive, they fixed it and said if anyone that purchased a copy with errors could return it for replacement. Consequently all that took till January 2012 and it was re-released in Feb 2012 and is selling quite well really. I was contacted by a buyer in South Australia who had an error filled book, he said he enjoyed the book anyway but wanted to keep and said "It might be worth a fortune in the future". Well there you go.
Well I can tell you it's been too long since I was last on here and I intend to make up for it.
I can't believe it was Jun 2011 when I was last here, wow.
So much has happened since then, my book that was due out in Jul 2011 was delayed due to a post production error and has been released again as at Feb 2012, but I'm getting ahead of myself, lets go back to June 2011 (Would be great if we could).
In June 2011 a number of things went on, firstly I developed a chest infection which laid me up for awhile, then The edited manuscript of my book came back for review and we reviewed it. We accepted the minor changes that were highlighted as directed, and yes I had made some stupid errors, but that's why we have editors, other changes were in line with current printing standards etc. All was good and I returned it with my approval.
Jul 2011 my chest infection developed into a severe case of bronchial pneumonia or something and I was hospitalised for nearly 3 weeks, sick as.
Late August saw the arrival of the proof copies of my book, unbeknown to me at that time it was already on sale through the Barnes and Noble Website and Amazon also in hard and ebook form.
Everything was going well. We were making the final plans for our trip to Hawaii in Sep/Oct and the 16 night cruise back to Sydney afterwards. Anyway, I was excited obviously, my book was in print, I was over my pneumonia and generally things were looking good, until I started to read the proof copies.
First dozen or so pages, great. I was getting right into it, even though I'd written the book it was still exciting to actually hold it to read. Well from page 15 I found a few errors, to my horror those few got worse and it turned into a nightmare. There were words there that I didn't write or changed altogether. I had a line that stated 'The powerlines were brought down and left the mine in complete darkness' it now read 'incomplete darkness' as in not complete or not finished, it changed the whole meaning. Some pages were error free while others had up to 20 plus errors. It became a bit of a joke as a total of 235 errors were noted. The joke stopped when I started to recieve phone calls from as far away as Perth from friends stating they had my book and, by the way did you know it's full of mistakes? Now I was mortified.
Contact with the publisher was made pronto to sort this out. Initially they were not overly concerned and said they'd have to make some post-production corrections and could I send them a list of the changes needed. To cut a long story short, after they passed the blame on everyone alive, they fixed it and said if anyone that purchased a copy with errors could return it for replacement. Consequently all that took till January 2012 and it was re-released in Feb 2012 and is selling quite well really. I was contacted by a buyer in South Australia who had an error filled book, he said he enjoyed the book anyway but wanted to keep and said "It might be worth a fortune in the future". Well there you go.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
My book "Mayan Prophecies" is now available - So get your copy now!
What's new today... If you haven't heard already my book Mayan Prophecies is finished and available in print. So be the first to pre-order your copy of the first Austin Jones Novel.
Once I recieve the first shipment (next week)I'm planning on holding a book launch/signing early July at a local library, possibly the Thuringowa Library, watch this space.
Once I recieve the first shipment (next week)I'm planning on holding a book launch/signing early July at a local library, possibly the Thuringowa Library, watch this space.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Cyclone Yasi Feb 2011 - A little taste of Sandalwood
We were very lucky with Cyclone Yasi (Yasi is Fijian for sandalwood) minimal damage to our property. Much to Tracey's disgust my shed is still standing and survived with flying colors. I must admit though, it was rather scary for a while, but we were well prepared and awaited the onslaught of Cyclone Yasi with our family and friends. Others were not as fortunate as us and hopefully we can get together and help rebuild Townsville as well as the heroes of the floods down south are doing. We are Australians and we stick together.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Artificial Rock Making Exercise
What's new today... Well, I'm having a go at making artificial rocks... Yes rocks, for landscaping etc around the pool or garden. I got the idea from a good friend from Darwin, I got some instructional DVDs off the net and have the first one in progress, see photo's.
This is my first attempt to make an artificial rock (future rock) on the left is the wire frame and the one on the right is with the first coat almost finished. It's a bit time consuming but fun also, as you don't really know what it's going to turn out like. I'm going to try a mailbox type one soon. Artificial rocks are expensive to buy but no where as near as expensive as the real thing.
Who knows it might become a little side line for me to do from home... Any orders??? Not really, I need to practice the art for a while before I try and sell them. probably do up a example booklet first. Keeps me occupied anyway. Watch this space. Ricko
This is my first attempt to make an artificial rock (future rock) on the left is the wire frame and the one on the right is with the first coat almost finished. It's a bit time consuming but fun also, as you don't really know what it's going to turn out like. I'm going to try a mailbox type one soon. Artificial rocks are expensive to buy but no where as near as expensive as the real thing.
Who knows it might become a little side line for me to do from home... Any orders??? Not really, I need to practice the art for a while before I try and sell them. probably do up a example booklet first. Keeps me occupied anyway. Watch this space. Ricko
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Australia Day 2011
Strewth, I've gotta go to work early today, should be home by 1500 hr.
We're going to have a BBQ later and I'm gunna make some Tea and Damper.
seesyuslater... Rick
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Sunday 23 Jan 2011
What's new today...
Well not much has happened since my last post, I can't believe January is nearly over already, where is the year going? Replacing the pool fence at home so will put up some updated photos shortly. Family is all well and I hope all is well with you.
I will give another update very soon. Take care and bye for now.
Well not much has happened since my last post, I can't believe January is nearly over already, where is the year going? Replacing the pool fence at home so will put up some updated photos shortly. Family is all well and I hope all is well with you.
I will give another update very soon. Take care and bye for now.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Where are they now
Sunday, December 26, 2010
X-Mas Time
What's new today...
Tis the day after Christmas and as usual we've all eaten too much. Boxing Day is great! A chance to sit back and relax after the Christmas rush...Not a big believer in the X-Mas Day thing, but it does give us the opportunity to get together with family and friends, which we did and had a great time doing it too. We had a very WET day with Cyclone Tasha knocking on our door, heaps of rain but can't really complain.
The New Year is just around the corner and promises to be a good year, got to be positive eh? No really, I'm heading for another good year with some interesting ventures in the pipeline for me, (Watch this space) Hoping to get my novel Inescapable Collision to the editors early next year, finally. Only four years in the making, so if you can, please have a bit of a read of the promos and let me know what you think.
Hope you all had a great X-Mas and have an even better New Year.
Bye for now... Rick
Tis the day after Christmas and as usual we've all eaten too much. Boxing Day is great! A chance to sit back and relax after the Christmas rush...Not a big believer in the X-Mas Day thing, but it does give us the opportunity to get together with family and friends, which we did and had a great time doing it too. We had a very WET day with Cyclone Tasha knocking on our door, heaps of rain but can't really complain.
The New Year is just around the corner and promises to be a good year, got to be positive eh? No really, I'm heading for another good year with some interesting ventures in the pipeline for me, (Watch this space) Hoping to get my novel Inescapable Collision to the editors early next year, finally. Only four years in the making, so if you can, please have a bit of a read of the promos and let me know what you think.
Hope you all had a great X-Mas and have an even better New Year.
Bye for now... Rick
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Our Girl Sharntele Malloy
This is our Sharni Jai Malloy, Sharni is very special to us, she is like our adoptive daughter and we love her like our own. Sharni has just finished Year 12 High School and did very well, an OP Score of 4 which is very good.
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| Rick and Sharni |
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Ideas for a business logo and card
Richard Canhan
Writer/Author
Mobile: 0422638466
Townsville, Australia
Putting together some ideas for a business logo and possibly a card, I think it could do with a picture, possibly a writing implement... a quill maybe.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Back from Noumea
I have just returned from Noumea after spending a week relaxing with my beautiful wife, Tracey. I did however manage to do some writing and I am excited about some concepts for my Novel titled Inescapeable Collision. So watch this space.
Best regards Rick Canhan
Best regards Rick Canhan
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