Today I’ve been handwriting some quotes and French words for Little Treasures: Made by Hand in my diary, using pen, ink, and pencil. I’m about to scan them and insert them into some of the pages of the book. We are in the final stages of design, with text edits almost finished. I’ve written an update on the campaign page, click here to read all the details.
It’s been a fabulous start to the campaign so far, in just a week we are 18% closer to reaching the target. There is still a long way to go though.
Is there anything in particular you’d like to know about the book? Anything you’d like me to share? If so, comment on this post and I’ll answer your queries as they come in.
xx
I can’t wait to have a copy in my hot litle hands.The process of creating a book just thrills me. I hold a gentle dream to one day write my own. It’s a floaty idea with no subject nor ideas of how to pull it down from the clouds into reality but something I treasure. Maybe one day! I adore all the little snippets of how a book comes into being so anything you share about that is certainly lapped up here. Wishing you beautiful days 🙂 x
January 20th, 2013 | #
Hi Pia,
it is killing me that i can’t buy one of the home styling sessions from you. killing me. oh, if i only lived in sunny sydney. I have an idea though. Lots of us are interested in self publishing, and you are, once again, just ahead of the trend. How about packaging and offering your “lessons learned” with an hour of skype Q & A, with you and Vivien, and Amanda?
I know I would be interested!
kudos to you on this new endeavor,
Mary Jo
January 20th, 2013 | #
Ooo, I would definitely be interested in reading/listening to an interview about your experiences in self-publishing. I’ve had a few ideas percolating in my head, and I’d love to learn a bit of the behind the scenes of self-publishing.
January 21st, 2013 | #
What a fab idea Mary Jo, thank you! Fran is looking into this and is working on creating a package like this, yay! Hope you’re well and enjoying 2013 so far x
January 21st, 2013 | #
Thanks Amanda! We are looking into this idea now. Really appreciate your feedback.
January 21st, 2013 | #
Oh thats a super good idea, as a proffessional toymaker for over 25 years, I would be very interested Pia — you are such a great and positive inspiration to us all, if you cant do skype then how about a dvd — a short film about it all that we can buy from you ??
much love to you and yours xxx
January 21st, 2013 | #
Pia, You are an inspiration! I couldn’t put “My Heart Wanders” down once I started reading it. And the design and photographs are stunning. I’m a graphic designer and I can appreciate all the heart and soul that you’re putting into your books. Thank you for sharing your life and talent. I can’t wait until this book is released.
Question about postage…I just tried to add the shipping onto my pledge (per your instructions from an email I received) and I wasn’t able to EDIT my pledge. The only option I had was to CANCEL. And I definitely don’t want to do that! Please advise.
Take good care, Jane
January 21st, 2013 | #
Yay!
January 21st, 2013 | #
Back again! I’ve been pondering this thought for the last few days. I would so dearly love to be a part of one of your pottering and styling days but having trouble locking in four other friends…do you know if there are other lovelies out their that would be interested in joining up together? I am in Brisbane but would be happy to fly to either Sydney or Melbourne. Hope all is calm and lovely in your world x
January 22nd, 2013 | #
Hi Jane, thanks so much! We are aware of the problem – Pozible (annoyingly) did a major upgrade and they haven’t put that edit button back in. Don’t worry about it at this stage but we’ll let you know when it’s ready for you to adapt at the end! Sorry for the confusion.
January 23rd, 2013 | #
Hi Jane,
Thanks so much for your comment. Pozible, frustratingly, did a major upgrade and they haven’t put that edit button back in. Don’t worry about it at this stage but we’ll let you know when it’s ready for you to adapt at the end! We are so sorry for the confusion. x
January 25th, 2013 | #
Hi Deborah, lovely idea, thank you! Fran has worked on the Skype package and I’m happy to report it’s up now, so exciting! Fran has incredible experience with big publishers as well as self-publishing, so it’s an amazing opportunity to have her input for this chat. The package is available on pozible now, here is the link: http://www.pozible.com/piajanebijkerk
And the package details:
A$125 + Reward
Join Pia and Fran (who has worked with Penguin, Phaidon and MUP) for a one-hour Skype session on all things self-publishing during which we’ll provide feedback on your own book idea!
This package also includes a beautifully wrapped, signed copy of LIttle Treasures.
EST. Delivery Apr 2013
Thanks Deborah! X
January 25th, 2013 | #
Mary Jo, the Skype package is up! Fran has incredible experience with big publishers as well as self-publishing, so it’s an amazing opportunity to have her input for this chat. The package is available on pozible now, here is the link: http://www.pozible.com/piajanebijkerk
And the package details:
A$125 + Reward
Join Pia and Fran (who has worked with Penguin, Phaidon and MUP) for a one-hour Skype session on all things self-publishing during which we’ll provide feedback on your own book idea!
This package also includes a beautifully wrapped, signed copy of LIttle Treasures.
EST. Delivery Apr 2013
Oh I do hope you’ll join up, thank you Mary Jo! X
January 25th, 2013 | #
Such an inspiration to us crafts-people. Have you had any training in caligraphy or something similar?
May 16th, 2013 | #