The book that was never supposed to happen is happening.
The book that was never supposed to happen…I chose this title for many reasons. Firstly, because before I got this book deal for my poetry collection, I never thought I’d ever get one. Secondly, when I did get it, I was quiet about it for many months because I couldn’t believe it was true. And finally, because just 3 weeks from the launch date my publisher basically went bankrupt and ghosted me. But after all this drama, I can proudly announce, the book is happening. How? Sometimes, setting all motors in motion does work.
Worth fighting for
What happened? In short: my publisher had some financial issues and ghosted me a couple of weeks back regarding my book that was supposed to come out on December 1st. I panicked. I was devasted. I was sad. I was angry. I didn’t know what to do for days — but then I started talking to people and I decided to activate my network. I got help from an agent and a lawyer and after things looked quite bleak for a while (worst case scenario: no book, and my work locked up for 7+ years) we were able to strike a deal. So as of yesterday, I know: there will be a book! My book, as planned. However, the supply will be limited.
I wrote about the whole fiasco here —and I will write about how we resolved things in detail, but to summarize: I didn’t give up. I did everything I could to get in touch with people who could help me and then negotiated to ensure I could meet the publication date, publish the entirety of the work, and get enough copies to meet initial demand.
And most importantly, my dream is coming true. Ever since I can think, I have dreamed about publishing a poetry collection. Now it’s finally happening.
Wow.
And this is where you come in:
Join my book launch event!
Help me turn a boring Thursday evening into a meaningful experience (and maybe celebrate a little?) —join my official book launch for Nobody Cares But You by yours truly. It’s at Alma Trädgardh, close to Östermalmstorg, and starts around 6 pm. Poetry, friends, drinks and love.
I have been contemplating buying a car
…but things are keeping me from making the splurge. Maybe more feelings than things. I’ve been having a hard time pinpointing my feelings on this subject though. So I tried to write about them instead.
Book cover reveal
I asked my entire network for input on my book cover design but I never officially shared which cover we ended up choosing. Well, of course, my beloved readers should be the first to know. I’m stoked to reveal a beautiful cover crafted exactly to match the theme (and its author) by the gifted Sara Edström.
Book of the month
It’s been a slow month for me in regards to reading. On the flip side, I spent much more time writing poetry and random things which I find at least as relaxing and fulfilling as diving into someone else’s work. The book that stuck out for me was The Brooklyn Follies by Paul Auster, which I found extremely fascinating on both a stylistic and character development level. The quote below will give you an idea…
Farts come from no one and nowhere; they are anonymous emanations that belong to the group as a whole, and even when every person in the
room can point to the culprit, the only sane course of action is
denial. - Paul Auster, The Brooklyn Follies
That was November. Kind of all over the place. But that’s life, eh?
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Thanks for reading!
Never truly yours,
Nicole
(I know my newsletters are usually a bit more useful. But this month, I’m out of useful things to give. I needed a break.
Next month, I promise, I’ll be 100% back to packing this letter with something actionable.)