Good stuff, Pinky! Do you tell parents not to say
the word "don't"? That bit of advice I gained very early in Leslie's life; works
really well. Don't say Don't. Littlies just don't get the word, do they.
Don't think of a purple horse with pink wings...! Yes, darling, leave the
beautiful bottle where it is, that's right. Yes, darling, you can take a pic
with my SLR camera -- and this is how you do it. One of the best pics ever taken
of me was a portrait by Leslie, taken when he was 3! It's stunning, perfectly
focused and composed! And I don't look as though I'm shitting myself with fear
of what he might do to the camera! Now THAT was the best part!
Aviva
----- Original Message -----
From: Pinky
McKay
Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2002 10:06 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] My book Hi Jen
Wow! if you noticed that wee bit at least others
might too.
Thanks, yes I "knew" there was going to be a
mention - I approached the editor / discussed an article/ (even offered to write
one) was told there would 'definitely' be an article. later. this became a
review (we have to cater to the advertisers) and definitely a cover shot -' when
I have read the book I will, scan it in myself' - Obviously space was a big
consideration so lucky to have a mention at all, but actually I dont think
she has read the book - "firm but loving routines!!" - firm and routine dont
really reflect it but hey - any publicity is good - writing abook is only
a tiny part of the job - promotion is enormous and certainly not something one
gets paid for but if not done books disappear from the shelves and end up in $2
bins - or shredded/ dumped - its true!! (Aviva -I know the feeling of
virtually working for zilch or less and all others in the process make the
profits - booksellers, publishers and even distributors make more than authors -
how did Christopher Green sell a million books - at $2 a book royalties, that
would be profitable - going grey and wearing a suit and tie are not an
option!!!!!) and it may in fact appeal to the people who are most
uptight -I just did a Terrific Toddler workshop today - the greatest
concern as parents called to book was discipline - I had parents of 14 - 18
month olds wanting to know how to make their child"obey" - they gained something
very different -hopefully, a whole new way of seeing their tots - as
people, not little things!
A lovely day
Pinky
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