Sheriff: Tell me about your new role in Bookish Road Trip.īukowski: I’m so happy to join Bookish Road Trip as the Road Show Podcast Host. I was drawn to the opportunity to meet other writers and readers and to support fellow authors as much as possible. I immediately wanted to be part of this community of book and travel lovers. Sheriff: How did you discover Bookish Road Trip? What attracted you to it?īukowski: I discovered Bookish Road Trip on Facebook. Knowing your publishing goals going in will eliminate possible disappointments, disillusionments, and confusion and help you determine the right path for you. What are your publishing goals? Which model is right for you-self, hybrid, small press, traditional? Be conscious of your budget. Lean on those who came before you.Īlso, do your research as far as which publishing model is right for you. The writing community is warm and supportive. Writing is a solitary endeavor, so welcome people into your life who will guide and support you. Sheriff: What advice do you have for writers looking to publish their first book?īukowski: It’s a long and arduous journey, but keep at it. My debut women’s fiction novel launched in June 2022. Brooke Warner, the publisher, accepted my manuscript, and here I am. Among them was She Writes Press, an independent mission-driven, community-oriented, female-run company.
I began querying hybrid publishers and soon had a few express interest. Authors maintain control over their work but have the guidance and support of a publishing team, and in some cases traditional distribution to get the work into traditional markets.
I researched the hybrid publishing model, and it appealed to me because it’s author-centered. And then there were those who simply said, “Thanks, but no thanks.” The rejections piled up.Īfter almost a year of this masochistic behavior, a family friend in the publicity business told me about something I had never heard of: hybrid publishing. Even more said they liked the idea, but “it’s not what I’m looking for at this time.” Still others said my writing was solid, but their dance cards were full. Several agents were intrigued and asked for sample chapters. Though I got some positive feedback, none wanted to represent my book. I queried agents at traditional publishing houses for about a year. Finally came finding representation and publicity. Next came feedback from beta readers, edits, revisions, more feedback, more edits, more revisions. Instead, I realized that I was nowhere near finished. Sheriff: Tell me about your publication journey.īukowski: When I finished writing A Week of Warm Weather, I half-expected a swell of music or thunderous applause. My life experience helped me to treat these sensitive issues with the weight and respect they deserve. After some of my own tumultuous events and experiences, I decided to write a book that touches on sensitive issues such as generational trauma, substance abuse, codependency, family secrets, and marital difficulties.
I wanted to do that I wanted to write about family, relationships, etc. I always admire how authors-especially women’s fiction writers-capture the complexity and messiness of the human condition. Lee Bukowski, author: I am an avid reader, especially of fiction. Mary Helen Sheriff, interviewer: When did you become interested in writing? Did something or someone, in particular, spark your interest?
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