In Dogtober (yes you read it right, it comes after September!) we hope to launch our third Squarehead story.  As I’ve mentioned before, it features a brave little dog called Chinwag, who refuses to be told he can’t do something just because he’s a dog.  Like all our books, this one carries a message about self-confidence, self-esteem and self-belief.  I guess it also contains our own story – having made the decision to go out on a limb and become our own publisher.

It’s been an exciting ride.  I’m constantly amazed at and grateful to  the clever and generous people who have helped us on our way.

We head towards our  launch, with nothing much in the way of funds, and a distinct underdog feeling. Yet we’re  making plans for this to be our BIGGEST, most professional launch yet.  We want this to be humungous!

It’s one of the great truths about any venture that the more you learn, the more you know you need to learn.  It’s also important never to be afraid to ask for help…

So that’s what I’m doing now: HELP!

We need reviewers.  We need publicists to help spread the word.  We need help to build our e-mailing list.  We need advice on how best to use Facebook, adwords and any other clever online stuff.  We need advice from anyone who knows what they are doing.  Please get in touch.  If you know someone who could help us – please prompt them to get in touch.  Let’s make Chinwag’s Tale our first BLOCKBUSTER.

Fingers crossed!