Well at last… Ray’s book is released!
It is currently only available from FriesenPress (link below)
All the major book retailers will be picking it up for distribution within the next few weeks so it will be available in paperback and hard copy from Ingram Wholesale, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and 35,000+ Retailers and Libraries (World wide distribution). eBook format will be available from Ingram Wholesale, Kindle Bookstore, Nook (Barnes & Noble) Bookstore, iTunes (Apple iBookstore), Kobo (Chapters Indigo) Distribution, Google/Android Books Distribution and of course all formats will be available direct from FriesenPress.
Current technology allows for “print on demand” ordering which means that stores do not need to risk ordering large quantities of books, written by an unknown author, in order to get an attractive production cost. This means that you may not necessarily find Ray’s book on a book store display, but it can be ordered from any of the noted outlets (and many more smaller book retailers). I am given to understand that buying direct through FriesenPress Bookstore will offer a saving however, the major book retailers do have the right to discount as they deem necessary.
Finally, a reminder that 100% of the net profits from sales are being directed to the Oakville & Milton Humane Society, being the organization that not only rescued Ray, but also put four months of work into making him a potential candidate for adoption. They have been (and still are) so supportive of us with Ray, and have helped us in so many ways, that the least I can do is promote the book on their behalf. I sincerely hope that the pleasure I have had living with, and writing about, Ray will be shared with many readers.
It is has been suggested that a box of Kleenex (or similar) tissues may come in useful during some parts of Ray’s story. To anybody new to Ray, no… he does not die! In fact he is still very much alive and sharing his life with us!
This is so cool!
CONGRATS to you, Colin! And darling Ray!
Amazing!
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Thanks Sherrie. We’re both pretty excited about it!
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Do take a shot of Ray reading his own book! LOL
Make it your own cover pictures.
Gosh, that can be soooo adorable!
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What a wonderful idea. Thanks Sherrie. As soon as my complimentary copies arrive, we’ll see what we can do! 🙂
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Yes, with glasses on his face that makes him look like a Nerdie Ray! LOL
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I think that Ray would prefer studious, rather than nerdy! 🙂
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LOL hehe …
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Outstanding. Many congratulations-way to go, Colin & Ray!
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Thanks Monika. 🙂
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Congratulations! I downloaded it from Amazon Kindle! Haven’t started it yet, but will soon.
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Hi Carol: You should find it very light reading and, assuming that you enjoy it as much as I believe you will, please feel free to promote it. Our (Ray’s) Humane Society will appreciate it! 🙂
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Great, yes of course I’ll help promote it for the Charity. Thanks
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Colin and Ray – congratulations on your publication! I’m looking forward to reading it!
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Hi Mike. I suspect that you will be able to relate to so much of Ray’s story! 🙂
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I will not be surprised if/when that is the case. Congrats again. It must feel great to have this finally on the market. Very happy for you.
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Thanks Mike. I believe it has already been picked up by Amazon, Kindle, iTunes and Kobo. I think life is going to get interesting… and busy!
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By the sounds of it I am sure I would be needing the tissues.. Wishing you every success with sales.. Love and Blessings to you and Yours.. Sue
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Thank you so much Sue. 🙂
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You are most welcome Colin.. 🙂
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Congratulations on such a great accomplishment!!! You all need to celebrate and Ray deserves a special treat as well! I will definitely be getting a copy! OH my on the tissues! I cry at tv shows, movies and books!
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Many thanks. Hopefully you will enjoy reading it so much that you will promote it whenever you get a chance!
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I will! I know a lot of avid book lovers and dog lovers 🙂
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In my best English – “You’re a pal!”
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Congratulations 🙂 I will be looking it up.. Ray feels like a friend now!
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Thanks Prajakta. If you enjoy reading about Ray, which I am sure you will, then please feel free to promote the book as it is a fund raiser for the Oakville & Milton Humane Society who rescued him.
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Congratulations on FINALLY getting it to print. Now what are you going to do with all your spare time?
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SPARE TIME! You’re kidding right? 🙂
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Wonderful! I am excited to read it!
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Thanks Kate. I am pretty sure that you will enjoy it. 🙂
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Reblogged this on Erika Kind and commented:
Look at this! Another author is born…. or actually two! Congratulations Colin and Ray!
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OMG!!!! This is amazing, Colin! My congratulations! I am so happy for you, how exciting! Please let us know once it is available on amazon!
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Will do Erika… and thanks so much for your enthusiasm and support. 🙂
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It is a pleasure to do so, Colin! 😄
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Yay!! Congrats on publication! I am excited to read this!
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Based on the way you write about Choppy, I think that you will really like Ray’s story.
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I’m so pleased for you Colin. Congratulations! and hugs and biscuit treats for Ray too of course.
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Thanks so much Di. Now to try and balance book promotions with Blogging, and with life in general!
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Aha, and of course paw-tographs! 🙂
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Yesssss! We are so excited. Congratulations!
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Thanks “Guys”. Now comes the promo work!
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We just bought it! Off to read…
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Wonderful… thank you. If you enjoy it, please recommend it to anybody who you think may also enjoy it! 🙂
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That goes without saying!
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WONDERFUL! I will be buying my copy shortly!
Yay for Colin and Ray! 🙂 🙂
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Thanks Phoebe. Given your obvious emotional side (from your writings), please take the “Kleenex warning” seriously! 🙂
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Congratulations, Colin and Ray!
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Thanks Kritika. Now, I suspect, is where the “real work” begins! 🙂
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