First an OOPs, Then a New Edition

I never thought I’d say this: my fourth novel went Out Of Print last August. All that term needs is one tiny S to make it look like a very large mistake (OOPs).

But actually, it’s turned into a positive step forward—because all four novels are now back within my own control.

Which brings me to what I really want to share: a second edition of Ferry to Cooperation Island that is, I promise, even better than the original. For one thing, this updated version does not have a typo on the very last page. (Did you know that despite does not actually have a R in it?)

Also, I’ve dropped the price to $4.99—something I couldn’t have done before. 

If you’re interested in the why and how behind this transition, read on. If not, hop over and pick up your new and improved copy of FERRY. I guarantee you’ll find it almost as fresh and new as 2025. 

What sparked this?

For more years than I care to admit, my biggest writing goal was to sign with an agent who could help me find a publisher. I achieved that in 2018, and Ferry to Cooperation Island came out in 2020. Once the publisher sold out its first print run—to me, a mark of success—it moved to Print on Demand (POD). It wasn’t until I received the next royalty statement that I realized: it was now costing me money every time someone bought a paper copy of the book online! Yup, you read that right; my royalty rate was a few cents shy of what they were charging me per newly minted copy. Now I’ve never expected to get rich writing novels, but I sure didn’t expect to actually lose money on each sale.

The only way to stop the bleeding was to reclaim my rights—which sent that first edition of FERRY officially “OOP.” Which brings us to 

Why publish a second edition?

Just as a mother, they say, is only as happy as her least-happiest child, an author is only as visible as her least-available book. I couldn’t bear the thought of my most recent novel being an OOPs, so I decided to publish a new ebook version. And, after reading through the original again, I found a few spots that could be smoothed out with a bit of additional editing. I also finally spotted that ridiculous typo—which sent me running back to check the very last page of the paperback. Sure enough, there it was: desprite his worry. I who pride myself on clean copy hadn’t spotted it in multiple rounds of edits, and neither had any of the other professionals (or readers)! 

I didn’t own the image used on the first edition, so I had to create a new cover. Paul graciously shared one of his wonderful rocky lighthouse photos, and once I was happy with the entire package, I hit “publish.” Now Ferry to Cooperation Island is back out in the world (OITW?), new and improved, ready once more for readers to enjoy. 

Please Click

Since I uploaded the new version, I’ve waited in vain for the web crawlers to update—but I’m guessing until the new title receives more clicks than the old one, that won’t happen. So, even if you don’t want or need a(nother) copy of FERRY, please take a moment to click here. This author thanks you!

I still have a few paperbacks in stock, so if you would like one send me an email. Meanwhile, thanks to all of you for reading my books and blogs and articles! Your support keeps me going, especially back in the dark days of August when I was considered an OOPs by the wacky world of publishing.