I haven't blogged about my book writing in awhile. What I've been working on is updating and revising The Little Series of Homestead How-Tos. Almost all of the books were given a pretty good overhaul: updating links, updating content, adding images, and expanding the information included in each. How To Make a Buck Rag underwent a major transformation; in fact, I re-titled it! It is now titled, How To Play Cupid for Your Goats: Everything you need to know about successful goat romance and breeding. I'm thinking I'm going to do something similar in the future with How To Make Goats' Milk Mozzarella. I'm thinking I'd like to expand it to include more of the Mediterranean style cheeses I routinely make. I'm thinking about renaming it to How To Make Cheese Without a Cheese Cave: Warm climate cheese making and storage (or something like that).
I also just finished a new addition to this eBook series.
I think of all the books I've read and methods I've studied, Masanobu Fukuoka's natural farming has been the most applicable for us on our homestead. The title is linked to take you to it's webpage, blurb, list of chapters, and where it's available. (Smashwords link.)
Well, why not show you all of them? Maybe you'll see something useful. They're all available at Amazon (Kindle version), B&N (Nook Book version), Smashwords (your choice of mobi, epub, etc.), and Permies Digital Market (PDF version), and whatever other outlets I'm aware of. The titles link to each book's webpage and more information.
Please let me know if you have trouble with any of the links. I'm pretty much used to the new blogger interface, but it sometimes seems to have a mind of it's own and kept messing things up.
13 comments:
Wonderful, Leigh! Just used the discount code, and it was a breeze! Thank you! It’s great that you share so much knowledge with us, and I honestly appreciate everything I learn from you. Have a fabulous weekend!
Writing a published book of some sort has always interested me and is on my bucket list. But it is one of those things that takes a whole lot of time and I just never seen to string enough of it together. Perhaps when the kids are older is what I mostly tell myself these days.
Your love of writing and talent for research come through loud and clear, Leigh. Add to that your generosity and willingness to share is such a benefit to everyone interested in the self-sufficient, homesteady type life.
Wyomingheart, I'm glad it worked! And I sincerely appreciate your kind words. :)
Ed, you absolutely should publish a book! You write very well! It does take a lot of time, especially if you do most of it yourself.
Mama Pea, thank you!
Looks great! I love the part about playing Cupid for your goats haha cute
Nancy, thank you! I was hoping it was a catchier title than "buck rag." :)
Me: "Oh look, more books!"
The Ravishing Mrs. TB, earlier this week: "Why do we keep getting books in the mail?'
Me: <......>
None the less, I may be willing to dare it. The Fukuoka one is of especial interest.
Ed, you should you write a book. It is a lot of work, especially with you providing the editorial work as well as the content, but it is a very satisfying activity.
I didn't stop to think about the title, until you pointed it out. A buck in rag is a rural term, that speaks to those already familiar with the definition. Creating a disconnect for those who may not know what it means. Your new title, is self-explanatory so anyone can connect immediately. Very interesting. I just didn't stop to think about it until now.
TB, it's always that way for us book lovers! lol.
Chris, thanks! I realize that I'm writing to a fairly small niche audience, so writing is hardly a way to make my fortune. But goats have gained a lot of popularity over the years, and I love passing on information and helping other people out.
You have been very busy. Your how-to books make it easy to pick what the reader needs most. - Margy
Sadly I don't know what a buck rag is either?
I built some bookshelves for our landing last week and thought of you as I put two of your books on there. glad your still writing as much as you are, I need a kick up the bum to write more!
Margy, thank you! Your kind words are very welcome!
Kev, I'm honored! You should definitely write more, although it's tough to find the time in summer.
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