tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post5710734153440449815..comments2024-03-26T07:24:43.732+00:00Comments on Words&Pictures: Plaister PressCandy Gourlayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-42649681327306944722013-08-15T10:01:38.457+01:002013-08-15T10:01:38.457+01:00Late in commenting Gillian, regardless wanted to c...Late in commenting Gillian, regardless wanted to comment on how clear your article was on the process of setting up a publishing company and all the pros and cons that go with it. It brings to mind Tamarind Press and how Verna Wilkins started it out of a desire to have more multicultural books out there representing children of color. A great desire has to be behind it for all the work I think. Thank you!Anne-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14736384709436783525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-29025549080530400122013-07-07T09:05:59.722+01:002013-07-07T09:05:59.722+01:00I'd be interested to hear what you moved onto,...I'd be interested to hear what you moved onto, Maureen, after the 'books under the bed' stage.Gillian McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04928835881076691664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-36761617662194179402013-07-07T09:03:01.338+01:002013-07-07T09:03:01.338+01:00It was the same lorry driver a year later with ano...It was the same lorry driver a year later with another load of cartons and he suggested leaving them in the same place!Gillian McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04928835881076691664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-58192462336601306272013-07-07T08:59:30.655+01:002013-07-07T08:59:30.655+01:00Yes, and I'm sure there'll be more help an...Yes, and I'm sure there'll be more help and support available as more authors and illustrators venture down the self-publishing route. Gillian McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04928835881076691664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-82412503506792233872013-07-06T08:51:16.775+01:002013-07-06T08:51:16.775+01:00Thanks for this, Gillian, a very useful summary of...Thanks for this, Gillian, a very useful summary of the pro's and cons. The boxes under the bed scenario made me smile - been there, done that! Maureen Lynashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855138050232488108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-84270768592136386132013-07-05T22:40:05.252+01:002013-07-05T22:40:05.252+01:00Thank you Gillian really interesting to read about...Thank you Gillian really interesting to read about you experience withe The Plaister Press. The image of the Lorry being too big too deliver to your home has stayed with me!Jan Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11335419896028312596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-57836034195114072542013-07-05T09:14:24.475+01:002013-07-05T09:14:24.475+01:00This is an inspiring article Gillian, your dedicat...This is an inspiring article Gillian, your dedication and energy is just amazing. It's great to know that there's a strong support network in existence for those thinking of setting up as a publishing business themselves. John Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12667956500314198121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-34539989382850795502013-07-05T09:11:17.578+01:002013-07-05T09:11:17.578+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.John Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12667956500314198121noreply@blogger.com