Reuben reads from book; discusses self-publishing at library talk
NORWICH – Afton based author Shelly Reuben visited three Chenango County libraries this weekend to launch her tenth and newest book, "My Mostly Happy Life: Autobiography of a Climbing Tree."
Reuben's final talk was on Sunday at Guernsey Memorial Library as she read an excerpt from her novel, answered questions from the audience, and described her experience as a self-publishing author.
Accompanying Reuben at the talks was her pet ferret, Homer, who inspired a character in her new book.
Although she said she doesn't like when authors read excerpts from their books, Reuben went on to describe a scene where a homeless ferret, Winston, "adopts" a girl in a park and said, "I figure with Homer here to be my co-author – and it's such an enchanting little scene – I figure I can't resist, today I'm going to read."
After reading from "My Mostly Happy Life: Autobiography of a Climbing Tree," Reuben answered questions from audience members about her publishing process. Reuben described how in 2006, she lost her literary agent, editor, and publisher before she turned to self-publishing her books.
Reuben said she has no problem with self-publishing except for one thing: "There's no vetting source," said Reuben. "There's nobody that says this is good or this is bad."
Asked what she likes about the traditional publisher, Reuben said, "What I like about it is rejection. Because every time you're rejected, you learn something. You either learn that they're wrong, and you have to figure out how to substantiate your belief in yourself––or they're right, and the book's going to be better when you're finished."
"My Mostly Happy Life: Autobiography of a Climbing Tree" is currently available at all libraries in Chenango County and is available for purchase on Amazon or wherever digital books can be purchased.
More information about Reuben can be found on her website at www.shellyreuben.com
Reuben's final talk was on Sunday at Guernsey Memorial Library as she read an excerpt from her novel, answered questions from the audience, and described her experience as a self-publishing author.
Accompanying Reuben at the talks was her pet ferret, Homer, who inspired a character in her new book.
Although she said she doesn't like when authors read excerpts from their books, Reuben went on to describe a scene where a homeless ferret, Winston, "adopts" a girl in a park and said, "I figure with Homer here to be my co-author – and it's such an enchanting little scene – I figure I can't resist, today I'm going to read."
After reading from "My Mostly Happy Life: Autobiography of a Climbing Tree," Reuben answered questions from audience members about her publishing process. Reuben described how in 2006, she lost her literary agent, editor, and publisher before she turned to self-publishing her books.
Reuben said she has no problem with self-publishing except for one thing: "There's no vetting source," said Reuben. "There's nobody that says this is good or this is bad."
Asked what she likes about the traditional publisher, Reuben said, "What I like about it is rejection. Because every time you're rejected, you learn something. You either learn that they're wrong, and you have to figure out how to substantiate your belief in yourself––or they're right, and the book's going to be better when you're finished."
"My Mostly Happy Life: Autobiography of a Climbing Tree" is currently available at all libraries in Chenango County and is available for purchase on Amazon or wherever digital books can be purchased.
More information about Reuben can be found on her website at www.shellyreuben.com
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