June 6th, 2008
So today the UPS truck arrived bearing gifts — ABMs (Advance Bound Manuscripts) for EVE OF DARKNESS!
Aren’t they lovely? I’ve never received ABMs before. ARCs (Advanced Reading Copies), yes. But not ABMs.
What’s the difference? Well, a bound manuscript is just that — the original manuscript bound into book form. This is often done before edits or copy edits for quote solicitation purposes and for certain media/distribution outlets that require far advance notice. An advance reading copy, on the other hand, has usually been edited and sometimes copy edited.
Color me excited! 
Wow, they look so pretty! White and pristine and ready to be read. I’m so looking forward to reading this series.
on June 10th, 2008 at 3:40 am
They look really smart! Congrats, Sylvia. This series sounds to be a fab read.
on June 8th, 2008 at 12:56 am
Congrats Sylvia! *cheers*
Hugs, Danette
on June 7th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Congratulations, Sylvia - that’ so exciting!
on June 7th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Wow, how exciting. I didn’t know there were such things as ABM. Congrats.
on June 7th, 2008 at 11:54 am
How cool! Congrats, Sylvia!
on June 7th, 2008 at 7:03 am
Thank you! I am really excited. *g*
on June 6th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
How awesome is that?! Very exciting, Sylvia!
on June 6th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
That’s very cool! How exciting for you.
on June 6th, 2008 at 5:24 pm