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.
They look really smart! Congrats, Sylvia. This series sounds to be a fab read.
Congrats Sylvia! *cheers*
Hugs, Danette
Congratulations, Sylvia - that’ so exciting!
Wow, how exciting. I didn’t know there were such things as ABM. Congrats.
How cool! Congrats, Sylvia!
Thank you! I am really excited. *g*
How awesome is that?! Very exciting, Sylvia!
That’s very cool! How exciting for you.