I am still getting to grips with the process as it's quite complicated, but this is what I have come to understand so far. Bear with me... In order to get my logbooks in to bookshops, I need a wholesaler. Although retailers can buy the books direct from me (and this is the case with … Continue reading Getting in to Gardners Books
Isle of Wight Holiday
Here are a few snaps of my recent visit to the Isle of Wight to catch up with my family (9 of us plus 4 dogs) as well as take the birdwatching logbooks to various outlets. It's a beautiful part of the country, and the ferry ride always makes it feel slightly exotic. Naturally I … Continue reading Isle of Wight Holiday
Avocet Gallery & Tea Room
Last time I visited the Gallery I forgot to take any photos, so when I went this time to drop off the Birds of Rye Harbour I made sure to have some more cake, and to get my phone out for some snaps. I met Paul there, and took my son and his girlfriend too … Continue reading Avocet Gallery & Tea Room
Introducing the Birds of the Isle of Wight Birdwatching Logbook
This is a bit of an indulgence, but I am taking full advantage of my self-publishing power. We used to holiday on the Isle of Wight (Izzle of Wizzle as my children call it) with my parents, and 3 years ago they helpfully moved there so we now have a great excuse to visit the … Continue reading Introducing the Birds of the Isle of Wight Birdwatching Logbook
Introducing the Birds of Rye Harbour Birdwatching Logbook
This is a little different from the habitat logbooks, in that I have designed it to be primarily aimed at the day-tripper or staycationer who wants to add some value to their visit, and bond with the birdlife in this part of Sussex. Of course, regulars can enjoy it too, as there are the tables … Continue reading Introducing the Birds of Rye Harbour Birdwatching Logbook
Birds of Wilderness Wood
My logbooks are on sale at a fabulous working woodland in Hadlow Down near me, and I was chatting to one of the owners about the possibility of making a Birds of Wilderness Wood logbook to raise money, as they have 60 acres of stunning coppice, Christmas trees, and woodland to walk through and enjoy … Continue reading Birds of Wilderness Wood
Envelopes
I'm very partial to a bit of a stationery, and I saw a post on Shepherds London's Instagram showing some handmade envelopes using their beautiful papers. Well. Well. I didn't need much persuading as my logbooks look a bit naff in the brown card-backed jobbies so I thought I'd make some envelopes as a kind … Continue reading Envelopes
Two more books, and a Nightjar
I have finished my two "Birds of..." logbooks now, and have pinged them over to the proofreaders (my parents!) to be checked before printing. They have quite similar birds, the Isle of Wight and Rye Harbour both being south coast locations, and I found it more difficult to write the copy for the birds I've … Continue reading Two more books, and a Nightjar
Bonding with Books – and a new stockist!
Yesterday I took four sets of my logbooks to go in to the shop at the new Discovery Centre at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Although the weather was cold and rainy (so, typical June weather then...) there were lots of people enjoying the great view from the comfort of the Centre, and the cakes at … Continue reading Bonding with Books – and a new stockist!
Process: putting the books together
One of the exciting things to develop from the publishing of my birdwatching logbooks is the chance to work with other birdy venues to create a logbook of their area. I am currently working with Dr Barry Yates at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve to make sure I have the correct information for the Birds of … Continue reading Process: putting the books together
