I thought I would take this opportunity to give one of the reasons why I chose to publish my book as a limited edition through an independent publisher.
After receiving many rejections for my manuscript from literary agents, such as this:
" I was consumed by your poignant, affecting story. I found it beautifully and truthfully depicted and it resounded with me deeply.
However in spite of this I am unfortunately unable to make you an offer of representation. While your story is incredibly moving, I am not sure how I would break it out commercially, with a mainstream publisher. The market at the moment is so competitive and publishers are being extremely cautious, particularly when it comes to acquiring books like this."
It soon became apparent that self-publication was in fact the only option if I wanted to tell my story.
'Art, Life and Everything' is now available at Amazon.co.uk, Waterstones and Foyles as well as a number of independent bookshops. Have a read and let me know what you think. I would love to have your feedback!
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'Art, Life and Everything' is the memoir of contemporary abstract painter Julie Umerle, an account of her journey as an artist between the years 1978 - 2010. Umerle has exhibited extensively in the UK and internationally, winning a number of awards for her work over the course of a career that spans four decades. The book has a foreword by Colin Thubron CBE.
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