![]() Hello, readers! I am thrilled to announce the release of my second children's picture book, Comet the Red Bus: Comet Goes to the Beach. After a year of hard work, I am proud to share this book with the world. In this blog post, I want to share with you my journey of self-publishing, the inspiration behind the book, and my appreciation for my employer's support. The Inspiration The idea for Comet the Red Bus: Comet Goes to the Beach came to me during a bus charter to Ocean Beach in Hawke's Bay, when I saw my shiny bus parked next to other buses on the Beach. The bus had a personality of its own, and I thought it would be fun to write a story about it. I wanted to create a book that would inspire children to imagine and dream big and teach them valuable life lessons. That's how the story of Comet the Red Bus came to life. The Journey of Self-Publishing Self-publishing has been a long and challenging journey for me. It takes a lot of hard work, patience, and dedication. Writing the story was only the first step. I then had to find an illustrator, editor, and printer and decide on the book's format and design. I also have to handle the book's marketing, distribution, and sales. But despite all these challenges, the satisfaction of seeing my book come to life has been worth it. Self-publishing has allowed me to express my creativity and share my stories with the world. It has allowed me to retain complete control over my work, from the story to the illustrations to the book cover's design. Self-publishing has also given me the freedom to get the book into the marketplace earlier than it would have if I had gone via a traditional publisher. I am proud of the book's quality, and I hope children will enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. The Support of My Employers I am grateful to Tranzit Group for their unwavering support of my writing. They have been supportive of my creative pursuits from the beginning and allowed me to take time off from work to focus on my writing. Their support has made it possible for me to pursue my passion for writing and publishing, and for that, I am truly grateful. In conclusion, writing and self-publishing Comet the Red Bus: Comet Goes to the Beach has been a labour of love. This book will inspire children to dream big, work hard, and believe in themselves. I also hope that my self-publishing journey will encourage aspiring writers to pursue their own dreams and never give up. Thank you for reading, and I hope you enjoy reading Comet the Red Bus: Comet Goes to the Beach as much as I enjoyed creating it.
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AuthorAfter the outstanding success of his first children’s picture book, Comet the Red Bus - Around the City, Author Christopher Candy has continued to write the next book in the Comet the Red Bus series. Working full-time as a Manager for Tranzit Coachlines, Christopher has many years of bus-related experience that brings his characters to life. Christopher is based in the Tararua region and enjoys spending time with his partner, farm animals and pet dog, Tupance. You can see updates from Christopher, including new releases, giveaways and more, on his website or social media accounts. Archives
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