the book
by rantywoman
I have decided not to sell the book versions of this blog. I bought a copy of each part for myself, which will give me something to work from if I ever write a real book, but after reading up on permissions I can’t in good faith put it out for sale. I think most of my uses of other writers’ material would fall under fair use, but I can’t be certain. I’d rather not risk it.
I’ve taken down the former posts with links to the books. I don’t care about selling books but I’m sad that in it’s current form of 1000 plus entries this blog is simply not usable for someone wanting to read it from beginning to end.
I’m happy, therefore, to arrange PDF copies for anyone who may be interested. Just hit me up.
thebitterbabe 
Actually, your blog is perfectly readable from beginning to end. When I “discovered” you 6 or 8 months ago, I worked through your archives quite easily online — much more so than were it in book form. I think you are right to ponder a book project — something that draws from your blog posts, but isn’t necessarily a compilation thereof. You are very articulate and have something valuable to say to middle-aged, never married women who are trying to cope with the loneliness, the social isolation, the lack of a primary attachment, financial concerns, etc.
Thanks, good to know! I thought it would be quite cumbersome to do so but glad to know it isn’t.
Once I receive the paper versions of the blog I’ll go through them and ponder a book project.
I echo MIssBate’s sentiment- I “binge” read your blog from beginning to end starting a few months ago and have course now caught up….a great companion to my own thought process at the time…..your most recent posts are so enthusiastic and forward looking,so happy that you’ve found some really worthwhile creative outlets!
Thank you! I think my eyes would have burned out trying to read this from beginning to end but it’s nice to know that people are enjoying it.
I have so appreciated your insights and your writing. I would love to have a pdf of your book! (I think you have my email address.) If you ever do write a book about your experiences, let me know and I will blog about it and hopefully send some people your way who will buy the book. (Have you looked into Amazon Create Space? It is fairly straightforward and you can set the price yourself.)
All the best and thanks again.
Bella,
Thank you! I do have your email address and will get those PDfs to you soon.
I may look into traditional publishing routes but barring that, I will probably read through my paper copies of this blog and pull the most promising original entries into another book, perhaps listing the outside material in a “further reading” biography or referring readers to the “books” and “media” section of this blog for further reading.
I have just started reading your blog and it is wonderful. I am grateful that there are other women who are just like me. I would love to receive a pdf version of your book.
Greetings! I’ll send an email to the address you have listed here.
I love your blog and definitely would be interested in a book that excerpted from it. I would also greatly appreciate the pdf version of the blog. Thanks.
I will send you a message to the email you have listed here.
I’d love a PDF version please.
I’ll email you about it.