Yesterday I received the "vanillas" of my novel, which are bound copies of the manuscript.
Next step: galleys, which will feature the new cover and be used to start building awareness and interest among reviewers, distributors, and basically anyone who can help promote the book.
Can't tell you what a thrill it was to hold these in my hands. Looks like a book... feels like a book... smells like a book.
Vanilla always was my favorite flavor.
