The gift of hard work finally arrived in a heavy brown box. As I opened it, I got to see the books for the first time. The shiny dust jackets reflected the light of the room in the same way that the light around the title was meant to encourage. I pulled one of the books from the box to investigate the finish and to confirm that everything looked as good as I had designed it. It gave me chills to experience the quality of the book finish and flipping through the pages that took so much of me.
When I started this journey of writing Sun Night, I wasn’t aware how difficult it was to write a book, and even more difficult to get it published. As a first-time author back in 2018, I was concerned that no one would want to read or publish my book, so instead of dealing with the timing element and possible rejection, I learned all about the self-publishing tools available to authors. The publishing process became quite enjoyable for me, and I am now pleased to finally release the second edition of Sun Night with a brand-new cover and extended ending.
Unboxing the product of this difficult story to write was overwhelming. After I finished writing the additional pages for the ending, I did a major clean-up of the original narrative. I took the time to lay out the book appropriately with full justification and a new serif typeface. The new cover reflects a special moment in my life with my brother. There was nothing better than playing at the Santa Clara beach during our vacations. For this edition, the back cover now includes a set of photos of my family’s past, awards, and praise for Sun Night.
