Thursday, March 27, 2014
Books are ordered
Good news; after much editing and proofreading and more editing, I have finally placed an order for Witchy Tales: Gail Warning. Even better news is that I already have several sales waiting in the wings.
I, however, am having problems getting the formatting right on all of the available readers on Kindle. Once I resolve this issue, the book will be available on Kindle. Then, I can get it ready for Barnes & Noble.
It seems I will be writing a sequel to Hooked, as I've had several requests for a sequel. That will happen after I get Janie's Got It Bad, book three of the Janie's Got series, edited. At least at that point, I will be able to concentrate on starting Hooked Two.
And, finally, once I get Witchy Tales fix on Amazon and B&N, I will be able to update my website with current information.
Til then.
Monday, February 17, 2014
Good news! I've uploaded and created a cover for Witchy Tales: Gail Warning, and ordered one proof.
This is the cover:
The back may change as I am still deciding on the wording for it (I had to make something up quickly as it was pushing onto 11 p.m. when I did it, which is way, way past my bedtime).
This is the story of four elderly witches who are the unofficial neighborhood watch group. The first story deals with would-be bank robbers. I have the stirrings of a second book and may start jotting down the concept for later. Next up is finishing Book 3 of the Janie's Got series. I'm anxious to get that in print this year.
This is the cover:
The back may change as I am still deciding on the wording for it (I had to make something up quickly as it was pushing onto 11 p.m. when I did it, which is way, way past my bedtime).
This is the story of four elderly witches who are the unofficial neighborhood watch group. The first story deals with would-be bank robbers. I have the stirrings of a second book and may start jotting down the concept for later. Next up is finishing Book 3 of the Janie's Got series. I'm anxious to get that in print this year.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Happy New Year - 2014
Well, it's hard to believe that it is now 2014.
It's been a busy year, but no so much in the writing department.
I have recently finished the first draft of Gail Warning - A Witchy Tale, and sent it off to my editor. Praying that I've learned enough with the last three books that I will not have much to change. Punctuation still seems to be my biggest problem. And reading other authors hasn't helped very much. It appears that, depending on the editor/publisher, rules on punctuation change. So, I work and hope my editor figures it out. And, because I publish my own works, I'm solely responsible for the content.
I guess that sounds like a disclaimer, which works for me.
Now that Gail Warning is in the hands of my editor, I have gone back to re-write Janie's Got It Bad - Book 3 of the Janie's Got series. In Janie 3, things are moving along between Janie and Aleck. She is still getting involve in helping him with his cases, while juggling her workload. Her best friend, Mil, is moving to town. And there's a new sheriff in town, who seems to have his eye on Janie.
If I can find more time to devote to it, I may be able to release it not long after Gail Warning. Then, I'll have to find marketing avenues to get them sold. I have a few ideas and will try them out as time allows. I'm hoping that both books will be ready early in the year so that I can sign up again for their Local Authors even with BookNuts in White Plains.
Our club, Life Journeys Writers Club (LJWC), held their holiday party in Waldorf, and we had about 100 attendees. So, word is getting out about our club, which we hope in return gets word out about our books/works.
That's it for now. Fingers crossed and prayers sent that things will look up in my writing career. Only a couple more years before I retire, and hope that my writing career will help supplement my retirement income.
May YOUR New Year be safe, profitable, and bright!
It's been a busy year, but no so much in the writing department.
I have recently finished the first draft of Gail Warning - A Witchy Tale, and sent it off to my editor. Praying that I've learned enough with the last three books that I will not have much to change. Punctuation still seems to be my biggest problem. And reading other authors hasn't helped very much. It appears that, depending on the editor/publisher, rules on punctuation change. So, I work and hope my editor figures it out. And, because I publish my own works, I'm solely responsible for the content.
I guess that sounds like a disclaimer, which works for me.
Now that Gail Warning is in the hands of my editor, I have gone back to re-write Janie's Got It Bad - Book 3 of the Janie's Got series. In Janie 3, things are moving along between Janie and Aleck. She is still getting involve in helping him with his cases, while juggling her workload. Her best friend, Mil, is moving to town. And there's a new sheriff in town, who seems to have his eye on Janie.
If I can find more time to devote to it, I may be able to release it not long after Gail Warning. Then, I'll have to find marketing avenues to get them sold. I have a few ideas and will try them out as time allows. I'm hoping that both books will be ready early in the year so that I can sign up again for their Local Authors even with BookNuts in White Plains.
Our club, Life Journeys Writers Club (LJWC), held their holiday party in Waldorf, and we had about 100 attendees. So, word is getting out about our club, which we hope in return gets word out about our books/works.
That's it for now. Fingers crossed and prayers sent that things will look up in my writing career. Only a couple more years before I retire, and hope that my writing career will help supplement my retirement income.
May YOUR New Year be safe, profitable, and bright!
Friday, October 4, 2013
The Latest News
Yes, it's been awhile since I've been here. Life has been busy. My regular job has been keeping me busy, as well as, home life. So busy, I haven't done much writing on my Witchy story, which is very frustrating.
However, I was "interviewed" online by one of our club members who has the following blog:
http://www.cherylholloway.net/blog/
She has started a regular "interview" segment on her blog, featuring local authors and many of our club members. Please check it out.
However, I was "interviewed" online by one of our club members who has the following blog:
http://www.cherylholloway.net/blog/
She has started a regular "interview" segment on her blog, featuring local authors and many of our club members. Please check it out.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Book Two of Janie's Got series
Good news! Finally got Janie's Got The Knack uploaded to Amazon and Barnes and Noble, and hard copies ordered.
I've already sold several to my wonderful followers.
I must add a disclaimer, as I heard there were spelling errors found after it was edited, and proof read by two people. My disclaimer goes like this: I apologize to all who have purchased my books for any typos or spelling errors. We checked, and double checked before they are published. It is our intent to provide a quality copy, and will endeavor to eliminate errors in future products.
And, finally, I want to thank those who have purchased Hooked and Janie's Got A New Job, have overlooked my trial and errors, and have since purchased or requested a copy of Janie's Got The Knack. Thank you for sticking with me as I continue to grow and write.
I've already sold several to my wonderful followers.
I must add a disclaimer, as I heard there were spelling errors found after it was edited, and proof read by two people. My disclaimer goes like this: I apologize to all who have purchased my books for any typos or spelling errors. We checked, and double checked before they are published. It is our intent to provide a quality copy, and will endeavor to eliminate errors in future products.
And, finally, I want to thank those who have purchased Hooked and Janie's Got A New Job, have overlooked my trial and errors, and have since purchased or requested a copy of Janie's Got The Knack. Thank you for sticking with me as I continue to grow and write.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
After ArtFest Report
The Charles County 2013 ArtFest was pretty great.
The event was held at the Town Hall, which was a really nice place, and ran from noon until six. This was the first time I had seen the new building. For the first hour, it was rainy. Ground was soggy even before the rain, which caused the committee to move many of the attendees. Most of the tents were located very close to the paved walking path that allowed visitors to see most of the exhibits without having to walk across the soggy lawn. There were an estimated 20 tents, several food carts, and a variety of music all afternoon. The bands set up on the large portico, and the seating was under a large tent on the lawn in front of the steps.
I managed to sell 3 books - all Hooked, which was my first book. Those are almost gone, and I will purchase 5 more just to have available should someone want to buy. Once the sun came out, we had a steady stream of visitors. The Life Journeys Writers Club table did very well. We made new connections as well and will see new members.
Needless to say, I was exhausted by the time I got home at 6:30, but was excited to be able to attend and get my name out there.
There are plan for several more events this year, but I don't have the schedule yet. I desperately need to get Janie Two finished and ordered so that I can have them available for those events.
That is the highlights of the event. I am sure we will be attending next year, as well.
Until the next time...keep reading.
The event was held at the Town Hall, which was a really nice place, and ran from noon until six. This was the first time I had seen the new building. For the first hour, it was rainy. Ground was soggy even before the rain, which caused the committee to move many of the attendees. Most of the tents were located very close to the paved walking path that allowed visitors to see most of the exhibits without having to walk across the soggy lawn. There were an estimated 20 tents, several food carts, and a variety of music all afternoon. The bands set up on the large portico, and the seating was under a large tent on the lawn in front of the steps.
I managed to sell 3 books - all Hooked, which was my first book. Those are almost gone, and I will purchase 5 more just to have available should someone want to buy. Once the sun came out, we had a steady stream of visitors. The Life Journeys Writers Club table did very well. We made new connections as well and will see new members.
Needless to say, I was exhausted by the time I got home at 6:30, but was excited to be able to attend and get my name out there.
There are plan for several more events this year, but I don't have the schedule yet. I desperately need to get Janie Two finished and ordered so that I can have them available for those events.
That is the highlights of the event. I am sure we will be attending next year, as well.
Until the next time...keep reading.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
The Latest
Hello, is anyone out there? LOL
Here's a little update to where things stand as of today.
I've gotten Janie's Got The Knack, Book Two back from my editor. Not as bad as I expected, mostly punctuation. Still, it will be slow going to read through every page and make changes.
My next book event will be Saturday, June 8 at the LaPlata Artfest. The LJWC (club) will host two tables for our book sales. I was hoping to have Book Two of Janie's Got available by then, but I am still in the fixing things found by the editor. Thus, I don't even have it uploaded in order to make the cover for printing. It may be another month before it's done enough for purchasing the proof for the final review.
It may be September before I have the next book event at Booknuts in White Plains.
In the meantime, I did create postcards for my two 99 cent e-books to hand out during the ArtFest. Other than writing the information on the back of my business cards, or telling people about them, there was no way for people at a book event to know about the short stories on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
That is all for now. Til next time...read and read some more.
Here's a little update to where things stand as of today.
I've gotten Janie's Got The Knack, Book Two back from my editor. Not as bad as I expected, mostly punctuation. Still, it will be slow going to read through every page and make changes.
My next book event will be Saturday, June 8 at the LaPlata Artfest. The LJWC (club) will host two tables for our book sales. I was hoping to have Book Two of Janie's Got available by then, but I am still in the fixing things found by the editor. Thus, I don't even have it uploaded in order to make the cover for printing. It may be another month before it's done enough for purchasing the proof for the final review.
It may be September before I have the next book event at Booknuts in White Plains.
In the meantime, I did create postcards for my two 99 cent e-books to hand out during the ArtFest. Other than writing the information on the back of my business cards, or telling people about them, there was no way for people at a book event to know about the short stories on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
That is all for now. Til next time...read and read some more.
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