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RE: We are all human

Four legs good two legs better

First impression, please?

I haven't

That's your name on the list ...

Indie publishing - a fact or two

Previous comment was at Ashlander, Molly and I overlapped

Molly, I don't write chick-lit and loathe it too. Although okay, okay, Rainbow blurs the lines. But it is mature chick-lit, that's different, right?

Go for it. Write your book. You're so speedy, you probably did since you wrote your last comment

Indie publishing - a fact or two

Thanks! and - seriously? I didn't think anyone noticed when the first was written, let alone wonder about a series

RE: Fear of relocating

There's a long blog on this already which you might want to read.

I've relocated several times in my life, and on my own, not for a man. I'd do it, but then I am not a huge family person so if your ties are important, don't.

Indie publishing - a fact or two

Pat, you are SO right. The current thinking is also that it takes 10 thousand hours to become proficient in anything. I've been writing since I could hold a pen, and I get teased here for 'talking' so much but it is an ingrained habit now

I've published 12 books, this will be the 13th. I've shifted about 5000 copies, mainly Kindle, in 3 years, that's a long, long way from best-seller. One book has sold more than 1000 copies - one hasn't managed to sell a dozen yet, and has been out six months. One writing name does a steady trickle of sales, the other has pretty much sunk without trace.

Throwing the bones to see how this one will do ...

Indie publishing - a fact or two

Haha Red cold shower time. Now!

My bed doesn't have a name and keeps its secrets

Indie publishing - a fact or two

Bspoken, that's a great idea and a good way to test the water and hone your skills. There are more bloggers than writers out there, so if you can get a toehold,

My own blog is just a Wordpress one, I recently tipped the 1000 mark in followers, and yet when I do a blog there I get a bare handful of comments if I'm lucky. I do love blogging here, it's so interactive and at times like this, so useful!

Indie publishing - a fact or two

I know a couple of really good websites where you could look for one, Map, there are some real chancers out there, and some who are good but charge way over the odds.

Indie publishing - a fact or two

Ummka, that's a beautiful rose, thank you!

Indie publishing - a fact or two

Z, that's not a book, that's a soap that will run for YEARS, do it! Do it now!

Indie publishing - a fact or two

Timotie, yup, it's easy. EASY. Everyone knows that

Indie publishing - a fact or two

Luke, yup, those people are really handy to have around

RE: Sundays

Brilliant.

Indie publishing - a fact or two

Thing is, everyone believes they have a book in them. Indie publishing suddenly offered a way to get it out there.

Make it the best it can be.

Indie publishing - a fact or two

Haha Boet I didn't actually expect comments

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Yup Amazon, Kindle but some in paperback and selling in local bookstores as well

You too?

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Hi Sola-the-stranger! and yes, spot on. Not all the test readers were pleased with the ending but I like it

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Thanks Red, this will actually be my 13th book published. Lucky for some? Eek!

But a complete change in style and subject, which is why I'm feeling my way, and really appreciating the feedback!

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I'm not disagreeing, Chrome, said more than once the cover will be revamped completely at a later stage.

And I agree about Leony's pic

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Mick -

I'm away, and thanks to all. A little surprised not to get any strongly hostile ones but hey, not sorry.

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Interesting, Crazy, I got her to add more yellow so it wasn't completely at odds with the pic ...

Remember this book will initially be on line only, and selling itself on a thumbnail size pic. I did want the title light-coloured as a result but when the paperback comes out it will be revamped completely anyway and I will bear the red in mind. I do like red!

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Fat chance, Min I want it and I'm generally getting the right sort of feedback - a new start, a second chance, rebirth. And the impressions to be avoided!

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Sands, yup, checked that very carefully myself

ALW must have paid through the teeth for the musical rights but then guess he can afford it ...

Molly, you got that subtle impression, excellent! Your Pap mountains would be a little more obvious

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Sands, I'm pretty impressed! can't be any suggestion of the film though or copyright issues deluxe

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2B, I agree

Robert, I'm finding interesting things out about people from this! Better than a Rorschah blot So you're a Rambo fan

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Z, actually I rather like that colour. Hmm.


2b, yes, a kind of rebirth but in confidence, not spiritual. Unfortunately the rainbow has to be there as it is a link to the theme.

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Phew Z you're quick but no I don't like that!

Sands, that is a fab photo!

Okay, spoilers. The book is about a mature woman suddenly back on the singles scene. Her name is Dorothy, and there is a sub-theme lightly linked to the Wizard of Oz (the book version from 1901) hence the rainbow.

The photo was to suggest late afternoon / Indian summer / mature singles

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I should actually probably shut up, shouldn't I, it isn't 20 questions.

Taking notes and shutting up.

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Daniela and Mic - it's not spiritual. Again, can see that now, again, something to work around. Thanks!