Lena Kovadlo's Blog, page 2
August 3, 2019
Twelve Limericks Left to Write...
I have twelve limericks left to write for my first limerick book Scenes from a Quirky Life. I am not really feeling inspired right now. Maybe just opening the manuscript and trying to write one will bring forth the inspiration. I don't know. But I can't seem to bring myself to do that.
I could've had them written already and started on the editing process. But it is just not happening. Since there is no publication deadline, at least not officially as I am publishing the book myself, it is okay I guess that it is at a standstill right now. It will happen when it will happen...
Still, I have to try and push myself to do it. I don't want this hanging over my head... I want the book done and published soon.
I could've had them written already and started on the editing process. But it is just not happening. Since there is no publication deadline, at least not officially as I am publishing the book myself, it is okay I guess that it is at a standstill right now. It will happen when it will happen...
Still, I have to try and push myself to do it. I don't want this hanging over my head... I want the book done and published soon.
June 28, 2019
Will Be Publishing My First Limerick Book
Thanks to my friend Regis Auffray who got me into limericks I will be publishing my first ever limerick book. The title will be Scenes from a Quirky Life. My book will have four limericks per page and will be around 50 pages. That makes for about 160 limericks. Not bad for a first limerick book in my opinion.
I have less than 36 limericks left to write for the book and then it's on to proofing and editing. Once this book is published, which I am very excited about, I will have a total of twelve published books under my belt, in addition to the two poetry anthologies I published.
I don't know yet when I will publish this book but I hope to get it out this year.
I have less than 36 limericks left to write for the book and then it's on to proofing and editing. Once this book is published, which I am very excited about, I will have a total of twelve published books under my belt, in addition to the two poetry anthologies I published.
I don't know yet when I will publish this book but I hope to get it out this year.
March 16, 2019
Where Are My November Earnings?
I previously contacted Virily about my November earnings not showing up. I did not get a reply from them to any of my inquiries. I tried contacting them again today but received an error message when submitting the form on their website. I tried doing it more than once and got the same result each time. I am assuming the form never went through.
If the reason why I do not see any earnings for November in my dashboard is because I did not earn over 200 virils that month, though I believe I did, they should at least reply to me, letting me know that is the case. Not responding to my inquiries is very unprofessional.
Earnings for other months show up but not those for February. I am assuming that it takes a while for February earnings to show up and that is why I do not see them yet. I do have a feeling that perhaps they will not show up just like the November ones., but that remains to be seen.
If the reason why I do not see any earnings for November in my dashboard is because I did not earn over 200 virils that month, though I believe I did, they should at least reply to me, letting me know that is the case. Not responding to my inquiries is very unprofessional.
Earnings for other months show up but not those for February. I am assuming that it takes a while for February earnings to show up and that is why I do not see them yet. I do have a feeling that perhaps they will not show up just like the November ones., but that remains to be seen.
January 15, 2019
Another Earnings Site Might Be No More
I used to write for a site called Niume. The minimum to get paid there was only $10. Earnings there for me were slow. I managed to get to about $7. I was excited about finally reaching $10 and getting paid for the first time. Then the site decided to discontinue its earnings program so I never got to the minimum. On top of that the site chose to shut down and of course the earnings I did accumulate were never paid me. Maybe it was because I never reached the minimum but something tells me I wouldn't have gotten paid either way.
Bubblews was also another site I used to write for. I actually reached the minimum a number of times there and had gotten paid each time, except once. Then the site went downhill and closed its doors and whatever earnings I had - they were below the minimum - vanished with the site.
Now there is Virily - a site that seems to be going down the same path. Minimum there to get paid is $10. I am about three bucks away from reaching it. However, virils (the points earned there) and the $ equivalent earnings are not updating. And the site is not responding to my inquiry about it. Others are facing the same issues with no response either. Looks like the site will be no more as well as the earnings I worked hard to get.
Bubblews was also another site I used to write for. I actually reached the minimum a number of times there and had gotten paid each time, except once. Then the site went downhill and closed its doors and whatever earnings I had - they were below the minimum - vanished with the site.
Now there is Virily - a site that seems to be going down the same path. Minimum there to get paid is $10. I am about three bucks away from reaching it. However, virils (the points earned there) and the $ equivalent earnings are not updating. And the site is not responding to my inquiry about it. Others are facing the same issues with no response either. Looks like the site will be no more as well as the earnings I worked hard to get.
December 10, 2018
A Must-Have Inspirational Book: Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten by Donnalynn Civello
I don't usually buy self-help books. And I don't really read them either. But when I saw Jeannie Mai (from The Real) talk about one of these books on Instagram something drew me to it and I wanted to check the book out.
My first thought was to see if my local library (or any other branches) had this book. Unfortunately, it was not available there. Neither was it available at another library system in NYC. This meant that if I wanted to read this book I had no choice but to buy it. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on this book and hoped it wasn't expensive. I looked for it on Amazon and turned out it wasn't expensive at all. It was even on sale and had free shipping. So, I instantly got a copy and even later got a copy for my mom.
The book that I got is called Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten by Donnalynn Civello. It's a self-book that I believe is worth to have on hand. It's not the kind of book that you read, forget about, and never re-read again. It's a book that you return to time and time again. That's why I am glad it wasn't available at the library as now I have it in my home and can turn to it whenever I need to, whether it'd be to read a certain chapter or page, or to read it in its entirety.
Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten is an eye-opening, educational, and inspirational book. It teaches us things about life, helping us understand why things happen the way they do. And it lets us know that we are not victims of our own lives. Everything that happens in our lives on a daily basis doesn't happen to punish us. It happens for a reason and it does to teach us something in life - whether it'd be one lesson or many lessons - and to help us improve and become better versions of ourselves.
Life is full of ups and downs. When you learn how to deal with them in a more successful and positive way you will be able to adjust them to your own advantage that will benefit you rather than harm you and do it in a way that can prove to be effortless.
Also, everything happens in its own time. And when it does that's when it was meant to happen. So, if something you want to materialize right now doesn't that doesn't mean it will never happen. It just means it's not time for it yet. It will come to fruition at a later time.
While reading Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten, there were things in the book that I already knew and understood but there were things in there that I wasn't aware of. They were eye-opening to me and I will try put these things to use in my own life. Maybe coming across this book wasn't an accident. Perhaps it was meant to happen. And maybe it will help improve and change my life for the better.
There are a lot of life lessons in Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten and I think that everyone can benefit from this book in some way. Many questions you've wanted answers to will be answered.
If you have not heard of this book my suggestion is to check it out. The book is affordable and you have nothing to lose by getting a copy. I think Amazon is the best place to get it. Click on the link below to look at the book and perhaps buy a copy.
Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten by Donnalynn Civello
My first thought was to see if my local library (or any other branches) had this book. Unfortunately, it was not available there. Neither was it available at another library system in NYC. This meant that if I wanted to read this book I had no choice but to buy it. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on this book and hoped it wasn't expensive. I looked for it on Amazon and turned out it wasn't expensive at all. It was even on sale and had free shipping. So, I instantly got a copy and even later got a copy for my mom.
The book that I got is called Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten by Donnalynn Civello. It's a self-book that I believe is worth to have on hand. It's not the kind of book that you read, forget about, and never re-read again. It's a book that you return to time and time again. That's why I am glad it wasn't available at the library as now I have it in my home and can turn to it whenever I need to, whether it'd be to read a certain chapter or page, or to read it in its entirety.
Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten is an eye-opening, educational, and inspirational book. It teaches us things about life, helping us understand why things happen the way they do. And it lets us know that we are not victims of our own lives. Everything that happens in our lives on a daily basis doesn't happen to punish us. It happens for a reason and it does to teach us something in life - whether it'd be one lesson or many lessons - and to help us improve and become better versions of ourselves.
Life is full of ups and downs. When you learn how to deal with them in a more successful and positive way you will be able to adjust them to your own advantage that will benefit you rather than harm you and do it in a way that can prove to be effortless.
Also, everything happens in its own time. And when it does that's when it was meant to happen. So, if something you want to materialize right now doesn't that doesn't mean it will never happen. It just means it's not time for it yet. It will come to fruition at a later time.
While reading Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten, there were things in the book that I already knew and understood but there were things in there that I wasn't aware of. They were eye-opening to me and I will try put these things to use in my own life. Maybe coming across this book wasn't an accident. Perhaps it was meant to happen. And maybe it will help improve and change my life for the better.
There are a lot of life lessons in Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten and I think that everyone can benefit from this book in some way. Many questions you've wanted answers to will be answered.
If you have not heard of this book my suggestion is to check it out. The book is affordable and you have nothing to lose by getting a copy. I think Amazon is the best place to get it. Click on the link below to look at the book and perhaps buy a copy.
Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten by Donnalynn Civello
A Must-Have Inspirational Book - Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten by Donnalynn Civello
I don't usually buy self-help books. And I don't really read them either. But when I saw Jeannie Mai (from The Real) talk about one of these books on Instagram something drew me to it and I wanted to check the book out.
My first thought was to see if my local library (or any other branches) had this book. Unfortunately, it was not available there. Neither was it available at another library system in NYC. This meant that if I wanted to read this book I had no choice but to buy it. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on this book and hoped it wasn't expensive. I looked for it on Amazon and turned out it wasn't expensive at all. It was even on sale and had free shipping. So, I instantly got a copy and even later got a copy for my mom.
The book that I got is called Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten by Donnalynn Civello. It's a self-book that I believe is worth to have on hand. It's not the kind of book that you read, forget about, and never re-read again. It's a book that you return to time and time again. That's why I am glad it wasn't available at the library as now I have it in my home and can turn to it whenever I need to, whether it'd be to read a certain chapter or page, or to read it in its entirety.
Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten is an eye-opening, educational, and inspirational book. It teaches us things about life, helping us understand why things happen the way they do. And it lets us know that we are not victims of our own lives. Everything that happens in our lives on a daily basis doesn't happen to punish us. It happens for a reason and it does to teach us something in life - whether it'd be one lesson or many lessons - and to help us improve and become better versions of ourselves.
Life is full of ups and downs. When you learn how to deal with them in a more successful and positive way you will be able to adjust them to your own advantage that will benefit you rather than harm you and do it in a way that can prove to be effortless.
Also, everything happens in its own time. And when it does that's when it was meant to happen. So, if something you want to materialize right now doesn't that doesn't mean it will never happen. It just means it's not time for it yet. It will come to fruition at a later time.
While reading Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten, there were things in the book that I already knew and understood but there were things in there that I wasn't aware of. They were eye-opening to me and I will try put these things to use in my own life. Maybe coming across this book wasn't an accident. Perhaps it was meant to happen. And maybe it will help improve and change my life for the better.
There are a lot of life lessons in Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten and I think that everyone can benefit from this book in some way. Many questions you've wanted answers to will be answered.
If you have not heard of this book my suggestion is to check it out. The book is affordable and you have nothing to lose by getting a copy. I think Amazon is the best place to get it. Click on the link below to look at the book and perhaps buy a copy.
Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten by Donnalynn Civello
My first thought was to see if my local library (or any other branches) had this book. Unfortunately, it was not available there. Neither was it available at another library system in NYC. This meant that if I wanted to read this book I had no choice but to buy it. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on this book and hoped it wasn't expensive. I looked for it on Amazon and turned out it wasn't expensive at all. It was even on sale and had free shipping. So, I instantly got a copy and even later got a copy for my mom.
The book that I got is called Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten by Donnalynn Civello. It's a self-book that I believe is worth to have on hand. It's not the kind of book that you read, forget about, and never re-read again. It's a book that you return to time and time again. That's why I am glad it wasn't available at the library as now I have it in my home and can turn to it whenever I need to, whether it'd be to read a certain chapter or page, or to read it in its entirety.
Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten is an eye-opening, educational, and inspirational book. It teaches us things about life, helping us understand why things happen the way they do. And it lets us know that we are not victims of our own lives. Everything that happens in our lives on a daily basis doesn't happen to punish us. It happens for a reason and it does to teach us something in life - whether it'd be one lesson or many lessons - and to help us improve and become better versions of ourselves.
Life is full of ups and downs. When you learn how to deal with them in a more successful and positive way you will be able to adjust them to your own advantage that will benefit you rather than harm you and do it in a way that can prove to be effortless.
Also, everything happens in its own time. And when it does that's when it was meant to happen. So, if something you want to materialize right now doesn't that doesn't mean it will never happen. It just means it's not time for it yet. It will come to fruition at a later time.
While reading Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten, there were things in the book that I already knew and understood but there were things in there that I wasn't aware of. They were eye-opening to me and I will try put these things to use in my own life. Maybe coming across this book wasn't an accident. Perhaps it was meant to happen. And maybe it will help improve and change my life for the better.
There are a lot of life lessons in Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten and I think that everyone can benefit from this book in some way. Many questions you've wanted answers to will be answered.
If you have not heard of this book my suggestion is to check it out. The book is affordable and you have nothing to lose by getting a copy. I think Amazon is the best place to get it. Click on the link below to look at the book and perhaps buy a copy.
Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten by Donnalynn Civello
August 23, 2018
Two New Books I Am Working On
There are two new books that I am working on at the moment. One is a book of poetry and lyrics that I finally finished writing for. Now I just have to proofread and edit the content, which is a time consuming process and not something I am in the mood for right now. But if I want this book out there soon I have to get myself into it. I had previously created a cover for the book and had a specific title in mind but I am not sure if I will be going with that or if I will come up with something entirely different. I will have to decide that as I go along.
Another book I am working on is a book of limericks, which will be a first one for me. Unlike my other books this one will be smaller. It will feature four limericks per page. I already have some limericks written, which is good. And I have already written some new ones as well. There is still a lot more to write.
Though limericks are very short poems they are actually harder to write than other types of poetry because they have to be fun pieces, not serious, emotional and/or gut-wrenching ones that I prefer to write. But I like the challenge and writing them is fun. Not sure when I will finish writing everything. I have to be really inspired with these to write them. At least that is what it seems like so far. I hope I manage to do this by the end of the year but I am not in a rush. I am going to take my time with this one. I want the book to be a great one.
Another book I am working on is a book of limericks, which will be a first one for me. Unlike my other books this one will be smaller. It will feature four limericks per page. I already have some limericks written, which is good. And I have already written some new ones as well. There is still a lot more to write.
Though limericks are very short poems they are actually harder to write than other types of poetry because they have to be fun pieces, not serious, emotional and/or gut-wrenching ones that I prefer to write. But I like the challenge and writing them is fun. Not sure when I will finish writing everything. I have to be really inspired with these to write them. At least that is what it seems like so far. I hope I manage to do this by the end of the year but I am not in a rush. I am going to take my time with this one. I want the book to be a great one.
Two New Books I Am Working on
There are two new books that I am working on at the moment. One is a book of poetry and lyrics that I finally finished writing for. Now I just have to proofread and edit the content, which is a time consuming process and not something I am in the mood for right now. But if I want this book out there soon I have to get myself into it. I had previously created a cover for the book and had a specific title in mind but I am not sure if I will be going with that or if I will come up with something entirely different. I will have to decide that as I go along.
Another book I am working on is a book of limericks, which will be a first one for me. Unlike my other books this one will be smaller. It will feature four limericks per page. I already have some limericks written, which is good. And I have already written some new ones as well. There is still a lot more to write.
Though limericks are very short poems they are actually harder to write than other types of poetry because they have to be fun pieces, not serious, emotional and/or gut-wrenching ones that I prefer to write. But I like the challenge and writing them is fun. Not sure when I will finish writing everything. I have to be really inspired with these to write them. At least that is what it seems like so far. I hope I manage to do this by the end of the year but I am not in a rush. I am going to take my time with this one. I want the book to be a great one.
Another book I am working on is a book of limericks, which will be a first one for me. Unlike my other books this one will be smaller. It will feature four limericks per page. I already have some limericks written, which is good. And I have already written some new ones as well. There is still a lot more to write.
Though limericks are very short poems they are actually harder to write than other types of poetry because they have to be fun pieces, not serious, emotional and/or gut-wrenching ones that I prefer to write. But I like the challenge and writing them is fun. Not sure when I will finish writing everything. I have to be really inspired with these to write them. At least that is what it seems like so far. I hope I manage to do this by the end of the year but I am not in a rush. I am going to take my time with this one. I want the book to be a great one.
June 9, 2018
Update on My New Poetry Book
So this new book of poetry and lyrics that I am working on was originally supposed to be titled Frozen in Time. And I had already created a front cover for it. But now I am thinking that I will go with a different title. I am just not sure what that title will be. Of course, I may end up changing my mind and, if I do, I already have something to work with.
Though I have some previously written pieces already in the book, most of the new stuff is something I've written from the prompts that I post every week on my Facebook writing group Creative Writers Spotlight. I wanted to challenge myself, and so that is the reason I am doing it. So far, it has been going quite well on that front. I am enjoying the writing and find it pretty easy, for the most part, to bring these prompts to life in poetic form.
It would be awesome to have this book out before the summer is over, but I definitely want it to be out there before the end of the year. I don't have a whole lot more left to write as I want to keep this book under 130 pages. So, it shouldn't be a problem to finish everything by the end of summer. I just have to be consistent and keep on working on it on a regular basis.
Though I have some previously written pieces already in the book, most of the new stuff is something I've written from the prompts that I post every week on my Facebook writing group Creative Writers Spotlight. I wanted to challenge myself, and so that is the reason I am doing it. So far, it has been going quite well on that front. I am enjoying the writing and find it pretty easy, for the most part, to bring these prompts to life in poetic form.
It would be awesome to have this book out before the summer is over, but I definitely want it to be out there before the end of the year. I don't have a whole lot more left to write as I want to keep this book under 130 pages. So, it shouldn't be a problem to finish everything by the end of summer. I just have to be consistent and keep on working on it on a regular basis.
October 30, 2017
Working on New Book of Poetry and Lyrics
I am working on my new book, which will have both poetry and lyrics in it. I already have some writings in it that have been previously written but never published in my previous books. And I am writing new material as well. Have already written three new poems.
Thanks to a friend of mine I also have a front cover image chosen for the book with a possible title of Frozen in Time. I may end up changing my mind later when it comes to the title, and maybe even the front cover image, but at least things are moving along for me. I am not sure when I will actually publish the book. Would be nice to get it out there by the end of the year, but most likely it will be sometime in 2018. Once published, it will be my 11th book to-date.
Thanks to a friend of mine I also have a front cover image chosen for the book with a possible title of Frozen in Time. I may end up changing my mind later when it comes to the title, and maybe even the front cover image, but at least things are moving along for me. I am not sure when I will actually publish the book. Would be nice to get it out there by the end of the year, but most likely it will be sometime in 2018. Once published, it will be my 11th book to-date.
