Judith A. Barrett's Blog, page 16
June 2, 2018
National Doughnut Day Month
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If you’ve been waiting all year for National Doughnut Day, you’re in luck. It’s National Doughnut Day Month! Yep, in honor of the Doughnut Lady and Woody, we aren’t doughnut-deprived because June 1 was National Doughnut Day.
This will be a short post because I want to beat the crowds at the local Doughnut Shop. I know Dunkin Doughnuts, Krispy Kreme, and all the other smaller doughnut shops will heartily support National Doughnut Day Month. Don’t believe me? Walk into a shop and take a big whiff…doughnuts, right? See! All month!
And while you’re waiting in line for that doughnut, how about using your phone, which I see in your hand, to leave a review for Sweet Deal Sealed on Amazon. I know you’ve read it. Doesn’t have to be long or flowery. How about “I’m standing in line waiting for a doughnut because I read Sweet Deal Sealed and now I need a doughnut.” See? Easy.
Oh. You haven’t read Sweet Deal Sealed? See the phone in your hand? Sweet Deal Sealed is on Amazon. You can read the ebook on your phone, tablet or computer. Or if the feel and convenience of a paperback is your preference, same link and your postal carrier will deliver! Link to Sweet Deal Sealed on Amazon
May 30, 2018
Acknowledgments
The novel’s done. The final draft has been copyedited, proofed, and formatted for publishing. Now for the Front Matter and the Back Matter. Somewhere in the Front Matter or the Back Matter, it depends on which template you use or source you listen to or read last, is the Acknowledgments.
I’ve read that writing the Acknowledgments is a drudge. Harder than writing the book. It took me a year to write the book. Don’t need a year to write Thank You, right?
I did a little internet search on how to write an Acknowledgement for a novel. I learned I spelled it wrong. The next thing I learned is that I shouldn’t bore the reader or be superficial. Of course, I immediately decided anyone who can’t even spell Acknowledgment correctly must be superficial, so I’m doomed.
The Ack – we’ll call it – is supposed to be specific, walk the reader through the entire process of writing the book, but not be too long, must be witty, and again with the not boring. Also, mention names, but respect people’s privacy…ACK!
So here ya go….
ACK!! THANKS Y’ALL, FOR EVERYTHING!
There. That should just about cover it. Didn’t even split an infinitive or invoke a gerund. Nailed it!
May 26, 2018
Soon! The Girl Who Saw Clouds
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May 14, 2018
You Know You’re A Writer When…
Your sweet Daughter sends her sweet Mama a nice Mother’s Day present.
Thank you, Honey!
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May 13, 2018
Paper or Electronic?
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SWEET DEAL SEALED is now published and is available as an ebook (Kindle Unlimited) or a paperback book.
Which do you prefer? Paper or Electronic? Did you see what I did there? You get it, right?
May 6, 2018
Clock Watching for Sweet Deal Sealed
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SEVENTY-TWO HOURS, Amazon said. I decided to watch the clock.
Seventy-two hours and the ebook SWEET DEAL SEALED will be available on Amazon.
My gears are turning. I could work on Spy. I could clean the bathrooms. I could see if any Forged in Fire reruns are on. I could make random changes to my website. Or I could just watch the clock.
May 3, 2018
Sweet Deal Sealed – Watch This Space
SWEET DEAL SEALED is scheduled to be published MAY 15, 2018! More details soon!
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April 20, 2018
So Many Chuckles in Just a Few Words
You fill in the jokes. I’ll supply the words. Ready? GO!
I will be at the GARS Hamfest in Waldo tomorrow from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. I’ll be signing and selling Pink Baby Alligator and talking about Sweet Deals : Sealed and maybe The Girl Who Saw Clouds. #FlatRose will be there too.
And the best joke of all? It’s true – no joke!
Gainesville Amateur Radio Society Hamfest
14370 Kennard St. (First Baptist Church)
Waldo, Florida 32694
If you like electronics, gadgets, and books… might be worth the drive.
If your interest is piqued, then punch in the address and show up! Free parking and $7.00 per person entry fee.
April 15, 2018
Why Authors Want Amazon Reviews
If a book gets 10 reviews, the author receives a cryptic fragment of a treasure map.
If a book gets 30 reviews, the Bank of England will then accept copies of the book as legal tender.
If a book gets 50 reviews, Amazon sends the author a free unicorn.
Why not help an author you love get a free unicorn by reviewing her book today!
~Andrew Wood @andrewtheauthor on Twitter
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