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Meet Persons Who Have Read "Enthusiasm" Recently

Author of Enthusiasm, A Novel Based on the Author's Own True Story, Fida Abbott, would like to thank everybody who has interested to read Enthusiasm. She invited them to write a short review that might help others who are planning to read Enthusiasm and also help others  to better understand about this book. 
To everybody who has read Enthusiasm, please feel free to contact Fida Abbott and let her know if you are one of her readers.  Probably you are the lucky ones who will get special gift from her.
If you live in US, you can get copy of Enthusiasm with 10% off, free s+h, free Enthusiasm postcard and signed by author.  Contact Fida Abbott via facebook or leave a message on the Contact Form located on the right side of this blog.
Fida also will help if you are planning for fundraising.  She is also available to attend any public/community events. Please, contact her at least 1-2 months before the date of events.


Van Elaine Deegan, Walmart Associate, Parksburg, PA.
She borrowed Enthusiasm from Chester County Library System (CCLS)
450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton PA 19341 (610) 280-2600 Hasan Basri, Senior Clinical Research Associate at Eijkman Oxford Clinical Research Unit, Family Health International, US NAMRU 2, Jakarta-Indonesia.
He got Enthusiasm as a gift from his sister who was travelling to US and Europe. She bought Enthusiasm at a book store located in one of US airports.
Oscar Prajnaphalla, Author, Corporate and Marketing Communications Manager, Fortune Indonesia Tbk, Jakarta-Indonesia.
He bought Enthusiam in e-book format from kobo.

"Enthusiasm" will Attend to Indonesian Community Party in Philadelphia

To celebrate Indonesia Independence Day, Indonesian Diaspora Network of Greater Philadelphia will hold Indonesian Community Party on Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 11 AM-5 PM located at United Healthcare Building (inside building and outside park), 1900 S Broad Street, Philadelphia (Broad and Mifflin).

Fida Abbott, the author of Enthusiasm will do book signing, followed by door-prize and taking pictures with her. Big discount will be given to anybody who purchases the book during this event. Some revenue will support Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) or any activities that support CFF. 

SCHEDULES OF EVENT:

1. Opening Ceremony (11.00 AM-12.00 PM)
The Nation songs, Modero Dance, Interfaith Prayer (Christian, Catholic, Moslem, and Budhist), Speech by Hon. Ghafur Akbar Dharmaputra (Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in New York) , Music & Songs, PPLN, and Door-prize.

2. Entertainments on the open-stage (12.30-4.00 PM)
Songs & Music by JAM Bethany, Traditional Dance, Pantomime, Dangdut music by BMW, Acoustic Performance by PPC Group.

3. Free Counseling Service by Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in New York (12.30- 4.00 PM)
Free consular and visa services, Special Case Counseling

4. Free Health Service by Jefferson Hospital Team (12.30-4.00 PM)

5. Indonesian Food Bazar and Indonesian Groceries Discount (12.30-5.00 PM)

6. Stand/Table Information for Business (12.30-5.00 PM)
Asian Bank, BNI, Cargo Plus, Discover Travel, United Health Care, Law Office Jay Bagia, Nusa TV, etc.

7. Immigration Reform News and Updates by Jay Bagia Law Office (4.00–5.00 PM)
Get detail information about the recent news of New Law of Immigration in the USA.

Don't miss to stop by at the ENTHUSIASM table.  Meet and have nice interesting conversation with author Fida Abbott.

ABBOTTSBOOKS: Save 35% for Amerindo Cookbooks

Hurry, this promotion ends on Monday, August 23, 2013 at 11:59 PM! Write code SMILE35 when you checkout, then you will get 35% off; can not be combined with other offers.
Cookbooks (Photo Books):

1. Fabulous Leftover Turkey

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2. Tumpeng, An Authentic Indonesian Food
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Have a nice shopping and enjoy the rest of summer!

Get "Enthusiasm" from Public Libraries in PA

Enthusiasm is available at several public libraries in Pennsylvania.  Visit:
Chester County Library System
450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton PA 19341 (610) 280-2600
Northeast corner of 5th Ave. & Main St. 501 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320
Phone: 610-384-4115
Parkesburg Free Library, PA
105 West St. Parkesburg, PA 19365
Phone: 610 857 5165
Get it also at AMAZON!

Interviewing Author of "God's Army" and "Ocean's Power" Who Has Read "Enthusiasm"

In February 2013, Abbottsbooks had big celebration.  We celebrate one year of Antusiasme (Enthusiasm in Indonesian version) and three years of  Enthusiasm  by interviewing authors who have read Antusiasme/Enthusiasm.  Who are they?  Below is the third exclusive interview with an American author, Sherrel Prefontaine.  She is from North Attleboro, Massachusetts, an author of two novels: God's Army and Ocean's Power.   
You're also invited to read other interviews with other Indonesian authors who have read Enthusiasm/Antusiasme at Antusiasme blog.

Exclusive Interview
A: As an author who wrote two novels: God's Army and Ocean's Power, would you share to the readers what was your idea to bring those stories up? S: God's Army was divine calling to had to be shared.  God sometimes let us see him in experience vision mode.  This experience that I wrote about was very spiritual and I wanted the world to be blessed by it.  The Greek word "epinosis" means, you see God when looking back at an experience.  This is what happened with God's Army.  I wrote an allegory (fiction) creating what I believe the ants could have experience when called by God to come be a message for us.  The 2nd half is memoir about my brother-in-law and his cancer battle and how the ants affected us. Ocean's Power is a love story.  The heart necklace part of the story sparked the idea for the fictional novel.  My husband actually did find a heart necklace with a diamond chip on his birthday in the sand at Matunuck beach when he was a teenager and his mother told him to save it for the girl he loved and wanted to spend his life with.  He gave it to me when he proposed.  I used the idea of the necklace and the beach to create the fictional characters and the love story of Brian and Sandy.  Matunuck is so beautiful and was a perfect setting for novel.

A: What special message would you like to tell to the readers from your both novels?S: I hope that the stories, both true and fiction will bring a smile to face, somehow bless your life and give you enjoyment and peace.
A: In this challenging publishing world in North America, what the best thing being a self-published author?S: You control your own destiny.  Authors need to help each other and work together.  
A: What kinds of marketing strategy do you use?S: Social media is key to promoting my book.  Friends and family and people I know hosting a book club using my book.  I've done some book signings at local book stores and had a great time when the ice cream shop I mention in Ocean's Power offered to have a signing there.  What fun.  My self publishers promotes it with press releases and on-line amazon.com, etc. 

A: Who has inspired you and affected your writing career as a published-author and why? S: God is my first and primary person to inspire me.  My high school English teacher told me, you should write.  She always encourage me. (Susan Cronin - wherever you are).  My mother loved to read my stories and she was the one who started making up tales with me about statues, dolls, etc.  She promoted my imagination skills! 
A: Talking about Enthusiasm, how did you have a chance to read it?S: I was fortunate to meet Fida Abbott when using an on-line book site to share and have critiqued her individual writing. 
A: As one of "Enthusiasm" readers, what the most story did you enjoy to read and what was the best part?S: I enjoyed all of Enthusiasm .  It is very personal and inspiring to hear the story of a writer.  Fida's Enthusiasm is encouraging and contagious.  She has positive energy and great talent, especially writing it not in her native tongue.  

A: What the part of the story of this book have influenced you as a writer and what have you learned from reading this book?S: Fida reminded me to keep marching forward.  Never give up your dream.  Find your voice and keep writing.  She's an inspiration for her dedication, positive attitude, willingness to share and love of life. 
A: What do you think if the author of Enthusiasm, Fida Abbott is now writing the second book of Enthusiasm Saga?S: I can't wait to read it. 
A: To whom you would like to recommend Enthusiasm?S: I recommend Enthusiasm to anyone who ever had a dream and anyone who needs to be inspired.
A: Now we come back to talk about your books: God's Army and Ocean's Power. Where we can find your books?www.oceanspowernovel.com.  If you buy a paperback from here, I can autograph it for you.  Otherwise, it's available at xlibris.com, amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and several other internet sites. 


Sherrell with her husband, her three children, and her son in law.Profile

Sherrell is blessed with a wonderful husband, married thirty years, and together they have three beautiful children. She and her family reside in Massachusetts and Sherrell is a manager of a large real estate company. This year she celebrates twenty-eight years in the real estate business. Sherrell has a degree in Business Management and Psychology. Writing has been her passion and a dream since she was a teenager. Ocean's Power is a love story set in Matunuck, Rhode Island. It's a fictional story with a moral message: every decision we make in life has consequences and affects others as well as ourselves.

Interviewing Author of "Coki" In Series Who Has Read "Enthusiasm"

Last month, in February 2013, Abbottsbooks had big celebration.  We celebrate one year of Antusiasme (Enthusiasm in Indonesian version) and three years of  Enthusiasm  by interviewing authors who have read Antusiasme/Enthusiasm.  Who are they?  Below is the second exclusive interview with an Indonesian author, Yunita D. Harahap, presented in English version, with her children book in series, Coki .  
Also you're invited to read other interviews with other Indonesian authors who have read Enthusiasm/Antusiasme at Antusiasme blog.

Exclusive InterviewA: Your children book in series, Coki , seems very interesting.  Would you tell us the character about Coki and synopsis of three series of this book that have been published?Y: Coki is a loving kind young pigeon carrier who is always curios about everything and dares to take a risk for its fellow sake. Coki has twin siblings named Roko and Riti. Coki’s friends are Tedi Tekukur and Kunyil Kutilang. (Tekukur and Kutilang are typical Indonesian bird which chirping a lot and love to sing) Coki lives at Roda Village, a bird village.

Coki, Roko, and Riti, the siblings.By reading Coki’s stories we can see good traits of him as a young pigeon. As the main character Coki is not a super bird. He may make mistakes but willing to learn from his mistakes in order to become a better bird. In the first story, in order to help his father who was not well, Coki dared to take a risk delivering an important letter to Professor Burhan (an old big owl bird). In the second story, Coki took another risk to fly far away, looking for a medicinal leaves that would be used to heal Kunyil’s mom. Indeed through this journey Coki learned of his specialties as a carrier pigeon. In the third story, Coki was assigned to deliver an important letter and he learned to be responsible in accomplish his task despite of his friends’ invitation to play. In all of Coki’s stories we can see the nature of children in Coki’s heart.  He loves to play and is often tempted to delay his task in order he can play with his friends.A: Why are you interested to choose Coki, a little pigeon rather than other kinds of animals?Y: I intentionally chose a young carrier pigeon not a puppy, a kitten, or any other animals as the main character in Coki’s story, because carrier pigeon is very popular pet among Indonesian children. Whether in big cities, small towns or in villages, Indonesian children love to play with carrier pigeons. Besides in Indonesia we have some customs or beliefs on some certain animals, which bring controversy. For example, there are some groups of people who kill dogs for meal while many other people love dogs and considered it as loving pet. The other example is cat. Even though cat is adorable pet but for some groups of people’s belief cat is mystical animal. The other animal which controversy is pig. Carrier pigeon has a good reputation in animal kingdom.  Moreover Indonesian Postal Service uses picture of carrier pigeon as its institution symbol.

The decision to pick carrier pigeon as my main character was supported also by Letha Humes, my former teacher. She worked as a publishing consultant and editor in the same office I worked in Jakarta. She greatly encouraged me to get into children’s book writing seriously. My former director, Mr. H.A. Oppusunggu was also the best supporter for me to get involved in publishing children’s books.
A: As an author of children book, how do you get inspirations to write those three books?Y: Inspirations or ideas for my stories usually came as I worked pondering the plot. Since I have notes of the characters and elements for the stories as well as the themes so all of them were blending together in my imagination to develop the stories. I used to manage myself reading information about birds as much as I can, whether from books, magazines, or Internet. This information also gave me insights to the Coki’s plot stories.

Sometimes I got ideas or inspiration just by walking at park or surrounding my house, listening to birds’ chirping or examining birds’ actions. As I heard birds busily chirping on trees, my heart was tickled and I wondered, wanted to know what exactly they were “talking” about? Or if I was outside the house and incidentally saw a bird flew fast at the sky above my head, my heart wondering, “What is happening? Why this little buddy flew in hurry? Is there any important message that it wants to pass to its friends?” My imagination and my observation were blended together to develop the stories. Yoseph Dee, illustrator of Coki book in series, an Indonesian who lives in Australia.
A: Why do you want to be an author for children book?Y: I am a children’s books lover. I'm always crazy about children’s books and never stop buying them for my collections. It’s because children’s books are like good friends. They always bring comfort, joy, with its simple stories and good teachings. Moreover, most of them have wonderful and delightful illustrations. The characters on children’s books mostly are cute, funny, and lively. That’s why I want to become a writer for children’s books.I want to cheer up and to make children happy with my books/stories, create a character that can be a good friend to my readers, and they may see good traits of that character. Children are innocent, they never take suspicious or doubtful of information they get from the books they read. That is why we are responsible to write good and educated stories for children. And it is important that we will present the stories in simple way and fun.I tend to create a main character with strong good traits such as loving kind; proactive, willing to help others without hesitate, able to solve his problem, and loves his country. Sounds idealist, right? Since I've written stories for Indonesian children, in my opinion, that kind of traits needs to be socialized among Indonesian children in this age.A: What the important keys do you use to make the stories so interesting to be read by children? One of Coki's fans is from USA.Y: In all Coki’s stories I always begin the story with the setting at home, where Coki’s family members were interacting one to another. I did it intentionally since I wanted to leave an impression to my readers that family is important in our lives. Children basically love to be surrounded by their families, whether with their parents or just with their siblings. That’s one of the keys in Coki’s stories that will attract the young readers.

The other key is to add humor and fun things on the stories because children love to play and have fun. In each series I always add a simple game based on the story so the readers can have fun playing the game as well as enjoying the story. The other important key that make Coki’s stories interesting is its cute illustration. I am so blessed that I met Yoseph Jee, a talented and dedicated illustrator for children’s books. His illustrations are great, cute, and lively.

A: How is your participation to introduce your book to children? Melkisedhek from Biak was so happy receiving COKI.Y: When I was in Jakarta, I occasionally joined a ministry to an orphanage where we could do storytelling to the kids. I took that chance to introduce Coki to children at the orphanage. I also used to give Coki books to the street kids that I met everyday on the bus I took during office hours. Besides giving them some money to appreciate their songs, I added Coki’s books for free. The kids usually were happy to receive books. They never rejected books.

If I heard my friends would go to remote areas in Indonesia islands, I entrusted Coki’s books to my friends so they could bring Coki’s books to that area and gave them away to children there or to school libraries. In 2012 when Coki celebrated his 12 years anniversary, I invited Coki’s fans to participate on an event where they could donate books or Coki’s books to libraries in remote areas in Indonesia, or they just simply gave Coki’s books as gifts to children they knew.A: What is your short and long plan as an author/writer?Y: If it's possible I want to write the fifth series of Coki, which the plot is made up already. The fourth manuscript of Coki right now is already in the publisher desk. For the longer plan, in God’s willing I want to learn how to make illustrations for children books. I also want to write novel for teenager/youth.A: Would you tell us how you had a chance to read Enthusiasm?Y: Before I moved to USA, a friend of mine who lives in New Zealand introduced me (by e-mail) to Fida Abbott, an Indonesian woman who lives in Pennsylvania.  She hoped I might be friend with Fida in United States. I then learned that she is a writer and her novel entitled Enthusiasm was just got “Pinnacle Book Achievement Award—Spring 2010”. I was interested to read that book. Then my husband (who at that time was my fiancée) sent me that book from US in order I could read it. That was how I met Enthusiasm in person.A: What the impressions do you get from reading Enthusiasm?Y: Enthusiasm or Antusiasme is a novel with a simple plot, straight forward, but contains a strong message about courage to live or enthusiasm about live, which radiant brightly through the life of its main character. This novel is also informative, full of information of how dynamic writing world is, whether in cyberspace or in real life. The book is also showing us how literature brings great impact in our lives. The most interesting thing in this novel, I think, is the main character, the author, who is a very creative person, full of spirit and ideas, and diligent in studying everything surrounding her, in order to develop her intellectual and writing skill.That kind of trait I think needs to be contagious to many people—especially to Indonesian women—so that they will keep enthusiastic about their lives, whether they are acting as housewife or not, or if they feel they don’t have any skills of gifts.

A: After reading Enthusiasm, what the things have influenced you in your writing activities and as a writer?

Y: Be an enthusiastic person is what a I want to apply in my writing activities. If God has given me the gift of writing, I have to do it diligently. I have to dedicate my time, thoughts and strength for writing. God  has a plan for me through this activity. Yunita and Enthusiasm A: From enjoying Enthusiasm, what the most interesting story do you like, and why? 

Y: I like the description of the author’s simple daily life, especially relating to her plan to start writing a novel. As she loves to write and enjoy teaching people how to write, she felt God wanted her to write a novel and published it in English. She was pretty convinced of this desire, moreover her husband gave her a new laptop to support her writing activity.She set up a small desk at the bedroom next to the bed, so that she could work on her novel anytime. She also disciplined herself to write everyday even though she had to take care her young daughter (who surely needs her attention very much), as well as her husband and her house. In order she would not miss any newest worldwide information and to improve her writing skills, she diligently surfed Internet to support herself. The challenging of using English for her novel didn’t make her give up. On the other hand she kept moving on until then she got support and help from her husband.A: To whom you would like to recommend Enthusiasm, and what is your reason?Y: Firstly, to my friends, writers, so that they can exchange experience with the main character, how to manage gift, skills, time and strength in order they may keep writing creatively. Secondly, to my friends (especially women).  I hope they will get new insights from the main character’s experiences—that is if we have enthusiasm in our lives, our gifts, our hobbies, then we will experience a big and positive changing in our ways of life, which gives impact not only to us but also to other people around us.A: Now, we come back to talk about your book. To whom you would like to recommend your book, Coki in series, and where the readers can get them?Y: I am highly recommending Coki’s series to parents or families who have children at home and they've just learned how to read. Ideally, Coki’s story is to encourage children who started to learn how to read and want to read more, again and again. I also recommend it to the school librarians to provide Coki’s series at their collections. Coki’s series also can be used as a “Read Aloud” book.We can order Coki’s series directly to Yayasan Komunikasi Bina Kasih publishing house, Jl. Letjen. Suprapto No. 28, Cempaka Putih, Jakarta 10510. Phone (62-21) 4209586; Fax (62-21) 4250357; E-mail: info@penerbitbinakasih.com; Text message to: (62) 089653506988

Author Profile
Yunita D. Harahap was born in Jakarta, Indonesia on June 14, 1966. She started to write stories and articles for children and youth since she was in High School. Her writings mostly were published in national mass media such as Sinar Harapan newspaper, Suara Pembaruan newspaper, Bobo and HAI Magazine. She was graduated from Jakarta Science and Political Institute (IISIP), on Journalism faculty. She also served as an editor and writer at Kompak Magazine (GKI Kebayoran Baru church magazine for youth in Jakarta). In 2000 she wrote a series of children stories manuscripts for children program at YASKI broadcast, Tangerang, Indonesia. Before moving to Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A., she worked at Yayasan Komunikasi Bina Kasih publishing house (http://www.penerbitbinakasih.com). As to obtain more knowledge and skills in writing for children, she got several scholarships to attend some international writers’ conference (especially for children’s books), held by Highlights for Children Foundation (http://www.highlightsfoundation.org), Pennsylvania, U.S.A, Cook Ministries International (http://www.davidccook.com), Colorado, U.S.A. and Media Associate International (http://www.littworld.org), Illionis, U.S.A. (*)

Interviewing Author of "MIMC" who has read "Enthusiasm"

Heni as a bride
This month, in February 2013, Abbottsbooks has big celebration.  We celebrate one year of Antusiasme (Enthusiasm in Indonesian version) and three years of Enthusiasm by interviewing authors who have read Antusiasme/Enthusiasm.  Who are they?  Below is an exclusive interview with an Indonesian author, Heni Kurniawati, presented in English version, with her novel entitled Meraih Impian Merengkuh Cinta (MIMC).  In English version means Achieving Dream Embracing Love.
Also you're invited to read other interviews with other Indonesian authors who have read Enthusiasm at Antusiasme blog.

A:  As an author of MIMC, what idea had pushed you to write this story?H: The idea to write this novel came from my desire to write my own biography. I am sure that my experiences in life will be useful for others, especially those who want to reach their dreams. Novel is one of literary works that I like the most. So, I wrote it based on my own biography in the form of novel.  
A:  What message do you want to tell to the readers?H:  If we have a dream, fight to reach it. Never give up, try anything we can. One day, the problems will find their solutions and all struggles will come to the end. Be patient, persistent, sincere, and say NO to desperation. Self development and continuous prayers will take us to successes in our life. 
A: What the most interesting comment do you get from the readers who have read MIMC? H: I got two interesting comments from readers. The first is from the Dean of Faculty of English Literature, Dr. Soetomo University, Surabaya, Mr. Syamsuri Aribowo.  He had been very touched with the story on relationship between Naila and her father. The second is from Herwandi, a reader from Kalimantan (Borneo island)) who bought MIMC at Gramedia book store in Samarinda. He sent me some short text messages and said that the story of MIMC was kind of similar to his life story. He also has big dream as like the main character, Naila.
A: From MIMC front cover, what is your idea to present the pictures of snail?
H: Naila, the main character of novel MIMC starts her struggle to reach her dreams from the beginning, really from no one to someone. Begin with her profession as a waitress at a Japanese restaurant to be the one she wants to be. She continuously struggles to develop herself, slowly step by step but never stops. Snail has similar character with her struggle. This is the main reason of why I use it as a symbol in this novel.
A: As a self-published author, what bad and good experiences you have to market your book?H: Well, thing that I like is I have freedom to do what I want with this novel. I myself determine the price which means the value of my works. Meanwhile, thing that I don’t like is I cannot rely on a book distributor for marketing. If I want to hold some promotion events, I myself should arrange them. I also work hard to sell this novel to the customers of my online shop, Bening Koleksi. For me as a self-published author, I should be ready to work hard. It’s no problem, this is the challenge. I get more experiences to strengthen my marketing skill.
A:  In the competitive book publishing world, what do you think of the best thing to do as a self-published author? H:  Qualified manuscripts. Physical appearance of the books should be eye-catching and represent the content of the book. Another important thing is promotion to inform others about the books. Author must help to sell his book and does not only rely on book distributors. Come to readers and give them information about the books. Self publishing does not only need a manuscript, but also a good sense of business. A self publisher is the author and also the one who owns the money. Therefore, his books must go to the readers’ hands. 
A:  Do you have any other self-published authors who have inspired you?  Who are they and what’s your reasons? H:  No, I don’t have any. One reason why I choose self publishing is the fact that major publishers need long time to evaluate a manuscript. Moreover, they only give small royalty to the writers. Some even only give 8% from the book price that cannot be determined by the author. Meanwhile, I also want to try a new business, calculate profitability, estimate market probability, and etcetera. I also want to learn anything about book publishing. 
A:  As one of Enthusiasmreaders, how did you get a chance to read this book and what interest did you have to wanting to read this book? H: A colleague lent me this novel in English version. The most interesting from this novel is the author’s discipline that should be followed by new writers. Time frequently becomes a new writer’s main reason for not to write. Meanwhile someone is the best time manager for himself.
A:  From enjoying Enthusiasm, what the most interesting story do you like to share it here? H:  The characterization of Wanda, a little fascinating girl who always obeys her super busy mom.
A:  To whom you would like to recommend Enthusiasm and why? H:  To everybody who has a dream and passion to make it come true. They should learn from this author’s hard work. 
A:  We come back to talk about your novel, MIMC, to whom you would like to recommend it and how to get it?  H:  University students, senior high school graduates, all people who want to reach their dreams, and people who have complicated problems in their family.  You can get this book at Gramedia Book Storesor at my online store, Bening Koleksi or send SMS to +62 815-5302-5569.
Author's Profile
Heni Kurniawati was born in Pare, a district of Kediri regency, East Java, Indonesia. She was married to a man from Bangil, Pasuruan, East Java, Indonesia. Heni is a graduate of the Faculty of English Literature, Dr. Soetomo University, Surabaya. She has begun writing since Junior High School. Some of her short stories were broadcasted by a private radio station in Jombang, East Java, when she was in Senior High School. After moved to Surabaya and studied in English Literature, her English articles were published by Hello English Magazine in 2000-2002. She won some writing contests as a favorite winner for an East Java Essay Writing Contest held by her campus in 2002. After that she did not write for quite long time because of her business in working and studying. In 2007, she, again, started her writing career and became the third winner of a Profile Writing Contest. She was also the first winner of writing contest on the subject of The Most Beautiful Experiences in Ramadhan Fasting Month, held by the Indonesian Online Daily News (www.kabarindonesia.com) . Since that moment on, many of her articles and short stories have been published in this media—based on the citizen journalism. Her poem entitled Pengantin Padang (The Padangnese Bride and Bridegroom) was nominated as the best 75 poems at a Poem Writing Contest “Kado Untuk Kota Padangku Tercinta 2011 (a Gift for Our Beloved Padang)” held by Padang Dalam Puisi. Now, aside of her profession as a costing analyst for a global shoe manufacturer, she is also appointed as a mentor for a fiction online writing course held by PMOH, www.pelatihanmenulis.com.(*)

Celebrating One Year of "Antusiasme" and Three Years of "Enthusiasm"

This month, in February 2013, Abbottsbooks has big celebration.  We celebrate one year of Antusiasme (Enthusiasm in Indonesian version) and three years of Enthusiasm by interviewing some authors who have read Antusiasme/Enthusiasm or been engaged in the same book events with its author, Fida Abbott.  Who are they?  Please, stay tuned!  This will be an exciting event since Indonesian readers have been so enthusiastic to read this book and participate in the several events.  Also, Enthusiasm has received Pinnacle Book Achievement Award from North American Bookdealer Exchange (NABE) for Spring 2010 in the category of novel.  One year later, Fida Abbott was chosen as one of 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading presented by The Authors Show.
Big thank to Xlibris team.  They are so professional doing their job to make author Fida Abbott's dream come true. It was the most remarkable experience! She has found such professional and attentive services (editing, design, layout, creative services for sales brochures, etc).  Finally, through hard and detail works, Enthusiasm was released on February 24, 2010.
The other same appreciation is given to YKBK publishing, an Indonesian publisher who has been interested to buy this book right--Enthusiasm.  Enthusiasm in Indonesian version entitled Antusiasme finally was published on Valentines Day, February 14, 2012 after almost two years of long work from translating and editing.  The result is AMAZING!!!  We can read from its blog that has many participants from the readers, including Indonesian authors who have read this book.  Who are they? You should visit Antusiasme blog and read the interviews.  More authors are coming soon!  Enjoy reading their experiences to be an author and learning from their knowledge.
To read excerpt of Enthusiasm , visit this link.

Overview
ENTHUSIASM is a captivating and inspiring novel that will take readers to the author's own true story. The author narrates the journey of her life and shares how enthusiasm played a vital role in pursuing her dream in the writing world-with English as her second language-in her new country. Here, she exemplifies her experiences, her family and relationship, her inspirations, and her passage towards her remarkable goals. This novel is a reflection of her own life, how she faced obstacles, how she handled life, how she inspired and touched other people's lives through her works, and how she achieved the amazing successes of her life and endeavors-a perfect blend of life's spices.
Through Enthusiasm , readers will be affected by the author's wonderful story. Filled with hope and inspiration, strength and enthusiasm, this novel will draw out the best within its readers' hearts and minds. (*)

Where Do You Find "Enthusiasm" and "Antusiasme" (Indonesian version)?

Dear Readers,

Don't be struggle to find inspirational and motivational novel Enthusiasm and Antusiasme (in Indonesian version).  Please, take an easy way by take a look some information below.

To order Enthusiasm online, go to Amazon, BN and Xlibris. It's available in eBook on multiple devices: Kindle , Nook , Reader, PC/Mac, Phone, and Tablet (Reader Store). Get Enthusiasm on your Kindle just for $9.99 or on your Nook just for $8.49 (discount 15%)   or on your Reader, PC/Mac, Phone and Tablet just for $8.99 (discount 10%) .


To order Antusiasme (Enthusiasm in Indonesian version) online with special discount, go to Penerbit Bina Kasih , or send SMS to 089653506988 or email to info@penerbitbinakasih.com or call +62 21 4209586.

To read excerpt in English version, visit this link.
Overview
ENTHUSIASM is a captivating and inspiring novel that will take readers to the author's own true story. The author narrates the journey of her life and shares how enthusiasm played a vital role in pursuing her dream in the writing world-with English as her second language-in her new country. Here, she exemplifies her experiences, her family and relationship, her inspirations, and her passage towards her remarkable goals. This novel is a reflection of her own life, how she faced obstacles, how she handled life, how she inspired and touched other people's lives through her works, and how she achieved the amazing successes of her life and endeavors-a perfect blend of life's spices.
Through Enthusiasm, readers will be affected by the author's wonderful story. Filled with hope and inspiration, strength and enthusiasm, this novel will draw out the best within its readers' hearts and minds. (*)

Where Do You Find "Enthusiasm" and "Antusiasme" (Indonesian version)

Don't be struggle to find inspirational and motivational novel Enthusiasm and Antusiasme (in Indonesian version).  Please, take an easy way by take a look some information below.

To order Enthusiasm online, go to Amazon, BN and Xlibris. It's available in eBook on multiple devices: Kindle , Nook , Reader, PC/Mac, Phone, and Tablet (Reader Store). Get Enthusiasm on your Kindle just for $9.99 or on your Nook just for $8.49 (discount 15%)   or on your Reader, PC/Mac, Phone and Tablet just for $8.99 (discount 10%) .


To order Antusiasme (Enthusiasm in Indonesian version) online with special discount, go to Penerbit Bina Kasih , or send SMS to 089653506988 or email to info@penerbitbinakasih.com or call +62 21 4209586.

To read excerpt in English version, visit this link.
Overview
ENTHUSIASM is a captivating and inspiring novel that will take readers to the author's own true story. The author narrates the journey of her life and shares how enthusiasm played a vital role in pursuing her dream in the writing world-with English as her second language-in her new country. Here, she exemplifies her experiences, her family and relationship, her inspirations, and her passage towards her remarkable goals. This novel is a reflection of her own life, how she faced obstacles, how she handled life, how she inspired and touched other people's lives through her works, and how she achieved the amazing successes of her life and endeavors-a perfect blend of life's spices.
Through Enthusiasm, readers will be affected by the author's wonderful story. Filled with hope and inspiration, strength and enthusiasm, this novel will draw out the best within its readers' hearts and minds. (*)