Ann’s Comments (group member since Jan 10, 2015)

Ann’s comments from the Support for Indie Authors group.

For me the religious implications make it dark. I was very worried about how my family would react to it. I thought they might think I was trying to make a statement about my childhood :)

I'm glad you enjoyed them!

Dwayne wrote: "Ann wrote: "Interesting. . .this is for Dakota's story. It's even darker than Em's, which I feel is fairly dark. Maybe not."

I read it (Em's story) yesterday and liked it - the best of the series ..."

Any suggestions??

V.M. wrote: "Oh turn of the last century mental hospital behavioural conditioning techniques. You've got this former psych major all a'quiver:)"

Thanks G.G.! Good advice!

G.G. wrote: "People who read and love historical stories will demand you write true facts. People who read your book might not be as hard, yet, anything that rings false will be noticed. What I mean is if elect..."

Interesting. . .this is for Dakota's story. It's even darker than Em's, which I feel is fairly dark. Maybe not.

Riley wrote: ".....well....that depends. You're speaking to a man who worked in mental hospitals, and part of the training was learning the old methods.
Ice baths, electroshock, straight jackets, lobotomies, it ..."

Oh no!! And I thought we were going to be good friends!!

Just kidding. Six of one, half a dozen of the other in my opinion.

Good luck with the beginning of your journey!

Riley wrote: "I don't drink, I'm all but a teetotaler! I do however smoke pot...so now might be a good time to spark up a joint. Good suggestion Ann.
Ann wrote: "I'd say take a shot of vodka and then see what yo..."

Here's my current dilemma: the next segment of Rehab for Superheroes takes us back to early 1900 London. How realistic do I need to be? I'm looking up when the lightbulb was invented, what types of "methods" were used in psychiatric hospitals at that time. . .etc. How far down that rabbit hole do I go?

I'd say take a shot of vodka and then see what you come up with, but that wouldn't be a very responsible suggestion, would it?

Riley wrote: "The opening to a scene that leads to the start of a journey.....I have everything mapped out but the actual start...and no matter how hard I try it's not coming to me....so frickin' annoying!"

I like the concept!

Kenneth wrote: "Lord of the Flies ends with the boys being rescued and taken off the island, and I've always wondered what the psychological impact would have been for the survivors. To satisfy my own curiosity, ..."

Is there anything not being discussed in this group that you'd like to cover? Let's use this discussion as a "suggestion box."

Let me know when the sequel is released!!!!!!!!!! Please :)

Kayla wrote: "I love how this thread started with what we're working on and ended with hoverboards, only to be brought back to current projects!

I'm super busy right now- doing final preparations for the releas..."

Yes, but then you've piqued their interest and they're involved. . . . . . .*cue eerie music*

Riley wrote: "What better people to name a ghost book then ghosts, right?"

Yes, present time. . .basically all I can say without revealing too much.

Maurice wrote: "Hi Ann, I like the simple logo very much, and as others have said goes well with the layout. But even more I love the cover for "Hollow Town". What time period does the story take place...present t..."

Thanks guys!! I'm still playing around. I'm thinking of hosting a contest on my website. People can vote on a selection of logos and then whichever logo gets the most votes, I'll choose one of the votees to win a copy of my book or something to that effect. Thoughts?

Adobe illustrator

Hey all,

Tonight I decided it would be fun to drink some wine and try to design a logo for my website.

If you have a second, could you visit www.annliviandrews.com and take a look? I'd like honest opinions. My thought is that it doesn't quite fit with the feel of my site. But I do like it.

Thanks!

Welcome Tanya! Let us know how we can help!

Lorine wrote: "Hi, my name is Tanya but I write under the name Lorine S. Thomas. I am a first time writer and just published my first book, "Cross Your Heart" which took me forever to finish. I am a full-time O..."

I haven't watched the first Twin Peaks. It's on my list though. I'll have to bump it to the top!

Define comedic genius.

Riley wrote: "I write listening to whatever, even the TV in the background. I'll say one thing though, it was easiest when I listened to comedic genius."

Hi Susan! Welcome to our group!

Susan wrote: "hi, my name is Susan and I'm new to this, I have published a book on Amazon Kindle under my own name "Trouble in the Keys". I'm hoping to learn from all of you!"

Hello!

I'd be happy to add your book to my list. Could you email to annliviandrews@gmail.com?

C. wrote: "Across from Boston Common, nestled into the corner of a cobblestone mall, sits The Bookseller, a bookstore owned by a lovable rare book dealer and his wife, who runs a coffee parlor inside the stor..."