Carole’s Comments (group member since Oct 19, 2016)

Carole’s comments from the Navigating Indieworld Discussing All Things Indie group.

Loved the snail!

Alex wrote: "So pleased for you, Carole, and Michael, that's a really great result for both you, shows that your books are good and deserving of success."

Just read your news, Alex. I am so proud of you! I can't wait to see where this all goes. 65000 downloads are so impressive.

"I have also sold a combined 900 copies of the other titles in the series, and earned 110+% of the cost of the feature."

This is the stuff of dreams, Alex. You're an indie-role model.

Both Bulwark and The Knowing were finalists in the International Book Awards.

Can a Princess be a Firefighter was also a finalist, as well as my son's Monsterland 1, Monsterland Reanimated, and Stillwell.

While I know they are not 'winners,' I am still proud. They competed against 2000 other entries, many of which were traditionally published

I have often said it validates the writing for both of us when a book receives some sort of recognition.

My heart and hugs go out to all my fellow suffering authors! Mini flood, Anna!!! The light bulb went out over my stove and it took three handymen to figure out it was a starter and not a bulb.

I'm sure they will!!

Aww, you make me feel so good. Really Alexis, writing and completing a book is a real reflection of your own determination and stick-with-it-ness. I wish you the best of luck and may a series follow, coupled with huge sales!

Yay!! The crowd roars!!! So happy for you, Alexis!!

Thanks, Alicya.

Thanks, guys.

Those are all good questions, Carmel. I bet Dale might know the answers.

Bulwark was just awarded an Indie Brag Medallion!!! Yay!!

You bet. But it's hard for the English speakers as well. I look at some of my earlier stuff and cringe.

Yes, you had clapped for one of my articles and then it disappeared!! I got worried.

Great news!!!

I agree with David!!

Very wise words, Anna.

that's what you should write about!!

hahah!

Alexis wrote: "Carole wrote: "Profound, Alexis. You are so right, just because you love a genre, that doesn't mean you should write in it.
I never read a horror book in my life, don't go to horror movies and I ha..."

I'm glad I helped, Alexis. You've been a big support to me too!! I have to say, I'm very excited for you. Publishing a book is a lot like a new job, or move, or having a baby!!

Profound, Alexis. You are so right, just because you love a genre, that doesn't mean you should write in it.
I never read a horror book in my life, don't go to horror movies and I have to say when people say Bulwark is chilling or scary, I chuckle a little bit. I don't know where that came from.
Grief works in mysterious ways. I started my whole writing career when my mom passed. Writing The Knowing was a love letter to my husband, that I don't think I could have written while he was alive.
I'm sad for your loss. It's good that you took your sorrow and changed it into positive energy like producing your book. Maybe writing YA is more about the promise of youth and life we have before us. As such, it's a loving testimony for your cousin.