Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger)’s Comments (group member since Mar 21, 2017)

Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger)’s comments from the Navigating Indieworld Discussing All Things Indie group.

Theodore wrote: "Actually, I recall it being longer last year."

Yikes! Thanks for the info, Theodore! Hugs

Yippee, Alex! Congratulatory Hug

Reading P.D. Workman's Deviation. Riveting and enthralling! Hugs

*Hops up and down excitedly like a minion*
Yippee!! This is your book I'm most interested in because it has a puppy in it! Hugs

Wonderful, Erica!! Hugs

What a wonderful review for you, Carrie! Hugs

Wonderful news all around, Alex! Hugs

Oooh! I also enjoyed Stillness! Good luck, Eldon! Hugs

P.S. I haven't even published anything yet, so I don't know about starting an author website without an actual book for sale.
*smacks head and crawls behind sofa*

Carole wrote: "I would make it an author's website. Let it be about your books and then have headings where they can click and t should show the other merchandise available. If you send me a post with a link cnbb..."

Thank you, Carole. In being so stuck in not knowing what to do, I haven't done a darn thing, which includes taking photos of my products... which are ready to sell and ship. This is how nervous and confused I am... all balled up like a hedgehog. I know, I best get working on it! Hugs

Anna Faversham wrote: "My first thought was - definitely separate. My second thought is combine. My third... oh dear, it is a dilemma, isn't it! With combining them, it might keep the costs down. Yes - combine."

Thank you, Anna. I see you completely understand my confusion. Ha, ha! Hugs

Nancy wrote: "Since I already had a career as an artist, I too, combined my wildlife art, gifts, including bookmarks, and my book on my site. Recently, I created a new separate author website for the book, and l..."

Thank you, Nancy. I was also thinking of adding mini paintings. Hugs

Erin wrote: "Congratulations to you on both ventures!!
My sis is in a similar boat and decided to combine both ideas into a total lifestyle blog. This is one reason why authors should ALways grab their own name..."

Thank you, Erin. While someone offered to help me set up a website store and I don't want to step on their toes, I've become concerned something is wrong or has happened because they have been absent. I'll try to upload a photo of my bookmarks. Hugs

I'm truly struggling with a decision and feel like I only have one chance to get this right. I'd truly appreciate your honest thoughts and opinions.

Due to a physically painful health issue, I remain unable to obtain a job outside the home. Drowning in medical debt, I desperately need to earn money, as selling my collectibles on eBay isn't enough. In the past I have crafted and sold handmade jewelry to coworkers. I've always enjoyed creating such gifts for family and friends and have had a large stash of supplies on hand for years. This week I put together a bunch of gold and silver plated steel bookmarks with various charms. I was thinking of creating a website on which to sell them rather than sell them on eBay.

Here's my dilemma. I really and truly do intend to publish my books in various genres and would like to have an author website. Do I create one artistic website with a welcome page where a visitor will choose to learn about my books or shop for my jewelry? Or do I keep the websites separate because readers will be put off by me trying to sell them something other than my book? And, no, I do not intend to offer my books for sale on my website; just info and a link to Amazon.

Also, I plan to use WordPress and BlueHost and am techno-phobic. Is setting up a store and website using these services considered easy enough? Also, is anyone in a similar situation? What do you do and why?

Your thoughts and opinions are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your consideration. Hugs

Something awesome happened to me today that I want to share in hopes of making you smile. A bird walked... yes, walked into my kitchen. I have the door open for our dogs to go out into the fenced in backyard at will. The bird then hopped up and flew onto a chair and sang while I watched in awe. Not one dog barked. After trying unsuccessfully to fly out through the closed window, the cute little sparrow found its way back out the door. It really made my day. Hugs to All.

Both are very nice, vivid, great, Amy!! Hugs

R.L. wrote: "Lol my coffee IV hasn't kicked in yet"

I love the way you drink, R.L! Hugs

I appreciate receiving informational updates, even though I don't always have time to respond or participate. Thank you for all the hard work you and and the other moderators do. Hugs

Snagged it! Thank you, Aislinn! Hugs

Wonderful for you, Carole! Hugs