Judy’s Comments (group member since Feb 06, 2017)

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

Anya wrote: "Alex - Ahh, yes, Agatha Christie. My sister had to read "ABC Murders" for school once, and couldn't stop talking to me about it for weeks. I like to watch crime series, though I don't read such gen..."

Konnichi wa, Anya, I taught French and Spanish: we speak Spanish at home, and some Italian. I have studied Japanese forever and can communicate with textbook and dictionary open, not much more!

Carole wrote: "Tell me what you need- I'm game.

I planning another mailing that I am doing to bookstores and libraries out west. I will do a flyer for the group- Who would like to be on it?"

Count me in, Carole!

Anya wrote: "Hello everyone, new Goodreads member here! :) - really, I just joined about 2 hours ago. Still getting used to the web navigation and settings.

First of all, thank you to Julie A. Gerber and Carol..."

Welcome to the group, Anya!

CeDany wrote: "Officially launched for sale via PAYHIP.COM
19 OCTOBER 2017
The WynderMyre Memoirs Series
Novel One/Episode One
Trieste-Her Journey/From Dawn Until Forever!

CLICK THIS LINK: https://payhip.com/b/X..."
Great news, Congratulations, CeDany!

Becky wrote: "Per this blog: https://heidinorrod.wordpress.com/kid...

If you're on Twitter, pitch up to 6 pitch-tweets about your board books, picture books, easy reader/chapter books, middle grade, or young a..."

thanks for the info, Becky

Amy wrote: "£10k is ridiculous. I was offered a vanity publishing deal for Modified which was £2300 start to finish. I didn’t have the money so had to turn it down.

Here’s a controversial thought. Why is van..."

Don't the "vanity press" that people frown upon take advantage of their authors with low royalties, limited or no rights, and way above average prices for services?

it's good for us in the Northeast, it didn't have to come on Columbus Day week-end, though...

Judy wrote: "Hi, everyone, I hope that I put this in the right place...
Please share this message with your friends who may be interested, especially those who have small children.
Don't we all want the best fo..."

Giveaway print copy of Bonjour! Let's Learn French begins today right in the next room. Folks, you heard it here! Give your child the gift of an early and fun intro to French. Easy, free downloadable audio at website with lots of resources. It's a chance for you to learn or review some French and use this beautiful language with family, friends, everyone! Enter now:https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Carole wrote: "Things are constantly turning around- so much I feel like I'm on a loop-de-loop.We have good years and plenty of not-so-good years. The one thing I know, we used to say this all the time- it should..."

I love that: better by Friday! I'll start using it.

Carole wrote: "When I moved into my first house forty years ago, we bought it because it had central air and Michael had bad asthma. He needed it. We put every penny into buying the house and had NOTHING extra. I..."

Wow, Carole! What an experience! I'm glad that you emerged stronger than ever and that things turned around!

CeDany wrote: "You should see the funny situation I get in -- sometimes...

There's a funny story for you Judy!

I'm at an Italian Restaurant -- I'm ordering from the Italian Menu -- no problems there, but then t..."
you are a true polyglot, CeDany, I agree with you about the Asian languages, I can't do Japanese, except with the textbook and dictionary open, tried Chinese, the tones are hard (impossible for me) to remember, and let's not mention the alphabet, in Japanese there are three! ¡Dios mío!
I studied Italian, but we speak Spanish at home, and would mix them up constantly, they are hard to keep apart.

Bernard wrote: "Being a French-Canadian, one would think French was the first language I spoke. Hélas, it wasn't.

My father decided to go study surgery in the USA where my first words were spoken. I was around ..."
So you are now a trilingual! Bravo! Of course it's easier to learn a language when you're very young...that's our problem in the U.S., kids don't begin until it's very late, if at all,and that's why I wrote the book, but you did it! You can learn a language at any age, it just takes more work and time, which adults don't have.
I have spent so many years trying to learn Japanese, but now I just don't have time.

CeDany wrote: "Salut Jules! I remember hubby said that in order to learn French -- he was given a library card and an assignment to read Astérix et Obélix.

Due to this, once we were married we purchased the enti..."

CeDany, I'm happy to hear that you are trilingual (at least!) Asterix is funny, but it must be hard to learn with it..usually, humor is difficult in a foreign language, at least for me, I don't get the jokes, but then, I don't get lots of jokes in English either. Mexico is a fascinating country (except for the earthquakes)

Hi, everyone, I hope that I put this in the right place...
Please share this message with your friends who may be interested, especially those who have small children.
Don't we all want the best for our children? Let's give them an early start learning a language with all its proven benefits.
Bonjour! Let's Learn French gives your child 6-10 (roughly) a fun and easy start learning French. It's fun for the family too. Easy to use: go to the website, polyglotkidz.com download the free audio, and follow along. You'll find lots of resources on the website, including some yummy recipes.
Kids take a pretend trip to France on Pete the Pilot's magic airplane. There they meet Louis l'escargot, France's favorite snail, follow his adventures, absorb the culture and learn French.
Back "home", there are activities to practice French with family and friends, including daily expressions, skit, Culture Corner, song, and directions for making an impressionist picture with oil pastels or crayons.
Bonjour! is available for pre-order on Amazon, probably B&N,, and will be available world-wide on Amazon (I checked with Bookbaby).It has a five-star review from Readers' Favorite.
It is the sister book of award-winning¡HOLA Let's Learn Spanish. There's a Goodreads giveaway for HOLA going on now, and a giveaway for Bonjour! will begin on Monday.

CeDany wrote: "Hello all, sorry in advance, I'm atrociously upset just the now, so I'll be shouting and swearing in my own way!

Beginning of rant: "Why oh bl...y why, must my dreams always dashed????? Haven't I ..."

Hang in, CeDany, it will get better, a lot better!

Jon wrote: "Have to say this is one of my favourite threads to dip into. A bit of positivity is always appreciated!

My news, which I'm really chuffed about, is that I was selected to join the ranks of Zero Fl..."

great news, Jon!

CeDany wrote: "Judy wrote: "CeDany wrote: "Judy wrote: "CeDany wrote: "Hi Judy,

I've gone to your website and checked around the internet -- you're on Instagram as of last night, and quite a few clicks on your p..."

Stay as strong as you are, CeDany

CeDany wrote: "Judy wrote: "CeDany wrote: "Hi Judy,

I've gone to your website and checked around the internet -- you're on Instagram as of last night, and quite a few clicks on your post.

Hoping this helps, lat..."
CeDany, you have all my sympathy; this must be very hard for you. You and your son will be in my thoughts and prayers.

CeDany wrote: "Hi Judy,

I've gone to your website and checked around the internet -- you're on Instagram as of last night, and quite a few clicks on your post.

Hoping this helps, later dear

CeDany, BB, V-V!"

CeDany, thank you so much! Merci beaucoup! ¡Muchisimas gracias

CeDany wrote: "Judy wrote: "CeDany wrote: "Hiya all,

If you want a shout-out on Instagram under #indieauthorsofinstagram -- just DM me your pic-cover or website where I can retrieve it.

I'll make a photo collag..."
CeDany, thank you so much. Please let me know if I should send you some info..