Anna’s Comments (group member since Mar 21, 2017)

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

Ah... it's my book cover pic, I'm trying to upload. I do have a FB account but I haven't got round to using that much either. I don't really do social media - it's just a question of time.

Thank you so much, Sam. I'm giving up on getting feedback. When it's published I'll ask for comments then and I can change it afterwards! That's one thing I know how to do.

Oh dear, I haven't got it online yet. I'd hoped to get some feedback first. Thank you anyway, Dale.

Sorting out my website is another job to do - the guy who used to run it is no longer able to. Sight problems.

I know how to get it onto Amazon, I do all my own editing and formatting so I'll be all right. I just thought I'd get some opinions on it first.

How do I upload a cover pic for some of you to critique?

Thank you for this. I've starred this in my emails and I intend to look into it once the current wip is finished! Won't be long now. I'm beginning the formatting, although I only have tomorrow morning free to do that and then I have to wait until the following Tuesday. Sigh.

I know I've missed the deadline but if I take a look and master what it's all about, I might catch on in time for another one!!!

How embarrassing.

Definitely a good 'wow'. Respect. Cool. (Think they're still 'in')

The characters who say 'awesome' are meant to be somewhat behind the times, so I guess it'll be fine...

Alex wrote: "We can be outdated together Sam because I still say awesome as well."

Oh there's some awesomes in the book too, but then it is set in rural New Zealand so I'm going to run with that.

I'm definitely a cave writer, Sam. Writing room (surrounded by books), door shut, silence. If the telephone rings, it just gets stared at, er... glared might be a better word. If I'm in the Regency period how come there's this thing ringing?

With the NZ section of the wip, I'm all right with the wind and the rain, we've had a little of that today. For non-Brits, most of us haven't had any rain for a whole month.

Writing on the sofa, Sam, is awesome! :o)

And Valerie - wow you've written a lot of books. I'm sticking with wow!

Thanks, Sam. Good luck with your writing too. Enjoying writing is such a good thing to have, especially in lockdown. Though most writers are in semi-lockdown permanently!

Oh no apologies necessary, Sam. I've grinned all the way through reading these posts. What a wonderful lot you are. It's been so very helpful.

Chester (his name) is so far from being normal (he's beginning to think) that I could probably get away with anything. However, somehow that 'yay' stopped me in my tracks on the 4th read through, though why it didn't jump out at me before, I just don't know. He's in macho surfing NZ so I'll be kind to him and I've taken it out.

Thank you, Sam and Dale. I think it's gotta go.

About to take on the waves can be a bit like going off to war! Though in my case, on nice little British waves, I simply felt like I was flying on a magic carpet.

Perhaps I'll put 'Yeah - this is life!' Or something.

More offers welcome.

In my very soon to be published ( I hope) wip, I've come across a macho man using the term 'Yay' when he's excited and about to go surfing.

I've used that word because that's what I say. But would a macho man use it? If not, what would he use? Without swearing, please.

Of course it would be easier if I allowed myself to let him swear. But hey ho. Any help will be gratefully received.

Can’t get to the seaside? Foreign travel out of the question? Perhaps reading a book set in a coastal location in the UK will help to spread your wings and bring you closer as you get lost in the story. If you have read One Dark Night, you might like the second book in the series



It is set on an island off the south coast of England. (It’s not essential to read Book One first but, like dinner, it’s often preferable to have the main course before strawberries and cream.)

A ruthless smuggler - The Dark Star - is confronted by Lieutenant Thorsen who is entranced by a woman 'owned' by him. The Dark Star takes his revenge.

And it is FREE from 2nd to 6th June. Of course, it’s always free if you have Kindle Unlimited.
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I don’t write children’s stories and some of you may have children at home who’ve run out of good books to read. Ted Cohen’s book



is available on Kindle, in paperback and on Audible.

An exciting story about a precocious bear cub who doesn’t listen to his mother and almost ends up in the hands of the Big Bad Wolf!

Fuzzy Wuzzy, his brothers, Bob and Hal, and sister, Sal, were told to stay in their lair while Mama Bear went fishing. But Fuzzy, bored, decides to explore the world. Ivan the Wolf could not have been happier to see him, given how hungry he is. Can Fuzzy escape Ivan’s clutches?

That's fantastic!

Hope the day brings happy memories of those loved and maybe lost.

Just read two of our members' books: Joshua Grant's 'Pandora' and Michael Ward's 'Rags of Time'.

Both recommended. Joshua's scares you from the first page (don't read before a cruise - if that could only be possible!) and Michael's also grabbed me from the first page - what on earth?

Reviews left on Amazon, and Goodreads to follow.

I think you should start a new paragraph at 'This multicultural...'

Does it need the word 'chapter'? Not being a children's writer I cannot see if that is necessary, if it isn't, I'd cut it out.

Do you need to give an indication of the age it is suitable for? This may not be necessary as the subject matter and your explanation indicate it is for quite young children.

No exclamation mark is needed after China (well not in a blurb).

The questions are a good way to pique interest.

Looks good - pandas are always cute and a disappearing one grabs interest.

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A bargain book that's also free on Kindle Unlimited. Immerse yourself in another place, another time, and take your mind off the world's current problems.

It is 1821 and smuggling is rife on the English coast. Lucy Yorton, dragged away from her privileged early life, must slave on a bleak, run-down farm.

Then two men enter her life:-

Lieutenant Karl Thorsen, sworn to avenge the murder of his father, is a King's man. He is determined to hang the violent smugglers.

Daniel Tynton has smuggling in his blood. Undaunted by Thorsen's threats, he is respected and feared.

The choices we make determine our futures and Lucy is torn between two determined men as the secrets and lies undermining her life are exposed.

I don't write children's books so if you have little ones in need of some new stories, here's a good one from Erica Graham:-


Erica Graham - Talking Tales: Catch that Chinchilla. Suitable for up to age 8.

Oh no! The chinchilla has escaped! Can Fletch and his sister, Rachael, find the sneaky chinchilla before Dad gets home?

Review: "The atmosphere of the story is one of fun, and I found myself quite unexpectedly smiling throughout the entire story! I definitely enjoyed the massive shock and surprise at the very end of the tale and wholeheartedly recommend Catch That Chinchilla to young readers." - Rosie Malezer for Readers' Favorite

And you can have fun reading it to a child as it has lots of ch, ch sounds in it!

Feel-good short stories to relax with, set in contemporary and historic England, and Italy:

Deep in the World of the Dead, Judge Not, A Wonderful World, Angela (who’s giving you her best smile on the cover) and One Stolen Kiss.

These could be just the thing for those of us in lockdown, free, undemanding, and taking your mind off any troubles you're having with Covid 19. Treat yourself - it costs nothing.

FREE on Amazon until 25th April or always free on Kindle Unlimited

I don't write children's stories but here's something from Eugenia Chu for those of you who have children at home most of the time now.

Ages 7-11
Brandon and his cousins are on a trip to visit their grandparents in Beijing, China! While bonding with family, practicing Chinese, touring historic sites and feasting on local dishes, Brandon thinks he sees a tiny panda. However, every time he gets close, the panda disappears! Is Brandon imagining this small creature, or is it real? Will Brandon find out before he has to fly back home?

I've read it myself and it's real cute (educational too).

Joshua Grant is organizing this:

https://diabolicshrimp.com/the-shrimp...

It's a not-too-demanding competition and you have until next year to enter! We might manage that, eh?

Some of the profits from his books go to good causes, spelt out on his website.

I've liked it and voted too, I didn't have to join, just leave name and email.

Good luck.