Erica’s Comments (group member since Jan 10, 2017)

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

I agree, Ted. I hope it doesn't hit until Saturday. It will give people a little more time to prepare. I was watching out local news when I had heard there was a possibility for Friday. Thanks for the updates.

From what I can tell, it looks like it may hit Florida as early as Friday.

It will be hard with so many relief teams in Texas right now too.

Hope it weakens or turns. Stay safe!

Very nice and professional! Great work!

Way to go Amy!

I like 3 better, but I think the very last question at the end of 2 hooks me more than the question at the end of 3. Just my opinion though. :)

Great list, Alex! Very kind of you to share. Carole is a pretty fantastic role model. ;)

Congrats!!!

Haha! Love it!

I am not the best at coming up with titles so take may opinion lightly. Out the ones you listed, I like Si-Cross 4 the best.

Carole wrote: "The kids insisted on those- We have tee shirts, hats, signed limited edition posters, pencils, and backpacks all on their way. I want to see what makes the biggest impact."

Keep us posted on what has the best impact. :)

I agree about the endings, Amy. I have also seen books and films where the ending is completely unresolved. I am not a fan of that, but as long as the main plot is resolved I don't mind some parts being left open.

As far as a series indicator, I personally don't think I would number a book to indicate a series if I was not positive there would be more. If I did anything, it would be to include a common phrase or name that I would use in all the titles. More of a title-subtitle layout. That's just my opinion though. Personally I wouldn't get bent out of shape either way. :) You can also have the cover tweeked later to include a series indicator if you decide to write a second book.

The Facebook page looks good, Carole! I gave it a like. :) I like the giveaways you are doing too. I had seen the fidget spinner one on Twitter the other day. Very cool!

One of my brother's books has an unresolved ending. He resolved the main plot of the book, but left it obviously open for a sequel, which he does not intend on writing at this time as he is working on other unrelated books. It has been very well received by readers even without complete resolution. He did not use a series indicator, but often gets questions asking if he will write a second book so I don't think readers would be confused by a series without a series indicator. :) Good luck with your books!

Thanks! :)

Liked and following! :)

What is the link to your author page? I'll give you a like and follow. :)

Followed you on Twitter. I noticed that your Facebook page seems to be a personal page. Did you set up an author page as well? Some people prefer not to, but you may consider it. I did a quick search and here is an example of an article that describes the process: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.writ...

Not promoting my page, but if you want to see an example author page mine is talking tales books.com/ericagrahamauthor

I find that if all I do is post about my books, I begin to loose followers on both. Try to post interesting/funny pictures, tips, start unrelated discussions, feature other authors or whatever other creative ways you can think of to keep interest.

Also, I seem to be able to post more frequently on Twitter than on Facebook without loosing followers.

Hope this helps and good luck!

Woohoo, Alex!