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

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

I can't find it on the US page either. The date would help. How do you submit quotes?

Carole wrote: "Yep Sounds good- Use everything except - lets' do Princess and Rocket-Bye for Mother's Day."

That sounds good. I am trying to schedule the features for Tuesdays so would you like to do May 9th which is the Tuesday before mothers day? Or is there another Tuesday that would work better?

Theodore wrote: "Just sent you the info. (;>)

Thanks. Let me know if there's something I missed, please.

Ted"

I received your email Ted and don't need any other information. Thank you!

Ha Ha! You all are cracking me up!

Theodore wrote: "That looks wonderful, Erica...count me in. That's truly nice of you.

Ted"

Perfect! Just send me your info and I will get you on the schedule. :)

Carole wrote: "If you have room for me- Erica I'd like to be included."

I always have room for you Carole! :) Do you want me to use the same bio and author picture from the party? It might be good to feature a different series than the one from the party. Maybe your Capitan No Beard series or one of your new books? Just let me know what you prefer and send me an email with any new pictures or updated info. I will push your feature out a little if that is ok since we just finished the release party. That way the post won't be back to back with your other feature that just finished. Thanks Carole!

This event is complete. However, I would like to continue supporting my fellow children's picture book indie authors. If you are interested in claiming a Facebook feature post please send the following information to ericagrahamauthor@gmail.com.

1. A one paragraph author bio.
2. A one paragraph blurb for the book you would like featured.
3. Your links to your amazon pages/social media pages/website.
4. Your author picture and a picture of your chosen feature book.

Thank you!

Yay Ember. I am excited for you!

Just hit 80 likes on my Facebook page! :) <3

Alexis wrote: "I live in Rotterdam, write erotica and drink COCA COLA. Sometimes Pepsi. Depends on my mood, really."

I like that you specified Coca Cola over Pepsi lol. That is an important distinction. I prefer Coke too. :)

Totals so far: coffee and tea are neck and neck! Water and soda/pop are pretty much equal seconds. Alcoholic beverages and energy drinks are last. Seems that country and genre don't have a clear pattern yet. :)

Becky wrote: "Finally.

After a couple weeks of intense-head-down-at-work stuff, a glimmer appeared: The journal I'd submitted my essay to has come out! I don't care that it goes to a select audience, I feel all..."

Congrats Becky! Incredible article!

I feel that my series targets a unique concept in children's books. My goal was to not only target this concept, but to make sure that my storylines didn't suffer to accomplish this goal. This way the books are appropriate for ALL young children. I want these books to be fun for kids working with speech and fun for kids with typically developing speech. :)

Going to brainstorm on this one. I will post ideas as they come but I am not set on any of these:

Authors Navigating Indieworld

The Authors of Indieworld

Indieworld Navigators

Carole wrote: "I'll have Brit post what we send out on Monday."

Thanks Carole!

Yay CL!!! That is EPIC! And congrats on the progress Alex!

Being new to this process, I am wondering if anyone has good links for examples of book review cover letters and press releases as these are required when submitting print copies for review.
Thanks!

I like matte finish better in the YA fiction/fantasy genre. In fact, most YA books I have are matte. It is rare to find them in glossy.

Carole wrote: "ice cream- technically not a drink, but always my choice. Talenti Caribbean Coconut is my obsession."

Speech therapists also work with swallowing deficits. We typically consider ice cream a liquid since it melts during the swallowing process so you're good! ;) Wow...I'm such a nerd lol

This is completely random, but I thought for fun we could see if there are any patterns! What is your drink of choice when writing? Include your genre and country so we can see if there is any correlation. :)

I write children's books and am in the US. I rarely start a writing or illustrating session without a cup/glass of tea. It doesn't matter if it is hot or iced, sweet or unsweet, it just needs to be tea. :)