Theodore’s Comments (group member since Apr 01, 2017)

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

Trishna wrote: "Congratulations!!"

Thanks, Trishna.

Watch for Alyssa's story next week.

Carole wrote: "Yay!!"

I think you will find Alyssa's story next week unusual.

Thanks for your continued support.

Ted

Theodore Jerome Cohen Wins Flash Fiction Challenge

Wow! You guys and gals brought your best game to this week’s competition! Thanks so much.

https://www.indiesunlimited.com/2017/...

Next week, Alyssa Devine will wield her pen…she promises an intriguing story about a doll that can predict the future.

Watch this space.

Terrific interviews!

Amy wrote: "I see what you mean. No I don’t think one person should be allowed to rate a book twice on goodreads."

I would address that with the editors. Why not three ratings by the same person? Or four? What a joke!

https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

Well, CreateSpace finally has resolved the problem related to the limited display of pages on the Look Inside feature for my three children's books. (Knock on wood!!!) I upped the percentage of pages I wanted to be made available to forth (40%), and now, the ship seems to have been righted. The fact that this is the third or forth time I've had to address the issue with them this year does NOT give me a lot of confidence, but for now, things appear to be functioning as expected.

This problem occurred for the paperback issues. If you have problems with the Look Inside feature on your Kindle editions, contact Author Central and asked to be switched to the KDP Help Desk.

Erica wrote: "What a great interview! I follow Jedlie on social media and will be sure to share it once he officially posts the interview on there to help boost visibility. :) Glad you had a good time."

Thanks, Erica. You're the best! As you heard, we had a wonderful time with the interview.

Ted

If you're a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, the latest edition of their BULLETIN contains an article by me on how to set up your Amazon Author Central page . . . a great marketing tool no author should be without. Take a look!

http://www.scbwi.org/online-resources...

Ted

Wow! They posted the interview early. This is terrific. Thanks.

Ted

Mark your calendars...

Here is the link for my interview with Jed Doherty set to be online Saturday, October 21 -

http://traffic.libsyn.com/readingwith...

I think you will find it quite entertaining.

Ted

Here is a link to view the issue:

https://issuu.com/storymonstersink/do...

You’ll find the article on page 26.

If you'd prefer to read a pdf file, just click the top left arrow to download after you click the link.

And here is a link to our Facebook post. If you'd like to share it to your page, that would be great!

https://www.facebook.com/StoryMonster...

If you desire to purchase paper copies, you are welcome to contact the editor:

Cristy Bertini
Editor in Chief, Story Monsters Ink
Dragonfly Book Awards Coordinator

Story Monsters Ink!
Named one of the best magazines for kids and teens by School Library Journal!

Story Monsters Ink
1271 Turkey Street
Hardwick, MA 01082

413-477-1105

I hope you enjoy the article. And please feel free to share this e-mail with your friends and teachers.

Finally, know that Pepe Builds a Nest also is available in Spanish and French paperback editions.

Share the gift of reading with your children.

Ted

Brittney wrote: "#Monsterland made Book of the Week on @BookWorksNYC! #thehypeisreal Get Monsterland today! https://www.bookworks.com/book/monste..."

Hooray! Congratulations to Michael!

No joy in Mudville this week. But thanks for your votes and support.

Watch this space for next week's competition.

Dale wrote: "Hi Helen,

Helen wrote: "Some of these stories are remarkable. ... I want to vote for my own story, but feel a little weird about that. Still deciding which to choose."

Well, don't do anything you..."

I agree with Dale...the Reader's Choice Award is a popularity contest...the more friends you bring to the party, the better. Dale beat the pants off me a few weeks ago, with all his Facebook friends. (;>). Of course you should vote for yourself. But even so, he's correct...it's the Editors' Choice Award you're really shooting for.

Thanks, Trishna and Carole! Much appreciated. Ted

Hey, Guys and Gals!

Here we go again. This week's tale is a bit grim, but I think you'll find it interesting. You can vote here:

https://www.indiesunlimited.com/2017/...

As always, thanks for your support.

Theodore Jerome Cohen

Amy wrote: "I edit them more in prose than dialogue. I don’t bother in dialogue. It’s the way people speak. I won’t stilt my dialogue because of that rule.

Missing Remnants is a challenge because it’s writte..."

Right on the mark! In dialogue, I write the way people speak, including pauses, interruptions, and the like. The narrative is a completely different animal.

Plenty of rain to go around, that's for sure.

The more the merrier.

Theodore Jerome Cohen Wins Flash Fiction Challenge

https://www.indiesunlimited.com/2017/...

Thanks, Guys and Gals...your support is most appreciated.

See if you can guess the subject of next week's story before you get to the end. I'll be back Wednesday with voting instructions.

Have a great weekend.

Ted

11am NHC track update. Intensifying... now at 90mph... moving at 26mph. Expected to be a Cat2 with at least 105mph at landfall. Heaviest action to the east of center. Cone is tight so track is fairly confident. Surge and winds are biggest threats. www.spaghettimodels.com / Mikes Weather Page APP