Everly’s Comments (group member since Oct 14, 2011)

Everly’s comments from the Connecting Readers and Writers group.

Rachel wrote: "I picked my book, read a couple of chapters and got an idea for a book of my own, which in the mysterious ways of creativity, is nothing like the book I am reading. Now I am torn between reading th..."

It's all about time management. Hopefully you can do both!

Paula wrote: "Elle,

Thanks for coming up with this amazing idea.
I just read one of the best reviews ever of my book Careful What You Wish For... from a fellow group member.

I finished my review last weekend, ..."
Thank you so much! I am so glad to hear the Evil plan is working!

Stephen wrote: "Can anyone point me in the direction of registering for 'my evil plan'?

Thanks in advance"

No need to register. All you do is put your book on the bookshelf and buy a book from a fellow author in this group. We prefer you buy one from an author who participates a lot in the group but since you're new, you won't know that and should just buy one that looks interesting. Then come back here and tell us you bought the book but not which book it is. Then read it and review it on Amazon and Goodreads.

I think there is a lot we can learn from really bad books. That is, if we explain what made them bad. So, what is the worst book you have ever read and why?

Displaced


When Abigail was twelve she discovered something in the woods behind her house; something that would destroy everything it touched. Fifty years later, after America is nothing but a memory, Mr. Brown shows up to interview Abigail in her London home. Haunted by his own terrifying dreams, Mr. Brown must find out why this is all happening and if there is anything they can do to stop it from obliterating human-kind. The conversation that transpires will either be the salvation he is so desperately seeking or the haunting realization that nothing can be done for any of them.

What book would you most like to see as a movie? There are so many great books out there right now that would make fabulous movies. The good news is that it seems like Hollywood is taking notice. So what's your vote and why?

Just a reminder to all you people on board with my evil plan. It's March, time to select a new book. How did everyone like the books, they read last month? The one I read was a solid four out of five.

Ward wrote: "What program did you use to make the recording, Audacity?"

I actually hired someone off Elance.com to do it, so I am not sure what editing software they used.

Gillian wrote: "I have recorded both my books as audiobooks (podcasts) and they are up on Podiobooks. This is a great site, run by Evo Terra, and has got me noticed, with over 25,000 downloads of the episodes.
..."

Wow, that is great. Thank you Gillian for all the helpful hints. I will have to check that out, never heard of it. I have the opposite. I had someone read it and now I am thinking about reading the next one myself, but we will see how it sounds.

Lynne wrote: "Elle, you have a great mission statement. Mine would be along the lines of:

"To write engaging, thought-provoking fantasy novels that sell well enough so that I can replace my current income wi..."

That's a great one Lynne!

Here is an article about ten great ways to overcome writer's block.

http://ellelapraim.com/10-ways-to-ove...

Do you ever experience Writer's Block?

What works for you?

What sub genres do you like to read and why?

Paula wrote: "Great post, Elle, as always.

Steven Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is an excellent resource for crafting personal mission statements.

Your article speaks volumes.

We creative types..."

Thanks Paula, I am so glad you liked it. I have been meaning to read that book.

Mary wrote: "Elle, I absolutely agree with your not wanting to overwhelm people with too many books by one author. Is it okay If I shuffle the two books I can include? Thank you so much for this opportunity!"

Absolutely. Feel free to just put up the two you really want to push.

Gerald wrote: "Elle, I tried ever which way I could but, alas, under "read" for my suspense thriller OF GOOD AND EVIL on our bookshelf, I couln't add --- Thriller, Suspense, Romance

Could you do that for me, o..."

Let me check it into that when I have a moment.

You can't start a business these day with ought a mission statement, so why do we think we can be writers with ought one. How will we know when we succeed?

Here is an article to spark your creative juices, so you can get started on yours.

http://ellelapraim.com/mission-statem...

Gillian wrote: "Hey, I am now half-way into my first chosen book, and despite being pret-ty busy right now, am finding it hard to put down! GREAT! Ooops, sorry, I mean great
(Just a joke, Elle!)"

LOL- Glad you like what your reading!
P.S I love happy CAPS.

Ok that's it, ENOUGH. See now I am using capitals. This thread is meant for people to mention that they are participating in the Evil Plan. All other posts from now on will be deleted. Lets keep this focused on supporting each other.

Lee wrote: "Elle wrote: "Since so many people have joined the bookshelf, I realize I have to make some amendments. You may only put two books on the bookshelf for now. If it gets crazy, I may need to bring tha..."

If you go to the bookshelf and click on the book, at the bottom somewhere, it asks you if you want to remove a book.
Hope that helps.

Lee wrote: "Elle, I have been publishing my reviews elsewhere because there isn't a folder for it here. Do you think that you starting such a folder would be a good thing for the group?"

Thank you for the suggestion Lee. There is a lot that goes into that. I want to make sure it is the right idea for the group. I will let you konw. Thank you again for supporting indie authors!