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Can I have a hug please?
Big hugs all around. Sometimes I wonder why I write. I do belong to a couple of writer's groups that keep me going. It helps to have people to encourage by needing to have something done each week. If it's in our soul, how can we not do it?
Hey Gerry. Yes, we write because our writing Mistress in our heads compels it ;-p It is not a choice. It is a compulsion, bordering on illness ;p
Good luck with your promo Alex.
Mine's actually turning a happy corner. :-)
Monday is done. (((rest of the week hugs))))
xx
We are inthe sme boat. We have a book launch 2/18 and did everything you could thoink of to push it, i.e. social media, invites and book markes. I have 3 who confirmed. Plus that day is suppose to be a storm, thunder and rain. So these three may not come.When you do all you can do, sometimes it just doesn't work. Good luck to everyone who is planning a launch.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S HUGS TO YOU ALL.I love each and everyone one of you.
Thanks for making this thread such a safe happy huggy place.
Valentine hugs and kisses to allDog and me hope you are having a ball
Buy yourself roses and chocolates too
Your very best Valentine is, of course, YOU
TL Clark (author of love) wrote: "Hey Gerry. Yes, we write because our writing Mistress in our heads compels it ;-p It is not a choice. It is a compulsion, bordering on illness ;p
Good luck with your promo Alex.
Mine's actually ..."
Thanks for understanding. Valentine Hugs for All
I need a hug!! ;-( Not book related.
My classic car needs an obsolescent part.
It's OK, it's not like I'm driving 250 miles next week without an airbag. Oh no, I will be!!! <:O
Garage even charge me £126 just to tell me that!!!
Feeling sorry for msyelf now.
Aww our pot of hugs is overflowing.With special thanks to Dog who seems to add muchly huggles.
I feel much better now so am just topping up some hugs. Feel free to take one.
I hope you're having a wonderful weekend.
Hey huggers,You're all quiet.
I hope you're all well and happily writing away.
Have a spare hug (or two)
xx
Huggies (not the diapers!!) to everyone in need of one or two or five...Happy here. Didn't get bad news at the doc. Got my cover finished when I had lost hope... what more can I ask? So yeah, I'm here to hug!!
My very soul hurts today and I would benefit from a hug if anyone cares to share. Thank you. Hugs to those in need.
Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger) wrote: "My very soul hurts today and I would benefit from a hug if anyone cares to share. Thank you. Hugs to those in need."Here. Have three. *triple-hugs*
Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger) wrote: "My very soul hurts today and I would benefit from a hug if anyone cares to share. Thank you. Hugs to those in need."Really sorry to hear that Sam. Of course I care to share! you can have all the hugs you need from me!
G.G. Thank you for hugging the stuffing out of me. HugsLyra, Thank you for the Snoopy and Woodstock hugs and dog and cat hugs. Hugs
Jane, Thank you for the west kiss hug. Hugs
Aww Sam. Fine use of this hug thread.Have a gazillion hugs from me xx
Hope you're OK.
pm me if you need to chat
(*squeezy hugs*)
Thank you, Christina for the hugs and strength. I need both. Hugs.T.L. Thank you for the squeezy hug. Squeezing back. Hugs.
J. Thanks. Hugs
Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger) wrote: "My very soul hurts today and I would benefit from a hug if anyone cares to share. Thank you. Hugs to those in need."Hugs sent!
Sam - Lots of Hugs coming your way...Stay Blessed.My 2 cents: Do whatever it takes to induce positive thoughts in your mind. You may like to read a motivational book, attend a motivational workshop, listen to a motivational speaker, read holy scriptures, pray, meditate, or help others.
Be watchful of your activities during the day. If you are spending a lot of time watching criminal or horror movies, listening to tragic stories, or spending time with people who complain every time, your subconscious mind will have restless and negative thoughts. Do not feed negativity into your mind.
Frances wrote: "Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger) wrote: "My very soul hurts today and I would benefit from a hug if anyone cares to share. Thank you. Hugs to those in need."Here. Have three. *triple-hugs*"
Double hugs to you. Thanks for asking, we all need them
I'm so glad this thread has restarted. I thought you'd all vanished. I'm just editing my paranormal/fantasy/vampire romance duology.
Starting to get nervous excited as that big red publish button starts looming.
I may need some hugs myself soon.
But for now, sending you all lovely squishy hugs
Ambles in and leaves a basket of warm baked goods and a whole bunch of hugs. The Dog ones are kissy too...
Sending giant, squeeze you like mad, Southern style hugs for everyone. (These are the kind my grandma (okay my "Mema") always gave me that could make the whole world better again :)
Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger) wrote: "Thank you, Cathy. Hugs"
All hugs gratefully received. Today is my day for needing some. :-(
Hugs sent to all those in the same boat.
Oh Cathy. Have an extra hug.I think there were still some licky ones from Dog in the basket too (from Jane's direction)
xx
Cathy, Huge hugs for you.The sun is out here today... feels nice. Leaving warm hugs for anyone who needs them. Hugs Dog.
T.L. wrote: "Oh Cathy. Have an extra hug.I think there were still some licky ones from Dog in the basket too (from Jane's direction)
xx"
Thanks, T.L - licky hugs from Dog are always the best. :-*
Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger) wrote: "Cathy, Huge hugs for you.The sun is out here today... feels nice. Leaving warm hugs for anyone who needs them. Hugs Dog."
Thanks, Sam. Sun has finally shown its face here, too.
Hugs sent to all who need them.
Aw yay. Glad the sun has cheered you, Sam.It's been peeing down here all day :-/
But I'm only sat indoors editing, so it doesn't matter to me anyway :-)
Hugs are as good as it getsBe they from loved ones, or pets
They can banish the blues
And shine up,your shoes
So just grab them and have no regrets











Alex; free promos can be good. Especially if you have a series and are trying to encourage readers to buy the next book.
I don't have a series.
And actually experience has taught me readers who get a book for free then place no value on it. Even if they read it they're unlikely to review.
99c sales help reduce that effect. And you get to see your book climbing the charts for a day which is always a nice feeling.
The other thing with freebies is readers expectto get all books for free, thus making it harder for authors in the long run.
I know all this but did it anyway. Just got carried away, I guess.
OK. Licking my wounds and grabbing hugs from Dog (who is definitely not the bitey kind) ;-)
xx