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[Carole]

I enjoyed her- she gave a really efficient tutorial.

[Erica]

I have seen this video before and many of her others. Great advice!

[Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger)]

Alex wrote: "Hey everyone, I have a new story up on Medium if anyone would like to read, share, clap etc

https://medium.com/@arcarver87/golfin..."

Clapped... or rather, tapped. Tee hee. Hugs

[Carole]

Clapped Alex. I would have been a deer caught in the headlights

here's mine.

https://medium.com/@caroleproman/a-na...

[Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger)]

Carole wrote: "Clapped Alex. I would have been a deer caught in the headlights

here's mine.

https://medium.com/@caroleproman/a-na..."

Clapped loudly. Hugs

[Carole]

Hugs back!!

[Talena]

Just catching up on things here after a very busy week or so. Dale and Carole, I hope you are both hanging in there, and your spouses even more so. I pray recovery continues and you can find joy in little things right now.

And for my "something good", I just did my first weekend of book signings, a trip I planned in a city 8 hours from where I live. I did three signings on this very snowy weekend, and they all went well. Someone asked me on the first day, "How do you get set up in a place like this?" (I was in Chapters, the Canadian equivalent of Barnes & Noble.) I laughed and said, "That was the easiest part of the process. I called the store and said, 'I have a book, can I do a signing?' and they said 'Yes!'"

Wherever you're at, friend, keep going with your writing. And don't be afraid to ask for opportunities to share it. (Though no one here seems to be shy about that, lol.)

Lastly, I was featured on a friend's blog today (author Melissa Keaster), sharing my journey of recovery from child loss after losing my son 2.5 years ago, which is intimately connected to writing my most recent novel. If you are looking for a little more encouragement and inspiration, please go check it out:
https://www.melissakeaster.com/blog/2...

Much love to you all!

[Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger)]

Congratulations, Talena!! Hugs

[Erica]

Congrats on your book signings, Talena!

[Dale]

Talena wrote: "Just catching up on things here after a very busy week or so. Dale and Carole, I hope you are both hanging in there, and your spouses even more so. I pray recovery continues and you can find joy in..."

Thank you. Kathy and I are doing good at our end. It's still a little up and down, but the downs aren't anywhere near as bad as they were a few weeks ago. Congratulations on your signings!

[Carole]

Glad to hear that, Dale!!!

[Dale]

Carole wrote: "Glad to hear that, Dale!!!"

Me, too. How's it going at your end?

[Carole]

We are in a holding pattern- I want him moved to a university hopsital- the doctors want him in rehab. I'm eating a can a spinach and rolling up my sleeves.

[Talena]

Thank you for the updates, Dale and Carole. Carole, I totally saw you as Ms. Popeye right there. ;-) Will continue to keep you all in thoughts and prayers.

And thank you all for the warm wishes. I'll be doing a LOT of signings over the next two months, all of which require travel, so I hope I can keep my energy and enthusiasm up for it. :-) But I may only be watching this thread from my inbox for most of it, so you may or may not hear much from me.

:-)

[Michael]

Some good news from me, is I finally broke through my block last night. It was only three pages worth but regardless, I stayed up until 2 a.m writing with a bead of a story coming through.

Also got some new books from my family in Minnesota, and I am such a happy camper.

So yeah, yay! h

[Erica]

Continued thoughts and prayers Carole and Dale.

[Erica]

Good luck with your upcoming signings, Talena!

[Erica]

Congrats on the book progress, Michael!

[Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger)]

Alex, Applauded for ya! Hugs

[Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger)]

Dale, Good news! Prayers continue for you and your wife. Hugs

[Dale]

Carole: Keep chugging that spinach. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

And thank you all.

[Carole]

Thanks, everyone!! You too, Dale.

[Talena]

Erica wrote: "Good luck with your upcoming signings, Talena!"

Thank you, Erica!

[Michael]

Erica wrote: "Congrats on the book progress, Michael!"

thank you!

[Anna]

Thoughts and prayers with you Carole and Dale.

[Angel]

I've started interviewing indie authors again. To top off the New Year, here's my interview of Groovy Lee. Please like and share her interview:

https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...

[Anna]

Liked! Commented. Sorry, can't share... I don't use Twit/FB/or any of the others. No time.

[Chrys]

Could I ask everyone to take a moment and vote for 'The Temptation of Dragons' as Book of the Month on the link below? Yes, you would have to input your name and email, but you can always unsubscribe afterwards... Getting my book in front of all of their readers would really give me something good to write about!

http://www.readfree.ly/help-choose-ou...

[Angel]

Anna Faversham wrote: "Liked! Commented. Sorry, can't share... I don't use Twit/FB/or any of the others. No time."

That's alright, Anna! The like is very much appreciated.

[Angel]

Chrys wrote: "Could I ask everyone to take a moment and vote for 'The Temptation of Dragons' as Book of the Month on the link below? Yes, you would have to input your name and email, but you can always unsubscri..."

Voted! Good luck, Chrys!

[Chrys]

Many thanks!

[Carole]

Talena wrote: "Just catching up on things here after a very busy week or so. Dale and Carole, I hope you are both hanging in there, and your spouses even more so. I pray recovery continues and you can find joy in..."

Hi Talena, Just catching up on my reading and I just read your whole post. Sincerest sympathies on your loss. I am so sorry.

[Dale]

Chrys wrote: "Could I ask everyone to take a moment and vote for 'The Temptation of Dragons' as Book of the Month on the link below? Yes, you would have to input your name and email, but you can always unsubscri..."

I'll try to get to it later. That site is blocked here at the office...

[Erica]

The Reading is Fun Page Hop has finally kicked off! We would love for you to come join us and show your support for indie children's authors. :) There are gift cards and children's books up for grabs all along the hop. https://www.facebook.com/events/25149...

[Carole]

Brit is working on it now, Erica.

[Erica]

She got you up and running pretty quickly, Carole. Thank you!

[Carole]

She's a good kid. lol

[Carole]

Great news, Alex!1

[Anna]

Good news, Alex. I hope you make a good profit.

[Carmel]

Alex wrote: "Woohoo, BookScream have just accepted me for a featured ad, $10 to promote up to 6 books, and they don't even have to be in the same genre, so all 5 of my released books are getting promoted on the..."

Oh, good! I'm so happy that worked out after all. Best of luck!

[Amy]

Well done. Hope it works.

[Christine]

Great news, Alex!

[Erica]

Best of luck with your promotion, Alex!

[Talena]

Carole wrote: "Talena wrote: "Just catching up on things here after a very busy week or so. Dale and Carole, I hope you are both hanging in there, and your spouses even more so. I pray recovery continues and you ..."

Thank you, Carole. Very kind of you to say, and to take the time to read the post. Frankly, I'm amazed at all you manage to do and still be so prolific as a writer. :-) Hugs.

[Carole]

Hi guys!
I wanted to share a letter I got from my friend Gary.:

Hello Carole,

I am blessed to say that thanks to generous authors and publishers, Kids Need to Read has been able to donate over 3000 books thru 13 Grow Your Library events in 8 states over the last 3 years. That said, there are still many communities that need our help. For 2018, my wife, Tina, and I are preparing to deliver book grants to six US libraries in communities with over 70% poverty. This year we will be traveling to New Mexico, Arizona, Mississippi and Alabama. With your help, each carefully selected library will receive a Grow Your Library grant of up to 300 new books. We will be holding the 14th GYL event March 22nd in Anthony, NM. A community close to the Mexican border with a 100% poverty level. Their 300 books are pictured along with Tina and I.



My request is again simple. Would you donate six sets of books? Or even six books? An assortment of titles? Whatever you feel you can contribute to the Grow Your Library program would be appreciated. Please send your donation to the attention of GYL - Gary, at the address below. Some authors send donations directly from Amazon in order to save shipping costs.

Here is an excerpt from a March 15, 2016 letter sent to KNTR by City Librarian Vikki Cervantes of Porterville, CA:
Dear Gary and Tina Mlodzik, On behalf of the Porterville City Library we cannot thank you and the Kids Need to Read “Grow Your Library” project for choosing our community library as your first stop of 2016! We are beyond blessed by your organization’s generosity and commitment to sharing the love of reading with our children. We truly appreciate your time and your team’s dedication in assisting with the selection and shipping of print materials. However, I must say that it was truly delightful to meet both of you in person and see your passion shine for public libraries as an institution and the support we provide to our community through early literacy programs.

My sincere hope is that you support the Grow Your Library team in making a difference in the lives of kids. Donate books, give KNTR a shout out on your social media or even send me a note, text or a call to say: “Hey, well done!!” I can’t begin to express how meaningful those kind words of enthusiastic support encourage us in this endeavor.

Here is the link for donation and more info:
http://www.kidsneedtoread.org/

Gratefully yours,
Gary

[Elina]

Hi everyone!

I've been away from Goodreads as I have been focusing on learning all about book marketing and book covers and all things that I need to... :) (And I really don't have a clue what I'm supposed to DO here on Goodreads... )

But just thought I let you know that my book is going to be published in 7.2.2018. Next Wednesday that is! :) :) How awesome is that!

I'm so proud of myself for finishing the book and putting myself out there and daring. Phew.

If you want to check it out the link to Amazon is here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0786S2THZ/...

Though I haven't been in here for a while, this group helped me when I took my first steps with this book so THANK YOU. :)

[Carole]

Congrats!!!

[Talena]

Elina wrote: "Hi everyone!

I've been away from Goodreads as I have been focusing on learning all about book marketing and book covers and all things that I need to... :) (And I really don't have a clue what I'..."

Good for you! Congratulations, and all the best with your launch!

[Kimberly]

I am happy that my book Beautiful,Strong Women:Poems of The Journey To Overcoming Domestic Violence was successfully released last week.I am hoping it sells really well.It would be awesome if it becomes a bestseller.

https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Stro...

[Erica]

Carole wrote: "Hi guys!
I wanted to share a letter I got from my friend Gary.:

Hello Carole,

I am blessed to say that thanks to generous authors and publishers, Kids Need to Read has been able to donate over 3..."

Already sent. ;)