Random chit-chat

[Simi]

Well, I'm glad to hear that. And thank you, Anna ^-^

[Judy]

Simi wrote: "Where are my manners here? I'm new here, but I can recognize some faces. I was recommended to try this group thanks to Kay MacLeod.

If anyone has not heard of me, I would like t..."

welcome, Simi

[Simi]

Thanks, Judy :)

[Carole]

That happened to me as well. I ended up abandoning the book I began thirty odd years ago. It was so dated it couldn't be saved.

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

Carole wrote: "That happened to me as well. I ended up abandoning the book I began thirty odd years ago. It was so dated it couldn't be saved."

Carole, I have 2 such works sitting in boxes in our basement. Sad. Huge Hugs

[Simi]

I understand how you're feeling, Alex. In fact, I'm having the same feeling with my book. It looks like I won't be able to finish my WIP within a year, since I've been both busy and tired that I'm losing focus. 😩

I was so happy that I was haply when I writing within one week. Where did it all go wrong?

[Simi]

I know. I've been stressing out since the first week of January. Not a good start to the new year for me, sadly :(

[Theodore]

Alex wrote: "Hey everyone, just letting you know that I won't be as active here or on twitter for a while. I had a minor operation yesterday (nothing serious so no need to worry) and it's going to be a while be..."

All best wishes for a speedy recovery, Alex!

[Carole]

Feel better and speedy recovery, Alex. If you lived nearby, I'd bring you soup.

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

Rest and take care of yourself, Alex. Hi hope you feel better soon. Wishing you comfort and a speedy recovery. Huge Hugs!

[Angel]

Hope you feel better, Alex.

[Anna]

Get well soon, and enjoy resting.

[Carole]

Alex wrote: "Thank you, Ted and Carole. Soup would be nice, but I think it would be cold by the time you got here, lol."

hahaha.

[Dale]

Alex wrote: "Hey everyone, just letting you know that I won't be as active here or on twitter for a while. I had a minor operation yesterday (nothing serious so no need to worry) and it's going to be a while be..."

Take it easy and recover . We'll still be here when you're up and about again.

[Simi]

Alex wrote: "Hey everyone, just letting you know that I won't be as active here or on twitter for a while. I had a minor operation yesterday (nothing serious so no need to worry) and it's going to be a while be..."

Wishing you well on the operation, Alex, and that you will have a speedy recovery!

[Valerie]

Alex wrote: "Hey everyone, just letting you know that I won't be as active here or on twitter for a while. I had a minor operation yesterday (nothing serious so no need to worry) and it's going to be a while be..."

Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery, Alex :)

[Simi]

Alex wrote: "Thank you everyone. I'm currently propped up in bed watching Netflix."

Yay! I'm so glad that you're doing well ^^

[Carmel]

I'm glad they went through with the surgery this time, and hope your recovery goes well.

[Anna]

One day at a time, Alex. Tomorrow should find you a little improved and every day after that - and just maybe there'll be some good news just around the corner.

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

Alex wrote: "I managed 1 episode then got hit by bad news that put me in a funk, so not sure I can say i'm doing well yet"

So sorry to hear this. Hope things get better soon. Huge Hugs

[Simi]

Alex wrote: "I managed 1 episode then got hit by bad news that put me in a funk, so not sure I can say i'm doing well yet"

Oh Bummer. But I do hope that you will get well

[Alicya]

Alex wrote: "I managed 1 episode then got hit by bad news that put me in a funk, so not sure I can say i'm doing well yet"

Hoping tomorrow is a much better day for you Alex.

[Simi]

I can't believe they made a big deal from where I'm living, but there was not much snow. Anyone else had any big snow???

[Simi]

I know! I was mad that there wasn't much when I woke up 😑

[Dale]

Simi wrote: "I can't believe they made a big deal from where I'm living, but there was not much snow. Anyone else had any big snow???"

A few flakes in Baltimore. A tiny bit of snow, too. ;-)

[Simi]

I'm the same. Wish there was more

[Carole]

Just cold here. How are you feeling, Alex?

[D.J.]

No snow is SE England yet. Sleet last night. It's chilly.

[Simi]

Definitely chilly from where I'm living. Brrrr!

Hey, Carole, I hope you got my email. I sent to you the minute I recieved word about the giveaway.

[Anna]

Just driven back from the Isle of Wight where it was sunny and bright and the ferry trip was smooth. On the mainland I realized why everyone was talking about snow. There was snow all around, not deep; it was the nice, pretty sort! The sun had melted a fair bit but we still found snow in our garden on arrival home. So, D.J., I'm not sure why your patch of Kent missed out! Maybe tonight...

[Simi]

Glad you're moving, though, Alex.

Hope you had a fun trip, Anna.

[Anna]

Ah... as I drove up through Hampshire, there was little, but in Sussex and Surrey and Kent, it was really pretty, enough to be pleased without slushing up the roads. My bit of Kent looked nice, I think it's Debz who's missed out. Her turn might come tonight - yours too, Alex.

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

As snow makes a pretty view, I hope it holds off in our area a bit. I also hope they are wrong about the freezing temps we are due for in New England. I'm having another procedure Friday where they'll be shoving needles in my back, which is excruciating enough. I don't need to hurt more because of the cold weather. I'm scared. Hugs

[Anna]

Oh Sam, try not to be scared. Stress exacerbates pain because you tense up. Hope you will be warm and hugged!

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

Alex, Thank you for your good wishes. I've had this particular procedure once before and it lasted 20 to 30 minutes and I cried out loud gripping the gurney the entire time. No fun.

Anna, Thank you for your advice. I will be hugged when they are through with me and help me get back to my husband in the waiting room. He's not allowed in the treatment room. I wouldn't want him to see me suffer like that anyway.

[Carole]

Thinking of you, Sam!! Wishing you a speedy recovery, too.

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

Carole, Thank you very much! Hugs!

Alex, Yes, this is true. My husband will bring me home and settle me onto the sofa and pack my ass in ice. The dogs will surround me and keep me warm and comfortable while he goes off to work. Hugs!

[Carmel]

Best wishes to both Alex and Sam in your physical health prodeures and recoveries. Heart..

[Simi]

Oof doesn't sound fun, but I know you have to do it to feel better. I hope you feel better and that it'll be over, Sam.

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

Alex, I will be thinking of you while I'm on the sofa smothered in blankets and dogs. Wishing you comfort and a speedy recovery. Hugs

Carmel, Thank you for your good wishes. Hugs

Simi, Thank you for your positive hopes. Hugs

[Simi]

Hugs, Sam! ^-^

[Simi]

Well, I never thought I would be bed-ridden again. After recovering a cold, I was doing well, until I'm dealing with tummy aches. On the bright side, I'm enjoying some anime ^^ Anyone heard of My Hero Academia? I'm watching Season one episode 2.

[Simi]

Hehe yeah ^^ Well, you coukd say I'm couch-ridden, because I'm lying down on my couch lol

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

Simi wrote: "Hehe yeah ^^ Well, you coukd say I'm couch-ridden, because I'm lying down on my couch lol"

Sorry you're not feeling well, Simi. Hope you feel better soon. Hugs

[Simi]

Thanks, Sam ^^

[Carole]

Everyone's got it in New York, Simi. Feel better soon.

[Simi]

Thanks, Carole :)

[D.J.]

In other news, having not seen one page read whilst having Missing Remnants in KU and also having some basic Amazon ads running, its stint in KU is over and I'm throwing it out directly to Kobo and also to D2D again. I can't bring myself to do Smashwords, I'm too damn tired!

[Alicya]

D.J. wrote: "In other news, having not seen one page read whilst having Missing Remnants in KU and also having some basic Amazon ads running, its stint in KU is over and I'm throwing it out directly to Kobo and..."

My stint with KU will be over on Feb 24th too. I going to try my luck going wide and see what happens.
It will be interesting to see what happens for you!

[D.J.]

Oh, I don’t sell books Alicya, I’m resigned to that now. The cost of useful marketing is prohibitive until I have more titles out and can give one away for free. That might help. I hope it works out for you.

Alex, I’ll see what channels that have and look into that. Thanks.