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[Philip]

Just a reminder, if you downloaded 'A Dubious Undertaking' during the free promotion over the weekend would you please be kind enough to leave a review on Amazon at some point? It's really helpful! If you missed out on the free promotion, it is only 99p so probably still worth a punt ;-)

http://getbook.at/ADubiousUndertaking

[Jim]

Hope it goes well :-)

[Philip]

Jim wrote: "Hope it goes well :-)"

Thanks Jim. I just need it to expand beyond the original 21 who have downloaded it for Free! :-)

[Jim]

so many!

[Philip]

Jim wrote: "so many!"

We could all meet, in a reasonably sized living room, if it weren't for this damned coronavirus!

[Philip]

Nothing to do with the above, but I would be interested in hearing what you think of this:

https://youtu.be/C2Jzyk1gLbM

[Jim]

I have really bad sound on this computer (Just the speaker in the screen) so I struggle to hear it. That's my problem, not a fault of the video.

[Philip]

Jim wrote: "I have really bad sound on this computer (Just the speaker in the screen) so I struggle to hear it. That's my problem, not a fault of the video."

I wouldn't bet on it, Jim! I think the sound started out reasonably ok but then it's been through two conversions to get it on to You Tube. Thanks for taking the time to listen anyway :-)

[Philip]

By the way, I've just had this really brilliant review for Quite made my day!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-...

[Jim]

Philip wrote: "By the way, I've just had this really brilliant review for Quite made my day!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-......"

get it pimped all over facebook :-)

[Philip]

Jim wrote: "Philip wrote: "By the way, I've just had this really brilliant review for Quite made my day!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-......"

Well, I've had a good go! :-)

[Philip]

You have to be either very brave or very stupid to launch a humorous book about a pair of undertakers in the teeth of a global pandemic and I think we all know I'm not very brave!

Anyway, it's got its first review!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/…/R2FJF0YO…/...…

[Jim]

got page not found :-(

[Philip]

Jim wrote: "got page not found :-("

Sorry Jim, I'm about as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike when it comes to anything technical. Try this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R2FJF...

[Philip]

Ok, here's a 'heads up' as our transatlantic cousins have it ;-)

Tomorrow, for one day only (unless I've screwed things up) the new collection of humorous stories 'A Dubious Undertaking' will be FREE! It may be in poor taste but I'm willing to be you'll find it funny :-)

http://getbook.at/ADubiousUndertaking

[Philip]

FREE again TODAY! For one day only (Sunday, 5th April)

http://getbook.at/ADubiousUndertaking

[Jim]

well I shared it on my facebook page, a couple of people liked it, don't know whether they downloaded

[Philip]

Jim wrote: "well I shared it on my facebook page, a couple of people liked it, don't know whether they downloaded"

Thanks Jim. Much appreciated. I think I can confidently say that the answer to your question is "no", which tells you a lot about how many people have downloaded it :-)

It's a bit tricky actually, because this marks a complete change of genre for me (into fiction) and it's difficult to get a toe-hold.

[Jim]

We're all awash in a flooded market I'm afraid

[Philip]

Jim wrote: "We're all awash in a flooded market I'm afraid"

Aren't we just! Anyway, for those struggling to gain a foothold in the raging torrent, this is the award-winning title story of the new anthology, so you can try before you risk 99p!

https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...

[Alicia]

These characters stay with you!

[Jim]

Just read it this evening, great fun and enjoyed it.

I think you should seriously consider putting together more of those stories :-)

[Philip]

Alicia wrote: "These characters stay with you!"

Thanks, Alicia. I'm hoping that's a good thing! :-)

[Philip]

Jim wrote: "Just read it this evening, great fun and enjoyed it.

I think you should seriously consider putting together more of those stories :-)"

You're a gentleman, Jim! Glad you liked it. As you may have noticed, there's a novella that's been a WIP for my undertakers for quite some time. If this collection gets reasonable feedback then that might spur me to finish it :-)

[Philip]

Far be it from me to prompt (ahem, ahem) but, as you know, reviews on Amazon (or here, for that matter) make a real difference when it comes to giving prospective readers the confidence to take a leap of faith :-)

[Philip]

Yes, it's Good Friday and you've forgotten to buy someone an Easter Egg, haven't you? Why not send them 12 animal-themed stories and contribute to a good cause into the bargain? You did know you can now give Kindle e-books as a gift, didn't you? All profits go to TURN Education so you can have a warm glow of having done the right thing AND retrieve the Easter Egg situation :-)

http://getbook.at/animalturns

[Philip]

A review for 'A Kick at the Pantry Door'!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/RZB90...

[Philip]

FREE again TODAY for one day only!

http://getbook.at/ADubiousUndertaking

[Jim]

shared on Facebook :-)

[Philip]

Jim wrote: "shared on Facebook :-)"

Thanks Jim. Much appreciated :-)

[Philip]

My sincere thanks to the seven doughty individuals who took a leap into the unknown and downloaded A Dubious Undertaking and other stories for FREE yesterday. I hope you enjoy it.

In the meantime, if you happen to have 99p to spare and are up for a similar leap of faith, you might want to check out this sample story first:

https://philwhiteland.blogspot.com/20...

[Philip]

Just noticed that it's got a 4 star rating here on Goodreads! :-)

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

[Philip]

A new Undertakers' story to give you a smile on a wet and windy Sunday!

https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...

[Jim]

I do like your undertakers :-)

[Philip]

Jim wrote: "I do like your undertakers :-)"

:-) Thanks Jim

[Philip]

I've been on a bit of a roll, writing-wise, today! This is a new Peregrine and Prudence story:

https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh...

[Jim]

shared on facebook :-)

[Alicia]

Philip wrote: "I've been on a bit of a roll, writing-wise, today! This is a new Peregrine and Prudence story:

https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh..."

How sad that the authorities in this world have no understanding of the art of capitalism.

[Philip]

Jim wrote: "shared on facebook :-)"

Thanks Jim!

[Philip]

Alicia wrote: "Philip wrote: "I've been on a bit of a roll, writing-wise, today! This is a new Peregrine and Prudence story:

https://www.abctales.com/story/philwh..."

How sad..."

Indeed, Alicia :-)

[Philip]

I don't normally do this but...I'm bored! So, FREE for one day only - the only book to sport a 30 foot high stainless steel shovel on the cover for no apparent reason! Giving a Bull Stawberries The 'nostalgedy' collection Book 4

http://getbook.at/BullStrawberries

[Jim]

facebooked :-)

[Philip]

Jim wrote: "facebooked :-)"

Cheers Jim :-)

[Philip]

A bit of a plea! If you've bought a copy of 'A Dubious Undertaking and other stories' or if you've pounced on a copy during one of the FREE promotions, then could you please consider leaving a review? It doesn't have to be War and Peace! Heck, it doesn't even have to be positive!! Any little snippet would be really helpful :-)

http://getbook.at/ADubiousUndertaking

[Philip]

Found it!!

The latest book in the Undertakers series, 'Grave Expectations - the further misadventures of Josiah Oakshott and Archibald Thurble' will be published on Sunday, 30th August, 2020 and is now available for pre-order at the introductory price of just 99p!

http://getbook.at/graveexpectations

[Philip]

BTW is there anyone out there with sufficient knowledge of how Goodreads works that could help me? I've got two books on here now that are linked to Amazon but don't have the thumbnails of the covers. Any ideas?

[Jim]

you have to enter the book on your my books page

Click on your picture on the top right hand corner
A menu should drop down, click on Author Dashboard

Then on the author dashboard go to the top right hand corner again, you should see this

My Author Profile »
Edit My Author Profile »
Add a book »

click on 'add a book'

Add your book there and you can put a picture in as well

[Philip]

Jim wrote: "you have to enter the book on your my books page

Click on your picture on the top right hand corner
A menu should drop down, click on Author Dashboard

Then on the author dashboard go to the top r..."

Thanks Jim. Enormously helpful!

[Philip]

Cracked it! :-)

[Jim]

Philip wrote: "

Cracked it! :-)"

stout fellow :-)