Recently, I discovered that Google Blogger tracks sources of hits on my site. I was amazed to see countries such as Thailand, Brazil, and South Korea listed.
In addition to that, I found out that 2 copies of my novel were purchased from Amazon's Kindle store by people who do not live in the United States. The race is on to see whether America can keep up.
5/24/12
In Attendance at Camden Mayor's Youth Council Administrative Meeting
So after finding a parking space fairly close to City Hall in Camden, I made my way up the steps to the checkpoint. It has been a long time since I'd entered a government building and so had forgetten the need to shed the items that would cause that wonderful metal and electronic detector beep.
Once through, I walked up the steps and headed to a meeting I will not soon forget. Many people had already seated themselves around a long retangular table, all there to talk about how to create a better Camden City for the current and future residents and visitors. I enjoyed an appearance by Mayor Redd and witnessed an appreciative ceremony for Sensei Anthony Lingo who runs the meeting.
When my turn came to speak about my novel, A Beautiful Girl, I shared how it has positively affected the young people who've read Sara's story. What I didn't expect was the standing ovation I received before taking my leave and heading back to work. Such an honor from people who spend their days working hard to make this community a safer place to be.
Once through, I walked up the steps and headed to a meeting I will not soon forget. Many people had already seated themselves around a long retangular table, all there to talk about how to create a better Camden City for the current and future residents and visitors. I enjoyed an appearance by Mayor Redd and witnessed an appreciative ceremony for Sensei Anthony Lingo who runs the meeting.
When my turn came to speak about my novel, A Beautiful Girl, I shared how it has positively affected the young people who've read Sara's story. What I didn't expect was the standing ovation I received before taking my leave and heading back to work. Such an honor from people who spend their days working hard to make this community a safer place to be.
5/22/12
Cool visitors!
The Google Blogger now has statistics, so I just learned that I've had 2 visitors from a much colder part of the planet. Hello to fans from Kazakhstan and Russia.
How cool is that!
How cool is that!
Circle of Women Writers
I had the greatest time on Sunday meeting with other women who write just about anything: poetry, fiction, non-fiction, novels, and words that help. We exchanged information on sites that help us become better writers and shared our experiences. It felt great hanging out with others who walk around with pen and paper...just in case.
It's a whole new world - being a writer - and I'm enjoying every minute.
It's a whole new world - being a writer - and I'm enjoying every minute.
5/8/12
Finally on Amazon
A Beautiful Girl is now on sale on Amazon. This great story can be purchased for download to any reader that can read Kindle format. If you have already purchased the paperback or PDF, please go to Amazon and leave a comment.
Thanks.
Thanks.
4/22/12
It's great to be an author!
So March and come and gone in a rush. Tax season is over and spring weather is in full swing. I'm busy setting up a domain name and hope to have a website up soon. In the meantime, I have signed up to do a few events.
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to speak to members of the Youth Advocate Program in Camden County, NJ. All the girls present had been given copies of A Beautiful Girl to read in advance. The response was tremendous. They loved the story, the characters, and the way the main character discovered her inner beauty in the midst of an abusive environment. Some of these girls could even relate to Sara and were grateful for the happiness they felt after reading the book.
These statements filled my heart and brought me close to tears. I'm so glad that my novel can help heal the hurt so many experience today.
I look forward to working with the volunteers of this program in the future.
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to speak to members of the Youth Advocate Program in Camden County, NJ. All the girls present had been given copies of A Beautiful Girl to read in advance. The response was tremendous. They loved the story, the characters, and the way the main character discovered her inner beauty in the midst of an abusive environment. Some of these girls could even relate to Sara and were grateful for the happiness they felt after reading the book.
These statements filled my heart and brought me close to tears. I'm so glad that my novel can help heal the hurt so many experience today.
3/14/12
What a warm March!
I am amazed but not unhappy that March is on the warm side. After all, summer is my favorite season. In fact, all this neat weather has led to many scenes in my head finding their way to paper.
In the midst of all this inspiration, I got to thinking about the business side of publishing. Now, raising kids may test a parent's patience at times, but after interacting with the world of submitting and waiting followed by calling/emailing and more waiting, I must admit that publishing is a competent rival on its best day. A patient person would find herself pushed beyond that limit.
So, what to do. Take a deep breath (to clear my head), pray (for guidance, wisdom and more patience), and keep on truckin' in this great weather while it lasts.
Write...Read...Inspire.
In the midst of all this inspiration, I got to thinking about the business side of publishing. Now, raising kids may test a parent's patience at times, but after interacting with the world of submitting and waiting followed by calling/emailing and more waiting, I must admit that publishing is a competent rival on its best day. A patient person would find herself pushed beyond that limit.
So, what to do. Take a deep breath (to clear my head), pray (for guidance, wisdom and more patience), and keep on truckin' in this great weather while it lasts.
Write...Read...Inspire.
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