There’s not a whole lot going on with the writing. I’m 2/3 through proofing the novella collection for print. I’ve put my garden gnome horror story (still no title) aside for just a little while so I can look at it with fresh eyes before starting major edits. The Christian romance is going okay. Exercise isn’t going as well, but I’m trying to plod on with that. I’m way too sporadic with it.
Also, I want to thank all of you who responded so kindly to my silliness a few days ago. I should not have gotten my feelings hurt about that whole Valentine’s giveaway thing. However, that silly post actually got good results, although that really wasn’t my intention, LOL. Several people, some ROW80ers and some not, not only responded but also tweeted and blogged about my giveaway. Soon, I had a bunch of people requesting my free books. I want to say a special thanks to Ruth Ann Nordin, C. M. Hubbard, and Stephannie Beman for going that EXTRA mile to get the word out about my contest. I also want to thank my lovely cover artist Anya Kelleye for posting my giveaway on Jimmy Thomas’ wall on Facebook, since he’s the cover model on all the Libby Fox novellas. π All of you that tweeted or blogged about my giveaway, I’m SO grateful to all of you! And there will be more giveaways in the future! π
I wanted to mention another benefit I got from all the blog love. I found some other books to read! Some of the commenters either wrote books I want to read or mentioned books they like on their blog. I’ll say more about that in a post sometime later.
I hope the rest of you had a great week!
Sounds like good progress this week. That includes the gnome story, sometimes the way forward requires a step back.
We all have been stung by expectations at times. It hurts but at least you were able to find a positive result out of the experience and hopefully smile and laugh a bit at the end of the day.
Have a great week, Lauralynn π
I’m feeling pretty good about letting the gnome story stew a bit. It’s always easier for me to edit when I can look at it more from a reader’s eye.
I definitely was able to smile and laugh about the whole hurt feelings thing. It was so out of character for me anyway. LOL.
Thanks for your support as always, Gene.,
Now I feel like a dumb dumb for not checking in on you last week! I totally would have spread the word about your giveaway! I’m glad things worked out…but you weren’t being silly. It DOES hurt when it seems like no one is interested, especially when it’s free!! I hosted a kindle giveaway for an entire month and only got a few entries…you’d think people would want a chance to win a kindle/nook, right? Just know you’re not alone in this π
Oh, Claudia, don’t feel that way. We can’t all check out everybody’s blogs ALL the time. It gets to be too much when you try. I did notice that some other authors weren’t doing that well with their giveaways, either. People just get busy and sometimes miss giveaways like that. It was just for a little while it made me think that people didn’t think my books were even worth trying out for free. LOL
You’re back to writing! I’m looking forward to the Christian romance π
I’ve used Jimmy on two of my covers now, and I’d love for it to appear on his Facebook…haha! That is one sexy man.
Thanks for the love over my ‘sneaky-peek’ of The Third Fate. I’m excited to finish it, but I keep writing and writing. The goal is still the end of March for publishing. It will happen! ha.
I am going to break down one of these days and set up a twitter, visit pinterest, and pay attention to facebook. I’m so awful at taking the time to do these things. That’s why I set the social media goals on the blog…At least I’m hitting those goals…lol.
Have a great Monday tomorrow, Lauralynn!
Hi Nadja! You can post that on his wall on Facebook. Anya (my cover artist) and I would both just swoon if we met him in person. LOL
If you keep writing and writing, well, that’s a good thing. I have the opposite problem. I end up making things too short. Enjoy that extra burst of writing. π
I really, really don’t like Facebook. But I’ve learned to enjoy Twitter by watching the stream and seeing what everyone is up to. It’s pretty cool. As far as Pinterest, I like to go on there and find ideas,but I don’t know if I have the time to add Pinterest to my plate. Soooo busy.
Hey, Nadja! I just posted both books on Jimmy’s Facebook page and Official Jimmy Thomas Fan Page. Already have several likes! π
You were having a giveaway?? And I MISSED it?? Bummer.
Glad you got plenty of takers, though.
LOL, Kate. Check out my reply to your comment on the giveaway post. π
Keep going. You’ll find your stride.
Thanks, Audrey!