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| Me and Bob (Carlos), about 1952 |
2-20-10 Where does the time go? I'm still writing January on my checks. My Bears in the Hibiscus paperback isn't
out yet. Soon, I hope. I'm guessing the terrible weather back east has a lot to do with it. I've extended the pre-order date
a few days to compensate. See the pre-order page on this site for info on ordering.
Meanwhile, I'm moving along on the next humorous romance, tentatively titled: Boogie, Boots and Cherry Pie.
I love these silly stories; I'm a firm believer in humor when it comes to relationships.
I'm also working on a literary novel about senior citizens living just to the left of homelessness. Its inspiration is
a reaction to the problems senior citizens have growing old in this Land of Me society. So far, it has no title. Bette Davis
wasn't kidding when she said, "Old age is no place for sissies!"
1-19-10 Late-breaking news! My latest humorous romance, Bears in the Hibiscus, will be out in paperback soon.
Watch for it on Amazon.com!
12-15-09-Merry Christmas! I'm sitting around my office wondering if it's going to snow tonight so,
while I'm waiting, I added the Christmas chapter (Chapter 17, Ray Gets Lucky) to the sample chapters on my Bears in the
Hibiscus page. Check it out. It's a fun read!
11-24-09 Big news! You can now read Kindle books on your computer! Free download for
the feature: www.Amazon.com/KindleforPC. This is an exciting because now you can read books for the same low price a Kindle user can. I'll be writing about
this more as I become familiar with it.
Amazon has given me my own author's page. Check it out: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B002BM23QO
10-17-09- If you're an author, check out the book pins on My
friends page. They're made by Diaz Dezigns. The link is on the page.
The big news this week is the book war between Amazon and Wal-Mart. Some of my book prices
may be lowered--scoop up the savings!
9-24-09- I was surprised to hear that yesterday was the first day
of fall. Can that be true? Where did summer go? I don't know about you, but I'm definitely feeling like I got cheated out
of a few hot dogs and watermelon slices. Of course, there's never enough watermelon, no matter what the season is.
I'm tickled to have so many new readers from a new source. A few months ago, I thought
phones were just for ordering pizza. Now, readers are coming up to me and showing me my books on their phone. Who knew? If
you have an iPhone or an iPod touch, give it a try.
The paperback version of Bears in the Hibiscus is being delayed, but I'm offering
it on this site in eBook form for $3.00. Of course, it is available also on the electronic devices.
I'm moving along on my two new novels. The working titles are The Zoo (a humorous
romance) and The Resort (a literary novel about seniors living on the edge of poverty). You won't see them by this
Christmas. Around here, I'm known as Rebecca of Rewrite Farm. I'll keep you posted.
Guess I'd better check in at The Resort or Zoo and get some work done...enjoy
the fall. It's not beach weather, but it does have its perks!
8-20-09- Another week almost gone. Time flies when you're writing
two books at once. I'm lying, LOL. I haven't done much on either book--maybe three thousand words. Our summer house projects
have taken up most of our energies. First, we painted the house. Then, next to the new house paint, the deck really looked
shabby, so we replaced it. Sounds so simple on paper, but I could tell you stories...thank goodness the work is done (except
for the construction clean-up) and even when I sneak out of bed at 3:00 AM to check, the solar lights on the deck posts are
twinkling away. Back to my keyboard. I've really missed it.
8-15-09- Yesterday, I spent some time with a group that has become
near and dear to my heart in the span of a few weeks. That's saying something because I don't just take up with anybody. Extreme
Networking 101 is a group you'll be reading more about from me. In our little podunk town they are putting big sister Seattle
to shame in public service. In one meeting alone, there were members having house parties, free haircuts, and car washes for
a needy family. A Woman collecting winter coats for the street people in Tacoma (I guess we don't have any homeless here in
little old Puyallup). And much more. I am flying fast and low, as usual, so I will keep you posted on their activities. Meanwhile,
I will be packing up books for raffle prizes and writing checks for their fundraisers. Ya think ya got it bad? I could tell
you stories. Look around. Help someone today. I have to put in a plug here for my favorite organization, our local foodbank.
You have one too, wherever you are. Sit down, Sally, and write them a check. Momma don't want no hungry kids on this planet!
7-24-09- I'm flying fast and low today, but I want to tell you that
I'll be attending Adventures in Literature on the 8th & 9th of August. There is more info near the bottom
of my homepage. All details aren't ironed out yet. I'll let you know when I do!
7-05-09- Free Pecan Pie is now available on Kindle
as well as paperback and eBook. Thank you all for your patience, I know I've taken up a lot of space whining about the project,
lol! I just like to have things done right, and even though I have driven everyone around me crazy, I think it has been worth
it.
Now, if I can just survive the Speed Spanish final, I can move on and spend the summer
writing. I have two new books started, and am anxious to see where they go (sometimes, the outline gets over run by the muse).
In the meantime, grab one of my books and head for the beach. Time is fleeting. Saturday,
I got a back-to-school email from Costco. Honest! How rude was that?! Augh!
7-03-09- As of this week, all of my books, except Free Pecan
Pie and Other Chick Stories, are available on Kindle. Of course, they are still available in paperback and eBook.
Grab one and run to the beach! The old duplicate copies have been removed.
As soon as I take the final for my Speed Spanish course, I'll be back in my comfort zone,
working on my new novels. I can't wait!
6-22-09- I now have four of my Kindle books reformatted.
However, there is a glitch in the computer system, and Amazon is showing both books of each title--the old
version and the new. I'm working to fix it. The fifth book, Free Pecan Pie and Other Chick Stories,
is in the works.
As of July 31, 2009, Tripod is using new software. I will leave this site in
place until I get everything moved over to the new one. My initial impression is that their new software is high on tech,
but lacking in design. I hope they read this.
6-16-09- A Kindle bit: Kindle is experimenting with
voice. There is a voice option where you can have the book read to you--it's not the author's voice, and
some of the words are mispronounced, but those kinks can be forgiven if you need an audio book.
I added the new, reformatted version of As Brown As I Want : The Indianhead
Diaries to Kindle yesterday. Look for the black cover with the brown font--the
older version is also still showing on the screen. I've added the link above the photo on this page--the software wouldn't
let me add it here.
6-03-09- Today, I've been on the site enlarging fonts. It's a long,
slow process, and it's only me here behind the curtain...those flying monkeys aren't worth a darn when anything needs to be
done...
5-30-09- Amazon is redoing its authors' blogs. Soon,
there will be an Author's Page with book info, bio, photo, and blog all in one place. So, again, I need an
author photo. Augh! I've been using the one I took months ago for everything, people are sick of it.
5-26-09- I've had a query as to why my audio stories
have been taken off my site. I deleted them because they stopped working, and I couldn't figure out how to repair them. someday,
when I have a fresh pot of coffee, I'll try again.
It now has the cover of the book on the first page, and the format
by Five Rainbows Services is beautiful. My turtles are so much happier. You can download a free sample onto
your Kindle. Try it, you'll like it, I promise!
Now, I'm moving onto As Brown As I Want: The Indianhead
Diaries. I've done my part. On the production side, the photo has been worked on for the cover. I've posted
it at the top of this page. It looks so much better.
I never thought this would take so much time! But it has been worth
the effort, and I've learned a lot about Kindle production!
Three more books to go! Meanwhile, I'm working on three more books,
two romances and a literary.
5-14-09 I just checked, and my first versions of my first four books
are still on Amazon. They're okay, just not as well formatted as my new book, Bears in the Hibiscus.
I have re-submitted A Three-Turtle Summer, and am waiting for Amazon
to switch it on. The others are still in the formatting process. I'm tickled with the improved cover that Five
Rainbows Services has done for As Brown As I Want: The Indianhead Diaries. The
photo of my cousin and I looks like it was taken yesterday. The original photo was faded and blurry.
By the way, on the Three-Turtle Summer
page, Amazon is still listing my Brown book with the title of Devil's Rope: The Indianhead
Diaries. This was the original title, but it was changed before I published the book. Somehow, I forgot to change
it, and I don't think I can now. It is the same book, just the wrong title.
Latest news: Dear Reader, I have temporarily removed my first four
books (everything but Bears in the Hibiscus) from Kindle to have the format re-done. I think you'll be pleased
with the new format that will match the Bears in the Hibiscus book. This change requires a lot of work from
me before it is sent to be formatted--I'm working as fast as I can. A Three-Turtle Summer should be ready the first
of June, and the rest soon after.
Also, I have eliminated the cd edition of Bears in the Hibiscus
and am now offering it by email only (except for Kindle sales). This new price will make it more affordable for a wider range
of readers. Enjoy!
Late news: Some of you may have noticed that my latest book
has gone straight to eBook and Kindle. Although I love the traditional books, the world of publishing is changing. I
may publish my new romance, Bears in the Hibiscus, as a paperback later on. I'll let you
know! Janelle
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