Alicia's import continues to grow. Now a whole community but a security nightmare. More possibility for intrigue. And all while you're traveling. Hard work. Don't worry about timetables you have to earn a good income. The writing is icing, even though you wish it could be your all. Until you become a published author (which is very difficult) I don't think you can give up your day job.
Hi Bill, thank you for your encouragement. I rather like the idea of still writing KEJ when Alicia becomes an adult and perhaps takes over GD. Thank you for understanding and the encouragement you give me. I can't give up my day job, that is true. Hopefully, one day I can travel and write simultaneously in retirement. I picture myself copping a squat in restaurants, friends and family homes while visiting and when on trains and planes. Much like now but with no day job.
My daughter is an editor and publisher. It takes a great deal of hard work and luck to become a 'known' author. The number of eBooks I see on Amazon is staggering. I have probably 10 authors I follow. The number of books they will have in a series can be surprising. If I like the characters though, I will buy them up to a point. It's a great deal of hard work on their part. I would call what I read adult (w/sex) fantasy. Pure entertainment. HEA and good over evil are my mainstays.
I found Amazon to be a hell hole of authors downvoting other authors to keep people off the current trending lists. I can't imagine any book is worthy of a one star from an unverified purchase with no comment left, and yet that was one of the things that happened to me with KEJ. I prefer to write in series and love the interaction with readers as well. Happy Ever After is where I'm at as well.
Welcome back Kate, I do hope the grueling trip was all worthwhile. This chapter was an eye opener further into the relationship Kate and Jacob share. Claude seems totally perplexed about the subtleties. He does appear to be coming around to at least understanding some of it. Hopefully in time to convince Hannah. Ah, Alicia, a sparkle in everyone's eye. Such good news about the suddenly expanded wedding plans. Much to everyone's delight, well except possibly Claude.
Thank you for the effort to write something, close to on schedule, which you know we completely understand if it's later.
Hi Chester, thank you so much for your kind compliments. I love when the subtleties are noticed. I named the pass after you, one of two founding members to my writing. I'll be catching up fast from here onwards. Heading for my hotel, more meetings later and tomorrow morning, then home to a roast chicken dinner by my mum.
I look forward to the next chapter/s of KEJ every week and am never disappointed. I love all of your stories but KEJ was my first so It’s my favorite. The addition of more characters especially Alicia makes it far more interesting. She’s a kid that’s had a wall of crap fall on her with the loss of her parents and an uncle that never cared and is shady at best. Then in an orphanage where she had little or nothing. Some how she is sweet, kind and considerate. Not to mention smarter then the average bear. lol I’m sure the rest of your readers, like myself, appreciate your efforts to publish anything at all with your work schedule. It’s one thing to be busy with a reg 9-5 but when travel to multiple locations is thrown in the mix it’s got to make it even tougher. So thank you for your efforts to continue bringing us enjoyment. 😊😊
Thank you Maria. Alicia is a great addition to the cast. I love writing about her. By the time she reaches age of consent, that girl will be KEJ readers property and they’ll all have an opinion on boy/girl friends etc.
Ain’t that the truth? lol lol In my head I already have her in charge of GD. With Kate’s business savvy and Alicia’s smarts she will be a force to be reckoned with!
Joe certainly made some good points, but security for the wedding will be interesting!
Hi Mike thank you. Joe is a nice addition to the cast I think. I need to figure out security pretty quickly!
To you point Mike, Claude must be having a total meltdown, "You invited, who? Well how many is that?" French profanity to follow...
Alicia's import continues to grow. Now a whole community but a security nightmare. More possibility for intrigue. And all while you're traveling. Hard work. Don't worry about timetables you have to earn a good income. The writing is icing, even though you wish it could be your all. Until you become a published author (which is very difficult) I don't think you can give up your day job.
Hi Bill, thank you for your encouragement. I rather like the idea of still writing KEJ when Alicia becomes an adult and perhaps takes over GD. Thank you for understanding and the encouragement you give me. I can't give up my day job, that is true. Hopefully, one day I can travel and write simultaneously in retirement. I picture myself copping a squat in restaurants, friends and family homes while visiting and when on trains and planes. Much like now but with no day job.
My daughter is an editor and publisher. It takes a great deal of hard work and luck to become a 'known' author. The number of eBooks I see on Amazon is staggering. I have probably 10 authors I follow. The number of books they will have in a series can be surprising. If I like the characters though, I will buy them up to a point. It's a great deal of hard work on their part. I would call what I read adult (w/sex) fantasy. Pure entertainment. HEA and good over evil are my mainstays.
I found Amazon to be a hell hole of authors downvoting other authors to keep people off the current trending lists. I can't imagine any book is worthy of a one star from an unverified purchase with no comment left, and yet that was one of the things that happened to me with KEJ. I prefer to write in series and love the interaction with readers as well. Happy Ever After is where I'm at as well.
Welcome back Kate, I do hope the grueling trip was all worthwhile. This chapter was an eye opener further into the relationship Kate and Jacob share. Claude seems totally perplexed about the subtleties. He does appear to be coming around to at least understanding some of it. Hopefully in time to convince Hannah. Ah, Alicia, a sparkle in everyone's eye. Such good news about the suddenly expanded wedding plans. Much to everyone's delight, well except possibly Claude.
Thank you for the effort to write something, close to on schedule, which you know we completely understand if it's later.
Hi Chester, thank you so much for your kind compliments. I love when the subtleties are noticed. I named the pass after you, one of two founding members to my writing. I'll be catching up fast from here onwards. Heading for my hotel, more meetings later and tomorrow morning, then home to a roast chicken dinner by my mum.
That is really great. You take my breath away sometimes, thank you!
What a great episode Kate. I like Joe already. You paint your characters so vividly. Thank you.
Thank you too John!
I look forward to the next chapter/s of KEJ every week and am never disappointed. I love all of your stories but KEJ was my first so It’s my favorite. The addition of more characters especially Alicia makes it far more interesting. She’s a kid that’s had a wall of crap fall on her with the loss of her parents and an uncle that never cared and is shady at best. Then in an orphanage where she had little or nothing. Some how she is sweet, kind and considerate. Not to mention smarter then the average bear. lol I’m sure the rest of your readers, like myself, appreciate your efforts to publish anything at all with your work schedule. It’s one thing to be busy with a reg 9-5 but when travel to multiple locations is thrown in the mix it’s got to make it even tougher. So thank you for your efforts to continue bringing us enjoyment. 😊😊
Thank you Maria. Alicia is a great addition to the cast. I love writing about her. By the time she reaches age of consent, that girl will be KEJ readers property and they’ll all have an opinion on boy/girl friends etc.
That, my dear, Kate is because your wonderful writing has done such a good job of making us all feel as close as family. Quite the talent to be sure.
Ain’t that the truth? lol lol In my head I already have her in charge of GD. With Kate’s business savvy and Alicia’s smarts she will be a force to be reckoned with!
I feel like writing these series forever but it worries me that it may all be a pipe dream. Let's see. A GD CEO named Alicia would be awesome!
Be sure to put these little sparkles about Alicia in a file folder so they aren't list in a memory lapse. 😉