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Writing through this pandemic crisis

 

 

How are you all doing during this pandemic? Have you gotten tired of your family yet?

A lot of articles recently have brought up the topic of working on one’s WIP. With time on our hands it seems this would be ideal for authors to do this.

So, have I done so? Sadly I have to say no. I have organized my office, done some home projects, spend time with the family and have worked outside in our yard.

I do feel a bit guilty that I have not worked on any manuscript or have not done any reviews from my long as heck TBR list.

The mantra of, “I’ll start fresh next week,” has gotten old. This is a shame for we are just in the beginning of this crisis where I am at.

I have received some lovely new reviews for my Jasper, Amazon parrot series which has been a boost for sure among all of this.

Still, I been in a frenzy of organizing and cleaning around and outside the home. The nerves and anxiety of what is going on in the world stays with me. Things that were so important seem minimal at best.

I hope all of you stay safe, stay home and only go out when it is needed.

Perhaps next week I will work on my manuscripts.

 

Volume one of my children’s chapter book series is now in Spanish: Woohoo!

I came across this picture on Amazon. The first volume in my children’s chapter book series is now in Spanish.

What?

I had no clue this had happened. Even though I don’t speak Spanish I quickly purchased a copy for myself.

It is in ebook only at the moment. But I may be searching for something down the road and find the paperback also in Spanish.

This was a nice surprise to see my book translated into another language. It is a chance for more children to learn about Jasper, the rainforest and family values all in one book.


Jasper, Amazon Parrot: Placing in two categories in the top 100 for Kindle in the UK

 

With the pandemic hitting everyone it has given me time to do more research for work.

I found out by that “Jasper, Amazon Parrot: A Rainforest Adventure” placed in the top 100 for Kindle in the UK for children’s bird ebooks at #27. Oh, my goodness. Plus at #74 for the category of children’s intermediate readers. Granted this was last week. But, woohoo!!

I took a screen shot for prosperity. I have over the last six months been enjoying having the audible for the first two volumes being in Amazon’s Best Sellers 100 list for their genre. That is exciting and I have as well taken screen shots for each spot they were at.

But this is a new milestone for Jasper and I. To place in the top 100 for Kindle in two categories is huge. It is something I have heard other authors talk about when their books have made it. I’ve been jealous a little but happy at the same time.

I can now say that has happened to me as well.

If it happens to you, let me know. I’ll be excited and happy for you as well.