Newsletter Volume 2 - May, 2021
Hi, Pack Mates!
I can’t believe it’s already time for another newsletter. Time flies when you’re having fun, right? I wonder about that saying, sometimes. I mean, it’s true, I suppose. But sometimes time just flies because…it’s time.
There’s another old saying I’m sure you’ve heard - you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. That’s complete bull. Old dogs can learn plenty of new tricks.
They’re just not interested.
The truth is, old dogs - I’ve qualified as one for a while, now - already know enough tricks to get by. They’ve filtered out the ones that aren’t useful and have stored away in their trick bags all the good ones. So, it’s not that they can’t learn. They just don’t want to.
Unless they’re motivated.
Case in point:
When I decided to become a full-time writer, I had to learn a lot
of new stuff. I had to learn about marketing, cover design, composing product
descriptions and ad copy, how to negotiate the Amazon advertising platform
(whew, is that complicated!), and…mass emails. These were all things I had
previously no interest in. Suddenly, I was very interested - because I had to
be.
I’ve learned all those tricks.
I’m not saying it’s been easy. But being an old dog has not held me back at all. Now, I’m adding audiobook recording to my skill set. Check out the pic below. It’s my home recording studio. The blanket thrown over the patio umbrella is a sound-proofing recommendation from recording guru, Derek Doepker. I know it looks funky, but it works.
News for the Pack:
I’ve been putting the above
studio to work. I’ve recorded Chapter One of The Cargo (only ten more to
go!) so far. It took a while to get through it, but I’m getting better and
faster with the process as I gain experience.
The Half Human Saga (series sequel to The Cargo) is progressing slowly but surely. I have about six chapters left to write in the series starter before I send a draft out to beta readers. ARC Team, get ready!
Wolfpack Feedback:
I got this great response to last email’s “inhale or exhale” question from Chris R:
“I really can’t separate them. Breathing is my
connection with everything around me. I draw in deep, down to my belly. I hold
for a moment, mixing what I drew in with what is in me, letting it marinate,
then I exhale, sharing what is in me with my surroundings. Everyone and
everything is connected, the breath is one of the means of that connection...”
Kind of spiritual, don’t you think? I love it.
This Month’s Feedback Question:
Is there some “new trick” you’ve learned that you didn’t think you
could? What made you overcome your reservations? Reply to this email with any
thoughts you’d like to share.
This Month’s Giveaway!
First of all, congratulations to Gary F, who won the signed copy
of Rivers of Red from last month’s giveaway. It should be on your
‘doorstep’ soon, Gary!
This month, I’m giving away something I’m sure anyone can use: a $25 Amazon Gift Card. Click the link to enter. <Link Expired>
Happy Reading!
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