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Oct 20, 2012 @ 20:59:15
CONGRATULATIONS!
Xx
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Oct 20, 2012 @ 22:49:18
Thank you. I’m still on a bit of a high…
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Oct 20, 2012 @ 16:51:57
Congratulations on taking the leap! It’s a scary jump, but now you’re out there and all us readers are the better for it. I’m getting an e-reader sometime in the next week or two, and your book is at the top of my list, so I look forward to being amazed.
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Oct 20, 2012 @ 16:55:37
Thank you. It IS scary and I feel quite heady. Can’t quite believe I finally got here (with lots of help from fellow bloggers).
Hope you enjoy the read – all feedback will be welcome.
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Oct 20, 2012 @ 18:07:05
I’ve downloaded the sample and have already finished the Prologue (Echo). I’ve read enough to know that I want to read the whole darn thing. Will leave a review for you when I’m finished.
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Oct 19, 2012 @ 21:59:56
Hooray and good for you!
Right can’t stop – off to Amazon.
At last I can read all of this thing!!!!!
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Oct 20, 2012 @ 00:04:17
Yay! Watch out – I think there might be a long queue!
(I wish!)
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Oct 20, 2012 @ 08:22:46
Got it!
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Oct 20, 2012 @ 11:13:56
please let me know your thoughts when you have finished it.
Many Thanks!
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Oct 19, 2012 @ 14:58:57
Haha!–had to laugh. Every once in a while, the God’s smile and the world spins exactly as it should. Me–my books don’t upload so nicely but that’s another story.
You’re a Published Author–congrats! Now get marketing!
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Oct 19, 2012 @ 15:10:18
Marketing’s the next big challenge, isn’t it?
Watch out – steep learning curve ahead!
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Oct 19, 2012 @ 14:15:17
Congrats!!!!!!!!
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Oct 19, 2012 @ 14:46:41
Thank you, thank you thank you.
I ought to be thanking you – you inspired me!
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Oct 20, 2012 @ 16:44:59
Awwwww. 🙂 I love inspiring. But you did this. You wrote the amazing book (that I am purchasing) and pushed yourself to take that leap. You are awesome and I wish you all the best!!!
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Oct 20, 2012 @ 16:54:08
Again thank you.
Please let me know when your sequel is done. I will be queueing for it.
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Oct 20, 2012 @ 17:11:42
Lol…thanks… It is in editing right now so hopefully by the beginning of next year. Oh, would you like me to do an interview review?
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Oct 20, 2012 @ 17:26:07
Really? Me? How does that work, exactly?
*trembles slightly…
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Oct 22, 2012 @ 14:42:17
I email you a list of questions and you answer them lol. I will get with you on it!
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Oct 22, 2012 @ 16:23:58
excellent. Thank you for this. Do you already have my email addy?
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Oct 22, 2012 @ 23:48:05
No, but Sonya does 😉 I will get it to you tomorrow!
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Oct 23, 2012 @ 09:47:27
OK – I will look out for it.
(all excited now).
To me, it’s like being invited to be on Letterman. 🙂
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Oct 24, 2012 @ 21:54:35
Oh hush lol. I’m a few days late (I’ve been sick), but I sent it! Can’t wait! Sonya’s been pushing you on FB.
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Oct 25, 2012 @ 13:39:04
Candace
I have almost completed the interview but for the last question; the ‘anything else’ question.
Will think of something and send it back over to you by tomorrow am at the latest.
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Oct 25, 2012 @ 23:42:17
Okay no worries!
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Oct 26, 2012 @ 08:38:13
All done! 😀
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Oct 19, 2012 @ 14:00:33
Huge congratulations Andrew, that a massive achievement!! Reaching the goal of becoming a published author definitely merits several pints of celebration juice. Not to mention the fact that you’ve already sold a few copies! That must be an incredible feeling – there are people out there who are prepared to pay hard-earned money for the blood, sweat and tears you’ve poured into a story that comes from your very own head. Wow.
I wish you every success with this and I hope it flies off the virtual bookshelves (I resisted torturing the angels/flying theme…)
Hopefully we’ll be jousting for the top-spot on the bestseller list soon 🙂
All the best!
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Oct 19, 2012 @ 14:12:35
Thank you Jon.
I now have my fingers crossed that the book finds its wings. Heaven knows its been a wonderful journey making new friends – Hal-o to you all! . I feel that I finally have a feather in my cap and am, for the moment, reclining on Cloud nine.
Sorry – couldn’t resist! 😀
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Oct 19, 2012 @ 15:17:39
Next time I’m not refraining… this deserves payback! 😉
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