I’m out. Of money, that is. It’s official. I went to the grocery store today to pick up some essentials and I got the dreaded “Insufficient Funds” screen on the debit machine. Though it’s killing me to do so, I’d like to ask a favour.
If you haven’t already, please buy my book. If you have, or if you have a friend who might like it, please direct them to it. Reblog, share on social media, have a parade down the main street of your town or city, whatever it is you normally do to get attention. If I can get to $100 in royalties, Amazon will pay me next month – they hold smaller amounts.
If you know me, you know I never ask for anything. I hate asking for anything. Please, just share this post. And if you have 99¢ and want to read a really funny book, please click on one of the links below.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Linda
Find All Good Stories on
Amazon.com (U.S.A.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JQWMQAE
Amazon.ca (Canada) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01JQWMQAE
Amazon.co.uk (United Kingdom) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01JQWMQAE
Amazon.com.au (Australia) https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B01JQWMQAE
and on Amazon, in English, almost everywhere else in the world, as well as
Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-ca/ebook/all-good-stories
October 26, 2016 at 1:54 pm
I will post on my blog, so far I have put it on FB and Pinterest. I’m out too but I’m blessed to have a BF and an ex husband to help me out. Good luck to you!
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October 26, 2016 at 2:00 pm
Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂 ❤ It's wonderful to have somewhere to turn. I feel very blessed by the support of this community. 🙂
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October 26, 2016 at 12:38 pm
Reblogged this on The Sound of One Hand Typing and commented:
Do Linda a favor and buy her book!
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October 26, 2016 at 1:20 pm
Thank you for sharing, John. 🙂 ❤
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October 26, 2016 at 1:25 pm
I bought it, too. Hope it helps.
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October 26, 2016 at 1:47 pm
Indeed it does. Thank you so much. 🙂
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October 27, 2016 at 1:31 pm
Got notes from several readers saying they bought it. Hope all is well.
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October 27, 2016 at 1:34 pm
Great! Thanks for letting me know, John. 🙂
Thanks to a fellow author, Carrie Rubin, who somehow hosted a giveaway of my novel, I’ve managed to sell almost 80 copies so far. So I’m getting there. 😀
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October 26, 2016 at 12:36 pm
can you become an Amazon affiliate so you get a little bit if someone buys something via a link from your blog. like your book! just a thought for a little bit more income.
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October 26, 2016 at 1:15 pm
I’ll look into that, thanks for the tip! 😀
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October 26, 2016 at 12:32 pm
saw this on my frilly freudian slip and just bought your book. Good luck! I look forward to the read!
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October 26, 2016 at 1:15 pm
Thank you, Wendy. 😀 ❤ I hope you enjoy it!
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October 26, 2016 at 10:59 am
Purchased!
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October 26, 2016 at 1:20 pm
Thank you, Laura. 🙂 ❤
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October 26, 2016 at 1:38 pm
You’re welcome! I hope things get better for you soon Linda.
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October 26, 2016 at 1:48 pm
Ah, just knowing I have the support of this community helps. 🙂
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October 26, 2016 at 1:51 pm
🙂
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October 26, 2016 at 10:45 am
Reblogged this on Trent's World (the Blog) and commented:
Do you want to help an indie author here on WP? Take a look at Linda’s post and then take a look at her book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JQWMQAE
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October 26, 2016 at 1:19 pm
Thank you so much, Trent. 🙂 ❤
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October 26, 2016 at 2:53 pm
You’re welcome 🙂
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October 27, 2016 at 2:36 pm
Thank you very much for the review, Trent! 😀
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October 27, 2016 at 2:46 pm
I know reviews with Amazon are very important so even if I didn’t know what exactly to say, I knew I had to say something 🙂 I also had to do a bit of serial alliteration…. 😉
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October 27, 2016 at 3:31 pm
Haha! Bob couldn’t have said it better. 😉
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October 26, 2016 at 8:19 am
Linda, I think we can all sympathize with your plight. Writers don’t seem to make money unless they are James Patterson and company. If thing get bad, remember the blogging community is very supportive and I think everyone would help you out via a GoFundMe app. Of course I’ll buy your book.
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October 26, 2016 at 11:30 am
Thank you so much, Noelle. 🙂 ❤
I'm amazed at the support I've received already. It's truly appreciated. 🙂
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October 26, 2016 at 7:23 am
I actually have a future post about trying to buy your book and being angry at Amazon. However, I won’t take my frustration out on you. Consider the book bought.
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October 26, 2016 at 11:09 am
Oh no! I hate hearing that Amazon has given people a hard time. Hope you enjoy it when you get it. Thank you so much, Dan. 🙂 ❤
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October 26, 2016 at 5:19 am
I’m quite new to this community, Linda but I can see that you are dear to many writers and bloggers. Will go to buy a copy of you book right now. Best wishes.
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October 26, 2016 at 10:40 am
Thank you very much, Wendy. 🙂 ❤
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October 26, 2016 at 4:06 am
Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
Linda Hill is a huge supporter of other authors and bloggers.. she has hit a tight spot.. as we all do from time to time..
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October 26, 2016 at 10:39 am
Thanks so much for the reblog and for your kind words. 🙂 ❤
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October 26, 2016 at 3:42 am
Reblogged this on Musings on Life & Experience and commented:
Please read.
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October 26, 2016 at 10:38 am
Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂 ❤
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October 26, 2016 at 2:02 am
Reblogged this on ladyleemanila and commented:
Please help, Linda’s book is funny 🙂
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October 26, 2016 at 10:33 am
Thank you, Ladylee. 🙂 ❤
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October 26, 2016 at 1:45 am
Reblogged this on Diary of an Internet Nobody. and commented:
Linda G Hill is a supportive and inspirational blogger who is always happy to offer advice and guidance to other writers, so it’s only fair that I reblog this post for her.
I shall no doubt be dropping some none too subtle hints about my published work in the lead up to the annual gift buying season, but for now, please find the time (and your spare change) to order a copy of Linda’s first novella, All Good Stories. Thank you.
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October 26, 2016 at 10:32 am
Thank you for the reblog and your kind words, my dear. 🙂 ❤ I'll be sure to reciprocate.
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October 26, 2016 at 10:43 am
My absolute pleasure, I’m sure the cash start rolling in imminently.
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October 26, 2016 at 1:19 pm
🙂 It’s as much that as getting the ball rolling and getting reviews. 😉
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October 26, 2016 at 1:25 am
I agree with the other commenter. Make the PayPal button so people can donate and also make your book $7! Sure less people will buy it, but those that want to show support, true support, can! People will pay the worth of the book, even at a price tag.
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October 26, 2016 at 1:25 am
You’ve helped a lot of people. Accept help back.
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October 26, 2016 at 10:30 am
I really have a hard time justifying asking for money. Yes, I know I give back to the community, but that is reward in itself.
…okay, I’ll think about it.
As for putting the price of my book up, the entire endeavour is to get my name out and perpetuate sales on my next book. The price can’t change. Having said that, I agree we, all of us indie writers, undervalue our work. I figured out that having worked on my next book for five years, I’ll have to sell something like a million copies to make $1/hour. It sucks, but there it is.
I truly appreciate your support, my friend. 🙂
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October 26, 2016 at 1:12 am
Reblogged this on The Bag Lady and commented:
Costs less than a plain old cup of coffee……😂
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October 26, 2016 at 10:22 am
Thank you for the share. 🙂 ❤
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October 26, 2016 at 5:47 pm
Hope it yields results
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October 26, 2016 at 12:46 am
Bought and shared widely.
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October 26, 2016 at 10:21 am
Thank you so much, Susan. 🙂 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 11:01 pm
Reblogged this on skipahsoundsoff.
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October 25, 2016 at 11:02 pm
Thank you for the reblog, Gary. 🙂 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 10:59 pm
Forwarded the link to some friends of mine and also reblogged. Unfortunately I can’t spend any money either at this point… turning around every cent I have…
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October 25, 2016 at 11:01 pm
I know exactly what you mean. Sharing is so very appreciated – thank you! 🙂 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 11:06 pm
I know it will all be different soon. I have a long list of people I want to support then… and I will. For now I share. And I keep my fingers crossed it all goes well for you xoxo
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October 25, 2016 at 11:27 pm
Thanks! ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 10:59 pm
Reblogged this on A Momma's View.
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October 25, 2016 at 9:35 pm
Off to buy a copy.
janet
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October 25, 2016 at 9:52 pm
Thank you, Janet. 😀 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 8:58 pm
Bought & forwarded link to a few booklovers I know :). Been there done the insufficient funds debit thing before too, along with an over limit credit card. Looking forward to the read! you know I think you’re a wonderful writer!
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October 25, 2016 at 9:47 pm
Thank you so much, Milly. 🙂 ❤ Thank you for your commiseration, for sharing, and for your kind words. 😀 I hope you enjoy it!
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October 25, 2016 at 8:53 pm
Reblogged and pointed out your book costs less than a Starbuck’s coffee but the enjoyment of your book lasts a whole lot longer.
Good luck!
Let us know how it goes. I’m hoping you more than met the goal, and Amazon has to pay more than $100 in royalties.
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October 25, 2016 at 9:42 pm
Thank you so much for the share. At last glance, I’m up to 23 sales today, which has meant my Amazon best seller’s ranking has gone from being 1.6millionth to 30thousandth. It all helps! 🙂
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October 25, 2016 at 10:38 pm
That’s a start! I hope the shout out keeps rolling and re-blogs get re-reblogged.
Will be thinking of you with fingers crossed. Glad you’re going up in the rankings.
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October 25, 2016 at 10:59 pm
Thank you, my dear. Perhaps some of the people who have bought it today will rate or review it too. That would help also. 🙂
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October 25, 2016 at 8:51 pm
Reblogged this on My Frilly Freudian Slip and commented:
Help a great writer and a good person caught in a tight spot. You won’t regret your .99. A Starbuck’s espresso Frappuccino with whipped cream will cost you four times more and the enjoyment won’t last as long as having Linda’s book!
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October 25, 2016 at 9:23 pm
Thank you so much, my dear. 🙂 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 10:39 pm
Oh, your welcome. You deserve to have sufficient funds!
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October 25, 2016 at 11:00 pm
🙂
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October 25, 2016 at 8:47 pm
Reblogged this on Ann's Corner and commented:
Help a friend out, if you can….
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October 25, 2016 at 9:18 pm
Thank you, Ann. 🙂 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 9:24 pm
You are most welcome. I thought I bought the book on kindle but I don’t see it yet….
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October 25, 2016 at 9:49 pm
I have a really hard time getting my account to sync sometimes. Maybe that’s the problem. I hope it shows up soon!
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October 25, 2016 at 9:50 pm
I got it!
Thanks 🙂
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October 25, 2016 at 9:53 pm
Phew! Hope you enjoy it. 🙂
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October 25, 2016 at 8:37 pm
Reblogged this on Blackbird's Nest.
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October 25, 2016 at 9:18 pm
Thank you. 🙂 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 8:21 pm
Reblogged this on HarsH ReaLiTy and commented:
Help support an author, blogger, and a friend. -OM
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October 25, 2016 at 9:17 pm
Thank you, Cush. 🙂 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 9:52 pm
No thanks needed. 🙂
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October 25, 2016 at 8:15 pm
I have been there with insufficient funds. No fun. I bought the book and look forward to reading it. 🙂
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October 25, 2016 at 8:18 pm
Thanks very much, Deborah. 😀 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 11:08 pm
❤
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October 25, 2016 at 8:08 pm
Since we’re just seeing the light from financial troubles, I’m happy to help. Bought a copy – now to share! =D
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October 25, 2016 at 8:18 pm
Thanks so much, Shan. 😀 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 8:03 pm
I’m going to share this onto Twitter, and reblog it! I’ve got my fingers and toes crossed for the best of luck! 🙂
– Ainsworth, Xx
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October 25, 2016 at 8:05 pm
Thank you so much, Ainsworth. 🙂 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 6:45 pm
How are we doing Linda? xxx
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October 25, 2016 at 8:04 pm
Thanks for asking, Willow. 🙂
I’ve sold 17 copies so far, but what’s equally important is that I’ve gone from ranking 1,600,000 in Amazon best sellers to 39,900 in five hours! And from #7000 in short reads to #274. The more momentum I get, the more people buying books will see it. 🙂
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October 26, 2016 at 3:00 am
Yes Brilliant I am so pleased that things are on the up !! I really hope this upward trend will continue!! xxx
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October 26, 2016 at 10:37 am
I’m now at #95 in Kindle short reads and #13,945 in best sellers. And that with only 36 sold. I have no idea how their algorithms work, but I like it. 🙂
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October 26, 2016 at 12:48 pm
Well done and hooray!! 😎 Get that I am friends with a famous author!
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October 26, 2016 at 1:21 pm
Haha! Let’s not get too ahead of ourselves. 😛 😉 😀
I do love your enthusiasm though! 😀 Thanks, Willow.
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October 26, 2016 at 2:00 pm
I can be enthusiastic!!
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October 26, 2016 at 2:01 pm
😀
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October 25, 2016 at 6:41 pm
Reblogged this on But I Smile Anyway… and commented:
I bought this when it was released… help a fellow Author out..Linda is amazing! You won’t regret the dollar spent!
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October 25, 2016 at 7:56 pm
Thanks very much, Ritu. 😀 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 8:21 pm
You’re welcome Linda 😊
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October 25, 2016 at 6:15 pm
it’s really beautiful and a great opportunity that offers this source that enrich our knowledge, with sublime books and full of opportunity, great pleasure to share with everyone through these wonderful data that inspire incessantly. with great dedication, thank you, it’s full wonderful.
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October 25, 2016 at 7:55 pm
Thank you. 🙂
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October 25, 2016 at 5:45 pm
Bought it. Read it. Wonderful read….really enjoyed it. ☺
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October 25, 2016 at 7:52 pm
Thanks so much, Van! 😀 ❤ I'm happy you enjoyed it. 😀
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October 25, 2016 at 5:22 pm
Shouldn’t have taken me this long to buy. Good luck Linda, you put in a lot of work.
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October 25, 2016 at 6:54 pm
Thanks so much, Tric. 🙂 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 4:56 pm
(drops a dollar in the jar)
I know Amazon just took like half of that. But there ya go.
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October 25, 2016 at 5:12 pm
Thank you so much, Matt. 🙂 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 4:42 pm
There you go one purchased in Australia….
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October 25, 2016 at 4:44 pm
Thank you, Michael! 🙂 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 4:44 pm
Least I can do…I might have bought you your next can of baked beans…
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October 25, 2016 at 5:03 pm
Indeed. It never occurred to me though that my book might one day cause me to have gas. 😛 😉 🙂
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October 25, 2016 at 4:40 pm
Reblogged this on Norm 2.0 and commented:
A while back my blog buddy Linda published her book All Good Stories. It was a fun read that I highly recommend. You’ll find the details on how to buy your own copy in her post here, and at the same time you’ll be helping out and encouraging a talented and passionate writer.
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October 25, 2016 at 4:43 pm
Thank you so much for recommending it, Norm. I’m glad you liked it. 😀
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October 25, 2016 at 4:39 pm
Reblogged this on Fiction Favorites and commented:
Looks like a good way to help and laugh at the same time.
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October 25, 2016 at 4:42 pm
Thank you, John. 🙂 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 4:46 pm
You are so welcome.
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October 25, 2016 at 4:27 pm
I bought it on Kobo when you first announced it was out. Happy to share this though.
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October 25, 2016 at 4:29 pm
Thanks so much, Norm. 🙂 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 4:17 pm
There are blogs that have a “donate” button. If you had one of those we could provide a bit more help — and quicker.
I’ll be retiring as of December and in your shoes in 2017 when my income is cut in half.
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October 25, 2016 at 4:28 pm
Ah, I hate asking for this much. I can’t bring myself to ask for money without giving anything in return. But thank you.
Not having money is such a scary prospect, isn’t it? I wish you all the best for the coming year.
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October 25, 2016 at 4:50 pm
When I divorced #3, I went from upper middle class to donating plasma to buy a jar of peanut butter, bread and gas for the car so that I could find work. As a treat once a month, I would take my daughter to KFC for their $1 meal (2 chicken wings and a biscuit). That’s why I understand quite well why this is so hard for you. 🙂
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October 25, 2016 at 5:12 pm
I admit, I’m not quite there yet. It’s just been a difficult month on the finances. I’m hoping to find work freelancing in editing in the coming months. The courses are part of what’s breaking me. And, well, a boost in the sale of my book might self-perpetuate if I’m lucky.
I appreciate your support and your compassion. It’s a great community we have here – I hope that if you’re ever in need I can return the favour. 🙂
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October 25, 2016 at 5:34 pm
Do you have a paypal account for your freelance work? If so, I feel the need for a little editing.
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October 25, 2016 at 7:51 pm
I haven’t got anything set up yet. If you’d like to email me at hilllindagmaru at gmail dot com, we can discuss the details. 🙂 Thanks!
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October 25, 2016 at 7:56 pm
I just emailed you and will be checking email in about an hour. 🙂
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October 25, 2016 at 8:04 pm
Thanks. 🙂
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October 26, 2016 at 1:49 am
I agree!!!!! A good idea to make the button.
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October 25, 2016 at 4:13 pm
Happy to help, Linda
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October 25, 2016 at 4:26 pm
Thanks so much, Keith. 🙂 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 4:08 pm
Reblogged this on Gallimaufry and commented:
If you’re not already familiar with Linda’s writing, this is a great opportunity to get acquainted and add a great book to your collection.
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October 25, 2016 at 4:25 pm
Thank you, Barb. 🙂 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 3:58 pm
Reblogged this on A Whispered Wind and commented:
Got a spare buck? Help Linda hit the 100 mark and read a great book in the process. I just bought a copy for a friend as I already had a copy myself.
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October 25, 2016 at 4:25 pm
Thanks so much, Lori. 🙂 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 3:53 pm
Shared on Twitter. I have already bought your book Linda and I wish you all the best ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 3:53 pm
Thanks so much, Judy. 🙂 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 3:36 pm
Good luck Linda, I have shared and wish you all the best.
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October 25, 2016 at 3:41 pm
Thank you, Irene. 🙂 ❤
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October 25, 2016 at 3:49 pm
Just wish to support you best possible Linda 🙂
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October 25, 2016 at 3:52 pm
Much appreciated! 🙂
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October 25, 2016 at 3:33 pm
Reblogged this on willowdot21 and commented:
Please buy LindaGHill’s book it is a really fun read!I thoroughly enjoyed it !!So pop your hands on your pockets and treat yourself!!
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October 25, 2016 at 3:34 pm
Thank you, Willow. 🙂 ❤
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