Taking a Breather

                        The characters from Portsoy Woods have all gone on with their lives, oblivious to the fact that the book is finished, and it out and about in the world.  
  Which characters were your favorites ?   Who do you wonder about ?

Happy New Year to the Readers of Portsoy Woods

                  Thanks so much to those of you who are reading or who have read my newest book,  Portsoy Woods.  I send additional thanks to those who have posted a review on Amazon, Books a Million or other sites online. It really does help in bringing other readers to the book.

                  Thanks also to the readers who found the book through Facebook.

                   It is my hope that not only readers are entertained by the travels, activities, challenges and relational stories within Portsoy Woods, but that they will come away from the book having learned a few things about preparedness and with thoughts as to how to avoid some of the challenges natural and man-made disasters can cause for us and for our families.

                   Just like the families in Portsoy Woods, we all need to learn enough about general preparedness in order to keep our families safe.

                    Happy New Year everyone !

More News

  I am really pleased to announce that electronic versions of my new book "Portsoy Woods" are now available for purchase at the following fine booksellers:


Amazon Store URL - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRO40DO
 
BN Store URL - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/portsoy-woods-jane-alexandra-krehbiel/1125132787?ean=2940156820924
 
Apple Store URL - http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1179246931
 
Kobo Store URL - https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/portsoy-woods






Of course, excellent quality paperback versions will always be available:


http://booklocker.com/books/8874.html


Happy Holidays to all !

The Cycles and Seasons of Being an Author

          

 
         I think the most exciting time as an author, is the time in which a book has been newly released. Most of us have worked hard to create a story, crafted telling that story and then worked for a couple of seasons in honing and revising that story. It can be tedious work.  Then, as it readies for market, it is time to hire someone to create a book cover. This is also important work as I always want a fair measure of input here because I realize that many times, the books I read drew me to them with their cover. There is also the matter of an author picture which should always be freshly taken for the back of your book.
                 After submittal, acceptance, any final revisions, etc. the book readies for release. This is the most exciting time for me. My favorite moment of being an author, is the moment in which I hold and page through the first copy of the new book that I have seen. Often this is sent to you by the publisher, but occasionally depending upon the publisher, it is not. Then, you might have to purchase one yourself. I liked opening and seeing exactly what the purchasers of my book would see.

                The next part does not thrill me, but it's extremely important. Authors need to promote their books in a myriad of ways. There are radio interviews, book signings, television interviews if you can get them, and bringing your book to the attention of the public in creative ways.  I don't enjoy this part terribly, but I understand its importance and I am committed to a certain amount of this type of work.  I am enjoying however, that with each day since the release of this book, it appears in more and more places over the Earth. First, it appeared on Amazon. Then Barnes and Noble online. Then Books-a-Million had it.  Bit by bit this book will find its way to book sellers, particularly those online, all over the world. This is very exciting.

                Of course, there is no time to rest on one's laurels, if there are any. A new book must begin. It must be outlined. People may need to be interviewed. Research must be done. Permission for pictures needs to be obtained, should you decide to use those pictures in the book. It could take a year or two for a new work to even near completion.

               And so, this is where I am. I am promoting my third book, and  first novel, which I feel is an important book.  I am in the early creation stage of a new one, although the vision for the new one is clear. Snippets of books which will follow call to me sometimes. If I am smart, I will write those thoughts down now. Managing all these seasons of creating books is not easy. Wish me luck !