Oh, the seduction of feeling a real book in your hands!

Darn you CreateSpace and your “free proof” coupon code.  I think you may have created a monster!

Just when I was satisfied with posting my novels on the e-book channels…  And I was quite proud of myself, too!  Formatting those buggers isn’t easy, mind you.  Then I get an email from CreateSpace.  “Go ahead, give it a try.  We’ll even send you a proof for free.”  Apparently they must have known my dream of being able to hold my work in an actual book format.  So I tried it.  And yes, this is yet another bit of formatting that you have to learn, understand, and execute flawlessly before it is approved to print.  But I managed.

And lo and behold, look what the mailman dropped off on my doorstep last night.  It’s got a one minor tweak needed on the cover, which I will take care of over my lunch hour today, then I’ll hit the approve button and start selling my very own paperback.  Gosh that sounds strange.

It’s not on a million bookshelves, I know…  But I know of one bookshelf I’m proud to see it on!

PS to CreateSpace: Don’t even think about sending me two more of those freebie coupons! 

Facebook Fan Page – Invisible Justice

I just developed a fan page for my first novel – Invisible Justice…  I’m still new at marketing my books, but was hoping to enlist the help of my Twitter and Facebook friends to spread the word.  If you read and liked Invisible Justice, or know of any teenagers that might like this book, please visit the fan page and press the “Like” button.  Thanks for sharing the link with your friends and followers!

-Kim

Attack of the killer bees!

Meet Harley.  She’s a two-and-a-half-year-old Great Dane who has never met a stranger.  Bees included.  Something tells me she got a little too “up close and personal” with one this evening…

Don’t worry, Benedryl has been administered and Lady Harley is now snoring like a freight train!

Meet the newest Jewells!

I just heard a collective groan at the sight of that headline.  Anyone who knows us, knows we have a soft spot for cute and cuddly little creatures.

But rest assured, this trio won’t be coming inside casa de Jewell.  For the third year in a row our wisteria trellace has housed a nest of baby cardinals.  I snuck out this evening to check the eggs, and lo and behold – they had hatched! 

So there you have it – let me introduce you to Larry, Curly and Mo.

The reviews are starting to come in!

It’s still early, but I’m getting pretty excited about the feedback I’m getting on my novels.  Just wanted to share a few on my blog.

Invisible Justice

Review by: Nola F on Jun. 01, 2011 : 

This book, along with its sequel (BRUTE JUSTICE) are among the best stories that I have read. The writing is consistent with the plot and the characterization is spot on. I feel like I have met kids just like these. I find that I care about all of these young people and their families. I truly hope that this author will continue with this series. Congratulations. This is a winner.

Review by: Rikki K on Jun. 01, 2011 : 

These two books are a wonderful find! Book 1 deals with the discovery and coming together of the first 4 children the evil doctor ‘tampered with’. It’s very well written, engaging, and completely fun to read. Technically the novels feel finished with nicely polished editing. The story was just superb, very engaging and a joy to read. If you like comic books or superhero type plots you will enjoy these two books. Great job author!

Brute Justice

Review by: Rikki K on Jun. 01, 2011 :

While book 1 introduced the character’s world and set us up on a nice little adventure, book 2 continues with the struggles and sets up the road map for the kids to find more of their ‘kind’ in the future. The ending gave us a nice way to ease into more support for the kids so they aren’t having to solo so much. These two books are very well written, they feel like polished novels. Excellent bit of literature! I am looking forward to reading more!

Misery’s Fire

Interesting take on well known subject matter – on May 29, 2011

By A. Goings “truthseeker”

 

This review is from: Misery’s Fire (Kindle Edition)

It’s difficult to take on subject matter like hell, given the long and varied literary tradition of the subject. But Kim’s approach to hell– its punishments, its tasks, its hierarchies and even its social constructs– is refreshing and, as odd as it sounds, fun to read.

This take on the afterlife and the forms it can take is a great read, at turns fun and funny and heartrending. Guaranteed to make young readers (and older readers!) ask themselves questions about their own views on life, death, vengeance and redemption.