Chucklebeary Tales

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WOOT WOOT!! How exciting!!

I just downloaded the Kindle app available for FREE from amazon.com!

Here’s how it works:

1. make an account on amazon.com (I already had one)

2. the easy way to find both my books is put rosie chucklebeary in the search box. Then you will find both Inside a Wish and CRISIS COMPANY.

3. Click on the one you want.

4. Then click the FREE Kindle app you want. I chose the one for my pc (my computer).

5. Press “run” and “run” when prompted. The download took about 2 minutes for my pc app.

6. You register your app with just your e-mail address and the password you made for your account.

7. I used my credit card but there is a box to use a gift card to pay for my book.

8. My credit card is being charged 99 cents!! NO shipping. Nothing extra.

9. And amazon.com gave me 3 other books for free!!

10. Once you have the Kindle app loaded, select it from your menu and then click on the book you wish to read.

The whole process took me less than 10 minutes!!

With your amazon account, you can now write reviews for your favorite books (as long as you are over 13). Please check the details you want to show for your review. Obviously DO NOT use your real name!

If you enjoy my stories, please post a review to let other people know. Thanks!

After a great deal of thought and planning, I have decided to giveaway 25 copies of my latest book, CRISIS COMPANY!

The whole point of a promotion is to promote the thing you are selling!!

As you know, I just want to share my stories. That is the most important thing. Perhaps, one day, I might even make some money! lol (Please read previous post for my current plans for 2011)

I am aware some of you are not allowed to purchase things off the Internet and everyone is afraid of downloading anything dangerous. This is why I deal with amazon.com. They have been in business for a long time, and they have a lot of experience with books.

So, if you want a copy of CRISIS COMPANY and cannot (for whatever reason) make an account and download it yourself for 99 cents, please send me a DM on Twitter, @chucklebeary, or an e-mail to mrs_chucklebeary@yahoo.com with your SAFE (no personal information showing) e-mail address. I will purchase a copy through amazon.com and they will send you instructions on how to download my story.

Amazon.com will give you a FREE app for your Kindle, iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry or your pc to allow you to download my book.

If (and some parents are very strict about the computer) you are banned from even using amazon.com, I can e-mail you a copy directly. You will need MicroSoft Word to read it.

Repeating myself, but I think it is worth repeating – I want to share my stories with anyone who wants to read them! Hope you enjoy them! If you do, please post a review for me on amazon.com to let other people know! Thank you.

Here is what I hope to accomplish in the next few months:

1. CRISIS COMPANY published on August 1st and available for 99 cents, along with my first published book for all ages, Inside a Wish.

2. Starting September 1st I will increase the price of both books to $2.99 per download.

The most important thing for me, in publishing, is to be brave enough to share my stories and not leave them locked up in my cupboard!

Now that I have accomplished that, I would like to earn some money so I can:

a) have more giveaways

b) have my next books available by POD. ‘Print on demand’ books means none will wind up in the landfill. Amazon only prints a book when someone orders it. Several people have told me they want a real book they can hold in their hand and save on their bookshelves.

My husband and I have checked into many printing options. Using the POD offered by amazon.com seems the best choice for us. I will keep posting updates on this. Obviously a real book will be more expensive than a download.

c) I need a new computer. Mine is getting old and I would like a laptop so I can set up writing wherever I want. My office is also the guest room, so when we have company it is difficult for me to write. Also, my next door neighbor watches television all day. In the warm weather she has her window open and I am having trouble concentrating!

3. The book I am currently writing is another one for all ages. Some of the characters are the same as a book I started last year and never finished because of my work commitments. I hope to finish both books, one for everyone, and the other more for adults, and publish them on December 1st, ready for Christmas. These would be the first ones actually printed into a book.

If everything works out, and I sell enough copies, I can offer Inside a Wish and CRISIS COMPANY as printed books as well as downloads.

I would appreciate any help you wish to give me.

Although I have lots of twitters, e-mails, and comments in person about how much people enjoyed Inside a Wish, no one has posted a review on amazon.com. You need to be at least 13 years old to post a review.

Please take a few minutes to do this if you really did ‘love’ my story. Other people looking for new books to read often make decisions based on how many stars and positive reviews a book has. Also, please tell your family and friends (who like to read) about my stories.

Thanks again to my awesome editors, family and friends, and my Twitter buddies who have supported me. Having one of your dreams come true is an amazing experience, and I am truly blessed to have so many people helping me!

Today I thought of a new dream. I expect it will take about 10 years to come true. I would love to sell enough books to finance a book signing tour and be able to meet some of my ‘virtual’ grandchildren and buddies! It is a good dream.

(Sadly, I cannot travel for at least the next 2 years. My eye specialist believes I need to be close by in case of an emergency. She is still trying to restore the sight I have lost, although we may only be able to prevent further loss. For now, I will dream of a clearer future, and enjoy writing new stories to share with you)

“one chapter left on book. simply amazing”

Really happy to know everyone is enjoying CRISIS COMPANY!! Even people who do not usually read a lot!!

My husband and I are doing another edit as well. My wonderful and supportive husband found this error:

Pete checked out the CLOSET farms!!

I meant to say the closest farms!!

I am tempted to leave it in the book – just to see if anyone notices! Should make everyone laugh!! My husband says the closet crop is rather small this year because of the cold weather!!

Want to thank my wonderful volunteer editors again for helping me make this story even better.

Here’s what one of my editors had to say when he finished reading –

I really loved reading the book. It was fantastic. I couldn’t find any errors. 

I think the thing I liked most about the book is the fact that their company helps adults feel like children again.

Here are some first drafts for the book cover – what do you think?

Comments and/or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

        Do you believe in making your dreams come true? Are you willing to give up buying a new computer? What about your family? Should they sacrifice their own dreams for you to succeed?

         As Pete’s father struggles with starting his own business, Pete is forced to make difficult decisions about what is truly important in life.

        Along with Pete’s human family and friends, there are some foul-mouthed bird brains who cause Pete to go to the dogs!

        Enjoy the fun of flying friends who just might drop a cold water balloon on your head as Pete tries to help his father reach for his dreams, while discovering he can make his own come true too!