Friday 11 August 2017

My books - The Internet Murders" Update

I received transcript back from my publisher and so I just finished reading about 30 minutes ago. How I review my work is by reading it out loud. So, it takes a while longer. In my therapy work, I do active listening and I suppose I am actively reading trying to make sure there are no errors. It is surprising how many people can read something and still find something wrong. I wrote this book, reviewed it four times and sent it off. Now it has been returned and I am picking up a few errors here and there. I must admit my brain was fried and I took a break having a brunch with coffee in a serene park like back yard, playing with some animals afterward and debating going for a walk to clear my head or do some other work. I opted to wait for my postman before making any final decisions. I want to get this book out and want to review it as quick as possible, but I also spent too much time on it to rush it away. I had dedicated this book to a very good friend of mine who has died before it was published. I also sent this book off to a few publishers but it is hard to get a big publisher to look at you without an agent. It would cost me too much to send my books to the different book stores. So, while I focus on my private practise, my writing is still my hobby which I love and have been doing all my life. I do sell my books at www.silvaredigonda.com I know it is a pain because I used Go Daddy which does not have a button to connect to Canada Post. However, I did expand my private practice web site with them for convenience. Plus they gave me a good deal. I am not upgrading to a modern site because I do not have the time to do everything over and if I want them to do it, it will cost $500. so I am learning as I am making my own mistakes. So I will share this with you. I wasted time taking a web design course and learning computer language. My recommendation is save the time and money. I took it with the local education evening courses and if they knew anything about web design, they would eliminate the course. Then check with the shipping department before signing up for a shopping site. When I called Canada Post the first time when I finished my first book, they were behind the times and could not advise me. MY next plan is to have a shopping cart from Canada to be able to ship it anywhere in the world. So, I have learned by my own experiences and errors. Live and learn and try to make sure you use that expression - the cart before the horse or the horse before the cart? Which one was it? Exactly. So, if you want to buy one of my books you may order on line, or pick one up at my office. When this next book is ready for publication I may get an additional shopping cart Canadian User Friendly. Write this down if you want to come and see me where I will be signing and selling my books: 16 Sept 17, Fairbanks Park in Toronto. This is just North from my office, between Eglinton and Rogers on the East side. There is parking in the area and at the park. On the 24th of Sept 17, I will be back at Word on the Street at the Harbour Front, Toronto. November 7, 2017, I will be back at York University, for Show Case in Central Square. I always love going back to York University because I always see people I know there. At Word on The Street I have only one fan who faithfully returns every year. I was sure I would have my third book ready for her but there is no way it will be done that fast. After I review it, it will be formatted and return to me once again for final reading and I do read it all over again to ensure there are no errors. So, I hope you can be patient with me. Remember I do readings so if you have a book club, consider me. Also, if you want me to come and talk about psychotherapy, I am prepared to come and do that as well. I love what I do and I do hope you find something you have a passion for as well. What do you think?

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