This is why I hate selling my books on Amazon as opposed to my own direct website. I am lucky if I get $1 PER BOOK. Over half of a book’s consumer price goes in Amazon’s pocket and the actual content creator gets peanuts. https://www.newyorker.com/news/us-journal/a-kansas-bookshops-fight-with-amazon-is-about-more-than-the-price-of-books
Writing and Poetry
Blessed Litha/Summer Solstice/Wednesday
Today at 00:24 (well, for us here in the Eastern Time Zone, at least) the Summer Solstice occurred, marking not only the longest day of the year, but the official beginning of summer. It is a time that some celebrate spiritually; for others it is merely another Wednesday. In...
Squeak
This was written by my uncle, Roger Bodo, after watching the live video of the #WomenMarch to DC.
Royalties
I do not know who you are, but I received a royalty payment from Kindle Direct Publishing for the sale of three of my books. Thanks, and enjoy them!
Book One in the World of Ash series coming soon!
Musings from a Candlelit Chamber, book one in the World of Ash series, coming soon In the shadows of my chamber all is still, and calm. The world outside cannot be heard… through the walls I have built. In the darkness of my chamber all is cold… and damp....
A Writer’s Life
I did quite a bit of writing today. Now it is relaxation time with a new brew. Wow, is this one tasty!! I am drinking a Twenty Three via Untappd.
Child’s Call
I wrote this one night for some dear friends after hearing news that they had a major setback in their quest to have another child. I was at a loss for words, so she said to write a song. What poured out over the next 15 minutes or so...
Senses and the Senseless
I cannot see, so I look beyond I cannot feel, so touch the stars I cannot taste, so I swallow anonymity I cannot smell, so I breathe the scentless air. I cannot hear, so I am deafened by the world I cannot find spirit, so I perceive all that...
Gather your stars
Goodnight, my friends. Gather your stars.
Help kids fill their own heads with weird ideas
For those that do not know, Second Story is a charity in Indianapolis that promotes literacy and helps kids to have Second Story is a community-based and volunteer-driven educational organization that helps young people in Indianapolis form positive attitudes about writing and improve their skills as writers—thus increasing their chances...