Goodreads *Goodreaders* thanks so much

Dear Goodreaders on Goodreads.com,
I really do not think that anyone has the time to read this blog.
Understandable. But just in case....
I really am not quite certain about the level of communication that I should be establishing with the 'kind individuals' who took the time to read my book description and either entered for the give-a-way, added 'Kevin' to their 'to-read' shelf or in any other way took a minute to consider my story. It was suggested that 'too much' is a push and the push may be in the wrong direction. I get this ! It was good advice. So although I am so tempted to communicate with a few of you already, I will take the advice (paraphrased) to 'sit back and give it some time'. In that, I will patiently wait for your feedback on 'Kevin'. As you know, I have a few very specific questions that I hope some of you will respond to - regarding the story. As I has said before - my goal it to write books that you want to read! You should know that my instinct is/was to reply on the goodreads site by clicking on the 'comment' link and typing 'thank you - sincerely' to each of you.

It has been suggested that I join some goodreads groups and begin a dialogue outside of the context of my own book - to establish connections and friends. I do feel something - something that moves be to share in this interface of cyberspace - every so often (blogging). This morning I started to explore 'groups'.'Fiction and Literature' has 2800+ groups. Navigating among these - well let's say it is a work in progress. For now.... I will add the link to this blog on my 'goodreads' profile.

There were several motivations today that I will get to - but in only in brief because I am in *writing mode*. (The concentration level is in the current project.) And 'you' are busy.

About two weeks ago, I came across a Barnes and Noble link that invited authors to send copies of their 'books' not manuscripts to their 'The Small Press' p.o box. This department evaluates books and decides if they would like to include the book on their physical bookshelves. This week, I received the generic response that said in part (paraphrased) 'self-published authors need not apply' and that we as a contingent have our books made available on-line. This was not stipulated on the website when I decided to send 'Kevin' to Barnes and Noble Small Press.
C'est la vie.

So since this is a blog, I suppose that is something that I should report on. It is setting in - seriously - that there is ONLY ONE way for me to survive as a writer - 'word of mouth' via interesting, caring people like you. I believe that this is possible. I have to have faith in this....

This evening, I watched 'The Blind Side' with my daughter upon her request. It was mother-daughter time that we don't have the chance to share very often. While she was in high school, at times this same child would ask me to 'read' a specific book or watch a movie with her. It was an underlying way of communication. Things touched her. She wanted me to know. I was not aware that 'TBS' was a true story until the end. A wonderful story - or so I thought. Is it too political to say this ? People who have the ability to help other people .... I wish that I were able to do something so 'real'. Possible with my writing I can contribute in a small way....
that's it for now. when the time is right....