Hi Emily thanks for following back, you obviously have your dreams come true already, i wish you and your 3 dandelions a very wealthy and properous future, It's a shame they're a little over my age range, they would love the characters, have a look http://chrissbookblogs.com and leave me a comment, if you would.

I have taken a look at your website Chris! Cheers to you and your wife. How fantastic that you two are a book writing and illustrating team!

I'll pm you my email. pop in and we can have a cuppa.

Do that that would be cool

And you too.

Hi Brandy if i can help just shout out, see you around WA

Hi Betcha the honour is mine my friend, best wishes and good fortune to you and yours.

Hi Larinda, thanks for following back, nice to meet you too, now let's go make some money, EH !

Hello Chris! I absolutely agree with you. Choose the best idea and then develop that site with all you have. You'll learn more that way. I did not heed that advice myself and it kept my focus scattered all over the place. At one point I was trying to maintain 3-5 websites and that's impossible. Focus is key. Give that one thing all you have and you'll learn a ton and have some success. Just do your "homework" to ensure you actually choose the BEST idea. Best wishes to you here at WA!

Thanks for your support Gary

Cheers Ryan, It's a nice place on the outskirts, but i'm not fond of city centre, Especially Saturday night. It's manic.

Many thanks again Larry, I'm going to have a look at that closely

Thanks Marc, this is a great community for support, you only have to mention having a bad day and someone here will be there to pick you up. I have a pot full of new friends here, and Kyle and Carson are always around for the really techy stuff, They are great guy's. And you too Marc, if you need help just shout, I'm here all the time.

Thanks Chris! Appreciate it!
Marc

Hello Sharon as you know business is never the same twice, I released my first book, Captain Grisswold with his crew and friends, on amazon Jan 2015 eventually after several formatting problems, then i released the second one at the end of Jan, to follow up, but it hasn't really gone to plan, as mostly since then I've been ill. or my Wife has, so we didn't do all the marketing we wanted, but the third one went on time (I was determined to release one on time) but It's been a game of catch up since then, and WA has taken a back seat to an extent too, Illness eh? who'd have Em' LOL
Best regards, Sharon i look forward to chatting with you.

Chris.

Hi Chris, I'm sorry to hear about your wife I hope and pray her health will improve. I know that being an Author of Books can be very challenging and it's somewhat like a roller-coaster at times. It sounds like your a determined gentleman for sure:) If your passion is to write books that in itself is a big undertaking, I'm guessing that this is going to be your Niche to promote your books? I know how difficult it is when we have a health problem! It can slow us down or have the opposite effect, if we can sit to create it's what drives us to improve the quality of our lives. I wish you both a successful journey and that your dreams come to pass! I'll see you out there as I'm following you too
:) Sharon

Thanks Martstervt, and the same to you.

Thanks for joining my network, Marcello, i could suggest a collaberative book, but i think our Genre's are worlds apart, LOL

Hi Yuko nice to meet you too, hope to catch you around the community.

Thanks Nosven hope it helps in what you're doing.

Likewise San.

Good, I look forward to getting to know you better.

San

No probs, my Friend happy retirement, and chase your dreams.

Hello Dennis the honour is mine my friend, Best wishes in your venture at WA

Thank you! Mr. Chris.

Please it's just Chris

Thanks Chris!

Hi Bernard thanks for following back, nice to be your friend in WA. if i can help just ask, you can see my books on my web site.success and fortune be on your side.

Sure! Thanks to you!

Hi Eros thanks for following back, publishing is hard work but not as hard as WA. Best wishes and good fortune.

Hi Aiden thanks for returning, all the best to you too.

Hello Suetay it's my honour, thanks for following back.

Thanks Stephen did you say you had copies of the books, if so thanks a million, i sincerely hope your Grand children enjoy them as much as i enjoyed writing them, They will fall in love with the characters, all based on my Grand children, Kayla, Dillon Declan, and Riley. with my wife and i providing the Compass Teena~me. The third book is out, but I'm introducing another series at the end of July telling the story of my childhood living with my grandparents. Best wishes and much success at WA.

Hi Jf sorry I'm having a senior moment, did you say you're name is Paris or you're from Paris, My apologies.

hahahahah my name is Jean-Francois I leave close to Paris 10 kilometers... you're welcome don't worry

We are virtually neighbours Pete, I live in Bilsthorpe, Newark.
How did you hear about WA?

Just from searches on the web.
I looked into it before I signed up though, I think it was with Ian Pribb's review on no Bs scams. But not sure it was 2 years ago.

Hi Dan thanks for following back, best wishes to you and yours for a successful future. Yes i have three Children's books out on amazon.com, and another one at the end of July, A different series, second this year, called My Gran's Garden. Thanks for asking Dan if you have youngsters 6 / 9 yrs They'll love the characters.

Hi Jamie yes it's pretty amazing for almost eight hundred years old, although i can remember as a child being able to actually climb in side and have a real look, now it's held up with poles and wires, and very smelly, obviously dead inside, to a child it's still a magical place for imagination, We took the Grand kids last year as it's just a ten minute drive up the road, and they came up with some wonderful stories.
But i have to say i would sooner live in Australia, Close to the sea
.ATB Jamie cheers Mate

yes we do make a good team between us, We published two in January and the third one is on amazon from the end of May. I'm about to release the start of another series at the end of July Titled My Grans Garden. all on amazon create space. Sorry can't supply links because of the scamming rules on here, don't want to get in strife. Thanks for your interest Mark and thanks for your kind wishes.

You must be writing like crazy, Chris....well done to you both!
Mark

We are very busy, that's why i haven't been around here so much, now a little break for the wife and i get some time on WA.

Thanks Wojtek I am sure there is and will be for a while to come. Best wishes and good for tune to you too.

Thanks Jchang but I think you are exaggerating slightly, i have a long way to go, to learn the basics of internet marketing and still working hard to promote my Children's stories.But I thank you for your comments.

Hi TRocket my pleasure, and for your follow. any time you need help call.

Hello Ziki thanks for your kind wishes, I wish you every success, thanks for your follow back

Hi ChrisBL,

You are welcome.

Yorkshire is a beautiful place too, I've always had good times up there, I was stationed at Catterick in the Army many yrs ago, we were up at some friends just outside Leeds only last year, and we went to York on our Narrow boat, for a long holiday, It took three weeks to get there. The forcaste is good for next week anyway not sure when you're going

You'll enjoy it there it's great fun, my next door neighbour works there, have a great time, shame you're not mobile you could pop round for a cup of tea. must visit the Major oak while you're here, what's left of it. Robin hood let the squaters in and they wrecked it, LOL

Thanks Sami did you leave me a comment on my website, it's always helpful to get another opinion, i will reciprocate

Hi Ireland 123, no but then again not many can say they live near the equater, or nearer than me, LOL thanks for following back, my WA friend best wishes.

Yes, it's still a work in progress, but if you want to have a look, feel free http://chrissbookblogs.com and let me know what you think, I'll reciprocate when you're ready. Still a few niggles to iron out.

Well done Fiona, what genre are you working in? if i can help at all check out my site or get in touch, great to see new talent starting out.

Thanks Chris. Non fiction auto biographical believe it or not, but written in a style where the "story" is far more important than the author. Go figure! I have had to use a pen name as the stories are a bit wild, ha ha. Cheers.

Answers still the same Fiona if i can help just call. Best wishes.

Me Either Jim until i became disabled, and had too much time and nowhere to go, my life on the road was hectic, and my relax was my boat home, and when they went it just happened.

Thanks very much Hamiltongreg, not sure of your first name, let me know if i can help in any way.

Thanks Dianne and you too.

Thanks for following back Pisquali, nice to greet you to WA

Thanks Chris nice to meet you

And you too

Ok next time they come in the pub, I'll give them your regards, not sure how well you know them Jack, LOL At the moment they are taking humpty to the hospital, he fell off again you know, it was really bad, the smell I mean.LOL

Yeah, there's nothing worse than the smell of an old egg, especially when it is broken ;)

I can see we are going to be good friends, despite the thousands of miles apart.

Yes!

Thanks Steve and best wishes to yourself as well

Thanks very much for that, Stormlyt, can i assume you have a book, if so would you please leave a review on amazon, it helps my rank. Thanks again.

My series is called Captain Grisswold with his crew and friends.all on amazon, about a salty faced old sea Capt'n on his narrow boat moving loads of just about anything, to possibly everywhere. the crew are loveable, Tego Dog, Decky tunnel light, and Diesel Dee the engine, plus lot's more. tell your friends with kids they'll love you for it.

Wayyyyyyy ahead of you. Already meant to order a book from Amazon and added yours to the list. I saw you have several, but I stuck with the first for now since I'm trying to rein in my rampant book buying.

You'll love it although that is more of an introduction to all the characters, the Coal Eaters is based on a true story, with a bit added for dramatic purposes. Wish i could sign it for you. don't forget to leave me a good review, PLEASE!

Thanks Pheonix2 keep up the good work, drop me a link, maybe i can get some tips.LOL

I left you a comment on your site Chris. Great look to your site. Loved the info on publishing. I don't think I could give you tips on writing! : ) I really just started. Here is my link http://advicefromyourchildcareteacher.com Thanks!

Thanks Liz, (i think that's your name, is it?) for taking the time to look at my site.It's still a work in progress, as i'm still learning the process at WA. I will return the favour as soon as i can, it does sound like something i might be interested in, I'll come back to you soon. Thanks again Liz.

Yes my name is Liz. You are doing great! I just started my 2nd site. Just have one post and a about me page if you want to check it out . Thanks! http://motherearthphoto.com.

Can i be cheecky Liz, and ask how long it took to start turning some revenue.

Looks great Liz, little dark don't you think, but very sort of moody and distinct.

It won't look so dark when more photos are up. I kind of like it. Totally different from my other site. Going for more of the" edgy" look. : )

I have been doing this for just about 2 1/2 months and I have made one dollar. It is nothing, but I think it takes awhile for Google and others to trust your site. Mine is still a baby! I will give it another 6 months and see where I'm at. I think you need to give it a year to really see where it's at. Other people make more money than I have, so we will see!

It works for me Liz, got your name up on Google+ this am joined you on 3 groups, OK

I have been here since November and not made a shilling yet, as you say, give it a year and see then, I want to start another site but still having difficulty working with one, and my books ofcourse, there's never enough time in the day. LOL

Thanks Chris. I will add you as well.

Having two sites is tough. The photo site is pretty easy because it's mostly photos. I do have a full time job as well so that really cuts into my time with the sites! : ) Keep at it , and see where it goes. What is the name of you children's book?

It's Captain Grisswold with his crew and friends, on amazon.com

Thanks, I will check it out. I am always looking for kids books. I work in a child care center, so new books are a must!

It's a shame you're so far away,Liz I'm trying to access schools and day care centres to give readings and help with literacy in Kids

I am sure my center would welcome you! The kids would love it. It's a little far though. : ) I would think you would have a lot of schools that would like to have you.

Unfortunately Liz the schools around here have very strict policies, once you're in the select few it's okay, but getting in to the select few is an uphill task, but I'm working on it, i wish i could be in your centre, at least i would live over there, something I've wanted for a long time.

States and school districts have different policies, but I know that children's authors do go into places and read. Good Luck!!

My Pleasure Cindy.

And to you too Jwali162

It's only a small place MM i think your Newark will be much bigger.

You too Hogman

Thanks for your kind words Sarah

Thanks Eddie

You're welcome and same to you.

Hi Carissa, Depending on age of your children, my books are for 4 to 9 yrs i believe that's second grade in the US. please correct me if i'm wrong called Captain Grisswold with his crew and friends, on Amazon.com. they are lovely character based books for bedtime or family reading and young readers alone. have a look, tell me what you think.

I'm going there right now!! Thanks so much. Looking forward to reading them. :-)

Thanks very much Carissa.

My pleasure Nurbekumar thanks for following back, best wishes at WA

Oops just discovered my typo, I meant to say thanks for the follow

You can be as creative as you want with blogs, so no you do not need to blog about books alone. Mixing it up makes it more interesting and natural and opens up avenues for new audience . I hope this helps.

Thanks Hopeyo it has been a difficult process to find content thinking they only subject to write about is the book industry, now i can get other content to reach an audience. Thanks for your in put.

No Problem it's always nice to see Children with an interest in writing, not enough of it, please encourage her as much as possible, and if i can help please make contact.

Not til' the end of May Keely, but thanks for your kind wishes, still time to get a book if you have little children, lol apologies for the plug.