The book arrived today
By Kevin
@kevin1877uk (36988)
March 1, 2016 11:23am CST
The book arrived today
I’m always interested in other people and how they are doing, how they earn either online or with other ideas they might have. A month so ago a fellow Mylot member RK Finnell @irishidid mentioned she had written and published a book.
After finding out the name of the book I did find a copy of it on amazon. I decided I would buy a copy of the book and received my copy today. I think it's awesome to know someone who's had their work published. I'm looking forward to reading it sometime soon.
I think it would be amazing to have a book published, I don’t know if I could ever do it although I’ve had a few ideas in the past. It’s left wondering if there are more people on Mylot who have had their books published. I know two other people ( @Jessicalynnt and @KristenH ) both are editing their work and would buy a copy when they are published.
Have you ever had a book published?
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
1 Mar 16
I have a feeling Kristen is WAY further along than me. arthurchappell has one published as well, at least in E reader format (kindle comes in an app one can put on there pc or smart phone for free)
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
1 Mar 16
@kevin1877uk I did not know about Arthur Chappell's book either, but I can guess that it is about pub names or real ales.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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1 Mar 16
Oh I didn't know about arthurchappell, I'll have to have a look around lol. I have a few ebooks.
I'm waiting for you work to be published, how far have you got with yours? So looking forward to reading what you have written. I know Kristen is editing and hopes to be done by the end of the month.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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1 Mar 16
@Asylum Lol yeah maybe so, I'll have to ask him.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
1 Mar 16
I havent no Kev. That is wonderful you have got that book now from a myLot member too.
I have a downloaded copy of a former myLot member Darkwing (RIP).
It is simply marvellous and I often read it.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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1 Mar 16
Yes I think it's amazing to have someone published work and from Mylot too.
I didn't know Darkwing although the name seems to ring a bell.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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1 Mar 16
@TiarasOceanView I did a little bit of searching and it sounds like she was from the UK. What happened to her, I mean when did she pass away, she was last active in 2010 here.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
1 Mar 16
@kevin1877uk She was a lovely person Kev..you would have loved her.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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1 Mar 16
I agree with you people who get published or have published work are unique indeed.
@KristenH (33385)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
1 Mar 16
I had a poetry anthology published a few years ago with a poetry group that we've met at an online writers conference. I know it's being reprinted now with updated information. When it's set, I'll post the link on Amazon. I would love to get my novels in print someday this year. 
@kevin1877uk (36988)
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1 Mar 16
That would be great, yes please, look forward to that and I'm waiting of your novels to be published.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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1 Mar 16
@KristenH Yes I guess so, taking it one step at a time.
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@KristenH (33385)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
1 Mar 16
@kevin1877uk One thing at a time, Kevin. When I hit the end on the edits in a month, we'll take it from there and celebrating.
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@irishidid (8687)
• United States
2 Mar 16
@kevin1877uk I like to think of it as the twisted version of Irish folklore. Even with all the research I had to do, I had a great time writing it. However, I have had to correct people on the pronunciation of Bean Sidhe more than once! 
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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2 Mar 16
Read the first two chapter and it's interesting, looking forward to reading more tomorrow.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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2 Mar 16
Fingers crossed that you do get it finished and published that would be awesome.
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@T_gray (7774)
• Salina, Kansas
2 Mar 16
@kevin1877uk It would be fabulous, thanks
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@irishidid (8687)
• United States
1 Mar 16
I was wondering if you got it yet. Glad to see it arrived and look forward to your opinion on it. People tell me my writing has improved since I published it but I still like it! 
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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1 Mar 16
When I've read the book, I'll leave a review on Amazon for you, looking forward to reading it
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@irishidid (8687)
• United States
1 Mar 16
@kevin1877uk That would be appreciated. Even if you don't care for the book a constructive critical review as just as welcome. Thanks!
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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1 Mar 16
@irishidid It looks good I've read the first page, so I'll probably read more later this evening.
I think it wonderful you have published work, and it's more wonderful knowing here are here, awesome
@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
2 Mar 16
@kevin1877uk I'd definitely love that. I'm working on it.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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2 Mar 16
Cool, so maybe one day you could have it published then :)
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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2 Mar 16
Thank you, yes bills, don't we all hate getting bills in the post, nice to have something that's not a bill for a change :)
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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2 Mar 16
@Bluedoll I agree there, I sure they spent days, weeks and months writing, editing, rearranging to get it right and to be complete
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@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
2 Mar 16
@kevin1877uk When you do get something nice the mailman's face doesn't seem so threatening. We know someone put a lot of time and effort into a book to get it to the point where its says completed.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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1 Mar 16
Oh WOW let me know when you have it published, I'd love to read it. I think it awesome that people like yourself can have your work published.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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1 Mar 16
@pgiblett Ok, but I would like to buy a copy if and when it get published.
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@pgiblett (6524)
• Canada
1 Mar 16
@kevin1877uk The hunt for a publisher can be long and arduous. I could send you a PDF copy if you were happy to critique it.
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@irishidid (8687)
• United States
1 Mar 16
@kevin1877uk Well candy plays a part. The simplest way to describe the book is that it is loosely based on Irish folklore.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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1 Mar 16
@irishidid Cool, well I've decided I will start to read it this evening.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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1 Mar 16
Ok I beleive it about candy "Step inside and see every candy you can imagine". "Willy Wonka meets Kicksaw Candies". I'll let you know more once I've started to read the book.
I thought it would be awesome to have someone whom I know published work and who is here on Mylot. How often do you know a writer, no I think it's amazing, and looking forward to reading it.
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
1 Mar 16
I've never written a book but do admire those who can put all their thoughts on paper and create characters we can either love or hate
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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1 Mar 16
True you do have to admire those people who do, so amazing :)
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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2 Mar 16
There are a few more if you look down the comments. I surprised, it nice to have have published writers here :)
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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2 Mar 16
Wow i sure it is, it must be unbelievable to see it and then to hold it for the first time after it's been published.
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@Scindhia (1906)
• India
2 Mar 16
@kevin1877uk Its an awesome experience with a varied range of emotions!
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
2 Mar 16
Never . I have just discovered my writing ability here . But it's amateurish though .
But i am happy to know that there are professionals writers here .
But i am happy to know that there are professionals writers here . 