I've been so remiss in posting to my blog because I've been working my tail off trying to get Spectacle edited, proofread, edited some more, formatted, etc. But it's up now! I sort of feel like I've given birth. Except I'm not spiking a fever or vomiting and I actually feel good enough to pop a bottle of bubbly. Not that I have, mind you. But I could.
Anyway, it's here on Amazon and I'd so appreciate it if anyone wants to buy it and read it and review it. It's an e-book only, so it requires a Kindle or Kindle app on your computer, phone, or tablet. Someday soon I'll probably put it up on Barnes and Noble as well, so it'll be available for the Nook.
Another thing you should know, if you've been reading this blog for any length of time: the fiction I normally post here is adult fiction. Spectacle, however, is YA. Meant for girls 15 or 16 and older. It has some mature content. Swearing (though no Fucks anywhere), some kissing, groping, and implied sex. I think it's realistic without being over the top. But then, I wrote it.
If you do read it and think it's decent, please, pretty please with candy hearts on top, post a review on Amazon. It means so much and helps immensely with sales.
That is all. Thank you for your support! Beyond words...
Congratulations!
Posted by: Jennifer Jo | January 28, 2012 at 06:43 PM
Congratulations, how exciting! I can't wait until I can get it on my Nook. Keep us posted!
Posted by: Rachael | January 28, 2012 at 10:55 PM
Congratulations! And what a great cover!
Posted by: anne nahm | January 29, 2012 at 08:13 AM
I'm enjoying your story so far, Angie. You've got a great thread of humour through your writing!
One thing I notice, however, was there's been a formatting error: the dialog doesn't start on a new line, so it's all run together. I hope Amazon allows you to upload a fixed version. :)
~Ashlee
http://ashleesch.com
http://theDragonsHoard.bigcartel.com
Posted by: Ashlee | January 29, 2012 at 05:13 PM
Congratulations! The cover is gorgeous, and I'm going to upload it the next time I get on my Kindle and will post a review for you on Amazon.
This is a huge accomplishment and you deserve a glass of bubbly or three. Maybe even a slice of chocolate cake.
Posted by: Averil Dean | January 29, 2012 at 05:56 PM
Thanks everyone! Ashlee, that's really weird. I had a professional format it. Does this happen on all the dialogue, or just in some places?
Posted by: All Adither | January 29, 2012 at 07:25 PM
Angie, I couldn't put it down! Well, I had to stop once to use the toilet --TMI -- but other than that, dinner prep had to wait while I finished your book. Great job!
Since I prefer realistic but toned-down language, etc., this was a perfect read for me. And yes, I recommend it for anyone age 15+ (or even younger, if she was mature for her age).
I love that your characters were shown as multi-dimensional. No one was purely good or purely evil, and some of the gray areas of life were treated in a nonjudgmental manner.
I will confess here that I have known of 2 other e-book authors but you are the first one I have wanted to download the book (and since I don't have a Kindle, also the apps to my computer). I poked around looking for more e-books last night, but nothing looked as good as your book that I had just finished. So from someone who has always been skeptical about reading books in electronic format (and who tends to be a little picky about what she reads), I give a hearty CONGRATULATIONS! You have a winner!
Keep writing and publishing, and I might have to get a Kindle. :)
Posted by: Karen (formerly kcinnova) | January 30, 2012 at 12:15 PM
Angie, now that I've finished reading, I'm pretty certain the formatting problem only happening in the first chapter (chapter 2 doesn't have any spoken dialogue, and chapter 3 starts out fine, and I don't remember having any troubles for the rest of the book).
It was a really great, honestly written book, and I'm glad I read it! My teenage years were pretty far removed from the experiences Emily and Trix had, but I could still get into the story and sympathise with the characters making their way towards adulthood. Wonderful work! :)
~Ashlee
http://ashleesch.com
http://theDragonsHoard.bigcartel.com
Posted by: Ashlee | January 31, 2012 at 05:30 PM
I just gifted this book to my 17yo daughter. Not sure how quickly she will read it with SATs and such coming up. But, I will let you know what her review is.
Posted by: Thatslifev2.blogspot.com | February 02, 2012 at 07:49 AM
Read it, loved it. Excellent work. Will pass it along--
Posted by: MSH | February 03, 2012 at 11:25 AM
Have you thought about making it available on Blurb or something? Just a thought. :)
Posted by: Su | February 03, 2012 at 05:46 PM
Hope your book is available on google cloud reader..
this seem a good read.
Posted by: Becca | February 09, 2012 at 05:42 AM
Congratulations! Can't wait to read it!
Posted by: Cactus Petunia | February 20, 2012 at 12:00 AM