Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

I'm so happy that you have published your collection of poems, Chris!! I just pre-ordered my copy on Kindle and Amazon says that it will be available July 25.

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2023

Hi Helen, Thank you so much for both the review and purchase of my new book. I never thought I would ever publish a book until a local publisher read my work and said he would like to put it out there, so I agreed and have navigated through the publishing process and now soon it will be released.
If it wasn't for FanStory and my wonderful supportive friends lke you this would never have happened so THANK YOU, Helen your encouragement and support has been so much appreciated and I hope you enjoy reading my book (many poems from here are in it so I am most grateful for that.

As always Stay safe and well a big hug to you
Cheers Chrisxxx

reply by lyenochka on 30-Jun-2023

Big Hugs back to you, Chris! So happy that you published the book!!

Comment from patricia dillon

Exceptional

I feel you deserve a six for this, Christine. It is delightful to hear from you again. I shall be certain to look up your book when it comes out in July.

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2023

Hi Patricia Many Thanks for you generous stars and lovely review
I would never have thought I would have a book published and I must acknowledge this site for the wonderful friendships and kind advice over the years that has led me to a publisher
Glad to hear from you my
friend
Cheers Chrisx

reply by patricia dillon on 27-Jun-2023

It's a pleasure

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

So nice to see that you have reached this point Christine. I think a better cover might be you waving from behind bush in your altogether. Tee hee. Congratulations!

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023

Hi Bill.
That may have been an option but perhaps a little out there lol
There are two WNGD poems in the book though ( minus pics ha ha
Thanks for your review.and friendship always appreciated
Cheers Chris

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

CONGRATULATIONS on your published book, Chrissy.
It looked impressive. Your nonet does too, I liked the use
of rhymes. Your syllable count was correct per line. This
is a great presentation.
Thanks for sharing, Jan

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2023

Hi Jan Thank you so much for your congratulation on my upcoming book, I am so pleased that a publisher though my work worthy. I thought i would use this Nonet form as my way of letting you know and to say Thanks to everyone here who have given me the confidence to present my poetry to a publisher who liked my work enough. I have learn't so much from everyone here and the support is fantastic. Love a good challenge too ( My wave poem next to post)
Cheers Chrisx

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

A very nice Nonet, Chris. I didn't know you were publishing a book, and I am so glad you shared the news with us in this fun format. I wish you all the best!!

Melissa

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2023

Hi Melissa, Thanks for your review and yes, a book of my poetry will be released in July. I am really thrilled that the publisher liked my work enough, so I have been working on final edits etc over the past month. Many of my FS poem will be featured. Thanks for your wonderful support much appreciated

Cheers Chrisxx

Comment from Gloria ....

Exceptional

This is great news, Chris. Congratulations on your book of prose, thoughts and experiences. How great to find a publisher in Australia.

Love the cover and your nonet, so best of luck with this contest and your continued success. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2023

Hi Gloria,, Many, Many, Thanks for your great review, a sixer, and for your fantastic support for my work posted here. It is the wonderful support and guidance, from friends like you that I had the courage to present my work to a publisher in the first place. So have been working on the final edits etc over the last few weeks.
Yes I liked the cover too lol . I chose the title as it seemed to fit my personality ha ha
Cheers and hugs Chrisxx

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Congratulations dear girl, that is quite an achievement, I'm so happy for you, you have been my fanstory friend for sometime now, and I remain unpublished beautifully written and well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2023

Hi Roy, Thank you so much for your review and congratulations on my forthcoming release. I am really thrilled that a publisher liked my work to agree to publish my work, and have been working on the final edits etc over the last few weeks ( all a new experience, but rewarding and i am so pleased with the end result. i had a great editor and we worked well. Many of the poems in the book are ones I have posted on FS, and i must Thank Everyone here for their great support of my work So A BIG THANK YOU ROY. I have learn't heaps here and this has given me the confidence to submit my work to a publisher, so the rest is history lol.
It is very Australian lol so I hope my readers find it worth the effort to read. I certainly don't expect to make a fortune, and that is the last reason to publish. I think just the thrill of having a book is certainly enough for me, and it will be a nice legacy to leave my loved ones.
You should look to having your poems published too, as they are all so nice to read, even for a non-religious person like me.
Onward and Upwards Cheers Chrisxx

reply by royowen on 25-Jun-2023

Thank you Chris, mine will be for the sake of my family.

reply by the author on 25-Jun-2023

Welkl what a legacy to leave they are very fortunate to have such a skilled poet in you

Chrisx

reply by royowen on 26-Jun-2023

Bless you

Comment from aryr

Excellent

Good luck wishes regarding the contest entry, Christine. Well wishes for your book that comes out July 25th, 2023. I enjoyed the picture which definitely claimed your fame. Blessings n Hugs!!!

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2023

Hi Alie, Thank you so much for your review and well wishes for my upcoming book in July. Wow what a thrill to think a publisher liked my work enough to publish. If I hadn't joined FS all these years ago I would not have this happen, and being here with such wonderful support from people like yourself has given me the confidence to try. You have always been one of my most avid supporter and FS friend and I am so pleased to have you on my side.
Hope all is going well with you. It is Winter here so dam cold and wet BRR.
Stasy well and warm my friend

Cheers Chrisxx sending a warm hug too

reply by aryr on 26-Jun-2023

Wow, winter is there, cold and wet. It's hot here, high is low 90's. You are so welcome, Chris.

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

Congratulations on your book release! I hope it does well. Nice cover! Fine nonet style with bonus rhymes. One comma suggestion:

So, THANK YOU(,) FanStory

Best wishes,
rd

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2023

Hi rd,, Thank you very much for your review and Congratulations on my new book. I am thrilled to think a publisher liked my work enough to publish. However, I must Thank my FS friends who have given me so much support and great advice over the last few years, as this has given me the confidence to put my work out there.
Have inserted the comma so once again many Thanks as your advice is always much appreciated.
PS I had a great editor for my book, and we worked well together.
Cheers Chrisx

reply by rama devi on 26-Jun-2023

So glad you had an editor that fit well with you and a publisher to publish it too! Best of luck with your book launch.

Warmly,
rd

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-A big congratulations to you, Chris.
-It has to be exciting knowing you accomplished this.
-A well written nonet announcing your book.
-Effective imagery and rhyme.
-I like your font choices, especially for the title.
-I will definitely take a look at your book when it comes out.
-Good luck with it and hope it does well.

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2023

Hi Pam, Thank you so much on every account. I am so thrilled to have a book in the publishing line and if not for being here i would never have this happen. My lovely FS friends like you have been so supportive, and I really appreciate everyone's great advice (when I go wrong quite often lol)
I have been working on the editing process over the last few weeks and hopefully will have a worthy book for my readers. Many of my FS poems are included.
I thought this Nonet would be a good way to present it.

Many Cheers and a hug Chrisx

reply by Pam (respa) on 26-Jun-2023

You are very welcome, Chris. I can understand your feelings. Having a book is an emotional experience, especially when it's the first time. It's like it is unreal. Are you doing all of the editing, and the company you mentioned is doing the publishing?

reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023

Hi No the company allocated an editor to me ( a young man aged 25) he was very helpful and we worked well together
Shawline is an Australian publishing Co that publishes new Aussie authors so the process has been a journey
I have a radio interview on the day of release so that should be fun ( although a bit nerve racking lol)

reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023

Hi No the company allocated an editor to me ( a young man aged 25) he was very helpful and we worked well together
Shawline is an Australian publishing Co that publishes new Aussie authors so the process has been a journey
I have a radio interview on the day of release so that should be fun ( although a bit nerve racking lol)

reply by Pam (respa) on 26-Jun-2023

Thanks for sharing everything. It sounds like Australia makes things more accessible for new writers. You'll have to write about your radio interview. Hope everything goes well.