Sunday, December 30, 2012

new sales to date charts :)


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The day before Christmas and the day of Christmas were very good days for downloads it seems.



Monday, December 24, 2012

update on the sales :)


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Friday, December 7, 2012

the newest set of sites i checked

http://orc.info/ogres-and-orcs-differences-similiarities.html
http://orc.info/japanese-oni.html
http://orc.info/other-fictional-orcs.html
http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75842/20944213/?pg=last
http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?137271-Orcs-Ogres-and-Gnoblars
http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=191206

Thursday, November 29, 2012

graphs for 90 days


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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

I'm in Two Libraries now :)

TitleStatusOperationsRetail PriceLibrary PriceBooks soldDownloadsIn librariesDate publishedPremium status
DestinyPublished
(unpublish)
Settings |Upload new version |Stats | SEO |$0.00 USD
(Free)
$0.00 USD
(Free)
via retail price
642 (details)22012-07-25Premium
approved 2012-11-04

My Friend read my book :)

Here is her critique:


hey just wanted to say amazing story. very imaginative and unlike any story i've read before. and believe me i am an avid reader. the best thing i can say about it is that the story is descriptive enough that i could picture myself there.
you should find someone to proof read before you publish the next one. there is a lot of punctuation errors and some mixed up verb tenses. congratulations on a great story crystal. im proud of you


she sent me this on my fb :)



So now i got two reviews and responses.

Review by: Dennis Thompson on Nov. 02, 2012 : star star star star star 
I honestly think this is well written and I enjoyed every minute of the book, I can't wait to read the next book.

Well done, and thank you, I have had the pleasure of reading your book and totally worth the price :)
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Sunday, October 14, 2012

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Saturday, September 1, 2012

Jubilee at Jackson's Mill

I decided to try some old fashioned publicity: I walked around talked to the vendors, exchanged business cards, and found some very promising products along the way. So, I thought I would tell you about them.

First, I met a man, who might I add is very passionate, he was informing me about a product he has to offer it's called Nature's Magic. The business is named Lost Creek Candle Company you can find them at www.lostcreekcandleco.com . He let me try a sample of the hand cream. I must say my hands feel soft and supple. while at the same time protected. While talking to him he mentioned that he has a customer who uses it to obliterate radiation rash. I bought some for my grandfather to try. As soon as I know how it works I will be sure to inform you ASAP. He is a nurse and decided to make this product for himself because of the exposure he gets to various chemical compounds on a daily basis. I believe I will be one of the few who is exuberantly happy that he decided to share it with the world. He definitely made the most affect on me due to his passion.

Second, was a lady who I have to say I related too, she was selling goat milk soaps and lotions. The name of her company is Spring Creek Soaps. You see I have very sensitive skin, I swear it is border line ridiculous. She let me sample her hand cream as well and I never broke out. It was the unscented version. You can contact her at mamawlois04@yahoo.com. She told me she uses her soap and lathers it up to wash her hair. She said it works great and her hair is clean. I am super excited to try it to see how it works because I do not like having sores in my hair.

Third, I found a booth that I must say I support 100%. They make paper beads from recycled newspaper. The artist even took the time to show me how she made her beads from newspaper. The company calls itself EcoBead Jewelry. You can find their work at EcoBeadJewelry.com personally I will look up the artist that demonstrated for me personally at kare@zendik.org. I must say my favorite beads were the ones with words because when they make the bead it ends up looking almost like a foreign language.

Fourth, was a very spectacular lady, she was an absolute joy to converse with. Her craft was absolutely spectacular she made pottery mixed with basket weaving. Unfortunately at this time she does not have a web site but I honestly suggest that you look up her work it is absolutely gorgeous. Her name is Evelyn Elonis and she calls her company Harmony Hill Pottery. You will find her at 3798 Centralia Rd. Sutton, W.V.

I met 3 other astounding individuals that day. Pamela Kesling who calls her company Against the Grain. She carved outlines in wooden planks, she had this beautiful tree that was bare of leaves with a young girl swinging on a rope swing. I am saving my money to buy it so even if you love it don't buy it I call dibs. :P You can find her at 2945 Linger Run Rd. Horner, WV 26372. I talked to another wonderful lady, I apologize but I do not recall her name, she was selling honey with Mountain State Honey Company. You can find them at www.mtnstatehoney.com . I bought some of the honey and it was delicious. The third person was an author as well. He writes first person historical impersonations. I never told him that I was an aspiring author myself because well I don't believe he would have been very open to it. He seemed to dislike the whole idea of ebooks altogether and even referred to himself as entering into the technological age kicking and screaming. He said that amazon was trying to work with him to get him to give on ebook away free. You can find him at www.boboconnorbooks.com or at http://lincolnsbodyguardblog.blogspot.com .

I did meet one other person who was selling fruit and berry preserves and fruit butters. He seemed a bit pompous. I asked if he would mind I wrote something on my blog about the jellies and such. He said, "Blog? No. We spend to much time on the computer as it is." He said he didn't need all that because he was a company and in Kroger's stores. So, I will end here and not tell you who he was, what he was selling or give you the name of the company. I just sincerely hope that people are nicer to him than he is to others.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

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Crystal Lesher Explores Jumping Dimensions in New eBook

Author Crystal Lesher explores the idea of jumping dimensions in her new ebook. What would your life be like if you found out that instead of dying you jumped dimensions to avoid fate? That is exactly what the main character Destiny is discovering. The book is entitled “Destiny” both for the name of the main character as well as following her in her destiny.
Crystal wrote the ebook contemplating what it would have been like had her brother been able to escape his untimely death. “Where would he have ended up?” is the main question that lead her down the path to start this wonderful series entitled “The Dimentress Series”.
Crystal was most attracted to the idea of “What if you were unable to die … unless it is an old age, natural death?”
The series will capture the excitement, heartbreaks and downfalls of a life without fear of dying young. It has its reality moments, but also has the flare of fun from fantasy. Destiny will find family members she never knew existed and ultimately try to carve out her future family life and experiencing tons of adventures along the way. Come take a journey with Destiny.
Find out about the ebook “Destiny” by Crystal Lesher at http://thedimentressseries.blogspot.com/ or https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/crystallesher .


Saturday, August 25, 2012

I can be googled.


Smashwords — About Crystal Lesher, author of 'Destiny'

www.smashwords.com/profile/view/crystallesher
Jul 25, 2012 – This is the biography page for Crystal Lesher. I was born in Ohio. I currently reside in West Virginia. I graduated from West Virginia University ...


Its number 4 on the list

Using FB

Well I created a fb page to help get the word out about my book. http://www.facebook.com/destiny.dimentress

Well, I got blocked from adding friends. Apparently, they think I am adding people who are not my friends. Also, the ones that I have invited that aren't sure who I am. I cannot message them.

You're temporarily blocked from sending messages.
Some of your messages have been reported as spam. To avoid getting blocked, make sure your messages are in line with the Facebook Community Standards.

Apparently, even though I have not sent any messages to anyone someone has reported me for spam.

So a few tips.... only add around 30 or so peeps a day.... and make sure that you have on your feed who you are because you may find yourself unable to send messages :S

Friday, August 24, 2012

Got my business cards

I have been going to places I normally go and just randomly leaving a handful. I left some on the shelves with similar books at the bookstore :). Hope it works.

Monday, August 13, 2012

Decided to try business cards

Made up some business cards well this night and ordered them. Hoping it goes well getting the word out. 14 days and I will have them.

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Sunday, August 12, 2012

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