by Nyota *Star*
Member since:
April 11, 2007

tHE mAGIC pENCIL IS pUBLISHED!

August 21, 2009 01:59 PM EDT (Updated: September 11, 2009 11:46 AM EDT)
views: 132 | rating: 10/10 (12 votes) | comments: 66

Hi everyone!

I have finally gotten my book self-published and I am so excited! It's mainly for young adults but most anyone may enjoy it. YIPEE!

Malcolm Bakersfield is telling his older brother and Ole Jess about an "off the chain" dream he's had the night before. In it, he meets Nia Stellar who is "not your average girl." Nia challenges Malc in many ways and shows him sides of himself he never knew existed. The dream has Malcolm guessing because it seems as if it really happened. We join him in his quest to find the truth.

CHECK IT OUT!!!!!

THANKS KARL C KLEIN!

P.S. http://www.dabsandcompany.com

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Comments: 66

David W. Aug 21, 2009, 2:10pm EDT
Congratulations. Do you have it on Amazon?
Nyota *Star* Aug 21, 2009, 7:18pm EDT
I will soon. Gotta get my website together too.
Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Aug 21, 2009, 2:15pm EDT
How exciting, congratulations! Where can we check it out?
Nyota *Star* Aug 21, 2009, 7:19pm EDT
https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/themagicpencil

It'll be on Amazon's CreateSpace as a print on demand soon.

I am very excited!
Maria Gilman-Nairne Aug 21, 2009, 2:32pm EDT
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Nyota *Star* Aug 21, 2009, 7:20pm EDT
Thank you Maria!
Amy L. Aug 21, 2009, 2:48pm EDT
Woohoo! This sounds awesome, like everyone else, I was also wondering where we can check it out?
Nyota *Star* Aug 21, 2009, 7:20pm EDT
https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/themagicpencil

Woohoo is right!
Deb J. Aug 21, 2009, 3:15pm EDT
Hi there Nyota!! That is just super cool!!! Good job and congrats!!!
Nyota *Star* Aug 21, 2009, 7:20pm EDT
Thank you Deb!
KC Klein Aug 21, 2009, 3:56pm EDT
You're welcome.

Congratulation. Few things beat the feeling of holding the first copy in your hands.
Nyota *Star* Aug 21, 2009, 7:22pm EDT
Yeah, I've been waiting to do that for a loooooong time!
Lionel LaVergne Aug 21, 2009, 4:54pm EDT
Great Nyota, hope you sell a million and remember your old friend Lionel and how broke he is. smile
Nyota *Star* Aug 21, 2009, 7:22pm EDT
I will remember EVERYONE Lionel!
P.W. Dowdy Aug 21, 2009, 6:17pm EDT
I've told you many many times, how hopeful I am for you and your NOW-PUBLISHED book.

Many, many congrats, my friend!
Nyota *Star* Aug 21, 2009, 7:23pm EDT
Thank you Pat.
Keep me up on yours!
Leo Lemmer Aug 21, 2009, 7:12pm EDT
Enjoy the feeling.
Nyota *Star* Aug 21, 2009, 7:23pm EDT
How can I not Leo?
Thanks!
Tanya P. Aug 21, 2009, 8:50pm EDT
Congratulations!! That's got to be really exciting.
Nyota *Star* Aug 22, 2009, 10:13am EDT
Thanks Tanya! It is!
What a wonderful accomplishment! Congrats!
Nyota *Star* Aug 22, 2009, 10:14am EDT
Thanks Henry!
Lisa Frost Aug 21, 2009, 11:27pm EDT
Congratulations!!! Wonderful accomplishment! I hope it goes well!!
Nyota *Star* Aug 22, 2009, 10:14am EDT
So far, so good! Thanks Lisa!
Lydia aka Freedom's Daughter Aug 22, 2009, 12:50am EDT
my heart ballooned in my chest when i read this like it was happening to me! you shoulda seen the smile on my face...oh my GOD! i'm so happy for you! ok, my copy MUST be autographed....

congratulations, of course!
Nyota *Star* Aug 22, 2009, 10:15am EDT
I feel the same for Lydia!
How marvelous! I'm so happy for you! Way to go! Good luck with the book sales!
Nyota *Star* Aug 22, 2009, 10:16am EDT
Thanks Angela!
Bethann K. Aug 22, 2009, 10:20am EDT
Congratulations!
Nyota *Star* Aug 22, 2009, 11:06am EDT
Thank you Bethann!
Beth G. Aug 22, 2009, 10:47am EDT
This is exciting news, congratulations!
Nyota *Star* Aug 22, 2009, 11:06am EDT
Yes, it is, Beth. Thanks!
Eva Ringold Aug 22, 2009, 11:03am EDT
Congratulations! Seems interesting...
Nyota *Star* Aug 22, 2009, 11:07am EDT
I think so [(;p)}! Thanks Eva!
Aniko     Aug 22, 2009, 12:18pm EDT
Nyota, you could post this Publishing outside of Gather. (Congrats!)
Nyota *Star* Aug 23, 2009, 1:26pm EDT
Thanks Aniko! I will.
Aniko     Aug 23, 2009, 2:56pm EDT
Thanks. It's now featured.
April H. Aug 22, 2009, 12:55pm EDT
Congratulations That is very cool
Nyota *Star* Aug 23, 2009, 1:26pm EDT
Thanks April!
Richard P. Aug 22, 2009, 11:48pm EDT
Congratulations, I look forward to getting a copy soon, keep up the good work!!!
Nyota *Star* Aug 23, 2009, 1:26pm EDT
Thanks Richard! I plan to.
Erin O'Riordan Aug 23, 2009, 12:49am EDT
Awesomeness! Congratulations!
Nyota *Star* Aug 23, 2009, 1:27pm EDT
Than you Erin!
Ann M. (Site Scryer) Aug 23, 2009, 3:05pm EDT
Your style rocks. I've enjoyed the excerpts I've read tremendously!
Nyota *Star* Aug 23, 2009, 3:26pm EDT
Great Ann! Thanks!
Joseph Breunig Aug 24, 2009, 11:54am EDT
Congrats on you book - welcome to the "authors' club". --Joe
Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory
Nyota *Star* Aug 24, 2009, 9:02pm EDT
Thanks Joe!
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Aug 24, 2009, 11:40pm EDT
Congrats on your new book being published !!!
So cool!!!!
Nyota *Star* Aug 26, 2009, 12:21pm EDT
thanks Janet!
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Aug 26, 2009, 12:23pm EDT
Its nice to see that someone is having things go their way.
Nyota *Star* Aug 26, 2009, 5:59pm EDT
I still have a looooong way to go!
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Aug 26, 2009, 9:57pm EDT
But all for the good though!! :D
Franklin Newman Aug 24, 2009, 11:41pm EDT
Congratulations.
Nyota *Star* Aug 26, 2009, 12:21pm EDT
thanks Franklin!
Debra C. Aug 25, 2009, 1:01pm EDT
Hope this is the first of many for you. Kudos!
Nyota *Star* Aug 26, 2009, 12:22pm EDT
Thank you Debra. Of course, I do too!
Johnice R. Aug 26, 2009, 1:09pm EDT
Nyota, Congrats I hope it sells well and spurs you on to write more.
Nyota *Star* Aug 26, 2009, 5:57pm EDT
Thanks Johnice!
Tracey W. Aug 27, 2009, 11:12am EDT
Congratulations! Looking forward to that Website. If you don't have one yet, I can tell you about several good free and inexpensive options.

Congratulations again. Your book sounds wonderful.

Tracey
Nyota *Star* Aug 27, 2009, 5:28pm EDT
thanks Tracey! thanks for reading!
Dorothy D. Aug 27, 2009, 1:21pm EDT
Congratulations on your success. Keep us posted.
Nyota *Star* Aug 27, 2009, 5:27pm EDT
thanks Dorothy! I just sold one to a man in a parking lot!
KC Klein Aug 29, 2009, 7:36pm EDT
I received my copy today. The book looks wonderful. I've not had a chance to open, looking forward to some quiet time.

Thanks again.
Nyota *Star* Aug 29, 2009, 7:39pm EDT
You're most welcome, sir!
Donna Besso Aug 30, 2009, 7:37pm EDT
Congratulations!!!
Nyota *Star* Aug 30, 2009, 7:50pm EDT
Thanks Donna!

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