“Beyond Yesterday,” the 2019 Writers’ Mill Journal (volume 7) has just been released in time to place orders for Christmas giving! The collection of fiction, essays, and poetry by twelve authors is now available online for $5.99 and wherever books are sold. The Kindle version is available for $2.99.

The contents are inspired by the prompt, “looking backward and forward.” Several of the pieces have won awards in the Writers’ Mill monthly contests. Writers’ Mill is a group of writers who meet every month at the Cedar Mill Library near Portland, Oregon.

At our November meeting, leader Sheila Deeth, directed us through a demo of formatting and publishing our book. Using her laptop and the library's AV equipment and screen, she projected the entire process for the group's participation.

A few decisions were needed by the 13 members present: Book title, cover image, and cover design (including colors and print styles.) The KDP website worked well, with the exception of some glitches with cover dimensions. But voila-- the book is read-ready!

Both Kindle and print versions of “Beyond Yesterday” include illustrations and photographs that appear in color in the Kindle version, black and white in print edition.

I’m honored and delighted that the cover photograph (in color) for both editions is one of my photos, selected by the Writers’ Mill members. Some of you will recognize the scene, snapped at Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria, Oregon. See the book cover in my book list above; it is third from the top.

Royalties from book and Kindle sales go to the Cedar Mill Library, the group’s helpful and gracious partner.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Good Read!