Debi’s Comments (group member since Feb 10, 2011)

Debi’s comments from the Kidz Like 2 e-Read group.

This really is a great site! Thanks, Lynda!

I thought there'd be a big influx of kids with e-readers, too, even if they just got their parents' older versions when they upgraded.

So far, though, no big surge in sales. I'm willing to help look for that secret search code, though! (A quest! We need to join in on a quest!)

Wow, where in the world has time gone? Oh, yeah...I wrote another novel in the past few months! (and will spend the next few months revising it...)

Anyway, welcome to all of you who've stopped by. If you've written a book, by all means, add it to our book shelf.

Then, come in, start a discussion, join in another, relax and enjoy!

Beautiful site, Laurie! Thank you for sharing such a generous offer with us.

Sounds very interesting!

Welcome, Veronica!

This is the place!

Your book sounds interesting, too.

I haven't done a giveaway here, because they require a hard copy (and I've only gone the ebook route so far).

I have given away books on Library Thing, and it worked out pretty well for me. I gave away quite a few copies of my books and garnered some great reviews.

If you have the hard copies, I'd definitely recommend using this site, too!

Welcome everyone! Don't forget to add your books to our bookshelf!

Wow! Great conversations here!

(Sorry for being late to the party -- I was traveling and unable to spend too much time online.)

Welcome Katherine! Your books sounds great (can't wait to see the cover, too!).

Wow, how did I miss this thread?

We definitely need to find out how to reach younger kids (and their parents).

Some great ideas here!

Welcome Frank and CK -- I love finding new authors to read and being able to speak with them is always an added bonus!

Hi Rebecca, Welcome!

I don't know why a teacher would be against an e-reader, either, unless there is some kind of physiology-based reading problem. In my mind, anything that makes reading more attractive to a kid is a good thing. I would definitely recommend that you ask the teacher why she would recommend against it.

My 11-year-old daughter has her own Kindle, and she loves it. It hasn't stopped her from reading regular paper-based books, though. She still loves the library, bookstores, you name it. I don't know about an 8-year-old, though. It would depend entirely on the kid, but my kids at 8 wouldn't have been responsible enough with an e-reader of their own. Maybe you could download books for your son onto your e-reader and allow him certain times to use it?

Just suggestions, of course. You know your kids best.

Wow! How did I miss all these messages?

Welcome Christopher and Todd!

It's funny that you mention selling well on the Nook, LB -- my LilyPad Princess is doing well there (not a runaway success or anything -- yet -- but it's selling better than my other two books by 2 to 1 at least).

What a great idea!

I have uploaded my books to B&N -- fortunately I haven't had to deal with the customer service just yet (I'm lucky, though, because most non-US authors can't deal with B&N, but as an American, I still have a US-based bank account, etc.).

I'll have to check on the specifics about uploading books abroad.

I've been looking at the Nook color, too -- looks like fun.

Does anyone know how it works for international users, though? I'm afraid of getting something I won't be able to use here at home (with the Kindle, I can download from my computer for free or pay the extra $1.99/book for the whispernet -- free is good).

I was hoping for more of a response to tell you the truth -- I only got one request.

But, the person also ended up buying the book!

Welcome, Ryan!

Feel free to add your book to the bookshelf and start a thread about it.