Let’s try that again. I was hoping to have a post announcing the release of an Omnibus collection from the Dreamer’s Alliance series. I combined the final three books (the adult trilogy) into a single Kindle version. I priced that more than 50% off the sum of the individual books, and I reduced the price on Knuckleheads (the first book in the series) to 99¢.
But, Amazon has not yet approved those books. So, I wait.
I prepared a gallery in that post, of photos for a Library theme. That gallery is below. I’m sorry for the confusion. If Amazon approves the books early enough, I will release the other post. I’ll owe you a day off.
Morrill Hall – Cahpel – Library – Museum – 1890 I think this is Hilman Library but it might be part of the Law SchoolBranch of the Enfield Library. Not a corner door, but it faces the corner.Community garden plots and free library (possibly free veggies)The Historical Society is in the old train station. In the past, this station also served as the town libraryHartford Public Library branchOnce the Children’s Library, now, the caboose is part of the Historical SocietyLibrary displaying a welcome sign – “Open”This is our Town LibraryFrancis Buttrick Library, an architecturally significant Georgian Revival building built in 1915,Whiton Memorial Library – the library is bigger than this entrance suggests.This is the Duluth Public Library. It’s across the street from the depot, and built in the shape of an ore boat.“Free Poetry” – My kind of free small library.Library in Sextant Club. Zach visited this library in When Evil Chooses You.
A caboose library? That would be the best! But the one most inviting to me is the Enfield branch; it looks relatively small and old, and I like that. But what a great subject for photos — libraries rule! My sympathies on the problem with Amazon; authors don’t need such complications. Incidentally, I posted my Christmas list on the refrigerator for my family’s edification on Thanksgiving. “The Bridge to Nowhere” was at the top.
Ooooh, I like that list. Tell them Santa says you’ve been good.
The Enfield Library is the original, but it still is in the library system. The caboose library is now part of the historical society because the library needed more room. I think that’s a delightful problem for a town to have.
I’m hoping that I can announce the books on Wednesday. I (mistakenly) thought that since these all had already been published, that the process would be smooth and easy. Yeah, I’m naive that way.
It’s nice to have high hopes like that! “Smooth and easy” doesn’t exist these days, and maybe it never did. It’s a great thought though! And, yes, Santa has verified I’m on the Saintly List!
If it’s not WP, then it’s Amazon messing things up. Sheeesh! Hopefully Amazon will get its act together soon.
Nice collection of libraries. I like the one shaped like an oar boat. Those ‘free’ libraries are a terrific idea.
Yes Dan, a door facing a corner is still a corner door! 🤗
Have a happy, productive Monday. Mighty cold out there right now. It took some doing to free the ice from the large community bird bath, but they’re already drinking the fresh water.
We had six frozen birdbaths, Ginger. The three big ones were easy to slide the ice out of. The little ones held onto the ice like a magnet. All are clear. Oddly enough, the ice pod from Saturday and Sunday are still on the ground.
We have a few more little free libraries in town. I think that’s a good sign. Thanks for confirming the corner doorness of my favorite local library.
Especially love the caboose! Free libraries are such a wonder around my neighborhood-they always make me smile. And they almost always are quite diverse and entertaining with their contents. Good luck getting a quick approval from Amazon.
My husband has been hanging out on Amazon all weekend, looking for his ‘deals.’ I’ll tell him to throw in a few choice words to Amazon and tell them to get with the program, for cryin’ out loud!
These are some beautiful and interesting libraries–especially Duluth. I would have to go into that one.
Hope Amazon gets it sorted out quickly, Dan. I love libraries. I spent so much time in them growing up and I pray that they never go away. Love these photos but the architecture of the Duluth library is amazing!
I don’t think libraries will go away, Jan. They have survived much in the past. They still provide a necessary service, and they seem to take stock of the future.
I love libraries! When we travel, we often will search out the local libraries – so many are beautifully designed and reflect the personality of their community.
It seems like they’re taking a long time, Dan. I know you’re on pins and needles hoping their AIs don’t screw it up. Good luck. I guess it’s small consolation, but the library doors are great. Hugs.
Someday I will have to sit with you and talk about how to write a book and approach Amazon. These days a lot of ghostwriting projects come up saying they want stories on this genre, that genre. Now, book writing is not I’ve done ever. I did write a short story Cheluvi but that too was a re-imagining of a TV film. My friends are like – C’mon Sharukh, you are so packed with information, how come you cannot write a book? I’m like – poker face for a second, then comes a fake smile, then a sigh and then I say – I’m trying.
I’m sure you could manage, Sharukh. You are an excellent story teller. Amazon is basically technology. I’m sure you can master it. I would help where I can.
I’m an excellent story teller, no doubt. I can see that when I’m in a party or a wedding event. But how much of that will translate into a book, that time will tell. :)
I love the children’s library in the caboose! When the kids were little, we played with the Richard Scarry Scarrytown playsets. When Sara had a segment in class about what a community needs, she got concerned that Scarrytown didn’t have a library, so she made the caboose of the train set a library. :D
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