Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming" now an eBook

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Feb 05 - 11:20 AM

Well, my intentions are good, just a bit slower than I'd hoped. It seems I have to reformat some in order to make a new pdf file to upload. So..it's taking me more time. My apologies; I'll get to it as I am able. Thanks for your understanding and patience.:-)

kat

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: katlaughing
Date: 24 Jul 06 - 05:35 PM

Last November, I was finally fit enough to begin marketing my book in a more concerted effort. I am pleased to say it has been added to the shelves of the inimitable Tattered Cover in Denver; the independent bookstore owned by the woman who refused to let the FBI access to her database of customers and their purchases AND won her case in court. This is a real coup for a small publisher like myself and I am pleased as punch. (It will not show in their online search as it is tied into their biggest distributor, but one may call and ask for it, as it will be in their store database.)

Just wanted to share that with you and say, thanks, again to all who have supported me, esp. to PeterT for starting the Thought for the Day threads from which it came.

kat

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: Sorcha
Date: 24 Jul 06 - 05:39 PM

YES!!!

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: jeffp
Date: 24 Jul 06 - 06:14 PM

Congratulations, kat! This is well deserved. I love it when good things happen to good people.

Jeff

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: katlaughing
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 07:09 PM

Had a nice write-up and thought I'd share it with you all, though they missed the updated info on the email addy and website:-):

Wind Words of Wyoming" by Kat LaFrance

After the author's mother and dog, her two best "sounding boards," died, Kat LaFrance struggled to continue writing.

But with the help of others via the Internet, she wrote the brief essays, stories and poems on nature, spirituality, people and pets featured in this book.

LaFrance grew up in Wyoming and Colorado. In her acknowledgement, she said uses her words to "express my passion for Earth Mother and her Beings, justice and metaphysics."

She noted that without being able to write, her "voice" of expression would be limited. From her perspective, the author looks at Wyoming weather, landscapes, seasons and more.

LaFrance encourages her readers to hold memories of loved ones close to their heart and also to be open to any incidents that bring more to the forefront.

She also focuses on her loved ones, friends, pets and others who have influenced and touched her life.

"Wind Words of Wyoming" is published by MindfullSpoken Press, which can be accessed through the Internet at [e-mail].

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: Riginslinger
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 08:09 PM

Kat - I have a collection of short stories coming out in a week or two. The title of the volume is "Invasion of the Bible Thumpers."
                   I think I have one more round of galley proofs to go through.

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: Alba
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 09:38 PM

Good write up right enough Ms. Kat (even though quite a few of us already know just how good your Book actually is...*grin*)
Thanks for sharing it with us.

Good luck Riginslinger :)
Warmest Wishes as always,
Jude

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: katlaughing
Date: 19 Sep 07 - 11:03 PM

That's great news, Riginslinger! Intriguing title!

Thanks, Albadarlin'...:-)

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: Riginslinger
Date: 20 Sep 07 - 03:02 PM

Kat - Thanks. The publisher labled the title provocative and tried to get me to change it. I wouldn't and it's cast in stone now.

                      Thanks - Alba

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: Amos
Date: 20 Sep 07 - 04:24 PM

Alba:

Who's bringing it out?


A

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: Riginslinger
Date: 20 Sep 07 - 04:40 PM

Amos - I might have confused you in the posting above. I was attempting to thank Alba for wishing me good luck with my book.

             If it's my book you're asking about, iUniverse is bringing it out.

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: Riginslinger
Date: 20 Sep 07 - 06:05 PM

Kat - Have never been able to get Pay-Pal to work. Is there another way to order? Love the cover.

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: katlaughing
Date: 20 Sep 07 - 06:38 PM

Sure, Riginslinger. I'll PM you with my address and you can send a check or money order. Thanks re' the cover. That's a photo I took up on Boysen Peak in Wyoming, up on the Wind River Reservation where whitehides don't usually get to go. I did a test run at a recent book fair, selling greeting cards with that photo and a couple of others from WY on them. They turned out to be pretty popular. If you'd like, I'll throw in one of each for you; there are three, until I dig out more photos. Thanks!

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: Riginslinger
Date: 20 Sep 07 - 06:42 PM

Great! Thanks.

            Whitehides??????

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: katlaughing
Date: 20 Sep 07 - 08:35 PM

"Palefaces" i.e. fair-skinned like me, though my Native American friends never have held that against me.:-)

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: open mike
Date: 20 Sep 07 - 10:17 PM

I got this book for my aunt, who spent her formative years near Casper.
She recently passed away and the book came back to me.. she loved Wyo.
and requested a song about it on her death bed, I sang Bill Staines' Sweet Wyoming Home for her!

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: frogprince
Date: 20 Sep 07 - 10:48 PM

Someone in Michigan just got a copy a few days ago, and has been enjoying it.

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: SINSULL
Date: 24 Sep 07 - 08:40 PM

Someone anonymously sent me Kat's book as a surprise. Autographed too. Thank you. I had a copy but passed it on to my sister-in-law who needed to read it. Now I have my own again.
Bless you, kat.
Bless you anonymous donor.
Mary

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: katlaughing
Date: 24 Sep 07 - 09:38 PM

Wow, that got there fast, Sins! How come it takes a slow boat to China to get from here to Cape Cod and it can get to you on the Monday after the Saturday I sent it?!

Oh, yeah, and nanner, nanner...I know who bought it for you!**bg**

That one you gave to your s-i-l? If it doesn't have the ISBN on the back, in teeny-tiny print, it MAY be a collector's item one day, bringing in untold millions on eBay as a "first ever!" **BSEG**

Thanks, Anonymous and Sins!

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: katlaughing
Date: 07 Jul 11 - 08:04 PM

Heya'll,

I am working on releasing this book through Amazon, too, which requires new write-ups for their sales marketing, etc. stuff. I hate trying to write what a publisher would write on the back of a book to get you to read it. I have used some quotes by some dear Mudcatters who have read it, including Art Thieme, JenEllen, and Jean Ritchie, to pull together a "blurb." Would those of you who are so inclined, give me your opinion of it. Would it spark your interest? Thanks a bunch! Here 'tis (rough draft!):

WindWords of Wyoming was written to be dog-eared, have its passages highlighted, and fall open to your favorite page every time.

Written whilst Kat lived in Wyoming, everyday life is re-invented in this collection in a most joyous way: how to let go, how to make peace with both life and death, how much fun it can be just to let Nature be a part of your life.

Reminiscent of Anne Morrow Lindberg's books, Kat makes the colours of the land of the American West as vivid as any reality-based laser photo. In a grand way, she and Lewis and Clark's journals, praise and describe the same special land mass--the American West. They found it when it was pristine---and Kat has beamed her light on the beauty that still remains.

In WindWords of Wyoming, Kat's words sing, and the song is one reflecting a great inner stillness and peace...it makes us listeners slow down- stop, and take time for the beauty in small things around us, to appreciate the usual and the ordinary-miracles nonetheless.

My sincere thanks to those mentioned for permission to use their quotes. I hope they do not mind the liberty I took in shortening them up some. Most of the wording is still theirs.:-)

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: gnu
Date: 07 Jul 11 - 08:09 PM

Toooo cool!

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 07 Jul 11 - 10:19 PM

Great! And Kindle's next, right? Seriously!

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Jul 11 - 03:34 PM

Thanks, gnu and CL!

I am just exploring what all Amazon has available and will definitely look into Kindle and e-books. Good suggestion.

Thanks, again!

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: olddude
Date: 08 Jul 11 - 03:56 PM

Congrats my dear friend ... so proud of you ... I will buy a copy for sure ... wow ... how cool

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 08 Jul 11 - 06:33 PM

It's still by my side of the bed. Go for it, my friend.

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Jul 11 - 07:32 PM

Thanks, my friends. CreateSpace sent me a proof, yesterday, so it will be exciting to see it. Thanks, again, to Will Fly for helping with the cover art, etc.!

Have started a blog about the Second Edition. (Need to add "share me" icons, etc. to it, but I've had enough of editing the site for today!:-)

P.S. Meant to say, I will be moving the blog to a different site, but at least it's a start.:-)

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: GUEST,999
Date: 14 Jul 11 - 07:28 PM

Wonderful news.

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: Beer
Date: 14 Jul 11 - 10:10 PM

Kat, I don't know where the hell I've been but I never noticed this post and I deeply apologize. When I came back a few days ago I seen this thread and told myself that as soon as I can get some time I will get to it. Well I just finished reading every post (77 so far.)and going to all the links that were mentioned.
I would p.m you on a few things but that is not possible right now. I still can't believe that this thread was started back in 2004.
I am a little unclear as to the way of ordering it. I don't have pay/Pal but have master card. Or I could send you a personal check.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming"
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 Jul 11 - 11:24 PM

Adrien, you sweetie, no need to apologise, at all! Thanks for your kind words. Watch your email, okay? I will send you a reply, tomorrow, probably later in the day. So glad you are back amongst us!

Oh, and thank you, Bruce!

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming
From: katlaughing
Date: 15 Jul 11 - 10:29 AM

My grandson, Morgan, is "helping" me with my marketing. He suggested a contest. The first person to answer the following, correctly, wins a free copy of my book:

A man went to California and he left on Friday. How did he do it?

(P.S., He's adamant that's the way it goes. I *think* it is supposed to say he went there on Friday and arrived on the same Friday.:-)

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming" win a free copy
From: Megan L
Date: 15 Jul 11 - 10:37 AM

:):):) it sure was a faithful old horse

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming" win a free copy
From: katlaughing
Date: 15 Jul 11 - 10:49 AM

We have a winner!:-) Morgan says, "Congratulations, Megan!"

I will need to get your mailing addy, so please email me at kat at katlafrance dot com.

Thanks!!

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming" win a free copy
From: GUEST,999
Date: 16 Jul 11 - 10:12 AM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming" win a free copy
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 16 Jul 11 - 10:36 AM

Tell Morgan he's a hoot! And ask him this one:

Railroad Crossing
Look out for the cars
Can you spell that
Without any Rs?

Congratulations on the book, Kat!

SRS (answer in magic writing that I know Kat knows how to find)



Answer - "THAT"

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming" win a free copy
From: GUEST,999
Date: 16 Jul 11 - 08:23 PM

Morgan, what is the longest word in the English language? (I can't do magic writing, so I'll post it tomorrow.)

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming" win a free copy
From: kendall
Date: 17 Jul 11 - 12:53 PM

Kat, send me an e mail [e-mail]

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming" win a free copy
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Jul 11 - 01:43 PM

Caboose?

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming" win a free copy
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Jul 11 - 01:46 PM

Used to be antidisestablishmentarianism, I think.

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming" win a free copy
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Jul 11 - 01:54 PM

Okay, Kendall, thanks!

I thought it was supercalifragilisticexpealidocious!

There was one we learned in 6th grade, but I can remember it!

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming" win a free copy
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 17 Jul 11 - 03:14 PM

Longest word (excluding scientific descriptions of molecules):
Floccinaucinilihilipilification = the act of estimating something as being worthless.

From memory. I'll check the spelling later.

Nigel, Just back from a week in North Wales where I visited Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychchwyndrobwyllllantysiliogogogoch (also from memory!)

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming" win a free copy
From: GUEST,999
Date: 17 Jul 11 - 03:19 PM

Longest word is smiles because there's a mile between the esses.

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming" win a free copy
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 17 Jul 11 - 03:52 PM

Morgan is seven, isn't he?

I told a joke on the radio today, for my local organic gardening guru after he discovered that the armadillos had tunneled into his yard over near the bamboo where he couldn't see the hole. I told him I had a joke with an armadillo, my only Aggie (Texas A&M) joke:

How many Aggies does it take to eat an armadillo?

A: Two. One to eat it and one to watch for cars.

Good luck in getting it formatted, Kat!

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming
From: katlaughing
Date: 28 Nov 11 - 04:42 PM

Pleased to announce, WindWords is now available in e-Book format at Amazon and, at Barnes & Noble. There are two other online retailers, Kobobooks and Googlebooks which should have it up, soon. Only 2.99 each...how's that for stocking stuffers?**BG** (I'm excited, can you tell?)

All because of Mudcat and the Thought for the Day threads. Thanks, again, Max and PeterT and the rest of you for your support.And, WillFly for his help with redoing the cover! Next up, Prairie Child!

kat

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming" now an eBook
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 28 Nov 11 - 07:37 PM

Wonderful news! Congrats to you!

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming" now an eBook
From: GUEST,999
Date: 28 Nov 11 - 08:58 PM

Good one, Kat.

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming" now an eBook
From: gnu
Date: 28 Nov 11 - 09:06 PM

Good on ya!

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming" now an eBook
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 29 Nov 11 - 05:37 AM

Sadly, not on Amazon UK's books or Kindlebooks (YET!).

RtS

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming" now an eBook
From: katlaughing
Date: 29 Nov 11 - 10:00 AM

Oh! Thanks for letting me know, RtS. I'll have to contact BookBrewer to find out if they sent it on.

Thanks to you all, my friends.:-)

kat

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming" now an eBook
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 29 Nov 11 - 10:25 AM

Very cool... well done you!

Subject: RE: Kat's book, 'WindWords of Wyoming" now an eBook
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Jan 12 - 01:58 PM

Just wanted to let UK members know, it is available at amazon.co.uk, now.

Also, if anyone who has read it, either the old print version or the e-book, and would like to leave a comment or review at any of the online places, but esp. amazon, I would REALLY appreciate it. Word of mouth remains the most powerful, successful way to garner interest and, hoped for sales.

Thanks, very much!

kat