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FIRST OFF…THANK YOU!!! WordPress has informed me that I have reached over 500 views! This is a Major Milestone for me so THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to every person who clicked their way here to check me out!! SECOND…

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Many thanks to all who purchased my book at the grand opening of my bonus daughter’s Spa and boutique, Therapeutic Bodywork Specialists in Orange Park, FL. It was a pleasure meeting and chatting with you all.
Please feel free to critique my books. I appreciate any reviews, good or not-so-good! Only through your opinions can I learn to improve my writings.

News!
The Princess Version of Road Test has been released on Amazon in e-format and paperback! While you’re there, check out my amazon author page or visit www.RadkeReading.com!
Thank You!
Flo Radke

The Princess Version of Road Test is now in editing!! I had fun writing this one!

Still working on art.

Also…I think I have a good grasp on the Kindle Create Program!

I must admit, I now know why books are so expensive! Tons of work by tons of talented people are poured into each manuscript before it goes to press.

Having do do each job myself, makes me appreciate a well written, well published book.

Writer’s Block.
It’s real. Some days I am on fire and can write for hours. My mind is churning out ideas, conversations, descriptions, conflicts, fantasy, fiction. Some days there is naught but a snowstorm in my brain.
I have discovered a few things about writing.

Fiction is hard!

Non-fiction is pretty easy. It’s almost like doing a research paper. The hard part about non-fiction is making it interesting. That is, unless the topic itself, is of much general interest.

Fiction requires the writer to create his or her own world. Being a fact-based writer, I have to grasp the concept that in fiction, my characters can do anything and live anywhere. The place does not have to exist in real life. The writer must make that place a real place in the minds of the readers. The characters’ abilities must be real in the mind of the readers. The situation, however inconceivable in the real world, must be believable to the readers. And relatable.

Fiction is hard.

Don’t even get me started on poetry. Poetry takes a certain creativity that few of us have. A poet possesses a talent that involves word manipulation. A word, an object, a gesture or activity can take the persona of any subject or action. I am in awe of the poets of the world.

On the News Front:

ROAD TEST is now available on Amazon.com in paperback, hard cover, or Kindle. I will begin my book signing tour the last week of January, weather permitting. That will be exciting as it will be my first-ever opportunity to congratulate myself on anything! Come and share at my party!
I am also planning to have the Princess Version of Road Test completed by the time the book signing schedule is solid. I will post the schedule on RadkeReading.com as soon as I know.

Like I said, Planning. Wish me luck?!

Keep Reading!
Flo

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Morning, Morning Glories!
Kindle Direct Publishing Rocks!!
Road Test is rolled out!

I am now branching out to more markets.

Quick question…
Who can create a PDF to use as a book cover?

I’ve uploaded my manuscript to Barnes and Noble’s but they don’t have a cover creator like KDP. I am in need of someone talented in adobe.

Thanks!
Flo

ROAD TEST UPDATE!
It is finished! Well, the paperback version is ready and has been submitted for publishing. ROAD TEST will be live and available to purchase on Amazon.com this weekend. You can search for me, Flo Radke, in your Amazon search bar or you can enter the title of the book, ROAD TEST.

This book is a culmination of our adventures during our cross-country trip to Reno, NV. If anyone knows my little Princess, the 1995 LeBaron I have driven since 1996, you know how dependable she has been all her life. This trip tested her metal, her rubber, and all her systems.

Not only does ROAD TEST discuss the Princess’s qualities and quirks, it also tests the relationship between Steve and Flo. Trials and tribulations on the trip bring to light entities that were missing in their lives and spirits. Insights into what is truly important in life are realized. Insights that can correspond to what any of you might be going through right now. That’s what my takeaway is after completing this record of events. It is so much more than a list of where we went and what we did. It goes so much deeper.

Sure, the antics of the Princess are enough to stress anyone both financially and emotionally but there were angels we met along the way who guided us to our destination and kept us in one piece.

If you like exploring history, geography, and socio-economic situations across the country, you’ll research along with Flo as she shares tidbits to chunks of information with you.

I am looking forward to your feedback. Visit my page on Amazon Author Central and leave your comments. Or go to my RadkeReading page. Please like and share!

Thanks!
Flo Radke

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This is my last look-see before publishing.

It should be available on Amazon.com within the week.

Remember, the books are printed on demand so you will receive your copy in 7-10 days… but I will have several on hand (once they’re published) if you don’t want to wait!

Book clubs? Fellow authors?
I would love to add your reviews to this page!

Thanks!
Flo

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