That’s right, I went there. I forgot to post polls on Saturday. My bad. Hit this stuff please. One poll you’re torn between Writr and Newsworthy as the better theme. In fact, it’s tied. Break it. This first poll here is asking about the overall experience. Hit that. Another one is asking when you’re surfing the web the most. Not so I can stalk you, but so I know when you’re best available to read my stuff on your social media accounts. You can always go for email too. I also ask you which DALANEL feature turns you on. Oops, I mean, which is your favorite feature.
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When Does Good News Become Stale?
The reason why I started this blog was because I got numb from all of the negative stuff I read and saw. I knew I had a problem when I shrugged at hearing about some shooting. It’s like “oh, this week’s shooting took place in…”. There’s no sting for me. And it was wearing me down, man.
Insert Daily Good News
It’s been really fun finding and posting various stories that I’ve shown you so far. Keep in mind that I was doing that with the Daily Good Stuff and even back when it was Good Friday posts. So, I’ve been doing this for a while now. However, this is the first time I’ve really focused on it. As in most things, when you first start, the new discoveries can be fascinating. But then, after a while, it can get old.
Part of it is human nature, I guess. We need constant stimulation. Something fresh.
Already, there were a couple of times whole researching for stories where I kinda zoned out. Like it was a chore. Yeah, we all have our days. Right now, I’m not close to being bored with it all. But, I know it can happen. It’s possible that hearing about a hero can cause me to shrug.
But, is that a bad thing?
Daily Good News 27 Terrific Teens: Saving a life, blind teen with amazing abilities, and non profit helps women
It’s the weekend and you know what that means: PAWWWWWWTAAAAAYYYYYY! Let’s start it off with some good news though, okay?
Ah, the simple things in life. Cake!
Updates On My Book
Some recent developments have happened that I would think you would be interested in. I haven’t checked on the book on the publishing site dashboard in months. I decided to log on to check royalties and…well that’s it. Anyway, I was notified of a few changes they made for options on publishing.
First of all, they now give the option to go glossy cover or matte. I changed over to matte. So, yeah. I looked up glossy vs matte and, based on the several articles from professionals and every day people, I decided to go with it. If you prefer glossy…well…mm.
Now, when I first published the books separately, you got free distribution for the publisher site as well as Amazon.com. Nice. If you wanted to go beyond that, you had to pay. I paid for the books and got extra distribution for bookstores like Barnes and Noble as well as libraries and academic institutions. When I made the combined book, I didn’t do the extra distribution. But now, CreateSpace has made it free so I’m back, baby! Basically, this means you can find me just about anywhere. Keep in mind it may take a little while for things to filter out to embrace the new changes. Also keep in mind that books are printed once ordered so stuff like the matte will be updated; you won;t have to worry about getting a glossy cover.
As for the Kindle version, I noticed that the formatting was absolutely terrible. So, naturally I went in to change it. It is currently unavailable and will be back when I feel like it’s just right so who knows? Thank you for your patience. Heck, you better be patient if you don’t want a low quality book. I really should get myself a Kindle so I have some freaking idea of what stuff really looks like vs just using the little preview thing they have on the internet. Yeesh.
Oh, and I am looking into doing an audio version of it. Before it was like “maybe”. Now, the idea is growing on me. We’ll see. Project for 2014. Most likely going to be done with my voice vs hiring someone. I said this before (don’t remember if on this blog) that I feel like I can really sell my message. I don’t trust anyone else with my words. Downside is, like I know I’ve said here on the blog, is that I hate my voice. Either my hate for my voice or the desire to go audio will win a fierce battle in the next few months.
That’s it. For more stuff about my book, go to the page My Book to get links and forms of discounts for it. Thanks, and I love you unless you hate teddy bears.
-DALANEL
Daily Good News 26: Donations for Toys for Tots; Predicting the Next Global Epidemic
It’s Friday and you know what that means. At least I hope you do because I have no freaking idea. What I do know is that I have some good news for you. So come on in and take a seat. It’s gonna be a bumpy ride.
First we have some odd news that, if things work out, would be in the good news category. Scientists appear to have found a way to predict global epidemics. This can lead to stopping serious diseases from spreading too far and out of control. The link has an awful lot of pictures. SO MANY PICTURES.
And then, a pod full of toys for the Toys for Tots organization was broken into and emptied. So, the local community came together and have sent in donations of toys.
The Danvers Fire Department, which annually collects Toys For Tots with a drop-off spot at the High Street station, went into action. Firefighters and a fire engine showed up at Walmart on Saturday and Sunday collecting donated toys. And they went around the town picking up donations from several locations, including the Police Station on Ash Street, where people had left a growing mountain of donations.
That’s just one instance of donations collected. More in the link, y’all!
See ya!
*realizes he can’t see he viewers*
Uh…farewell!
-DALANEL
Daily Good News 25: 5 Year Old Hailed As Hero, Drug Takes Out Leukemia, and Man Keeps Burn Victim Alive
My new blog, Dante’s Funny World, as I expected, is performing very well for its first three days. It’s hitting milestones that DALANEL just hit this year. Yeah. However, with DALANEL making some changes, I’m hoping that it can keep up. But, head on over there if you want to laugh. I won’t be mentioning that blog all that often though. Anyway, it’s time for some good news. Are ya ready? Let’s dive in!
In many cases, that’s true.
