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MeetEdgar.com

Posted on August 8, 2015 | Leave a comment

MeetEdgar.com Nadia Nader

Today I subscribed to MeetEdgar.com. It’s a Social Media Management & Scheduling Tool. The entry pricing plan is $50/month for 1,000 posts on 10 social media accounts. You can increase it if you have need of more.

Why did I subscribe to MeetEdgar? I have to establish a regular social media schedule. I’m planning on publishing the sequel to The Enchanted Rose soon and I’ll be doing a promo. I won’t have the time to juggle everything. And truth be told, I’ve been slacking off on social media. I haven’t had a consistent web presence. As a result I have a low number of followers, which means lower visibility. I have around 180 Twitter followers and a handful of Facebook friends with under 60 likes for my Facebook page. This is something else that I plan to work on in the upcoming year.

What do I hope to gain? I’m hoping a consistent social media presence will translate into increased visibility which in turn will turn into more sales.

What do I like about MeetEdgar.com so far? The interface is simple and super easy to use. I managed to upload two weeks’ worth of content in a couple of hours. I really hope they don’t start playing around with the interface and make it complicated (usually why I give up on sites).

It allows me to make a schedule and separates my posts into categories. It also gives me statistics on the content I post.

What do I wish it had? It would be great if if had the ability to post to Tumblr and Instagram. That would complete my social media circle.

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Dreams and Dreamers

Posted on August 2, 2015 | Leave a comment

I got an email minutes ago and I’m feeling spooked.

Why?

My friend Isabel lives across the globe. We haven’t been in touch for months. She doesn’t know anything about what’s been going on with me and my recent feelings of getting fed up with being single. From our past discussions she knows that I very much enjoy the single life.

We’re good friends but we’re not super close. I’ve never discussed my ideal guy/marriage/etc. with her. And yet, her dream describes the exact scenario I was wishing for.

Isabel, on the other side of the world, has dreamt of everything I’ve been wishing for.

I’m still a little shaken. I may be overreacting but I just find it really strange.

Here is the email in full:

I had a dream about you last night. You were getting married. You did not tell me and kept it secret. We were emailing each other about when we could get together. We both had various things happening over the space of a year. It was like we wanted to travel to meet up. You said we could after January but not at a midyear point because you were going to have a baby. I was shocked. You said you got married but were sorry you could not tell me. It was quiet. When I asked how it happened, you said your brother had arranged for you two meeting. Your husband was approved by your family or his family was approved but not someone that you knew. He was someone you did not really know. He might have been a little older than you. You texted for awhile and communicated with each other. You seemed well with him, like it was something you had not expected but that he was/is a GOOD MAN. I think he was quiet and not someone who likes to be in the front lines. He is steady and has a good heart. Not someone in your social circle. He was a man that was open to you traveling and your freedom was not restricted. He enjoys who you are. The marriage was a quiet one.It was not a public one. He likes things to be quiet and private. I think he might have worked with your brother or at a bank. This was in my dream.

What does it mean? I do not know? You seemed content with your new direction in life.

I know I was joyful for you.

Love,
Isabel

I can’t help but wish for her dream to come true. What wish are you hiding in your heart?

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Musings

Posted on July 30, 2015 | Leave a comment
  • The 27 Week Project Update: Time to confess, I only went to the gym once since Monday. I haven’t been watching what I’m eating and so I’m dreading Monday’s weigh-in. I’ll have to hit the gym extra hard this weekend.
  • Writing Progress: I had an editing deadline yesterday and another next week. It’s been a little hectic trying to get everything on time because of personal issues. Several family members are in the hospital and it’s tough finding time to do things. I’m still thankful because it could have been much worse, I could have missed my deadline.
  • Travel: I’m excited about visiting Glasgow & Edinburgh. It’s coming up soon! I can’t wait to go on the walking tours I’ve scheduled. And I can already predict I will be spending a lot of time in bookstores!
  • Fall Projects: I want to be active this fall and go on walking tours of the city. I’ve been planning ahead of what I’d like to blog about. For example, I’d love to showcase the random art that surrounds us in Kuwait. I’ll post a separate post about that later.
  • TBR pile: I have 632 books. I’m wondering whether it’s worth sitting down and trimming it down. Maybe when I have a spare minute or two…
  • More Books:  I’m super excited that Robin Hobb has a new book coming out mid-August! FOOL’S QUEST! I can’t wait to get more Fitz!
  • Movies: At this rate I feel like I’m never going to have time to watch Ex-Machina. I also need to remember to watch Dope. I wonder if any good movies will be playing when I’m in the UK. Off to check…

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Vacation Planning

Posted on July 14, 2015 | Leave a comment

I just bought my ticket to the UK for mid-August. I couldn’t decide which city to go to so I’ll be splitting my time by visiting both Glasgow and Edinburgh. If I like those two cities I may try to see more of Scotland in the future. I think those two will be fun to visit for now.

I’m still hotel-hunting. Prices are high due to the summer month (peak season) and the Fringe. I’m going to try to catch some of the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh. Hotels in the city are at around 75% occupancy.

Most of my friends are going to be in the South of France and Spain. I was tempted to join them but ultimately thought it was time to do something different and new. I’d like to visit the Baltic states in the near future. It’s time for me to wander off the beaten path and find a new path to travel on.

At the moment I’m pleased with my decision to go to Scotland. To prepare, I’ve put together a list of a few Scottish highlander romances to read 😉

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Book Giveaway

Posted on July 11, 2015 | Leave a comment

I love it when I get random messages from book lovers.

Tanya, a book blogger, reached out to me on Goodreads and asked if I would be interested in having her promote my book. Her blog A Book Paradise was celebrating its 3rd anniversary and she offered to do cover reveals, giveaways and excerpts. Would I be interested?

Of course!

I decided to particpate in an ebook giveaway and sent her all the relevant information for THE ENCHANTED ROSE. I’ll post the link to the blog once it goes live.

One of the best things about self-publishing is the community. Everyone is so supportive. I’m so proud to be part of it.

Happy anniversary Tanya & A Book Paradise!

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