It’s finally on sale – a book which I have been working on for years.
Throughout these years the book’s title has changed. It first was Only the Lonely, inspired by Roy Orbison’s iconic song Only the Lonely and which I also included as a quote in the beginning of the novel.
Then the title became The Boy Next Door but I found it told only part of the story. The Set Up was the third title but after a bit of research I found that there were too many books with that title.
Finally, I settled with Just Before Sunrise because it evokes the question: What happened just before sunrise? Which is the whole point of the story.
Right now, Bau, who has been so tolerant throughout this process is still manifesting his patience and control. He is just eagerly waiting for me to finish this post and press publish so that he can go for his well earned walk.
I am very proud to present my dog Mom’s latest novel Just Before Sunrise. It is available in both e-book and paperback.
I hope that those of you who will read it will enjoy it.
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Congratulations! Doesn’t it feel good to have your book out there/here?
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Congratulations Carol I shall look forward to reading it.
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It’s a mixed feeling, Claudia. I wonder if in the editing and reediting and reediting I haven’t missed something important. Then there’s also the relief that it is out there beyond my control as far as the writing of the story goes. Writing a book takes up a lot of energy.
But, yes, all in all it does feel good and I’m happy about it.
Thanks for your interest ❤
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Congratulations! I am really happy for you! I wish you much success with your new release.
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Thank you, Margot. I appreciate your kind words. Have a happy weekend.
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The title and the cover are great! All the best of luck with this one. xo
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Thank you so much, Darlene. xxx
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WoW!!!! Félicitations 🥳
Envoyé de mon iPhone
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Merci! ❤
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Congratulations, Carol! I can’t wait to read it. Bay is so sweet!❤️
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Thank you for your support, Jill. It is much appreciated. ❤
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Congratulations, Carol! And, yay, Bau, you got your mom back 🙂
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Thank you, Marie. Bau’s got me back for awhile…There’s the marketing to tackle and then always another book lurking around. 🙂
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Heh heh, I hope Bau enjoys this time with you. Remind him: It’s a writer’s life!
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I will… I just downloaded Rapunzel. I feel just like you do with so many to be read books on my Kindle or otherwise. 🙂
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Just downloaded your book, Carol. Congratulations on getting it done! I know I’ll enjoy the read.
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Thank you, Anneli. I am anxious to hear what you think of it.
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I’ll let you know.
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Wow! You’re going to be able to buy a Lexu after all your friends purchase a copy!!! (That’s if you don’t already drive precious Bau around in one?) I get your post a little later than the others obviously because I wanted to be the first one to buy it.. Anyway, as life would have it, I just finished a novel yesterday! Hope I get some sleep tonight! You go girl and I’m popping open a bottle of bubbly to celebrate the occasion. ❤
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I wish I was with you, Elli, to enjoy the bubbly! Thank you for your precious support. I hope you’ll enjoy the book. It’s always a bit scary putting out my work out there. xx
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This is an amazing accomplishment, Carol. Congratulations! ❤
It's already on my to-read list. 🙂
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Ah, Ana, thank you. You are so sweet. xxx
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Kudos Carol and well done Bau! I look forward to reading your novel.
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Thank you for your compliment. I hope you’ll enjoy the book and I look forward to hearing your (or Max’s) thoughts on it. 🙂
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Ordered yesterday and launched my Kindle last night!
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Enjoy! 🙂
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What a wonderful birthday present to yourself! Happy happy birthday, dear Carol! I no longer have you in my contacts, for some reason. Could you please send me an email at sheindl@videotron.ca? Congratulations on the publication of this novel, which I look forward to reading! You are such a wonderful writer! xo
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Oh, Sheindl, I am so happy to hear from you. Our short writing journey together is very precious to me, Thank you for the birthday wishes. I’m very much looking forward to hearing what you’ve been up to. xxx
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Congratulations, Carol – love the title and cover!! Toni x
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Thanks, Toni. I appreciate you stopping by. ❤
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Congratulations! I just grabbed it.
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Thank you for sharing and congratulations!!… I know many will like the book and I wish you all the best and much success!!.. I do like the title… I expect that Bau is now ready to move on and do Bau things, perhaps have a new adventure and create another story… 🙂
Until we meet again..
May flowers always line your path
and sunshine light your way,
May songbirds serenade your
every step along the way,
May a rainbow run beside you
in a sky that’s always blue,
And may happiness fill your heart
each day your whole life through.
(Irish Saying)
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Thank you for your kind encouragement. I so much appreciate it! I hope your weekend is filled with joy. 🙂
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Tell Bau that I am ordering the book:). Congratulations Carol.xxx
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Thank you so much, Janet. I hope you will enjoy it. ❤
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It should arrive tomorrow. I am in the middle of a book right now, but will start yours immediately after I finish..Exciting stuff Carol:)X
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The book is now with me. At a relatively quick glance it looks good. As I mentioned I need to finish the book I am reading and then I will get into yours. Again congratulations. .XX
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Thank you, Janet. Happy reading. 🙂
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Congratulations on the new release, Carol! I always enjoy your books. Just got this one on KU. Looking forward to reading it!
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Thanks, Carrie. Looking forward to your thoughts. Hope all is going well with your writing projects and otherwise. ❤
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Carol I’m so thrilled for you and do look so forward to reading! Congrats! ❤ xx
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Thanks, Debby. You must be very busy with your move these days. Lots of luck. ❤
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I am Carol. Moving all week and weekend ❤
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Good Luck! xxx It’s a new chapter for you.
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Understatement! Thank you my friend ❤
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Congratulations Carol.. looks great and have emailed you about a Cafe post.. hugs
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Thanks, Sally…I’ll go it right now. 🙂
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That’s wonderful, Carol! 😀 Congratulations and wishing you all the best for your latest book! As for Bau, he will be happy to have your undivided attention … until the next writing project! 😀
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Annika, poor Bau, he has contented himself to lying on a cushion behind me as I continue with my writing. There is the marketing and the gruesome learning curve of Facebook and I am slowly going back to another novel which I’d put aside. Still first draft stage. 🙂 But I am lucky to have Bau who forces me to go walk outside. 🙂
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You’re quite a team! 😀 Good luck with your latest novel. xx
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Thanks, Annika! Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend. ❤
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many congrats & best of luck, Carol 🙂
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Thank you. I very much appreciate it. Luck is always a good thing to have! 🙂
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Ah, thanks, Ana. That is so kind of you to say! ❤ xxx
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Congratulations, Carol! I’m tweeting this post.
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Thank you so much Resa. I’m not on Twitter so I so very much appreciate the shout out there. >3
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I hope the book launch went well, Carol.
Many thanks for following my blog.
Best wishes, Pete.
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