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Hi all!
I have a little dilemma. A few readers had emailed me about the fact that the pictures in the stories detracts from the story and that they don’t like it. More emails have come to light that the pictures DO contribute to the story and that it is welcome.
Now what to do? Drop the pictures? Or carry on with it as more readers like the pictures than those who don’t like them?
Well, I’ve come to notice that there are many ways to download a story. I also found that some of my visual impaired readers use screen readers that explain the pictures when it is encountered by the screen reader.
I also found that the “zip” file download, the “epub” and the “Kindle” downloads do drop the pictures into the download, while the “TXT” downloads just ignore the pictures.
So, it boils down to the choice of the reader. Please let me know what will work for you.
Here is chapter 3 of “Whispers in the Forest” for your enjoyment.
Until Monday next week... or sooner... Let’s see how the survey of the “picture dilemma” goes.
There seems to be no objection to Mat Twassel’s pictures. Just look at his story “ASP” as an example, here on SOL. (BTW: Both Mat and I use the same software for the pictures.)
All the best and God bless!
Bye 4 now!
To all my readers and loyal followers on StoriesOnline.net,
As the New Year begins, I want to take a moment to say thank you. Your support, comments, messages, and quiet presence as readers mean more to me than I can easily put into words.
Knowing that my stories have found a place in your lives is both humbling and deeply motivating.
This past year reminded me that stories are more than words on a page—they’re shared moments, escapes, connections, and sometimes even comfort. I’m grateful to each and every one of you who chose to spend some of your time in the worlds I create.
I look forward to the year ahead, with new ideas, new stories, and many more moments to share together.
May the coming year bring you good health, peace, inspiration, and plenty of reasons to smile.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
Warmest wishes for a happy and fulfilling New Year to each and everyone!
Jody.
Hi all!
Thank you for the responses to chapter 1 of “Whispers in the Forest”. I appreciate each and every one of them! The comments and the emails are all welcome.
Thank you also for all the Festive Season messages and good wishes.
I am also smiling as there were four 6 votes and eleven 7 votes. LOL. Nevertheless the 7, 8, and 10 votes out ran them and for a first chapter the overall score is at this moment 7.84. That is an indication that 71% of the readers are happy with the way the chapter went.
Hold on tight! Things are going at Mach 1! I have already completed chapter 13 and my one editor said NO when I wrote at the end of the chapter “THE END”. He said there is still one “Big Bad Wolf” to take care of... So, chapters 14, 15 and maybe 16, are on the drawing board! LOL!!!
Until Monday next week... All the best and God bless!
Bye 4 now!
Hi all!
After all the emails from yesterday, I decided to give you all a present for the Festive Season. Here is chapter 1 of “Whispers in the Forrest.”
Half the locations in this story is true – the other half is fiction. The country, the cities, but the scenery and traditions of that fictional country is true and modelled on the REAL Eastern Europe country that do exist. (We are just bending reality a bit. LOL.)
Thank you for the overwhelming number of emails and good wishes! There are so many that it will take me a while to respond to everyone.
Until Monday next week... All the best and God bless!
Bye 4 now!
As the year draws to a close, I want to take a moment to thank all of you.
Whether you’ve been here from the beginning or found your way in more recently, your support, encouragement, conversations, and quiet presence have meant more than I can properly put into words.
This past year has been one of growth, change, and creativity, and none of it would feel complete without knowing you were along for the journey.
No matter how, or if, you mark this season, I hope the days ahead bring you rest, warmth, reflection, and a few moments that remind you why the year was worth living.
May you enjoy the peace and calm that the season brings no matter how you celebrate or observe this time of year.
Thank you for being here. Thank you for reading, listening, sharing, and caring.
And before you ask: Watch out for “Whispers in the Forest” coming soon to a PC, laptop or device of your choice near you. LOL.
I’ve written this one in record time and had it finished, BUT one of my Editors wanted one lose end tied up. So, it was back to the drawing board and the explosive end to the story dictates another 2 or 3 chapters.
AND NO! The Angels will not feature in this one either. Sorry for those that want the Angels, but there is a Red Head with green eyes in this one. Not a kitten to be handled without gloves. LOL. (No Spoilers.)
Oh, and the country this story is set in will be as usual South Africa but moves on to a fictional country with fictional cities. (It has to, because of the station of the Green-Eyed Red Head fire ball!)
See you soon for the first instalment. Maybe between Christmas and New Year.
Happy Holidays!
Bye 4 Now!
Jody.
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