Jody Daniel: Blog

Hi all!

Snow on Table Mountain! Man! I told you last week that old man winter is still around the Southern Hemisphere. Yes, and as the weather prophets predict… it will stay till middle October. Brrrr!

Anyway, here is chapter 4 of “Smoke on GO!” for your enjoyment.

Thank you for all the comments and the emails. It is appreciated. Although the votes don’t always reflect the excellent email feedback and comments, those emails and comments do inspire me to keep on writing. Thank you!

And on that note: Let me comment on the comment of 10R2007. I had fun reading it. But I must say that 2% of the world population is red heads. South Africa with a population of 64 125 573, has 51.1% of its population as females. Thus, more females than males. (97.09 males per 100 females.) Now to take Ally’s statistical analysis mind, she tells me that there are around 654 080.84 redheads in South Africa. Excluding the “out-of-the-bottle-redheads.” (I would like to see what the 0.84 red head looks like…)

So, I am safe with just 4 red heads in my stories! LOL!!!

The blonds are another story. AND, I know the definition of a blond. They say a blond is just an undercover redhead! I also know the other definition but, that is not for this platform.

Until next week.

Bye 4 now!

Hi all!

Slowly summer is rolling in, but the warm weather is just an illusion, a few stray cold fronts are still coming out of the Arctic south and Cape Town gets hit hard. There will still be some really icy weather install for us here in the north.

But that aside. The first big thing hits the Red Dragon Display team! NO SPOILERS! Read for yourself.

Happy reading, dear friends!

Thank you for all the comments and the emails. It is appreciated. Although the votes don’t always reflect the excellent email feedback and comments, those emails and comments do inspire me to keep on writing. Thank you!

Until next week.

Bye 4 now!

Hi all!

Now that you have met Alex Meyer, Leon Little, And Georginia Harper (The red head news journalist on the TV.) in chapter one, the time has come to introduce another main character, Leon’s daughter, Ally. Fourteen years old. Blond. Sharp as a shaving blade, and full of energy like only a fourteen-year-old can be.

Also, the sad story of Ally’s mother is told. Sorry, but it had to be told. All can’t be laughs and giggles in a Jody Daniel story.

Also, the plot start to thicken, and the suspense is mounting in chapter two. NO SPOILERS! Read for yourself.

Happy reading, dear friends!

Thank you for all the comments and the emails. Also, that link that was given by sieylianna. That was nice close-ups of the L-39. Thank you for sharing it.

Until next week.

Bye 4 now!

Hi all!
Right! Right! I’m convinced. With all the emails asking: “Where is the new story?”

Well, here is “Smoke on, GO!” chapter one.

I was not really ready yet, but like my Editor said: “Well, I expect to have C6 back to you soon, and you have 5 chapters in the can. Not like some authors that publish 1 chapter every eight months, I could set my clock to you!”

Well, there you have it! I hope you enjoy this one. AND, there is no cliffhanger at the end of this chapter. The chaos is still to come. (Evil Laugh)

Happy reading, dear friends!

Until next week.

Bye 4 now!

Hi everyone!

As I prepare to post the final chapter of 'iSigodi' today, my heart is filled with immense gratitude and appreciation for each one of you. This journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, and it’s all thanks to your unwavering support and enthusiasm.

From the very first chapter to this concluding one, your votes have been a tremendous source of encouragement. Knowing that my story resonated with so many of you and seeing your votes climb has been incredibly motivating. Thank you for believing in 'iSigodi' and helping it reach new heights.

Your comments have been a beacon of inspiration, and your emails have provided invaluable feedback and heartfelt messages that have deeply touched me. Reading your thoughts, theories, and reflections on the story, and the sharing of some personal experiences in your lives, has been one of the most rewarding experiences of this journey. Your engagement has truly made 'iSigodi' a collaborative creation, and I am forever grateful for the time you’ve taken to share your insights and support.

As we reach the end of 'iSigodi', I want to say a special thank you for being such an amazing community. Your passion for the story has been the driving force behind its success, and I am incredibly fortunate to have readers like you.

I would also like to thank my Editors for putting up with my ramblings and correcting my limited English. Without their input and corrections on grammar and spelling, iSigodi would not have attracted so many readers. I must admit that I did learn a lot during this time on SOL, from “Return to Sender” up to “iSigodi.” I see that my editors are doing not so much editing these days as my vocabulary has improved and so my spelling. (I can spell “Mississippi” now. LOL!)

I look forward to sharing more stories and adventures with you in the future. Until then, let’s celebrate the journey we’ve had with 'iSigodi' and the wonderful community we’ve built together.

With the 8,9, and 10 votes at 350 and only 32 votes less than 7, iSigodi reached a raw score of 9, with a weighted score of 8.31. This makes me happy. It was bookmarked by 472 premium members and authors. The downloads reached 46595 and is still climbing. So, thank you!

Yes, my sums are correct. 350 +32 = 382 votes that counted. 425 – 382 = 43 wasted votes, because of the way that SOL calculate the score. LOL. 89.88% of those that voted enjoyed iSigodi and rated it as excellent! It humbles me.

As I said before: The voting and scoring just gives me an indication as to how you guys and girls enjoy the story. I write for fun because I love to write. The score matters only as to show me how you like or dislike it.

With heartfelt thanks, here is the final chapter, have fun and enjoy it.

Until next time, stay safe and be good.

Bye 4 now!