Kindle & Audiobook Are LIVE! Plus, Roadblocks and Revelations
Blog Number: 2
Author: Kelly L. Call
Hello everyone,
I worked late tonight to finish this and now, I’m thrilled to share some exciting progress on the book front! After navigating the inevitable twists and turns of the publishing world, I’m overjoyed to announce that:
- The 2nd Edition Kindle version of the book is now officially available on Amazon!
- You can also Click here to play a sample of the audiobook.
It’s been quite the journey getting these versions finalized, especially dealing with the intricacies of different platforms. My recent experiences working through Amazon Publishing highlighted some challenges regarding their policies and pricing structures for print editions. It became clear that for the physical copies of the book, Amazon wasn’t the path I wanted to pursue moving forward, despite its reach.
Just a couple of days ago, I was feeling some disappointment about hitting roadblocks with the print side of things via Amazon. But isn’t it fascinating how setbacks often turn out to be blessings in disguise? What felt like a hurdle has actually clarified the direction for the print version (more updates on that as it develops!) and solidified the paths for the digital and audio versions. It’s a powerful reminder that sometimes, what looks like a roadblock is actually a pivot point, guiding us towards something even better or more aligned with our goals.
Speaking of life lessons and perspective shifts, I had a thought-provoking conversation with a friend recently. We were talking about the future, touching on “the last days and the coming millennial reign of the Lord.” He mused:
“Imagine what it will be like when we don’t have to worry about when someone gets ahead of another, or who’s the best.”
It struck me profoundly, and I replied:
“But what’s stopping us from doing that right now? Making comparisons between ourselves and others, feeling envy when someone seems ‘ahead’ or pride when we perceive ourselves as ‘better’, isn’t really useful, is it? Those comparisons often stem from envy and pride. But if we focus on developing purity of heart and the virtue of spirit, we diminish the power of envy and pride. We can choose right now to step away from those uncharitable comparisons and focus on our own path and progress with humility and integrity. It’s a choice available to us in this very moment, not something we have to wait for external circumstances to change.”
So, while the journey to get the print hard copies finalized continues, I am truly happy and incredibly excited that the Kindle version (in its improved 2nd edition!) and the brand new Audiobook are available for you to experience. Getting the message out in these formats feels like a wonderful milestone.
Thank you all for your continued interest and support on this journey! I hope you enjoy the book in whichever format suits you best.
Warmly,
Kelly