Sally Apokedak

10/09/2024

Free on Kindle today. Please download and leave a review. It's a short book. A heartwarming book. A book that is a gentle reminder about what Christmas is all about. Please give us a review and also, consider buying the paperback for a child you love--it will make a great stocking stuffer. Thanks!

Just before Christmas, Miss Myrtle adopts Larry and brings him from the animal shelter. Larry loves Miss Myrtle and is determined to be on his best behavior so he can stay in his happy, new home. But good behavior is sometimes a challenge for an acro-cat. Will Larry be able to stay with Miss Myrt...

10/08/2024

A new book out--a humorous book with heart. Come along with Larry as he discovers the true meaning of Christmas.

I'll link to the ebook as soon as it's live, in the hopes that some of you will snag a free copy while it's available and give us a review.

06/06/2024

So Etsy found this lovely dress for me this month. This is from a shop called The Vintage Jesus.

This same model is in several dresses in this shop. And the hilarious thing is that he looks so thrilled to be showing off his lovely dresses. All the male models in the shop look pretty miserable, actually.

And guess how much the vintage Jesus wants for this dress? 150 bucks. And that's one of the cheaper ones.

So I urge you to buy my pride shirt (link in comments). Just think ... you can buy one for yourself and one for four of your friends for the same price as one of these lovely dresses from The Vintage Jesus shop.

This Womens Dresses item by thevintagejesus has 31 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Mexico. Listed on Feb 18, 2024

05/23/2024

I heard it was pride month next month and I was like... Seriously? Wasn't it just pride month five minutes ago? It seems like we live in a perpetual pride month now. So I made my own pride shirt. Link in comments if any of you want one--they are launch sale--25% off for one week.

12/18/2023

The Short story: Amazon says if you order this today you will get it before Christmas ... link in comments

The longer story:
THE BEST LAID PLANS OF MICE AND MEN
This was going to be my first launch done right. I made all my A+ content. I published the ebook a few days early to get some reviews of verified-purchased books. I planned for the paperback to go live two days before Thanksgiving so it would get help from Black Friday traffic. And I had a good advertising budget.

And then? The book got stuck in publishing mode at Amazon. I had never had that happen before. I didn't know it was a thing. But apparently ... it's a thing. I went back and forth with Amazon at least twenty times. They kept telling me they had no way of unsticking it. They finally told me to just buy a new ISBN and publish the book again.

And then, just as mysteriously it got stuck, it was unstuck.

All this to say: God does what he wants to do. We plan and work as we should, but God decides how much fruit to give to any work and when to give it. And that's supremely comforting. Because God always knows best and God always does right.

And now he has seen fit to let this one be published. Just in time for Christmas.

This is such a fun book. It's good on so many levels. There's a great relationship between Pete and his mother. The little sister just watches her big brother through the whole book and learns from him as little sisters always do. The illustrations are so adorable (I just love that one little bare foot). And the book is hilarious which children's books ought to be if all possible.

So ... buy it. You'll like it.

08/01/2018

Dear Writers and Readers,

After gathering loose ends for the past month, my year as Sally's assistant now comes to a close. I have learned so much (and had such a blast) working with Sally. And I've loved being able to interact with you along the way! Thank you for helping make my time such a pleasure--and thank you for supporting Team Sally in the first place. Happy writing!

| Abby the Assistant

sally-apokedak.com

06/29/2018

Come enjoy a great mountain view in the company of fellow writers at one of Sally's writing workshops this summer. Space is limited--and workshops start soon. Claim your spot today! | Abby the Assistant

https://www.writingworkshopsretreats.com/retreats

06/28/2018

Want to meet Sally and other brilliant publishing professionals and fabulous fellow writers under the spellbinding city lights of Portland? Head to the Oregon Christian Writers Conference in August! | Abby the Assistant

OCW: https://oregonchristianwriters.org/2018-summer-conference/
Even more conferences: http://sally-apokedak.com/writers-resources/writers-conferences-and-courses/

06/27/2018

"Which writer are you? Do you have a vision you want to see come about? Or are you willing to write whatever it takes to break in?" | Abby the Assistant

http://sally-apokedak.com/2015/07/14/the-literary-life-of-sally-the-agent/

06/26/2018

This quote's found near the end of Sally's YA fantasy novel, when the main character's having a trapped-in-a-dungeon kind of night. May you be encouraged wherever it finds you. | Abby the Assistant

Read an excerpt of The Button Girl: https://paraklesispress.com/product/the-button-girl/

06/25/2018

Shoutout to and this year's upcoming writers conference! Though Team Sally won't be able to join you in September, we hope the affair is a smashing success! | Abby the Assistant

Conference info: http://write2ignite.com/2016/02/28/what-can-i-expect-to-gain-from-attending-the-write2ignite-conference-2017/
More conferences: http://sally-apokedak.com/writers-resources/writers-conferences-and-courses/

06/25/2018

After reading (and loving) Anne of Green Gables and The Hobbit for the first time this year, I'm inclined to agree with Mr. Lewis. | Abby the Assistant

Find more inspiration on Sally's quotes page: http://sally-apokedak.com/writers-resources/writing-quotes/

06/22/2018

Hoping to find a place where you and your critique group can hole up and write for a few days this summer? Sally's home tucked in the foothills of northern Georgia could be just what you're looking for! | Abby the Assistant

Customize your writing retreat here: https://www.writingworkshopsretreats.com/choose-your-own-adventure

06/21/2018

Though we love this writers conference, sadly, Team Sally won't make it to Realm Makers in July. H O W E V E R, we hear it's going to be awesome, and we hope attendees have a blast! | Abby the Assistant

Details: http://realmmakers.net/conference
More conferences: http://sally-apokedak.com/writers-resources/writers-conferences-and-courses/

06/20/2018

Get a better grasp on where the line between omniscient narration and head-hopping falls in this blogpost of Sally's. And have a great while you're at it! | Abby the Assistant

http://sally-apokedak.com/2016/02/09/omniscient-versus-head-hopping

06/18/2018

Sally (and I) had a blast on Friday during the first FB party Sally's ever helped host! Thanks to all who attended, and thanks very much to the other hosts! If you missed the party, you can find the event and details for future Christian Fiction Lover FB shindigs by visiting the link below. | Abby the Assistant

https://www.facebook.com/groups/210211556158238/

06/15/2018

And we're off! Come join the fun LIVE over at the Christian Fiction Lovers Realm Awards Finalists party (and win some fabulous stuff while you're at it)! | Abby the Assistant

https://www.facebook.com/events/270475350365694/permalink/272613143485248/

06/15/2018

Today's the day! Sally kicks off the Christian Fiction Lovers Realm Award Finalists FB Party tonight at 6 p EDT! Come chat books, win swag, and hang out with authors. | Abby the Assistant

Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/270475350365694/