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Simple Face Lifts for All My Ebooks #barrioblues

9/4/2019

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On Sunday, I spent most of my morning reformatting the ebook for The Long Walk.  Then, I had to reformat the printed version, which is still being processed.  The content is the same, but after I published my freebies, I realized I had to reformat the other ebooks on Amazon to make them compatible on various ereaders. 

When I first designed my ebooks, I added too many graphics, around the headers and between chapters sections.  I do like some of the dividers, but I am getting rid of all the fancy crap around the titles and scenes or sections.  For Zona 5, I just used asterisks because withe death of my computer went all my graphics. 

I don't know why I didn't bother to reformat the books before. I guess I was focused too much on getting the software for the cover redesigns. 

I also made a decision to put Zona 5 on Amazon for $.99; it should be published later on today. The story is one of my favorites. I am only selling it as an ebook, but you can still get it and set the price on Smashwords.

Next week, I am also working hard to finish copy editing Not Your Abuelita's Folktales.  I am only on page 30.  I have 120 pages to go, but I should be able to focus a few hours a day.  Then, I can plan my release party.  At the rate I'm going, I think the party is happening mid-May.  One thing at a time or else I'm going to overthink the venue. 

Keep getting better, and don't get mad at yourself if things don't go perfectly the first few tries.  #barrioblues    

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    María J. Estrada
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    MARIA J. ESTRADA is an English college professor of Composition, Literature, and her favorite, Creative Writing. She grew up in the desert outside of Yuma, Arizona in the real Barrio de Los Locos, a barrio comprised of new Mexican immigrants and first-generation Chicanos. Drawing from this setting and experiences, she writes like a loca every minute she can—all while magically balancing her work and family obligations. She lives in Chicago’s south side with her wonderfully supportive husband, two remarkable children, and a menagerie of animals.

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