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Another problem came up with the pdf books. As I send them email, there is a size limit of 25 MB. I need to shrink them as they are far over the limit. Perhaps do them in volumes?

I mail books through the Post Office on Tuesdays and Fridays. The pdfs can be sent Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. (The Post Office closes at noon on Saturday, before I can get there with a book.)

The way things are supposed to work: You purchase a book or pdf. I get an email saying you made this purchase. I send the book or pdf.

problems getting tree pictures
This hackberry is just outside the pasture fence. It has a different color of green than the trees next to it. Maybe this picture will do for a tree picture.

On my computer a pdf can be print grade or email grade. The Ceropegia book email grade sends easily. Now to tackle the others which are much larger.

Dr. Rintz’s “Discovering the Floral Biology of Ceropegia” pdf is now listed on the book page for $25.00. The Buy Pdf button should link you to PayPal.

“Goat Games” and “Exploring the Ozark Hills” are also available as pdfs for $15. Both of these are very large files I am working to fit the 25 MB limit. These also have a PayPal link.

The number of picture book reviews moved over is nearing 200 both new and from my archives. They can be accessed here.

Frustration is a double edged sword. It mounts up as problem after problem appears. Quitting becomes tempting. I won’t. Too stupid, I guess.

Hanging Kombucha squash
When the monster vines top the fences, they still put out flowers and start growing squash. The hanging squash is more tear drop shaped. I’m wondering if the vines are strong enough to hold them until they are ripe. I’m also wondering if I will need a ladder to reach some of them – like the one hanging in a tree.

At present each book must be purchased separately. There is something known as a shopping cart that would allow multiple books, however I am still trying to get the links to work properly. The shopping cart will have to wait.

Working on the Dent County Flora is a bit relaxing. There are some missing pictures here and there to finish off some of the pages.

This Saturday’s Substack post discusses starting with reality and moving into fantasy as in “Edwina“.

My Writing

Writing seems to be on hold. Part of me wants to work on it. Part of me is just too frustrated to concentrate.

This week is Dent County Flora before my chances of getting pictures disappears with fall. I keep wondering how I forgot to take a leaf picture or didn’t get back for an acorn picture.

One problem with going out hiking is the lack of respect ticks have for any sprays. Seed ticks – those almost visible specks with the painful bites – seem to be everywhere. A dozen moving around at night ruins any chance of sleep.

Nubian buck Kingpin at one year old
Nubians get big. At one year old Kingpin easily reaches the top of a six foot fence. He will grow taller for another year.

The first Opal and Agate picture book is in my mind. I can almost see it. Next I need to sit down and put in on the pages.

Perhaps I will get enough pictures to have good models for the planned picture books. I haven’t figured out how to post the one of Kingpin playing dead yet.

General Comments

There are leeks to set out. My leek bed is overrun by the Kombucha squash.

A groundhog has moved into the garden. The traps are being set before the garden disappears.

The groundhog doesn’t seem to like Kombucha squash. Maybe the rampant vines will protect other plants?

Tomato sauce, salsa, squash puree and chopped peppers are stored up for the winter. Trying to calculate how much of each to store is difficult.

Squash bugs devastated my sugar pie vines. There are a half dozen pumpkins in the pantry. Butternut squash moves in next.

I have several writing deadlines. My 2026 goals are to finish Life’s Rules, Ship 18, Ship 19, the gardening essays and two Opal and Agate picture books. Is this doable? At least, I will try.

White Easter Egger rooster
I just had to take a run over to see what was new here.

I am presently reading “Foraging Mushrooms in the Ozarks” and “Jazz Funeral”. I also read “Under the Knife”. There are more picture books, “Fionaa’s Luck” and “The Boy Who Said Wow” this week.

You can keep up with my reading and reviews on Goodreads. As I finish each book, I take the time to write a review on Goodreads. Regular book reviews are on this Goodreads page (I lost it?!). Picture book reviews are on my new Goodreads page. Many reviews remain on the blog as I transfer only a few each week. It would be nice if those reading my books would do the same.

Nubian wether
Nice to have you visit.

Finding My Substack

This week’s post is about a writer’s approach to writing: Pantsing or Plotting?. The book under discussion is “Dora’s Story“.

This is under karengoatkeeper. As the site gets more organized, I will add a link to it.

About GKP Books

I normally sell books through Kindle and Draft2Digital as their sites are secure. Some books are only available through me for the time being. Please try to use the Buy Buttons. If they don’t work, use the Contact GKP page.

Some eBooks (notably “Pumpkin Project and “Exploring the Ozark Hills”) are too large or complicated for the other sites. These are available as PDFs from me. There are PDF Buttons.

All of the links should be working. If you find one has decided to go on vacation, you can contact me through the Contact Page.

Nubian doe High Reaches Rose calling me.
Nubian doe High Reaches Rose is very demanding.

Thank you for Stopping By

Keep checking back as the topics on the two posts change every week, weather permitting. Impassable roads can delay things.