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All of the links should be set up and working for the print and pdf books not available through Amazon, Kindle or Draft2Digital (Smashwords). I hope so. There is a way to test them, but I don’t know how. The links do take you to PayPal.

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.

Kombucha Monster Vines
The fence is six feet tall. The gate bar is nearly seven. The Kombucha monster squash vines grew over them faster than I could try to turn them back. Sometimes it seemed as though the vines added two or three feet overnight. I gave up and let them go.

The problems I foresee: I don’t get the address for the pdf or book. Maybe I have that solved, at least know how. All it takes is time.

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. 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.

If you have any difficulties, please, please, let me know. I am slow both as time is limited and knowledge is negligible.

Roman nose on of Nubian breed characteristics
Nubian buck Kingpin was not impressed by my camera. He thought I should get down in the dirt for a photo showing his Roman nose. Dirt is par for the course for barn clothes.

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 decipher how to do it.

In the meantime, I will try to keep new posts here. Writing News got overlooked this week.

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

Deer Antler Coral Mushrooms
There are several different coral mushrooms in different colors. Some are edible and considered good. Check your field guide.

My Writing

“The Pumpkin Project” is now set up. Next comes getting some copies printed. It is a big book – 214 pages – in color.

I will prepare the pdf and it will be available in a week or two for $15.00.

Now I need to get back to writing. Life’s Rules requires some research.

book price includes only book production
“The Pumpkin Project” took years to write. It is massive, over 200 pages and in color. I’ve charged $35.00 for it, privately printed. Trying to use an online printer, the new price would be $70.00, something no one would pay.

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.

Tiny frog ready to leave the rain barrel
Tree frog tadpoles are a good choice to watch as they grow up. They are little frogs in a matter of weeks. Bull frog tadpoles may take a year or two. This tiny frog will leave the rain barrel tonight or tomorrow night.

General Comments

The cure for a really hot day in my garden is to run the water pump. The long hose is clumsy. I always get soaked with cold creek water.

Fall crops are in the tubs and shade house. There are more to put out. Where is the question right now.

Jars of tomato sauce and broth now sit on a shelf in the pantry. Another batch will finish that off. Then comes salsa.

The peppers are getting ripe just in time to go into the salsa. It will use up a lot of onions too.

Potatoes are in the pantry. Refrigerators are full of produce. We can’t eat it fast enough.

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 “A Pair of Aces”, “Writing Magic”, “Foraging Mushrooms in the Ozarks” and “Jazz Funeral”. There are more picture books, “Mirror” and “The Taxing Case of the Cows” 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 Smashwords as their sites are secure. Some books are only available through me for the time being. Please 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. Please use the Contact Me page.

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.