I am pleased to announce the release of the 2nd edition of my first novel, PLATEAU.
Available in both eBook and paper.
They will show in the Amazon store within 3-5 business days but are available now through the Kindle and CreateSpace stores. The old version is still showing on Amazon but will be removed.
To celebrate, the eBook will be free to download from the 15th through the 19th.
Download it HERE.
I’m so grateful to have this task behind me! It took quite a bit longer than I expected, largely due to how poorly I wrote five years ago compared with now. I decided to give the book a quick overhaul, forgetting it was not a vehicle that merely needed an oil change. And once I started, there was no turning back. I did all the formatting, which can be a nightmare. But I learned a lot when I published my book Vampyrie last December, and fortunately I remembered most of it.
I also needed to make a cover. On the front I wanted to use the same image, which was created by a friend of mine and was easy to upload. I used GIMP to apply the text. Since CreateSpace’s cover design choices are limited, the back cover was more of a challenge. How to get the color I wanted? I was blessed with a light-bulb moment. I scanned a sheet of white paper into my computer, uploaded the image into GIMP, applied color, and added the text. This project was a full day’s work. When I uploaded it to CreateSpace, it looked fine. But CS said the text went too far to the border (even though it was within the border shown), so I had to redo the text, which took another half day. (I need to go to GIMP school.)
During all of this, my mum became seriously ill and had to be hospitalized. I thought I might have to hop a train and travel cross country. Thankfully she recovered and is doing well.
Now that the dreaded book business is completed (I need to go to formatting school), I can resume writing posts and visiting blogs. I can tackle that collapsing pile of books on my TBR. I can open the stack of mail on my desk. Maybe I’ll get around to cleaning and doing the laundry. My neglected little car needs a bath, and I really should jump in the shower. Wash my hair? Yes, I need to do that as well. I even hope to go out to dinner or the movies before the end of the year. An author’s work is never done.
I wrote and first published PLATEAU: Beyond the Trees in 2012, because I wanted to put a message of hope into the world. December 21st of that year was the end of the Mayan long count calendar. This inspired the making of documentaries that aired over several months. Most of them evoked fear by focusing on the doomsday aspect of apocalyptic prophecies. Many of us wondered if love could prevail in an atmosphere of dread and panic.
PLATEAU offers hope with its underlying message: We must keep our hearts open and act from love instead of reacting from fear; we must practice gratitude and compassion within every moment and with every breath, so that we might help elevate the human species to a higher consciousness and facilitate personal and global peace. Within this vision – this practice – the human species will continue into the Golden Age of Enlightenment.
Novel reading can increase our understanding of who we are. I hope PLATEAU will advance this understanding. I hope it will encourage empathy, compassion, and tolerance for diversity. I hope …
I will leave you with this quote by one of the indigenous shaman women of the Sisterhood of the Shields:
You have the choice to nourish or you have the choice to destroy with your power. –Ruby Plenty Chiefs quoted in Spirit Woman, The Teachings of the Shields by Lynn V. Andrews
Until the next time, my friends … Namaste ❤
Good luck with the new release.
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Thank you, Chuck ❤
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Thanks so much for reblogging, Annette! Feel a BIG HUG ❤
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Congratulations, Tina!! Wow! You are like Wonder Woman! Will you hang out your shingle for book covers and formatting? 🙂 Just kidding. I loved the first edition (that’s how we actually first connected, remember?) and I’m sure this edition is amazing! Best of luck and my hat is off to you, sweet friend.
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Thanks so much for the terrific comment, Jan! I now feel it was all worthwhile. Big hug to you, sweetie ❤
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Reblogged this on The Life & Times of Zoe the Fabulous Feline and commented:
Emily says: Tina’s dedication is amazing, her talent as large as her compassionate soul, her desire to help society evolve inspirational…read Plateau and feel the experience. Zoe says: I need a class in shamanism. Do they take felines?
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Thank you so much, Zoe and Emily. Em, your heartfelt introduction is humbling. I am so grateful. And Zoe, shamanism welcomes all beings, regardless of species. Start by listening to your inner shaman … Much love to you, my wonderful friends ❤❤
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Good luck with this second edition, Tina! I hope it brings you untold riches!
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Thank you, Sarah! It already has ~ writing it was a joy ❤
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Congratulations upon the re-release of your book, Tina. Editing can be a painful process, but worth it in the end. I hope PLATEAU does well for you.
My new book, Beguiling Delilah, just released today. You can sample it on Amazon if you wish. Have a good weekend.
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Thank you, Lyn, and congratulations to you as well. I must say, I don’t find editing as painful as formatting 🙂 I’ve shared your book on my pages and wish you all the best. Happy weekend, my friend ❤
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I’m so proud of you girlfriend!!!! I’m probably the only one who knows all the grueling crap you’ve been through, lol. Wishing you much success with your fresh start. I shall reblog this for you tomorrow! Huge hugs. ❤ xo
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Thank you, my lovely cheerleader! You certainly do know and have been with me all the way. You are a blessing. Love and huge hugs back to you ❤❤
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Yay! Welcome back PQ! ❤ xx
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Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
Tina Frisco is celebrating the release of her remastered novel Plateau – It is currently available in Kindle but print will be available in a few days.. You can enjoy FREE from tomorrow until 19th July… the book already has some great reviews but you can never have too many… #recommended
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Thanks so much for reblogging, Sally, and for the recommendation ❤
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Reblogged this on Words To Captivate ~ by John Fioravanti and commented:
Please consider investigating Tina Frisco’s new edition of her novel “Plateau: Beyond the Trees” – you won’t be disappointed!
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Thank you, dear friend John. I’m just getting back into the swing of things, and you have made it a whole lot easier ❤
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You’re welcome – we’re so happy to see you back!
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Hi Tina, huge congratulations to you in getting this accomplished! I wish I had your persistence and diligence as I write my fitness book (I’m distracted even at this moment…aaahhhh!). But it’s a great distraction. Debby shared this on FB, but I thought I had instant e-mail notifications for your blog! I haven’t finished your first edition yet (i’m ashamed to admit), should I download the new version and start over (ish)? Will be sharing, too!!
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Shared and will reblog Saturday!!
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Thank you, Terri! It has been a wild ride this past month, and I did throw in the towel a few times. A distraction here and there is good for the soul, so don’t be too hard on yourself. Glad the current one is great, though. Yes, do download the free new version. I’ve edited to make it easier to read ~ added more dialogue and exchanged penny words for $10 dollar ones 🙂 I appreciate the shares and reblog tomorrow. I appreciate YOU, my lovely friend ❤
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OK! I just wrote 2000 word in my book (best day ever) and am heading to Amazon first thing in the a.m.!! Now off to read all the other blog posts :0
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Kudos, Terri! What a great feeling, eh? Ride that wave and keep on going 🙂
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Congratulations Tina! I wish you all the best with your new release!
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Thanks so much, Vashti! ❤
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Congratulations Tina…wishing you good luck and all the success with the second edition of your book. Looking forward to reading it soon. 🙂
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Thank you, dear friend Balroop. And congratulations to you as well! I’m looking forward to your new book, which I’m sure is filled with beautiful wisdom ❤
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Congratulations, Tina! Wishing you the best of luck with the re-release of your first book.
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Reblogged this on Toni Pike and commented:
Tina Frisco is releasing the second edition of her wonderful book, PLATEAU.
Read all about it here:
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Thank you, Toni, for sharing and for your good wishes ❤
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Well done on a task magnificently completed, Tina. Sooooo nice to see you back. You have been missed.
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Aaw, thank you, Robbie. I have missed all of you as well ❤
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Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Thank you so much, Michael ❤
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Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
AVAILABLE FREE NOW 😀
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Thank you for sharing, Chris, and for the great promo! Hugs ❤
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Welcome, Tina ❤️
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Shared on my FB author page with lots of other brilliant authors. Good luck, Tina: https://www.facebook.com/Judith-Barrow-327003387381656/
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Thanks so much for sharing, Judith, and for your good wishes ❤
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Reblogged this on Author Don Massenzio and commented:
Check out this book release for Plateau Beyond the Trees by Tina Frisco as featured on her blog.
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Thanks so much, Don. You are a terrific supporter of your fellow authors ❤
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My pleasure.
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Congratulations, Tina, and thank you so much for the free download. I know I’ll enjoy your work and allow pause for reflection. Thank you again.
And welcome back! You were missed for sure. I hope your mom’s health continues to improve. Enjoy a lovely celebration for all you’ve accomplished! ❤️
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Thank you for your lovely comment, Natalie, and for your good wishes for my mum. I’m happy to have you celebrating with me! Hugs, my friend ❤️
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It’s with great pleasure, Tina! Love sharing such wonderful news. ❤️
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Reblogged this on Second Wind Leisure Perspectives and commented:
Fellow blogger and self-published author, Tina Frisco, has re-released her popular book, Plateau: Beyond the Trees, Beyond 2012. To celebrate the re-edit, Tina is offering the book FREE, today through July 19th. This is on my TBR and I am looking forward to reading and reviewing in the near future!
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Thanks so much for reblogging, Terri! Hugs to you, my friend ❤
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Congrats, I know the challenges you faced! Just downloaded your 2nd edition of Plateau.
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Thank you, John. Sounds like you’ve had your fair share of formatting woes! Nice to share with you ❤
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Congratulations, Tina! I’m sorry you had to go through so much to regain possession of your first book but I’m so glad you have it now and that you’re sharing it kindly with all of us ❤ I wish you all the best and it's going on my to-read list ~ I'll go pick up my copy now! PLUS I'm happy you're back in blog-land xx
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Thank you, Christy! The whole process was challenging, but I learned a lot about formatting as well as about myself. Well worth the effort. Hope you enjoy the book. Thanks for the welcome back! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks so much for reblogging, Debby my friend ❤
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Congrats, Tina! Just downloaded my copy (thanks) and sharing your post. 🙂 xo
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Thanks so much, Bette. Appreciate the shares ❤
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Well, everyone has already said what I wanted to say … so … I’ll just say hello.
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Reblogged this on Andrew Joyce and commented:
What a deal!!!
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Howdy, Andrew. Thanks so much for reblogging ❤
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Yeah … yeah … I’m so wonderful (and good lookin’!).
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much to celebrate. I remember the Y2K dread and the Mayan calendar dread. Humans seem to like the drama and find ways to create it. The book sounds lovely, Tina, and its reminders needed more than ever. Just picked up my copy. ❤
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Indeed, Diana. Humans thrive on drama. Only problem is, we can’t seem to create drama without chaos! Thanks so much for downloading my book ❤
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Thanks, Tina. I got my copy, and I’m looking forward to reading it!
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You’re welcome, Carolee. Thanks for downloading and hope you enjoy ❤
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Congratulations on the re-release! Sounds like quite an ordeal and like, after all that, you’re happy with the outcome. 🙂 The concept is a lovely one. I’m going to pick up a copy. Thank you!
Glad to hear your mother is feeling better.
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Thank you, Sarah, and for the good wishes for my mum. It was a challenging month but worth the effort. Hope you enjoy the book ❤
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Wonderful! Congrats, Tina. Mega hugs
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Thank you, Teagan. Mega hugs back to you ❤
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Good luck, Tina, and all the best to your Mom.
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Thank you, Olga, and for your good wishes for my mum ❤
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Congratulations!
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Thank so much!
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Congrats, Tina!
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Thank you, Cynthia! ❤
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I was glad to read that your mom’s health turned around, and I pray that it continues to improve. I know that is as big a relief to you as having all the book work behind you. Congrats on getting your rights back from the original publisher (and gratitude to Deb for being such a great support there).
The description of the book is most intriguing – I love the idea of lifting the vibration of the entire planet by holding positive thoughts. I am so looking forward to reading it – JUST as soon as I figure out how to work my dratted Kindle – lol. Thanks so much for the free download.
I wish you every success with this “new” edition.
xx,
mgh
(Madelyn Griffith-Haynie – ADDandSoMuchMORE dot com)
ADD/EFD Coach Training Field founder; ADD Coaching co-founder
“It takes a village to transform a world!”
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PS. Pinned to my “Our TBR Lists” Board.
xx,
mgh
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Thanks so much, Madelyn, for your good wishes for my mum as well as myself, and for pinning Plateau to your “Our TBR Lists” Board. Lifting the planetary vibration “takes a village”! I do hope you enjoy the book and appreciate your downloading it. Hugs, my friend ❤
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My pleasure, Tina – you deserve to attract ONLY good things.
xx,
mgh
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What a sweet thing to say … Likewise, girlfriend ❤
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Have just downloaded a copy for my Kindle and can’t wait to start reading. All the luck in the world with this novel, Tina. xxx
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Thank you, sweet friend Adele, both for reblogging and downloading my book. I’m so appreciative of your continued support. Sending many hugs across the pond ❤❤
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Many congratulations on the 2nd release, Tina. Sounds as if you have had a lot on your plate, and still do! I’m so pleased to hear your mum is better. Wishing you much success with the book.
Best wishes,
Hugh
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Thanks so much for all your good wishes, Hugh, especially for my mum. Hugs, my friend ❤
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Oh, Tina–I know the feeling. I’ve had a light past couple of months because I simply had to get my real life under control. Certain things can only be put off for so long. And I hate formatting. But cheers! It’s all done now. 🙂
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Thank you, Cathleen ❤
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