tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23241194598635039512024-03-15T21:10:17.492-04:00Fay KnowlesBahamas WriterFay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.comBlogger561125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-11365983640750725422024-02-13T10:48:00.000-05:002024-02-13T10:48:08.714-05:00“SUNBEAMS FROM THE HEART” HERE IN NASSAU, JUST IN TIME FOR VALENTINE’S! A
supply of my paperback book “Sunbeams from The Heart: A Collection of Twelve
Romantic Short Stories” has arrived in Nassau and is now available from Logos
Bookstore, Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza! (If you wish to comment on this post, please click the title and a comments box will pop up. Thanks!)Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-45440630878955951012024-02-04T11:06:00.000-05:002024-02-04T11:06:55.247-05:00SCARCITY OF AFFORDABLE & DECENT RENTALS A CRISIS Farewell good friends!Sorry I haven’t posted for quite a while. We are
having to move – from one rental apartment to another that is. We were only
given 40 days’ notice (be sure to always check your lease thoroughly – the lawyers
for the landlord found a loophole to avoid the 90 days’ notice mentioned in the
lease!). In Nassau, Bahamas, like many places around the world,
rental prices have Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-18406976886382626102023-12-31T10:21:00.002-05:002023-12-31T10:24:47.224-05:00SUNBEAMS FROM THE HEART AT THE TOP!A big thank you to
everyone who downloaded Sunbeams from The Heart during my free promotion. I had
114 downloads by the time the promotion ended and at the peak of the promotion
Sunbeams was in the top 100 on Amazon - #22 in Single Authors Short Stories and
#27 in Romance Collections & Anthologies (Kindle Store)!(If you wish to comment on this post, please click the title and a comments box Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-8246845990577504412023-12-29T21:16:00.002-05:002023-12-31T10:10:44.086-05:00TURKEY ASSIGNMENT!Hearing about turkeys and hams being given out to
needy families over the Holiday Season reminded me of when I was a trainee
reporter for a news agency in Exeter, Devon.
One of my most enjoyable assignments around Christmastime
was to seek out families in need for my employers to give free turkeys to, write a human-interest story about the presentations and the circumstances of
the recipients, Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-81649792402668290272023-12-23T21:26:00.000-05:002023-12-23T21:26:07.862-05:00STILL TIME!59 downloads so
far for Sunbeams from The Heart during my free promotion! My collection of
short stories is now #37 on Amazon in Romance Collections & Anthologies
(Kindle Store) and #49 in Single Authors Short Stories! You still have until
midnight Pacific Time on Tuesday, December 26th, to download your FREE copy of
these heart-warming stories! Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-26009827380975044112023-12-22T10:24:00.001-05:002023-12-22T10:24:49.495-05:00A LITTLE CHRISTMAS PRESENT! Here’s a LITTLE CHRISTMAS PRESENT for you if you
haven’t already read the stories in SUNBEAMS FROM THE HEART: A COLLECTION OF
TWELVE ROMANTIC SHORT STORIES! It is now FREE to download from Amazon through
Tuesday, December 26th! – “HEART-WARMING STORIES that propel you on a
journey through Scotland, England, The Bahamas and rural America.” SUNBEAMS FROM THE HEART made Amazon's top 100 Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-70976977642842068662023-12-16T15:43:00.000-05:002023-12-16T15:43:14.117-05:00A WRITER'S MARKETING TOOL I've just received my new writer's business cards from
Vistaprint in this cute little box! Haven't used Vistaprint before. In fact,
it's a long time since I've had business cards that weren't homemade, but
people often ask me where they can find my books. I had the cards designed quite reasonably by a graphic
artist on Fiverr. Vistaprint price wasn't expensive either. I used the photo of
meFay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-87302094706819630572023-12-15T16:00:00.001-05:002023-12-15T16:00:35.436-05:00THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING TO READ AT AN EARLY AGEI was chatting to a young Bahamian mother with a
beautiful little girl the other day. I complimented her on her daughter and
asked her if the child liked to read books. The mother lamented that she can’t
get her to read. I told her she should read to her little daughter every night
before bedtime. That would get her interested in books and would further her
knowledge, as well as improve her Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-36708129580466101312023-12-10T10:07:00.001-05:002023-12-10T10:15:52.365-05:00OLD NASSAU MEMORIES Turning left on Dillett Street and Blue Hill Road,
Nassau, used to be a matter of concern for some drivers, with an old building on
the corner looking as though it was about to collapse! Now it has been
demolished, making it much safer to turn there. Also, the owners of the
building next door to it seem to be fixing that up and making it much more pleasant
to see.
The old building that is Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-32848484304419713982023-11-27T22:52:00.003-05:002023-11-28T08:27:19.742-05:00COOL APPAREL!Primal Chic Store is pretty cool! They have Worldwide
Shipping Available. And they state: “In order to lessen our environmental
impact, this item is made to order and will ship in about 1 week. We
will send you tracking information as soon as it's shipped. All deliveries are
Carbon Neutral through solutions like ocean-based removal and direct air
capture to remove atmospheric carbon andFay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-55461631992992839702023-11-24T11:56:00.003-05:002023-11-24T11:56:46.410-05:00BAHAMIAN ENTREPRENEUR'S PRIMAL CHIC BLACK FRIDAY SALE! (Screenshot - see link below)The Bahamas is full of creative entrepreneurs! Son Gavin
Knowles, whose father Erskine was born and brought up on Long Island, Bahamas, inherited
the entrepreneurial spirit from his father!
Here’s Gavin’s carefully curated collection of
clothes, designed to seamlessly transition from the gym to the streets,
ensuring that you always look and feel your best, no Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-47129730261778547662023-11-11T19:57:00.005-05:002023-11-11T20:05:05.745-05:00BEST SELLERS RANKWow! My “Funnels” promotion has only just begun and
already I’ve had 57 downloads, with the Best Sellers Rank free in the Kindle
Store at #1 in World Literature Short Stories, #2 in U.S. Short Stories, and #3 in One-hour Literature & Fiction Short Reads. I much appreciate all the
downloads.(If you wish to comment on this post, please click on the title and a comments box will pop up. Thanks!)Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-89195862670157196142023-11-10T09:46:00.001-05:002023-11-10T10:40:49.686-05:00SEE HOW I WRITE!Grab a FREE sample of my writing – “Funnels”, a poignant short story: "Annie
longs to escape her tedious existence with her baby daughter and irresponsible
casino dealer husband in what to most people is a tropical paradise, until an unexpected
opportunity comes along and she is torn between her family and the prospect of
elevating herself to a better life."
Offer
good from today through TuesdayFay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-76855993309428550022023-10-29T12:24:00.001-04:002023-10-29T12:24:54.288-04:00WORLDWIDE MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS ALL IN ONE?I managed to sign up for Readly.com but it won't take
my payment as my bank is located in The Bahamas where I live. Does anyone have
other suggestions for where I could subscribe to magazines worldwide like
Readly offers? Thanks! (If you wish to comment on this post, please click on
the title and a comments box will pop up. Thanks!)
Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-13669657565869146922023-10-29T12:01:00.002-04:002023-10-29T12:01:51.334-04:00CAN STOCK PHOTO CAN'T ANY MORE!I was sorry to learn that Can Stock Photo had closed
down, as it was so reasonably priced. I was going to buy some of their vectors
to insert between chapters of a children’s book that I’ve written. It was only
$6.99 for each royalty-free image. I guess I’ll use Shutterstock now. It has a
10-image free trial offer, but after that it seems that their images would be
about $19 each to download. Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-1593854133195519432023-10-22T14:18:00.001-04:002023-10-22T14:18:44.818-04:00HALLOWEEN FUN DAY FOR KIDS! On
our way to Starbucks, Harbour Bay, Nassau, yesterday, we passed a crowd of
excited children outside Party Land. Later, when we left Starbucks, we saw why
the children had been so happy. The store had had a Halloween “Fun Day”! I was told
children were able to pick an item to wear from a shopping cart and have photos
taken. In these worrying times, I love to see children enjoying Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-72070562768486053802023-10-22T10:34:00.001-04:002023-10-22T10:34:49.972-04:00AI - THE PROS & CONSAlthough I can see where AI can be helpful (in
business, for example), in some ways I feel it can stifle creativity. Many
writers may become lazy and jump to using AI instead of trying to write from
their hearts and their own knowledge. On the other hand, when they see what AI
can come up with, some might learn from it. Personally, having written since
I was nine years old, I get great Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-74691080548726429822023-10-16T14:16:00.003-04:002023-10-17T10:02:24.294-04:00THE DEMISE OF THE MELIA NASSAU BEACH HOTEL! The Melia Nassau Beach Hotel at Cable Beach is being
demolished! I read it was originally opened in 1983 and I know it has changed
hands/names since then a few times. The Baha Mar Resort currently owns it, but
I read an article in The Nassau Guardian that stated Baha Mar have plans for a
more modern replacement.I
have happy memories of the Melia. In 2016, I met in Starbucks, Melia
Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-32722112351580244112023-10-10T20:53:00.000-04:002023-10-10T20:53:04.297-04:00BACK ON TRACK! Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-51995213113619538402023-10-06T12:03:00.001-04:002023-10-06T12:03:43.876-04:00BOOK REVIEWSHow often do you purchase
something on Amazon and then after a decent amount of time you get an email
from them asking if you would like to post what you think of the product?
I get these emails all the
time and usually try to respond by doing a short review, as it helps other
customers with their decision on whether to buy the product or not.
Authors are especially
grateful for any Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-8819003761799933632023-10-01T10:36:00.004-04:002023-10-01T14:35:56.556-04:00HOW TO START AND RUN A WRITERS’ GROUP! First meeting of The Bahamas
Writers Group I formed the
Bahamas Writers Group (BWG) in January 2003, thinking it would just be a few
writers meeting monthly over coffee.The group was a spin-off from
my former writers’ website bahamaswriter.com
– the link now goes to my blog. You can find a lot of
information from this in my writer’s guide, “How to Be the Best Writer Ever!”,
Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-30968902108206217862023-09-29T12:31:00.000-04:002023-09-29T12:31:01.973-04:00"JUNKANOO" AT BAHA MAR!A beautiful “Valley Boys” Junkanoo piece featured at
the Baha Mar Resort this past Sunday. It’s absolutely amazing how many talented
artists from all backgrounds in The Bahamas create these pieces.(If you wish to comment on this or any other post, just click the title and a comments box will pop up. Thanks!) Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-47460232956611338902023-09-18T16:41:00.002-04:002023-09-18T17:00:46.901-04:00NO MONKEYING AROUND WITH THESE BOOKS!Various
hard-backed books, including some classics, are dotted around the seating area
of the Monkey Bar in the Baha Mar Resort, Cable Beach, Nassau!
(If you wish to comment on this post, please click the
title and a comments box will pop up. Also, you can follow this blog by
clicking on the Tab “Follow” below in the left hand column. Thanks!)Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-22206301385229256882023-07-18T10:23:00.000-04:002023-07-18T10:23:03.999-04:00NOVEL WRITING MEMORIES! Wow! This
old post about my first novel “Love at Sunset”, which became “Dangerous
Devotion” (The Buchanan Mystery Romance Series”), popped up in Facebook
Memories from July 4, 2014! -“I
finished writing Chapter Fourteen of my novel in the blackout last night,
scribbling the final few pages of the chapter in a notebook by flashlight and
then typing them up this morning after the power came Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324119459863503951.post-76142764203463935622023-07-14T15:42:00.000-04:002023-07-14T15:42:18.250-04:00FREE FREE FREE! - BOOK OF “ECLECTIC THOUGHT-PROVOKING” SHORT STORIES! At this sizzling
time of year, I’m delighted to offer FREE downloads of my book of “Eclectic thought-provoking”
Short Stories - "MOONBEAMS FROM THE SOUL: A COLLECTION OF FOURTEEN
PROVOCATIVE SHORT STORIES”!
This short story collection
is FREE through Tuesday, July 18, 2023. "Moonbeams
from The Soul" is also available in paperback (regular and large print)
and Kindle Unlimited.
Many Fay Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239945771922160765noreply@blogger.com0