My first review for Mr. Planemaker's Diving Machine!

The book was published in December, 2011, and has received its first review -- 5 stars!

"Another fantastic story from Shelagh Watkins!

Firstly, I simply adore the way Shelagh creates names for the characters, Mr Wiz Kidd, Mr A. Leon Spaceman, Ann Aquanaut etc...

Any way, characters aside, this story once again involves the Planemaker kids Emmalisa and Dell. A mysterious message appears on the screen of the computer in Emmalisa's room, it threatens them and warns them not to go back to Hardwareland. Of course, they must go to find out what is happening and try to stop the evil plan that is unfurling which may ruin them both and their mother. While staying in the magical world of Hardwareland, where time is only a tiny fraction of time in the real world, the kids go to a virtual crime training course, a scuba diving course and a deep sea diving course.

I can't help but be absorbed into the story and even, secretly, hope that one day I'll get to go on adventures inside my computer. So much goes on in the story that before you know it you have finished and you are hoping that Shelagh will write a 3rd in the series. It's a fantastically written story that both adults and children can enjoy. You might even learn a thing or 2 from it, I know I did."

Wow! What a review! They say the best children's literature is also enjoyed by adults. Congratulations.

2/11/2013
Shelagh..
" Congratulations !, It's a great book."
Cheers...Joe...

Very good!

Just saw this -! It's a great feeling when someone you don't know leaves a nice review.

I've never been a fan of soliciting friends and family to leave reviews. It's kind of evident to me when reading some Amazon reviews that's who they are. My 2nd textbook just got its first review after being out for 1 1/2 years. I'm fine w/ that -it was a nice one.

Thanks, everyone! I received another lovely surprise on facebook. This photo was posted on my timeline:

Whoa - that is special!

2//28/2013
That is great, for a fan to post and add a photo !
Congratulations..........Cheers......Joe..

Very special

Adding my congratulations.

Another fan!

Shelagh, you've been fanned!

3/6/2013
I can now say I know a famous author
Shelagh Watkins ! I want your autograph.
Cheers..Joe..

We are honored to know you.

The books are about far more than just me! Joe's and Ann's and Betty's and DK's and Pam's and Helen's stories are included in the anthologies.

3/6/2013
Yes, their beautiful books with beautiful stories,
I own each copies....Great Job Shelagh !

Cheers..Joe...

New review for Mr. Planemaker's Flying Machine!

5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting, April 13, 2013
By Thomas J. Ault

I found that Mr. Planemaker's Flying Machine was a delightfully entertaining book. The authoress of this book wrote with magnificent detail the process of the juvenile mind in its growing from childhood imagery to adult fantasy.
If you want a book that children of all ages will love, you have just found it.

http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Planemakers-Flying-Machine-ebook/

It keeps on getting better. Very good!

Dear Shelagh, I hope that one day you will get the recognition you deserve for your stories, poems and all the work you have done to promote other authors. Your heart is large and you give so much of yourself to people like me.

Love,

Betty

Thanks, Betty! The book is currently the highest it has been for a very long time. The actual downloads/day has not changed, which suggests that fewer authors are enrolling into KDP Select:

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,114 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
#31 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children's eBooks > Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror > Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic