Hello Readers!
I wanted to give an update on how the charity is going. For the month of April, my books have generated (as will be shown in the excel picture from Amazon, posted below) over $1,630.00 that is going to doctor's without borders. For all of those who have either read or supported the books in any ways, you should feel fantastic! The money will make a true difference. Unfortunately, I will not be donating the money yet, because it is not in my possession. I'll explain.
It is Amazon's policy that they do not pay authors until 60 days after a month in which they make more than $100. So, I will not recieve a check for this money until the end of June. Previously, I paid before I actually recieved the check, out of my own money. But, because this amount is so large (which is great), I will not be able to make the donation until I actually recieve the check.
This is a very good problem to have! The charity has made too much money!
Rest assured, the moment that I recieve the check, I will make a donation and post proof of that online.
If anyone knows of a way that I can recieve the funds more quickly so that I can turn around and donate them, please let me know and I will impliment.
In other news, I am steadily clunking along in outlining book 2 of the Academy. I am very excited about how this series is turning out so far.
Also, I now have hired a friend of mine who has a journalism degree to edit the first volume of the Academy. This has been one of my complaints in the past. I'm sure that she will do a great job and make the first novel read more smoothly.
Regarding the book cover: Another friend of mine is designing a really great cover for book 1 that I will share as soon as it is finished.
Hope everyone is having a great month, and I will post the May report when it is ready.
Chad Leito
chadleito@yahoo.com
