A few Dedicated Readers

I am impressed with the dedication of some of my readers.

Out in Sequim Bay, Susan just couldn't put SILENT SKY down, even on her weekly kayak trip. She assures me she even kept the book dry. Truly an amazing feat by this talented woman and her mystery photographer.

I finally got a copy of SILENT SKY into the hands of my son, John, who just graduated this weekend with a degree in psychology. He assures me he will be psycho-analysing me as he reads it. How comforting.

My banker, a mystery fan, also bought a book. His comment: "I loved it! And I learned a lot about you, too."  Hmmmmm . . . .

I suppose it is true that what I write reveals stuff about me. Just as what each of us says or does, reveals pieces of ourselves. The letters on our pages, the words out of our mouths, the actions of our days speak to who we are.

May your thoughts and words and actions be filled with kindness and compassion and generosity today!

xo, Cate

Sky Reading

SILENT SKY flies to Chicago, this time on kindle with David. Safe Travels!

I am gathering a storm of ideas for the sequel, including a BA opponent for Reina. This girl is just getting started!

I have also been offered individualized firearm instruction from a couple of guys who perhaps felt the weaponry department was a little weak. It has been many years since I've target shot or hunted, so I appreciate the tutoring.

In the meantime, I'm working on getting SILENT SKY into more bookstores and pilot shops as well as working on questions to be used for book clubs. If you have any suggestions/connections in those areas, please let me know!

Anyone want to buy a medical company so I can work on this full time?

xo, Cate

Don't try this in a crowded mall

Ron

Here is another picture of a reader enjoying SILENT SKY. Ron is so talented he can read and walk at the same time! This is a man with acute situational awareness!

I am not surprised to learn of Ron's multitasking abilities as he was one of my amazing instructors at Out of the Blue Aviation. For years, Ron has impressed me with his skills, both on a technical and interpersonal level. In his decades as a power and glider instructor, Ron has taught many, many people to fly.

What a beautiful legacy - going through life empowering people to reach for the sky, to follow their dreams, to achieve the impossible.

xo, Cate

More pictures and an update

Here is a picture of Captain Todd enjoying Silent Sky - while his first officer flies a leg, of course. There are a few new ones on FB too.

By the way, apparently there was a day lag in the FREE kindle book program. It will be offered free from May 9th through May 13th. Encourage everyone you know to get a copy!

 xo, Cate

Free Book for 5 Days!

In celebration of Mother's Day, I have made SILENT SKY for kindle FREE for the next five days. From May 8-12 you can get the digital version from Amazon.com completely free! I know many of you ordered hard copies (signed first edition keepsakes!) but may want the book for your kindle as well. If you download it, you can "share" it with a friend or, better still, have your family and friends go dowload it themselves. Just search Amazon for Silent Sky and Cate Mighell and it will come up.

There is one review on Amazon of SILENT SKY. Please add in your reviews while you are there. The more the better, dear readers! I am trying to figure out how to get it on Amazon hard copy . . .  coming soon.

In the meantime, www.oneskypublishing.com is officially launched, so check it out. Also, keep sending those pictures of you enjoying your very own copy of SILENT SKY.

xo, Cate

P.S. I know Amelia was not a mother, but I am sure she is happy about this great Mother's Day offer - just look at her smiling! :-)

Call-Out for Pictures!!

Wanda

I sent out a call on the One Sky Publishing page on Facebook for people to send in pictures of readers of SILENT SKY. A few pictures are starting to come in. I thought you might enjoy these. AND I am asking you to send me your pictures! I will publish them here with only your first name. It is a small gesture of community connectedness with your fellow readers around the globe (yep, sold some copies to France and Australia).



Dave

I named my publishing company One Sky because I strongly believe in our interconnectedness on this spinning globe we call earth. I believe we all must learn to live together in peace under that One Sky that provides us a protective blanket in space. And that starts by connecting with each other.


I have always tried to build community. It is one of the reasons Out of the Blue Aviation was so successful. It was a special place where people felt a sense of belonging. Like the old show, Cheers, it was a place "where everyone knew your name." In this day and age of big box stores, that human connection is to be treasured and sought out.



Becky

Send me your pictures at cjmighell@gmail.com and send me your feedback as well (or post here on the blog). By the way, I've received lots of great comments so far:
"I couldn't put it down"
"What a great read"
"I Loved it"

 Fondly as always, Cate

FREE books!

I recently "met" a fellow author who has written an interesting book about traveling around the world for a year, living life as it came. As he tells it, "I mustered cattle. I volunteered with children. I went scuba diving. I grew a mullet. I fought bulls. I made love on a beach." And more.

Adam has a good sense of humor and an easy flowing pen. His first book, Scratch Beginnings, received a lot of positive press. He and I share the belief that you can go anywhere, regardless of how humble your beginnings and also the certainty that, in our increasingly global world, it is critical that we leave the comfort of our own country on occasion to see how the rest of the world lives. Travel opens our eyes to the human condition, in all of its shades. Travel sparks creativity, strengthens compassion, and interconnects us as one human race under one sky (hence the name of my publishing company "One Sky Publishing").

If you would like to check out Adam's book, all I ask is that you comment on this post. Start a dialogue. Have you traveled? Where? Why? How did it affect you? I'll send you a link to download his book for free. But his FREE offer is only good until next Wednesday, so act now.

Plus, I'll send you a link to download my book, SILENT SKY. The digital format will be free for a few days and I'll tell you how to get it.

Talk to you soon.

xo, Cate