Hello All,

Six months have passed since the publication of The Bird’s Road. It’s a little odd having no writing or editing to do but I am content that it’s over. 

I had an opportunity to add pictures to the memoir but that seemed to add a level of complication I didn’t want to be displeased with, so I declined. I have created an Instagram @thebirdsroad for those of you that might be interested.  I’m adding photos in chronological order. 

To those of you that have posted reviews here, on Goodreads, and Amazon, I appreciate it.

Thanks for your support,

Sharek

1976... The maple tree where we boys processed things.

It’s rewarding and humbling to see reviews trickling in.

One of the things I constantly asked myself while writing this story was, "Why do this?" I still can’t answer that question for myself. I do hold to the idea that maybe it’s for Mom and Pop, Garnna, Shelam, Carrie, Danny, Joe, and Lamech? Maybe it’s for the Cooper’s and the other characters in my life? I’m not sure. Those of you that have read it know that it’s not a happy story or one of any sort of groundbreaking knowledge. It’s not a self help book, and it doesn’t answer any questions.

As they say, "I can’t call it - I’m too close to the forest to see the trees."

I feel I’ve reached some finish line but I am unable to say I’m happy about it. I am relieved that the heavy lifting is done; I can say, "I’ve finished this work." But, there’s this little torment within me that keeps pushing, "Get it out there - keep casting the line - throw it as far away from you as you can - ship it - leave it in a crack - give it away - drop it by air - squirrel it where someone will find it!"

I’ve been told to, "Share the burden." So, If you are able, if you care to, if you found something in my story that I can’t see, please go to the following links and share your thoughts.  

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55376195-the-bird-s-road

https://www.inkshares.com/books/the-birds-road

https://www.amazon.com/Birds-Road.../dp/1950301354

Thanks for your interest and support.

Sharek  

Hello All,

I greatly appreciate all of your support!

I have 11 preorders to sell over the next 44 minutes to make the Quill goal of 250.

If any of you could spare an extra $10 or $20 to make these last few purchases, I will be eternally grateful.

Respectfully,

Sharek

Hello All, 

 In a few days, your funds will be returned to your account as I don’t believe that I will be able to sell the remaining 130 copies. 

 I sincerely appreciate your support and am thankful that you considered me sound enough to cast your lot my way. 

 I have had quite a few people question, if not scold, my decision to not self publish. To answer those queries and counter the derision, I will tell you that I am well aware of being frugal and self sufficient. I have a discerning eye, ear, hands, and mind, but painfully understand my limitations in these waters. I know that I hold a great gem in rough condition and would be a fool to not entrust it to a qualified cutter. I can see the light inside but want someone talented and experienced to assist in setting it free. 

 Now, if all of you would be interested in doubling your original orders it would be greatly appreciated and would move a seemingly small mountain, but that is in your more than generous hands….over the next 2 days. 

 I hope you have taken something positive from the parcels my story that I have shared. If you have yet to accumulate any value, I assure you, there is more.  

Once again, thank you for your kind gesture and trust. 

 Sharek Amalek Gadd