Charmaine McPherson

Hey I’m posting this BB again. This time with my bank statement showing the income from KDP. Can’t believe I missed that on the last post. Here we go again

I wrote some short romance novels and independently edited and published them on Kindle Direct Publishing, or KDP for short. The books have the name Eva Carey on them because I used a pen name for two reasons. 1- I tend to be a shy person so no one besides my family (and now the permies community) know who Eva Carey really is. 2- I’m currently writing another book in a different genre and based on what I’ve learned from other authors, it’s a good idea to use a different name for each genre you write in.
I’ll attach a link to the books so that yall know they really do exist and I’m shared photos of my instagram page, KDP payment report and my bank statement showing matching amounts for the last two payments which add up to more than the required $5 a year.

Link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPMRLCZ6?binding=kindle_edition&ref_=saga_sdp_cft_mbl&qid=1782860384&sr=8-2

So…I wrote some short romance novels and published them independently via Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) 🙈☺️. I’m the past few months I’ve managed to earn a little bit of money. I’m not a millionaire, but I plan to keep writing for a long time. There is a pen name involved which is why the name on the books don’t match my own. (Duh) I used a pen name for two reasons: 1- to the world outside of my family and now the permies community I wish to remain private. 2- I’m currently working on a fantasy trilogy and didn’t want the same author name associated with multiple genres of books.

Link to prove that the books exist.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPMRLCZ6?binding=kindle_edition&qid=1782860384&sr=8-2&ref=dbs_dp_awt_ser_img_widg_pc_tkin

I mended a hole in denim jeans for a friend. I used a small scrap of denim from my collection of scraps to ensure that the mending would hold firm. Materials are cotton.

I used an old button up shirt and gave it a second life as a pattern for a new one! Fabric and thread are 100% cotton. I used a sewing machine, seam ripper, needle and scissors. It’s been awhile since I’ve made a button up shirt from start to finish.

I made dandelion twine today!
I gathered dandelion stems from my yard, let them hang dry for about a day and half then started the twine making process. It took a few tries at first but once I fell into a rhythm it became soothing
Altogether the twine is just over 23 feet long.
Here is a link to the video I watched about making the dandelion twine.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=suuK4OEockY&ra=m

I made a cute bird feeder inspired by a photo I saw on Pinterest. I found the pretty teacup and saucer/dish at a thrift store, glued them together with hot glue and then glued them to wooden plank which I hung by a cotton string to the wall just above my flower garden. I filled the dish with birdseed and now I sit for birds to come along. The trees in the yard attract lots of birds so I hope they will be very happy here:)
Edited to add: this took me about an hour to make.

It’s spring break here so the kiddos and I took a walk around our local lake to explore and enjoy the warm weather! Along the way I found tons of new willow growth so I took about a dozen cuttings and brought them home.
I kept them in a jar of water till the next day and then planted them right into the grass in my backyard.

I cleaned my carpet today using just hot water! The room is definitely big enough to meet the requirements.

I cleaned my carpet today using just hot water! The room is definitely big enough to meet the requirements.

I made a basket today! It’s not quite as pretty as some that the others have submitted, but I think it’ll be functional I used green willow branches from a giant willow along a canal just a couple miles from my house. After multiple failed attempts, I finally got a roundish shape and slowly fell into a rhythm of weaving. The tools I used was a pocket knife, pruning scissors, and a flathead screwdriver.