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A Personal Request And A Sincere Thank You

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“A writer’s greatest reward is knowing their words made a difference in someone’s life.” -Unknown

Many of you have followed along as I shared The ABCs of Life: Letters to My Granddaughter here on ActiveRain... one letter, one life lesson, and one memory at a time. Some of you encouraged me to publish it, others offered thoughtful comments along the way, and many of you have since read the finished book.

I want to begin with a huge thank you. Your support, encouragement, and feedback meant more to me than I can say. YOU are the ones who encourage me to create this book from the letters I shared. What began as a personal project, as letters written for my granddaughter, grew into something that’s being enjoyed far beyond my family and friends. 

Now, I’d love to ask a favor…

If you’ve read The ABCs of Life: Letters to My Granddaughter, or followed along as I posted the letters here, would you please take a moment to leave a short review on Amazon? Some of you wrote testimonials in the book, and I'd love to have you post them on Amazon. If you need a copy of your testimonial, I can send it to you for posting.

It doesn’t have to be long or fancy, just a few words about what your impressions were as you read the letters. I’ve learned that 50 reviews is the magic number that helps Amazon begin promoting a book more widely. Every single review helps more people discover it, and that means more readers receiving the little bits of hope, laughter, and love that I originally shared with you.

Thank you, my friends, for being part of this journey from the very beginning. You’ve been my cheerleaders and inspiration. 

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Carol Williams

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Carol... happy to do you that favor. How do I leave a review on Amazon. I don't buy from Amazon or have an account with them anymore.

Oct 23, 2025 04:37 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker 
Unfortunately, you can't leave a review if you don't have an Amazon account. ☹   I appreciate your support, though. I may use your testimonial in other ways if it is ok with you... such as on my Facebook Testimonial Tuesday that I will be starting next week. Would that be ok?

Oct 23, 2025 06:15 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Carol Williams yes, you may, Carol!

Oct 23, 2025 06:40 AM
Carol Williams

Nina Hollander, Broker 
Thank you!

Oct 23, 2025 06:42 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Carol - you are learning a lot from this publishing road trip adventure.  

Oct 23, 2025 04:55 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Carol - buy more memory!  LOL

Oct 24, 2025 09:12 AM
Carol Williams

Indeed, Michael Jacobs 
I think my brain might be getting full. I wonder if I can buy more memory. 😂

Oct 23, 2025 06:16 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Carol,

Your journey is still continuing with the wonderful letters you have written in your ABCs of Life: letters to your Granddaughter in the rain and now with your publish book! Happy to leave a review! I didn't realize 50 reviews was the magical number so we will push you over the top! 

Oct 23, 2025 05:05 AM
Carol Williams

Thank you so much, Dorie Dillard Austin TX 

Oct 23, 2025 06:16 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Carol Williams I have the same question as Nina, is there a link for us to leave a review?

Oct 23, 2025 05:14 AM
George Souto

Thank you Carol.  My granddaughter received the book this week, so we will be reading one letter per week with her when we FaceTime.

Oct 25, 2025 05:14 AM
Carol Williams

Hi George,
There are a few ways to do it. The easiest is to go to your order page and find where you ordered the book. On the right it shows the "write a product review" option.  I highlighted it here.



Or, you can follow my link to the book order page, then click on the number next to the stars for reviews. This is under the Title Description. Click only the number. It is 3 right now, but I hope more will be popping in after more reviews are approved.  


When you click on the number (it's 3 right now) It will take you to all the reviews so far. On the left will be the star rating. At the bottom of that click on "Write a customer review".

Thank very much, George!

Oct 23, 2025 06:33 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Done! I left a review just now.

Oct 23, 2025 05:16 AM
Carol Williams

Thank you very much, Kat Palmiotti 

Oct 23, 2025 06:33 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Carol. I am a step behind Nina Hollander, Broker and not even a piece of dust in the techie world but would be happy to help if I knew how to do it. Look forward to your response. Thanks. Enjoy your day.

Oct 23, 2025 05:17 AM
Carol Williams

Hi Wayne Martin 
There are a few ways to do it. The easiest is to go to your order page and find where you ordered the book. On the right it shows the "write a product review" option.  I highlighted it here.



Or, you can follow my link to the book order page, then click on the number next to the stars for reviews. This is under the Title Description. Click only the number. It is 3 right now, but I hope more will be popping in after more reviews are approved.  


When you click on the number (it's 3 right now) It will take you to all the reviews so far. On the left will be the star rating. At the bottom of that click on "Write a customer review".

Thanks, Wayne! 

Oct 23, 2025 06:34 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

So, the Amazon account I use is my brother's, but I left a review in his name, haha.

Oct 23, 2025 05:29 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks so much, Brian England 

Oct 23, 2025 06:34 AM
Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Hi Carol Williams - I wish you success in selling your books and may you get many great reviews. I do not shop Amazon; nor do I have an account with them. From the stories I read on ActiveRain they were all very interesting. I hope many children and parents will be impressed. 

Oct 23, 2025 06:34 AM
Carol Williams

Thank you, Patricia Feager 
I've actually been a bit flabbergasted by the response to the book. It inspires me to keep going.

Oct 23, 2025 06:44 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Thursday morning, Carol. Good luck with your book sales.

Oct 23, 2025 06:37 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks a lot Roy Kelley ❤️

Oct 23, 2025 07:35 AM
Carol Williams

Thank you, Roy Kelley 

Oct 23, 2025 06:44 AM
Roy Kelley

I added a review on Amazon this morning.

Oct 23, 2025 06:58 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Miss Carol Williams - you already know I am a huge supporter and fan of you - my review was left shortly after the book was available on Amazon! 

Oct 23, 2025 11:16 AM
Carol Williams

Good morning, Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist 
I do know that and I appreciate your early review! 

Oct 24, 2025 05:56 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Your words carry such warmth and wisdom, Carol Williams, and it’s clear they’ve touched hearts far beyond your own circle. Thank you for sharing something so personal and meaningful. It’s a gift that keeps giving. I’m grateful to have followed along and will gladly help spread the love.

Oct 23, 2025 11:37 AM
Carol Williams

Thank you for the kind words, Lew Corcoran 
I appreciate anything you can do to spread the word.😊

Oct 24, 2025 05:57 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Carol, glad to hear your book is a huge success, and remember reading all your posts.

Oct 23, 2025 11:44 AM
Carol Williams

Good morning, Joan Cox 
It's been a fun journey so far. I was at the first day of league golf here yesterday. One of my friends brought her book (for me to sign) and she told everyone about it.  I love it when other people voluntarily spread the word. 

Oct 24, 2025 05:58 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Carol, busy day today but I will try to do one on Friday if I get my buyers inspection results with them

Oct 23, 2025 12:16 PM
Carol Williams

Hi Will Hamm 
I hope the inspection went well! 

Oct 24, 2025 05:58 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Carol Williams I've enjoyed the blog posts but I've yet to purchase the book. I will get that done this weekend and then I will write the review.

Oct 24, 2025 07:51 AM
Carol Williams

Thank you very much, Bob "RealMan" Timm 
I appreciate it. 

Oct 24, 2025 08:09 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

I am happy to do so Carol.  But I don't personally have A account.  G does. So I'll go in from that computer.

Oct 24, 2025 09:15 AM
Carol Williams

Thanks, Anna "Banana" Kruchten ❤️

Oct 24, 2025 11:36 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good afternoon Carol,

I wrote a review and will see how long it takes to post! 

Oct 24, 2025 10:46 AM
Carol Williams

Thank you, Dorie Dillard Austin TX 
They do seem to be a bit slow in showing. I see two more have posted, so I'm up to 5. I have over 100 books out there, so hopefully I can get to 50 reviews soon. 

Oct 24, 2025 11:37 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Congratulations on completing a project that when you began had nothing of this ending in mind.  Kudos.  Very exciting.  m

Oct 25, 2025 12:52 PM
Carol Williams

Thank you, Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho 
It was a fun project, and now I'm working on the marketing part.

Oct 26, 2025 05:41 AM
Brenda J. Andrew
Aqua Terra Real Estate, LLC. - Willis, TX
Broker/REALTOR in N Houston & Corpus Christi

Hi Carol.  I just ordered the book and will be happy to give a review. I can’t wait to read it and I am going to share the link for it everywhere!  I remember getting to see a few of your post and I love the way you crafted it with the ABC’s.  It is definitely something that is inspiring and would be a great gift.  Have a great day and wishing you success on it!

Oct 26, 2025 04:19 AM
Carol Williams

Thank you so much, Brenda J. Andrew 
I appreciate you sharing it as well !!!

Oct 26, 2025 05:42 AM