By Katey Batavia as told to Cheryl Batavia
Katey Gets a Kiss from Skipper, the Dolphin, at Theater of the Sea, Islamorada, Florida.
Cheryl, Katey, (about Age 5), and a Baby Alligator. Florida Everglades
Hanging Out with Wild Animals
II & III,
Two Books to be Republished
These two books are no longer available except for the ebooks. They will be republished under my copyright as soon as possible. Unfortunately, dishonest publishers have kept most royalties from my books for the last five years.
You can check out self-publishers on the “Writer Beware” website to rule out many of the dishonest ones.
I am working on eventually getting every book under my name and copyright so that publishers can never keep my royalties again. This has happened to many self-published authors. Don’t let it happen to you!
I hope you will be hearing good things about my books in the coming year or two. Cross your fingers for me; I will cross mine for you. As my late husband’s grandma used to say, “May all your dreams and wishes come true.” ❤️
Gulf Coast Poet 
A truly wonderful and thoughtful review by Katey 📖📘🌏💕💚
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Thank you so much, Ivor. I am very grateful for my family’s help in writing reviews. These reviews by family and close friends were requested for a promotion of my books at the Taipei Trade Show in Feburary.
Hope you and Frankie are enjoying some lovely warm, sunny weather!
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Always my pleasure, and Frankie is sleeping on my feet here in bed while I try to do some blogging 📖🤗😍🌏🐶
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Katey, you are your mother’s child (as the expression goes). Reading your review was A true delight – a wonderful tribute to the origins of your ease & love of wildlife.
Kudos, Mother Cheryl!
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Thank you for your very kind reply, Laura! I will share your comment with Katey.
Your support is very much appreciated, and you always make me smile! 😊 💕
Hope all is well with you!
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Your comment made me smile, too! All is well, thankfully.
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Thank you, everyone who loved my review. I do appreciate it. I hope my mom writes a book about horses. I love horses!
Katey ❤️
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Thank you, Katey, for hepling me get ready for the bookfair. I like your review and the poems you chose. 💕🐴 💕
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Cheryl, I’m sorry to learn that you’ve been hit by one of those dishonest publishers.
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Thank you, Rosaliene. Your empahy is deeply appreciated.💛
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Oh my gosh. Love shows. This is just beautiful. Congratulations my lovely Amiga. 🤗
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Thank you, Selma! I am fortunate to have loving children, and I am proud of all three of them. I know, as a mother and grandmother, you know exactly what I mean!
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So sorry to read about your being taken advantage of by a fraudulent publisher. That is terrible and criminal! You’ll get it sorted out. Don’t give up!
Beautifully presented book! 📕
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Thank you, so much, Michele. I deeply appreciate your encouraging words!❤️🩵💛 I have made some progress, and I have no intention of giving up.
I am happy that you enjoyed the presentation. It is made up of pages of the book, created by Gwen Gades, a talented Canadian designer.
Robert and I will be having a relaxing, low-key Thankgiving. Happy Thanksgiving, Michele! 🌞
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You’re so very welcome, CG poet and thank you for the gracious reply. I greatly appreciate it! 🥰🙏🏻
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Thank you, Cheryl, for the wonderful review of your beautiful poems by your like-minded daughter, Katey!
Joanna
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What a lovely comment, Joanna! Thank you so much! 💕
Katey is one of the nicest people I know. I will share your kind words with her, and I know she will be delighted!
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Thank you, Cheryl!
Joanna x
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Yes, Cheryl, your dreams will come true one day. Dishonesty is everywhere. I wish you all the best. I really loved the review of your book by your daughter. It has a personal touch that an outsider can’t do🙏💐💞💞.
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KK, This is so kind of you! Thank you for your encouraging words! Your kindness means a lot to me. ❤️🌺❤️
Glad you loved Katey’s review. She is one of the nicest people I know! I think that personal connection is why I was requested to submit reviews from family members. These reviews will be used in preparing promotional materials for the Taipei Book Expo in February. I have also submitted every review I have ever received on WordPress and Amazon. Thank you again for the beautiful review you wrote for Earthly Days! 🌹
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Thank you, Cheryl, for sharing this additional information! You’re more than welcome! Wish you all the best for the Taipei Book Expo 🙏💐💗🌹
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You are always welcome. I appreciate your good wishes. 🌹😊🌸
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Nice review, the poems are so realistic and gives hope
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Thank you, Subashini, for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed the review. 💕🦋💕
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