Well-written, Mark. You've been at this for a while, lol. I suppose your first link has to do with affiliate marketing bc you're trying to promote your ebook. I get it. Your voice has to be heard above the cacophony of other 'writers' , in other words, anyone with a computer and a year of their time to waste, but you're actually good, talented and although your post has only been up less than half a hour, it's not getting the rewards it should. It's hard self-publishing and face it, writing is a failing trade - but I still do it because I have to which I imagine is the case with you. I liked your tale, at least the excerpt. Just wanted to compliment you on your work - hang in - it's hard, but the struggle itself is worth it.