Thanks, David, and likewise, best wishes for the Westward Sagas.

Wishing you continued success.

Hi Kelly, I don't have a Kindle but I use my iPad for reading books I buy/download from the Kindle Store (where RAIN is available) using the iCloud reader. Unfortunately my husband has also discovered this so I don't get to read as much!

Wow Leigh, these highlights make me want to go get your book right this second!!

I particularly love:

"When someone suspects a lie, their mind will pursue another truth that is often worse than the reality. That’s the risk of being secretive."

"What seems stranger to me is that every single person will experience losing someone they love more than life, and come to wish they had been a better person because of the pain. If only they could know now, how bad it will be and perhaps less hearts would be ugly, and more would think twice before speaking or acting."

The second in particular reminds me of my Dad. It is 12 years since my brother died at the age of 18 and yet every day my Dad still torments himself thinking of words he could have said differently. It is one of those harsh realities of life :(

Is your book available on iPad?

Thank you so much, Ron. I really appreciate it.

I'm looking forward to seeing Promised Valley War on the awards lists this year!

Leigh, congratulations, especially on your #1. You and Rain deserve your high rankings and awards. I only regret that when I read and fell in love with Rain, I didn't use the Kindle highlight feature. I undoubtedly would've highlighted all of your ten most popular items -- and many more.

Thanks, Mimi - much appreciated! It certainly is very useful to see what readers connect with.

I'm not sure the highlighting tool works though, if like me you're reading Kindle books through iCloud.

I'm so glad for you Leigh that your amazon numbers are so high. Since I read the book and loved it, I've no doubt they're deserved. I did highlight certain places in your book and at the time, I wasn't aware of how important that is. Now I'm glad that I did.

Mimi

Thanks, Carol. Glad RAIN kept you busy during the school holidays...for a little while at least.

Well done Leigh, and thank you for the Summer read

I love that it is possible to get direct feedback like this from readers and neither the author or the reader has to exert themselves! It really is a handy tool.

Wow, congratulations, Leigh!

I can see why those passages are popular - awesome writing.

Yeah, I'll take the credit for you getting to #1 since I did buy your book!

Thanks Tara, Jocelyn and Alison.

You're right, Allan - I do love my widgets :)

My husband just read his first book on 'my' new iPad and he's already asking for more. First he'll have to buy his own :)

The highlighting tool is cool. This is the first time I've actually seen the output from it though. Now I'll be checking popular hilights all the time! Could get distracting.

I can't imagine reading a paper book any more. I can't even imagine going into a store to buy one. I'm into instant gratification - I want a book. It's there.

Two of those quotes are ones I chose! Some of my others didn't make the popular list but. I guess we can't all be winners :)

Way to go! Keep up the good work ... although I know I don't have to tell you so.

Congratulations on your #1, Leigh. Amazing!

Enjoyed your blog too, and you're right - it is interesting to read what others picked out of a 300+ page book.

#1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR - that sounds pretty good :) You'll be able to add that to your next cover!

You're becoming the queen of widgets :) Every time I visit your site, there's another one. Like the Goodreads reviews, and good reviews too.

I had no idea the Kindle could to that. I really must get me one, but I'm so slow to catch onto gadgets.

You must be feeling pretty pleased with your success - you've won awards and now you can add a #1 best-seller to the list. Good for you!

Congratulations on making it to #1 Leigh - well deserved!

How cool is that! Love my Kindle!