#5 - Obtaining a Web Site

I had presumed that creating a web site to help promote my book would be simple. For some, perhaps? For me, more than intended. Those I’ve spoken with uniformly recommend I obtain one.
My preliminary exploration included this criteria – I wanted something reasonably simple, one I could manage and update myself when and if necessary. Also wanted something inexpensive – under $300 (preferably less) if possible. My current personal BLOG seemed not the vehicle to promote the book. Also need one-on-one help/guidance in assembling the layout and features from someone who knows the process.
Another wrinkle: I want to use . That domain is registered to my nephew (intended for his son 8 years old - also named Jack). He’s willing to relinquish control to me. I called my nephew to explain the problem. I learned he's built several websites and volunteered to build mine. We've agreed he will retain control, maintain the site and make edits as I need changes. Great kid! Now I need to determine what it should contain and prepare the material.

A unique touch to scene breaks

Those of you familiar with my story "In Dangerous Waters" recall that my primary character, Mike, carried his father’s rank emblem with him in his pocket at all times. The emblem, a brass oak leaf, is used as the rank symbol for Navy Lieutenant Commanders, and for Army, Air Force and Marine Corps Majors. Mike’s reliance on the emblem as a token of his father’s guidance made it a likely candidate for the novel to replace the 3-dot ellipsis symbol often used by others to denote a scene break. It might also be used as a publisher’s icon on the book’s spine. Pete, my publication coach, was able to craft the emblem and size it suitably for the scene breaks in the final manuscript.