Please read this post by Jane Dougherty, author of the Green Woman series. She is a wildly talented author and a wonderful friend. The third and final volume of her trilogy is set to release, so if you haven't read the first two books in the series, now would be the perfect time to get … Continue reading The end of an era
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Insecure Writers Support Group: Get Positive
I'm posting a little late, but better than never. Yes, it's that time again. Time for the monthly IWSG (Insecure Writers Support Group) post. I really couldn't think of anything to talk about, but after a meeting today at the day job, I'm feeling inspired. The boss talked about having a winning attitude and how this … Continue reading Insecure Writers Support Group: Get Positive
WRITERS – BEWARE OF SCAMS by Author Florence Osmund
This post needs to be reblogged everywhere. A must read for EVERY writer.
The self-publishing industry has become one of the fastest growing industries of the century. According to R. R. Bowker, the self-publishing industry has grown 287% since 2006, with close to 150,000 self-published books released in 2011, an astounding 43% of all new books released.
Unfortunately, this self-publishing growth spurt has also created a haven for scam artists to take advantage of aspiring authors—authors who have decided to self-publish as opposed to taking the traditional publishing route, authors who are anxious to get published and naïve about the seamier side of the industry.
You must be an informed consumer when it comes to purchasing publishing services. Here are some things to watch out for before you choose a service to help publish, promote and sell your book.
PUBLISHING HOUSES
Letʾs start with some definitions.
Self-publishing has been around for a long time, but until recently, most authors looked to traditional
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This week’s Summer Reads guest is…me!
It’s week eight of the Summer Reads Blog Tour. Find out which books Kay Kauffman recommends for your summer reading fun.
This week, it’s my turn! I hope you’ve enjoyed everyone’s recommendations so far – this has been a whole lot of fun, and I’m tickled to share my summer book picks with you. Read on to find out what they are, and don’t forget to enter the giveaway at the end of the post! There’s lots of awesome prizes, including a copy of my poetry collection, Tuesday Daydreams!
Summer Reads Blog Tour – Week Eight
Kay Kauffman
Tick tock, tick tock, it’s week eight in our Summer Reads Blog Tour and I’ve come to welcome Kay Kauffman to our madness! Kay is another lovely online friend from Authonomy who I’ve been chatting with now for a number of years. She’s fun, has a gentle spirit that I simply adore, and will be the first to gather her popcorn bucket when Sam and I start our online battles! Let’s hear it…
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Better than Perfect by Tricia Drammeh- Book Review Thursday
Warning: Shameless Self Promotion Ahead. I’m sort of overdosing on self promotion this week, and for that, I apologize. But, holy cow! I just have to share this. Maegan Provan just reviewed Better than Perfect on her Book Review Thursday feature! If you’re not familiar with Book Review Thursday, Maegan has found a very creative way to review books. She vlogs about them. Yes, vlogs. She does written reviews as well, but I happen to find her video reviews to be a lot of fun. Check it out.
All I Have to Say 