As a newbie writer, I resisted the pull of social media for as long as I possibly could. I avoided Facebook, had no clue what Twitter was used for, and shunned the internet altogether. For me, the internet was a necessary evil, a large-scale phone book I referred to when I needed to look up … Continue reading Do You Need a Website?
Tell Me About Your Book
Hello, everyone. Since my blog posts have been doom and gloom lately, I thought we could do something fun. As many of you know, I post almost daily on my Other Blog. Authors to Watch is a promotional site where I interview authors, spotlight newly released books, and occasionally post book reviews. I suspect many … Continue reading Tell Me About Your Book
Author Essentials: Your Online Presence
For a new author, an online presence is essential. You must be active in social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc), maintain a blog, market your published book, and still find time for writing. Face it—being an author is hard work. We all get busy with life and forget to blog, fail to Tweet, and slack off … Continue reading Author Essentials: Your Online Presence
Coming Soon: The Seance
I have an official release date for The Seance (Dark Summons: Book One). Before I reveal the new cover, I've decided to have a fun contest. I'll be giving away free copies of The Seance once it's released. There are many chances to win! What's The Seance about? Here's the blurb... Ninth grade can be … Continue reading Coming Soon: The Seance
What Can Your Publisher Do For You?
Hello, it's me again. Harping on small publishers. Yes, I know I've covered much of this territory before, but after talking to a new round of unhappy authors, I thought I'd better talk about publishing again. Over the past couple of days, I've been working on formatting The Seance. I've formatted a book before, but … Continue reading What Can Your Publisher Do For You?
All I Have to Say 