Which comes first? The book or the bling? I've been stumbling across more and more writers who construct book trailers, book-based websites, book covers, and Facebook pages LONG before the first draft of their book is complete. While it is advisable to establish an author platform before you publish, how much is too much? Does … Continue reading Write the Book First
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What Are You Worth? (Pricing Indie Books)
I'm sure you've all heard the expression, "You get what you pay for." But, how true is this phrase? In the literary world, this phrase doesn't seem to apply. For example, I've found some real gems in the Kindle slush pile for only 99 cents. I've also paid thirteen dollars for a traditionally published book … Continue reading What Are You Worth? (Pricing Indie Books)
Labor of Love
In honor of Labor Day in the United States, I thought I'd dedicate a post to some of the hardest-working people I know--writers. Most writers start with an idea that won't let go, imaginary friends who insist on having their stories told, a wish that maybe--just maybe--the fruits of our labor might bring joy to … Continue reading Labor of Love
Meet the Authors
Several days ago, I made an appeal to my readers asking them to tell me about their books. Well, I wasn't disappointed! Lots of authors responded, and thanks to their participation, I now have a list of authors from different genres. Please stop by Authors to Watch and say hello to these amazing authors. http://www.authorstowatch.com/2013/09/meet-these-fantastic-authors.html … Continue reading Meet the Authors
The Seance is here
The Seance (A Dark Summons Novel) is now available on Kindle. The paperback will be ready by October 4th. This is my second self-published book--the second book I've published this year. I'm super excited to finally see this book published and I hope readers enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it. If you're … Continue reading The Seance is here
All I Have to Say 