It probably seems like I spend a huge amount of time beating up on small publishers. And, I do, but only because I want authors to know the difference between a reputable small publisher and an inexperienced one that will drag your career into the abyss. Today, I'd like to focus on the benefits of … Continue reading In Defense of Indie Publishers
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Expect the Best
Teenagers get a bad rap. They really do. Oftentimes, there's a good reason for this. You see--I know teens. I'm the proud mom of an ex-teen, two current teens, and a preteen. I write books for teens. I used to be a teen. So, yeah. I know teenagers. I know why they get a bad … Continue reading Expect the Best
It’s Nothing Personal
I'm not sure how many of you are aware of this, but there's a war going on. Waged on the battlefields of Goodreads and Amazon, it's a war between readers and authors. Well, actually, it isn't quite that simple. Authors seem to be split--some side with the readers, some side with the authors crying 'bully,' … Continue reading It’s Nothing Personal
Bracing for the Worst
Now that The Fifth Circle has been released, I'm bracing myself for the inevitable bad reviews. I'm pretty sure I know what the negative reviewers will say: the characters are too unlikable, it's too preachy, the plot doesn't move quickly enough, it's depressing. Bad reviews always hurt, but it's one of the risks you take … Continue reading Bracing for the Worst
All I Have to Say 