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

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

Juggling for Writers

Balance. It's a topic I've blogged about before. More than once, actually. It's a topic worth blogging about again. Why? Because some comments I received on my last blog post reminded me that balance is a topic that is vitally important. If you didn't read my last post, I talked about the importance of having … Continue reading Juggling for Writers

Do You Need a Website?

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?