Good morning! I'm up! I'm awake! I'm rested and caffeinated! That is a recipe for a very productive day. The giveaway for 'Fin's Magic' officially ended last night. Overall, I call it a success. The book was downloaded quite a bit, and hit best seller lists on Amazon in both the U.S. and overseas. It … Continue reading So close!
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The Myth of the Book Store Signing
Yes, I know it's Friday. Hush. I got spoiled, so I'm passing it on. LOL. Every author has, at one point, had the same daydream. The one where you're doing a signing at a major bookstore. There you sit, at a small table, looking sharp and having a line of people chatting with you. Some … Continue reading The Myth of the Book Store Signing
Last Monday with…Casey Knight!
It's that time, everyone! Please welcome author Casey Knight! 1. What’s the title of your latest release? Link? Fang Shway L.A. can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/Fang-Shway-Casey-Knight-ebook/dp/B00L2IZ99Q/ref=sr_1_1_bnp_1_kin?ie=UTF8&qid=1411997789&sr=8-1&keywords=fang+shway My other novel, Dragon Down, can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Down-Casey-Knight-ebook/dp/B00M29WBO0/ref=la_B00MZM246E_1_2_title_1_kin?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1411997839&sr=1-2 2. Why do you like writing in this genre? I love writing in this genre because it is an escape … Continue reading Last Monday with…Casey Knight!
Why You Need a Public Persona
Happy Monday! At least, I hope it is. It's technically Sunday right now, but this topic came up and wouldn't let me go. So here I sit, on a Sunday evening, writing a post for Monday. I hope I haven't lost anyone yet. This is very important. As authors, we need to create a public … Continue reading Why You Need a Public Persona
Insecurity, Thy Name is Author!
Good morning! I hope everyone has a great week.Me? I struggled a little. Okay, more than a little. For a day, I gave into the hopeless insecurity that plagues every author. When sales are low, and you've done a push in promotion without any results, it's hard. It becomes a real struggle to put words to … Continue reading Insecurity, Thy Name is Author!
What Kind of Author Will You Be?
Today, I want to talk about discovering what kind of author you want to be. I'm not talking what genre, what constitutes success, or advocating traditional publishing vs. self. I'm talking about the public image you want. How you see yourself in the role of author.From the minute we write our first query letter, we start … Continue reading What Kind of Author Will You Be?
Responsibility
Morning, everyone!It's a slow start in my house, but that's fine. If anything, it helps my concentration. When all you have in the background is the sound of your fingers on the keyboard, the washing machine doing its' thing, and the cats playing while you sip your coffee and figure out the day, it's nice.Then … Continue reading Responsibility
Day two of the Takeover!
The Love Story ParadoxAs I finished writing my debut novel, Lucidity, I had difficulty determining what genre the storyfit into. I was stuck. It certainly didn’t meet the criteria for the traditional romance genre, norwas it an exact fit for the realm of paranormal. Eventually I was given a bit of advice and it wasdetermined … Continue reading Day two of the Takeover!
Please welcome guest bloggers Kristal McKerrington and Joe E. Legend!
Good morning everyone!Fasten your seat belts! I've got a treat for you today! I'm being visited by former WWE/TNA Wrestling Star, Joe E. Legend! And, the always amazing Kristal McKerrington! Guess what! They're AUTHORS TOO!!! Hello All Readers,I want to thank KateMarie for having me on here today with my co-author Joe E Legend. My co-author … Continue reading Please welcome guest bloggers Kristal McKerrington and Joe E. Legend!