Good morning! To all those who serve in the U.S. Armed Services, and the families that support them, I wish you my best on this Memorial Day!Today's guest author with Last Monday is a multi-talented Solstice Shadows author. Not only did she write a terrific book (Earth's Magick), but she's an Army wife with kids. … Continue reading Last Monday with…Mel Massey!
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Why your book is (or isn’t) selling
First off, contest news! I'm doing a rafflecopter and giving away a copy of one of my paperbacks signed to the winner! Check out details on my FB page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/KateMarie-Collins/217255151699492). Now, one of the benefits of the job I have (which I love), is that I can see both sides of the publishing industry. I have … Continue reading Why your book is (or isn’t) selling
Taking deep breaths
It's one of those Mondays. You know the kind I mean. Where you can't focus, it seems like things are coming at you from all sides. That you can't get any traction with work. Or your work in progress.I've been stalled on a couple of wip's for over a month now. Is it because there's … Continue reading Taking deep breaths
Into prison I went
Good morning!Well, the mini book tour finally happened last week. I have to admit, it went well. The weather was beautiful this time (not a single snowflake!), and I made excellent time getting to Portland. The first day of the trip was a lot of shopping by myself and one of my dearest friends. She's also … Continue reading Into prison I went
Last Monday with…D.M. Sears!
Today, for Last Monday, we get to say hello to Solstice Shadows author D.M. Sears!1. What’s the title of your latest release? Link?Eden’s Darkness http://www.amazon.com/Edens-Darkness-Ellethny-D-M-Sears-ebook/dp/B00J383J12/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-2&qid=13986922412. Why do you like writing in this genre?For me paranormal fantasy is so much fun, you have so much leeway to use your imagination. I have always been acreative person and … Continue reading Last Monday with…D.M. Sears!
Liebster blog Award nomination!
First off, I'd like to thank Marie Lavender and her blog, Writing in the Modern Age, for nominating me! Check out her blog here: http://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/04/liebster-award-nomination.htmlHere's the rules, if you're intrigued.The Rules1. Link back and thank the blogger who nominated you in your post.2. List 11 facts about yourself.3. Answer the 11 questions asked by the blogger … Continue reading Liebster blog Award nomination!
Fighting off the no sales blues
Good Monday, everyone! For those of you who celebrated Easter yesterday, my best wishes. I spent the weekend breaking fingernails and pinching skin on my hands as I assembled a desk and dresser from Ikea. Our youngest is no longer a little girl, and the time had come to revamp her bedroom. The bunk beds … Continue reading Fighting off the no sales blues
Vacation happened!
Yes, you read that title right. Vacation happened! It's why I wasn't posting on Monday last week. Miss me? LOLWe had a great time. Went towards the San Francisco area. Took in a baseball game, walked Fisherman's Wharf, drove down Lombard Street, and took a boat tour of the bay. It was warm and sunny, … Continue reading Vacation happened!
Last Monday with…Rebecca Frencl!
Good morning, everyone! And welcome to the last Monday of March! Today, I'm honored to host Rebecca Frencl. Grab a chair, say hello, and find out something about this amazing author.1. What’s the title of your latest release? Link?a. My latest Solstice release is Ascent of the Fallen. It’s mostly a paranormal romance, urban fantasy. http://www.amazon.com/Ascent-Fallen-Rebecca-L-Frencl-ebook/dp/B00IOTWMV4/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396274747&sr=1-1&keywords=ascent+of+the+fallen2. … Continue reading Last Monday with…Rebecca Frencl!
Timing is Everything
I know...I've been busy with the blog this week! Today, though, I had something on my mind that wouldn't go away. And it's important to share.When you sign with a publisher, be they big or small, don't ignore them. Don't spend two months trying to weigh your options on a contract offer. Or three months … Continue reading Timing is Everything
K. M. Warfield 