Everyone please welcome UK fantasy author, Francene Stanley! 1. What’s the title of your latest release? Link? My latest release is Tidal Surge. Link: http://amzn.to/1hmEn98 However, I'm nearly finished editing the third in the Moonstone series, Shattered Shells, which I plan to submit to Solstice Publishing soon. 2. Why do you like writing in this … Continue reading Last Monday with….Francene Stanley!
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So close!
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!
Six weeks of sales!
Yes! A random post from me on a Thursday! LOL Starting today, I'm going to either have a free book or a book on sale for the next six weeks in a row! Today through the 19th, you can pick up a copy of 'Fin's Magic' for free! http://www.amazon.com/Fins-Magic-Amari-KateMarie-Collins-ebook/dp/B00J7X1DQG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413487942&sr=8-1&keywords=fin%27s+magic I'll be doing additional blog posts … Continue reading Six weeks of sales!
The Muse is in the House!
But not the way you're thinking. LOL. We adopted a kitten over the weekend, and her name is Muse. Now, one of my author friends has declared it to be the perfect name, as now I can blame the Muse for not just lack of writing, but spilled drinks, potted plants, broken dishes, etc. The … Continue reading The Muse is in the House!
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!
A Series of Moments
What drives an author? Is it the belief that publishing a book will lead to instant riches? Fame? Going from obscurity to being the person chatted about at parties? Hearing stories of your friends living vicariously through you? Is it simply that there are stories inside us that must be told? The driving need to … Continue reading A Series of Moments
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
On Creating a Persona
I originally posted this to a closed group on FaceBook. Had a few people say I should share it here, so hope you agree! I've heard from a couple of authors now, who have struggled with either marketing or presenting themselves out in the world. It's interesting in that many authors are introverts at heart, … Continue reading On Creating a Persona
Changing Gears
Hello! It must be a time of change in my life. So many new and wonderful experiences! Ones I have only dreamed of or completely out of the blue. For years, I was the fan girl. I was the one who would go all nuts over the idea of meeting my favorite authors. Respectful, yes, … Continue reading Changing Gears