Happy Labor Day, everyone! I plan on working on 'Wielder of Tiren' later today. Just have to finish up one or two more things that, if I don't work on them, will fester in my brain and interrupt the plot. The last thing I need to write is dialogue about unloading the dishwasher! LOLThis weekend … Continue reading One of THOSE moments
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Last Monday with…Matt Grawitch!
Hello! Today, I'm happy to be hosting Matt Grawitch! Be sure to show him some love!1. What’s the title of your latest release? Link?The Box of Death, the 2nd Book in the Three Wizards Chronicles. http://www.amazon.com/Death-Three-Wizards-Chronicles-Book-ebook/dp/B00JR9YPO2/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1408975814&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=the+box+of+death+by+matthew+grawitch2. Why do you like writing in this genre?Well, I’ve always been attracted to stories about magic, and when I was growing … Continue reading Last Monday with…Matt Grawitch!
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!
The Secret Revealed
It's a Sunday night, and I'm relaxing. About to go dive into Arwenna's world and do some more work on book three, and final, book of The Raven Chronicles. We're on vacation, you see. While the bulk of our traveling is now done, we're taking all next week to do small things local to us. … Continue reading The Secret Revealed
Responsibility
It's late on Monday, but I still made it here! It's been crazy busy today. So much going on!Today, I want to talk about responsibility. It's a great concept, but we're in the middle of a shift in thinking. I remember, not to long ago, when the main chorus I heard from a lot of … Continue reading Responsibility
Examining your Goals as an Author
Good morning!We've got a small wilderness area with a river behind us, and the county is working to shore up the levy/create a salmon habitat/make run off areas. While it doesn't directly impact us, the noise and occasional vibrations have made it interesting.I've had a few people tell me later that I inspire them. It's … Continue reading Examining your Goals as an Author
Last Monday with…BeBe Knight!
It's the Last Monday for June, and you should know what that means by now for my blog. Today, we welcome fellow Solstice Shadows author, BeBe Knight!1. What’s the title of your latest release? Link? My Paranormal-Suspense-Romance, An Element of Time, was released this past September. It’s Book One in my Eternal Flame Series. A vampire … Continue reading Last Monday with…BeBe Knight!
A Matter of Trust
Happy Monday!No, I didn't post last week. Insanity, thy visit in my life was not wholly unexpected but you stayed far longer than I'd anticipated! LOL. Life outside of writing has calmed down again, though, so I'm back at it. I *may* even get forward momentum in a wip this week! LOLThis week, I want … Continue reading A Matter of Trust
Because I was told to
Good morning!One of the things I do the most in my job is to be a cheerleader of sorts. To write emails or make posts to our EIC's and authors on FB about how things aren't as bleak as they seem. I don't mind doing this. We all lose sight of the big picture some … Continue reading Because I was told to
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?