An efriend writer originally published this as a guest post on their blog to help me launch Against All Odds August 2020. In case you missed it there, here are my secrets on how to afford an out-of-control reading habit: *** Yes, I’m a whale reader. In case you don’t know what that is: A … Continue reading
A good efriend, Liz Gauffreau, mentioned in a comment that she enjoyed the snippets writers share from their own writing. It reminded me I pretty much never do that. And she’s right–if people don’t know what my writing is like, why would they risk the time to read the novel? So, I’m going to share … Continue reading
A friend started a free blog directory that includes categories for writers and teacher-authors. I’ve added WordDreams. It’s free, just getting going. If you’re looking for another way to market your books, here’s how you sign up: https://mohamadkarbi.com/2020/11/23/blog-directory/ Why the Blog Directory? Find blogs of a specific category; and/or find bloggers of similar interests. Drive … Continue reading
A good efriend, Liz Gaudet, mentioned in a comment that she enjoyed the snippets writers share from their own writing. It reminded me I pretty much never do that. And she’s right–if people don’t know what my writing is like, why would they risk the time to read the novel? So, I’m going to share … Continue reading
Tech Tips for Writers is an occasional post on overcoming Tech Dread. I’ll cover issues that friends, both real-time and virtual, have shared. Feel free to post a comment about a question you have. I’ll cover it in a future Tip. I love books. Anytime I can share my favorites in ways people will be … Continue reading
I calculate What’s Trending on my blog by which posts are popular a particular ninety-day period. Here’s this period’s run-down: Descriptions of settings, people, and more 57 Ways to Describe Talking in a Novel How to Describe an American–if You Aren’t How to Show (Not Tell) Emotion–E to O 24 Ways to Describe Pain 29 … Continue reading
This post is for Alex Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writers Support Group (click the link for details on what that means and how to join. You will also find a list of bloggers signed up to the challenge that are worth checking out. The first Wednesday of every month, we all post our thoughts, fears or words … Continue reading
Today, I’m over at Louise’s blog, Standing into Danger, to share my newest book, Against All Odds. Come visit! Continue reading
Welcome to Patricia Josephine and her new book, Influenced! Influencers are the voices that whisper in our ears. Tiny Angels and devils sitting on our shoulders and guiding our choices. They are sworn to thwart the other. It is their duty. Or so they thought… Nothing is as it seems and questions are piling up. … Continue reading
Marketing is always a challenge with book launches. Word-of-mouth is good but to reach the bigger sales numbers that offset the costs of publishing takes more. I’ve tried free advertising, more outlets (beyond Amazon, B&N, TpT), in-person presentations, fee programs, and focused social media. I’ve tried lots of ideas people suggest and hoped they worked … Continue reading
