I have launched each of my books with a virtual book launch via my blog. I really have no success with any other social media. Last year, I tried a few new things and learned a little watching the launches of colleagues: I wanted to give back to those willing to support my writing. It … Continue reading
I’ve used PowerPoint for all of my book trailers so far, following excellent directions from Diana Peach (see link under PowerPoint), but I want to change up the look in the last book of the trilogy, Dawn of Humanity so, I’m hunting for easy-to-use alternatives. Here are three I’m considering: Canva PowerPoint Windows’ organic video … Continue reading
AtoZ Challenge is officially over and I must admit, I didn’t do a good job this year. I had too many distractions and not enough commitment to my AtoZ goals. Here are a few thoughts: AtoZ is a massive commitment–a themed post a day for a month; at least five daily visits to new bloggers … Continue reading
During the promo for my latest prehistoric fiction, Laws of Nature. a wonderful host posted this article I wrote about a few of my essential marketing tips. In case missed it, here’s a revisit: *** Laws of Nature is my seventh Indie novel. I’m a lot smarter now than when I put out my first book, … 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
During my promo for my latest prehistoric fiction, Laws of Nature. one of my wonderful hosts posted this article I wrote about how I use a venerable favorite PowerPoint in my book marketing. In case you missed it, here’s a revisit: *** As an Indie author, I not only write my own books but do … Continue reading
I sell my fiction only on Amazon but my non-fic, I sell not only through Amazon but on my own website, through Facebook (though I have never sold even one), through an education marketplace (Teachers Pay Teachers), and Google Play (almost nothing sells there). I did a poll a few weeks ago to find out … Continue reading
An efriend originally published this as a guest post to help me launch Against All Odds. In case you missed it there, here are books to help you write characters: *** Characters have to be believable. If not, readers put your book down. If your character is a mathematician, he has to think like one, … 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
I sell my fiction only on Amazon but my non-fic, I sell not only through Amazon but on my own website, through Facebook (though I have never sold even one), through an education marketplace (Teachers Pay Teachers), Google Play (almost nothing sells there). I’m curious where you-all sell your books and how that goes? Is … Continue reading
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