What’s a week (or month) without a head-scratching, eye-rolling, why-did-you-make-it-like-that-it-makes-no-sense opinion piece. Categories. When you publish on Amazon, you get to choose two categories for your book to be hidden in (Sarcastic? Yes.) for readers to find. Some are short and simple: Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Science Fiction & Fantasy Although, is itContinue reading “Thursday Thoughts: About time for another Amazon rant?”
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Tuesday Tirade (kinda)
I always thought that the worst pain from a minor injury was getting the end of a bungee cord in the head/face. (See where this is going?) Yesterday, while changing the front tire on my bike, the empty rim slipped from my hand and landed on my big toe. The sock I was wearing wasContinue reading “Tuesday Tirade (kinda)”
Free Book Friday Nov 11: Books and Snow and Blizzards. Oh my!
Well, it finally happened. It snowed, and boy did it ever. With the ground being cold and temperatures expected to remain below freezing . . .winter has arrived. I’m not complaining. Not yet. Last winter we had record snowfall which lead to me having to shovel a lot, and I mean a lot, of snow.Continue reading “Free Book Friday Nov 11: Books and Snow and Blizzards. Oh my!”
Thursday Thoughts: Unconventional Marketing Strategies
As an indie author, we are afforded the flexibility to market however we want. As a writer/blogger, I feel it is my duty to entertain readers as much as possible. I also get annoyed when I purchase something and then it goes on sale. If you buy from a store, usually they will refund theContinue reading “Thursday Thoughts: Unconventional Marketing Strategies”
Tuesday Thoughts: Unofficial Reviews
There could be many reasons for this reader to have stopped reading my book, and if they are reading this, thanks for giving me something to write about today, and I sincerely hope that you were interrupted just as you were ready to dive in to my first sci-fi novella. I was told that aboutContinue reading “Tuesday Thoughts: Unofficial Reviews”
Free Book Friday Nov 4: NoNaNoWriMo (updated)
If I haven’t said this to you before (and I know I have), I’m a slow writer. My first attempt at writing 1600 words/day failed, but as a consolation prize, I did get a novella out of it which turned into a trilogy, or more accurately, is turning into a trilogy. So, while I amContinue reading “Free Book Friday Nov 4: NoNaNoWriMo (updated)”
Free Book Friday Oct 28
The story behind Free Book Friday: I’ve met many authors and readers during my time marketing, cross-promoting, and blogging. I think writers have a responsibility to inform readers about all the indie authors out there in the very crowded world of book publishing. You can’t do it alone, and why would you when you haveContinue reading “Free Book Friday Oct 28”
Free Book Friday Oct 21
Promoting other authors is a lot of work, but you can’t expect something from nothing. Most authors I feature here and in my newsletter has agreed to promote on of my books to their readership. The exception is when I do interviews, which, if you are wondering, will return at some point. Usually I don’tContinue reading “Free Book Friday Oct 21”
Free Book Friday Oct 14: Just Two Promos
The story behind Free Book Friday: I’ve met many authors and readers during my time marketing, cross-promoting, and blogging. I think writers have a responsibility to inform readers about all the indie authors out there in the very crowded world of book publishing. You can’t do it alone, and why would you when you haveContinue reading “Free Book Friday Oct 14: Just Two Promos”
Free Book Friday Oct 7: Early Reviews / An Interview
Here are some early reviews for The Second View “I had dearly loved the first book by this wonderful author, in the same series. This one appealed in many ways as well to me. It was beautiful, with its own contrast. I could not put this down, I was deeply moved.” “When I saw thereContinue reading “Free Book Friday Oct 7: Early Reviews / An Interview”
Lines by Leon 