Many of you know how many years I've been writing. Let's see...I finished my first novel in January, 2009. After that, I submitted 3 books via 3 different agents. Then I decided to become an independent (indie) publisher. My publishing house is now officially called WoodHaven Press and you can check … [Read more...]
Pre-Order Smoke and Mirrors, an 8-Author Romantic Suspense Collection, for only 99 cents!
Before I share the news about a new boxed set I'm privileged to be part of, I wanted to announce the winner of Adam Blumer's novel, The Tenth Plague. And the random winner is... KayM! Congrats, Kay! I will get your email info to Adam so he can mail that softcover to you! And thank you to all who … [Read more...]
Interview with Adam Blumer, Author of The Tenth Plague, and Softcover #Giveaway
Today I'd like to re-introduce you to a fellow author (and fellow Bob Jones University grad!), Adam Blumer. I have interviewed Adam before about his novel, The Tenth Plague, but it has recently released in softcover format, so we're celebrating that today with some new questions and a … [Read more...]
5 Ways Authors can be Tweeps, not Twits
I know lots of authors love Twitter, but I think just as many hate it. Here are a few ideas for those getting started with twitter or for those who want to maximize their time there. Rule number one when you JOIN twitter is to follow a lot of people--people you have things in common with. That's the … [Read more...]
5 Practical Ways to Keep Moving Forward as an Author
Just going back in my mind and thinking of the years I spent trying to become traditionally published, and I know some of you have just entered this stage of your writing careers. The querying and waiting. Signing your agency contract...and waiting. Submitting your book...and waiting. There will … [Read more...]
Cliched sayings I have found to be true
Don't ask me where this blogpost idea came from, but I happened to think of all the pithy sayings we've all heard and dismissed while growing up...only to find out they were very true as we got older! Maybe it's because I write West Virginia mysteries/suspense and sometimes my characters might pop … [Read more...]