This week, I've plunged into final edits for Miranda Warning. I haven't really delved deep into this novel in months. Two words: Freaking. Out. This may or may not involve frantic messages to my crit partner asking if I actually have the ability to write in the first place. This may or may not … [Read more...]
My Daughters’ Book Reviews: Shadow Hand by Anne Elisabeth Stengl
I've been so blessed lately to chat with author Anne Elisabeth Stengl online. She is such a creative, kind gal! And my daughters were thrilled to receive a review copy of her latest novel, Shadow Hand. EVERY one of Stengl's covers blows me away, and this one is no exception: My daughters, ages 13 … [Read more...]
Vlog Update
Hi, my friends. I felt like I hadn't checked in via vlog recently, so wanted to let you know of a few things going on this week! Will post links to them as we go along on my FB author page here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ADYgTVuTOM … [Read more...]
Release Date for MIRANDA WARNING, Audio Version of God’s Daughter, & Call Out for Early Readers
I won't be posting regularly in upcoming weeks--time to put the pedal to the metal on these next projects: I have set a tentative release date for my mystery, Miranda Warning...and it is: West Virginia Day--JUNE 20, 2014 I figured this would be an appropriate day to release this contemporary … [Read more...]
My First One-Star, My First Book Signing, and My First Author Checking Account
Bad news first (or is it?). I got my first one-star review. I know most authors would say to shut up about this fact, but I feel I've somehow become even more legit as an author. When we write our books, we know that not everyone will like them. We can't please everyone all the time...from storyline … [Read more...]
So You’ve Decided to Self-Publish…the Final Steps
Whew! We've whizzed through the basics here...from getting your manuscript ready to locking in early readers to marketing strategies, I know it's been a whirlwind. I'm going to conclude the series with the final steps in getting your book-baby wrapped up in its tidy package and out the door. 1) I … [Read more...]