Category: <span>debut author</span>

It’s a New Release in the Barks & Beans Cafe cozy mystery series!

I’m sorry I’m not the best blogger, so this post is late! Although I started out early in the blogging world, I now focus all my writing efforts on writing books for my readers. 🙂 Book 5 in the Barks & Beans Cafe cozy mystery series, TROUBLE BREWING, has now released in softcover and ebook versions! You can also read… Read More

Interview and Book Giveaway with Catie Cordero, Author of Ramble and Roar

Hello, folks! I know I haven’t blogged in quite a while–I’ve been keeping busy cramming in as many hours of writing as I can this year. BUT I have to share about author Catie Cordero. Isn’t her book cover above gorgeous? It’s original artwork and she and her husband, Jonathan, modeled for it! I met Catie at the Breathe Writers… Read More

Interview with Author Ane Mulligan and #Giveaway of Chapel Springs Revival

I’ve been blessed to work with Ane Mulligan over at Novel Rocket (great writing site!), and I was glad to have a chance to interview her today about her debut novel, Chapel Springs Revival. Ane has graciously offered a copy of Chapel Springs Revival to a winner: softcover for a US winner and e-copy for anyone outside the USA. Please comment below for… 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 recommend a set launch date. I think I’ve mentioned this… Read More

So You’ve Decided to Self-Publish…The Third Steps (Building Buzz)

(Disclaimer: What worked for me MIGHT NOT BE YOUR CUP OF TEA! So don’t take this as the only way to go about things. The purpose of this series is to encourage indie/hybrid authors with ideas of how to launch your debut self-published novel. If you disagree, I totally understand. The beauty of self-publishing is that you can do it your… Read More

A Little Update on the Book Launch…

First off, let’s celebrate with fireworks: And then something chocolate (I don’t like cherries but I’d give them to you if you do): And finally, we’ll chill in a cafe with some cappuccino or tea: Some mega thanks are in order for all of you all who tweeted, FBed, interviewed, reviewed, and BOUGHT God’s Daughter this weekend. Guess what? It… Read More