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 be times when you’re tempted to quit. When the agents don’t bite… Read More
Novel Rocket!
I’ve shared on my FB author page, but just wanted to share something here today. I’m now a contributor to the wealth of online author/industry information, Novel Rocket! I’d love for you to check out my first post today. I’m often asked what authors need to do before self-publishing. There are three key elements to get into place. I feel… Read More
When it’s not Personal
I’m just pondering how paralyzing it is to spend time worrying about our online stats. When I first got on Facebook, I remember being shocked when someone would unfriend me. Had I come across the wrong way? Offended someone? Then twitter. As I was building my numbers, I noticed when people dropped me. Was it personal? (Answer–almost never! Twitter is… Read More
Guest Interview: GRAEME ING, author of YA Fantasy Novel OCEAN OF DUST
Graeme Ing, author of OCEAN OF DUST Today, I’m privileged to interview an author who’s supported my Viking novel from the moment he heard about it–he has Viking roots! Graeme’s young adult novel entitled Ocean of Dust has recently released. Here’s a little info on Graeme: Graeme Ing is a writer of fantasy and SF novels, both adult and YA…. Read More
Just Bing Me!
Hilarious! Would our spouses/friends agree? Just a short fun post today! I was just telling my closest writing peeps that I’d googled and binged myself (sounds weird, but you know what I’m talking about!). Trying to keep up with the ol’ platform-building AND I check periodically to make sure no pics of my kids show up (very OCD about keeping… Read More
A Bone to Pick–A Jealous Bone
St. John the Baptist–Donatello Ever catch yourself comparing?As women, we might compare how put together we look, how big our houses are, how many activities our kids are involved in.Men compare jobs. They also might compare wives, or intelligence, or cars, or video games. I don’t know, since I’m not a guy. Whether it’s spoken aloud, or whether it’s just… Read More