Most writers aren’t marketing experts. For those who, like me, are independently published we have to learn to be researchers, writers, editors, cover designers and marketing experts. (There’s more that I left out.) How do you find an inexpensive market place for your books? As a first-time author I am learning as I go. I’m thankful to have a great network of writer-friends who offer … Continue reading Marketing Made Easy
Disclaimer: Hating marketing is not required to use these tools. In fact, if you enjoy marketing, you’ll have a blast using them. I’m active in several online writing communities, and one of the most frequent things I read about is how much authors hate marketing. It’s usually accompanied by talk about art and creativity, and… via Five Marketing Tools for Authors Who Hate Marketing — Writer … Continue reading Five Marketing Tools for Authors Who Hate Marketing — Writer Unboxed
Carrie glared at the phone vibrating beside her. She punched end and slammed it back to the table. Tilting her head against the sofa cushions she tried to ignore it but her eyes kept going to her cell. A text scrolled across her screen, I’m sorry. Yeah, of course he’s sorry, he got caught. She turned the phone over and closed her eyes. Tears slipped … Continue reading A Thousand Word Challenge
White fisherman boots are as common around here as flip flops and Nike’s. Called by locals: Wanchese Go Go Boots, Low Land Nike’s, Fisherman Dress shoes, etc. These boots are great when you are working on the water or in the case of the last few days, walking in snowy muck. Today I’ve traded in my Go Go boots for a more stylish pair of … Continue reading Wanchese Go Go Boots
Ms. Ryan has a way with characters. She brings you into their world and makes them feel like friends. Wes and Bree are the kids who made it. Both were poor kids who were given scholarships, allowing them to receive a better education and more opportunities. This similarity binds them, gives them an understanding of each other that others in their circle of friends couldn’t … Continue reading Playing with Seduction by Reese Ryan
I say taxes and I can hear most of you groan. People are always complaining about having to pay the government a percentage of their hard-earned money. I’ve probably complained about it myself. But signing up to pay sales tax to the North Carolina Department of Revenue wasn’t just about giving the state my money. It was a milestone. I’m celebrating paying taxes because it … Continue reading Celebrating Paying Taxes
My mentor, M K Graff writes a crime/mystery blog called Auntie Em Writes and she will be promoting my novel, “Chrome Pink” tomorrow. Please, check out her blog and check out “Chrome Pink.” Rae Lynne Grimes is a survivor. She returns to her hometown along the inner banks of the North Carolina coast to care for her dying grandfather. A pink motorcycle, a handsome construction … Continue reading I’ll be on Auntie Em Writes
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