When the synapses fail to make a connection…
As an indie author, having an editor can, perhaps, help you avoid some of the problems I’ve encountered…but then I wouldn’t have had the joy of writing this post!
Fun with Phonics (or poems we almost know the words to)
*wink* No, we’re not doing a phonics lesson today, but I’m attached to the title of this post and I’m not changing it now! Recently, I asked readers in my Facebook group if I could get a few eyes on … Continued
A Huge Indie Author Problem
Before indie publishing, we authors had to go through the “gatekeepers” to get published—either by appealing to an editor him or herself or to snag an agent and have them do the pitching for us. We were at the mercy … Continued
Calling All Readers: What Should I Write Next?
I’ve put this little survey up on social media and also through my newsletter, but I also realize I have a few folks who subscribe to my website–or sometimes they pop on over just to see what I’m up to. … Continued
Throwing Books Across the Room
Those of you who have been following me for a while know that I strive for realism. You might wonder why; after all, much of fiction is fantasy (and I’m not talking about the genre). It’s because I subscribe to … Continued
Ruminating on the A to Z Challenge
So the folks running the show for the April 2016 Blogging from A to Z Challenge asked us to write one final post reflecting on our experiences. I’d written a little bit in two previous posts but decided to gather … Continued
Anatomy of a Blurb
I’m writing this as a follow up to last month’s A-to-Z Blog Challenge. About a week ago (on Sunday!), I knew I needed to knock out the blurb for the Codie Snow story (Once Around the Block) that I’ll be … Continued
A to Z Challenge: Z is for ZIGZAG
Today is the last day of the A-to-Z April Blogging Challenge, and I’m writing a story about a character named Codie Snow. If you’re just joining me, you’ll want to start with these earlier posts so you’re not completely lost: … Continued
A to Z Challenge: Y is for YOUNG
This is the final week of the A-to-Z April Blogging Challenge, and I’m writing a story about a character named Codie Snow. If you’re just joining me, you’ll want to start with these earlier posts so you’re not completely lost: … Continued
A to Z Challenge: X is for It Takes X Times to Get a Clue
This is the final week of the A-to-Z April Blogging Challenge, and I’m writing a story about a character named Codie Snow. If you’re just joining me, you’ll want to start with these earlier posts so you’re not completely lost: … Continued
