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Category Archives: Reading
THE EYES HAVE IT
It seems like I’ve been working on this novel forever, but it’s actually been a little over a year. My happy news is the manuscript is completed and in the hands of the editor I use to help polish my … Continue reading
Posted in Agents, Books, Editing, Editors, Fiction, Publishing, Reading, Writing
Tagged authors, Books, Characters, Feelings, novel, Relationships, writing
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BAN THE BLOCKS!
It’s all about the writing. Excuses don’t cut it if you are serious about your writing goals. Whining won’t get the words onto the paper. Taking your dog for a walk doesn’t take all day, and still leaves time for … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Books, Goals, Personal Discipline, Reading, Writing
Tagged Books, goals, Personal Discipline, Time, Time management, Work, writing, Writing Blocks
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ENOUGH POLITICS!
I started my blog – and followed other blogs – for all things writing and book related. I’ve enjoyed bloggers’ poetry, narrative writing, and photography. I’ve learned much from the ruminations of bloggers I’ve followed – new insights about writing, … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Book Sales, Books, Politics, Reading, Social Media, Writing
Tagged Blogging, extremism, hatred, Politics, Publishing, Reading, Social Media, writing
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2016 – THE YEAR IN PUBLISHING
Here is an enlightening post by Jane Friedman about the state of the 2016 publishing industry…. Looking Back at 2016: Important Publishing Developments Authors Should Know
Posted in Blogs, Book Sales, Books, Publishing, Reading, Self Publishing, Writing
Tagged Amazon, Blogging, Blogs, Books, Publishing, Self-publishing, Traditional Publishers, writing
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ONCE UPON A TIME—TWO TROY HIGH GIRLS
FOUR WEEKS TO LAUNCH! STAR CATCHING is speeding toward the launch pad! I received word late last week that the paperback copies of STAR CATCHING will be ready in time for the Chronicle Book Fair on November 6. (The e-books will … Continue reading
7 Unmissable Insider Secrets to Achieving Best Selling Status on Amazon
Thanks to Laurence O’Bryan for these secrets to being a best seller on Amazon! August 3, 2015 by Laurence O’Bryan 5 Comments These are the secrets to becoming a top 10, or even #1 bestselling author on Amazon. They rely … Continue reading
Posted in Best Sellers, Blogs, Book Sales, Books, Editing, Publishing, Reading, Self Publishing, Social Media, Writing
Tagged Amazon, authors, best seller, Blogs, launching, promotion, Publishing, writing
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STAR CATCHING
Way back in March, when we were trying hard to say good-bye to winter and welcome the warmer months, I announced the completion of my third novel. The title then was Gram and Me. Fast forward past spring and summer, after … Continue reading
Posted in Books, critiques, Editing, Grief and Loss, Publishing, Reading, Women's Fiction, Writing
Tagged authors, book promotion, Book Release, Books, critiques, Editing, grief, loss, novels, Publishers, Publishing, Star Catching, writers, writing
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INSPIRATION STREET: A STORY YOU SHOULDN’T MISS!
Occasionally, I’m inspired enough by a book to feel compelled to share it. I don’t often read non-fiction, but when I do and am drawn in as I was with this one, I wonder why I don’t stray from fiction … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Book Reviews, Books, Reading, Writing
Tagged book promotion, Book reviews, Books, Darrell Laurant, Inspiration Street, nonfiction, Perseverence, writers, writing
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WHO’S ON FIRST? The Down Side of Having your Writing Critiqued
I’ve written several posts over the years on the value of having your work critiqued. And I still believe it is important to have objective readers—particularly those who are in the publishing industry and understand what agents and publishers are … Continue reading
Posted in Editing, Manuscripts, Publishing, Reading, Women's Fiction, Writing
Tagged agents, attitude, authors, Book reviews, Books, critiques, Editing, novels, Publishers, Publishing, rewriting, writers, writing
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Come to the Chronicle Book Fair!
Whether you are an author wanting to show off and sell your books, or a reader relishing a literary feast, mark your calendars for November 3, 2013 between 11a.m. and 4p.m. for the Chronicle Book Fair. This event, held annually … Continue reading
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