March 2011
65 posts
Dealing with Doubt Crows →
A video (silent film) you simply *must* watch…Maisey has outdone herself this time. ;-)
February 2011
34 posts
Weekly News & Goals - 2/27/11 →
You’re probably aware by now that I succumbed to a serious head cold last week, which was a rather unpleasant experience I do not recommend if you can help it. My apologies for missing Friday’s…
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Self-Publishing: Carnival of the Indies Issue #5 →
The monthly post round-up for indie authors…good stuff here!
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A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: Guest Post by Jeff... →
Story of bad timing that finally works out…and hilarious post too. :-)
On the Bookshelf: The Butcher's Boy by Michael... →
From Chapter 4
As soon as he caught his breath Michael went to find Oliver. He wanted the hole boarded over so that he never had to go back there again.
His mom headed…
Author Branding – What's in a (Pen) Name? →
I’ll talk about business branding next month, but as I was preparing that post, it occurred to me that the majority of authors, no matter how they’re publishing, don’t want to set up a business….
Sex on the Page: Porn vs. Erotica →
Warning: This discussion will feature frank talk about graphic literary descriptions of sexual acts. If you are under 18 years old, or offended by frank discussions of a sexual nature, do not…
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The Business Rusch: More Modern Writer Survival... →
A long post, but worth wading through, IMO. Great advice for writers working toward a career.
Serial Novel: The Biker's Wench, Chapter 49 →
This serial novel is posted in draft form every Tuesday and Friday.
Ch. 1 | Ch. 2 | Ch. 3 | Ch. 4 | Ch. 5 | Ch. 6 | Ch. 7| Ch. 8 | Ch. 9 | Ch. 10 |Ch. 11 | Ch. 12 |
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An E-Publisher's Manifesto: The Most Important... →
An excellent post for indies on defining genre…advice I’m going to use myself.
Weekly News & Goals - 2/21/11 →
Oh look, it’s Monday again! I’m okay with that though, since I’m off work for President’s Day. Not that I’ll have much time for writing with a haircut and some other items on the agenda, but…
On the Bookshelf: Karma & Melodies by Katie... →
Chapter excerpt
SECOND CHANCES
It’s time to come home, darlin’, a voice whispered in Kendra’s mind. She woke from a sound sleep and shot up in bed. Her…
Number One Marketing Strategy →
Promoting your work is wearisome, particularly around a new release. There’s a lot going on, blogs to visit, interviews to do, tweets to…ah, tweet, and about a zillion things to keep an eye on, all…
Serial Novel: The Biker's Wench, Chapter 48 →
This serial novel is posted in draft form every Tuesday and Friday.
Ch. 1 | Ch. 2 | Ch. 3 | Ch. 4 | Ch. 5 | Ch. 6 | Ch. 7| Ch. 8 | Ch. 9 | Ch. 10 |Ch. 11 | Ch. 12 |
Serial Novel: The Biker's Wench, Chapter 47 →
This serial novel is posted in draft form every Tuesday and Friday.
Ch. 1 | Ch. 2 | Ch. 3 | Ch. 4 | Ch. 5 | Ch. 6 | Ch. 7| Ch. 8 | Ch. 9 | Ch. 10 |Ch. 11 | Ch. 12 |
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Why Write a Sex Scene — or Not | Writing Near the... →
The first in our collaborative blog project - take a peek!
Weekly News & Goals - 2/14/11 →
Happy Valentine’s Day to those who celebrate, and to those who don’t, feel free to have some chocolate or candy anyways. My husband and I don’t do much (why wait for one day to show/tell someone…
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The Daring Novelist: What Have You Got In Your... →
Great idea…I am doing this myself, with some surprising results…
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“Writing Sex Scenes” Starts Next Week | Writing... →
Carol & I are starting a collaborative blog series next week…details here!
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How To Write A Series is now live | Pocket Full of... →
I’m starting this on Saturday…should be a great course (as all of Holly’s are)!
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Author, Jody Hedlund: The Pressure To Jump In Too... →
Excellent, excellent advice. Take the time to experiment and hone. I’m glad I did…
Revisiting Prices →
The pricing of ebooks is a hot topic all over the ‘net these days, and I’ve been giving it some hard thought in relation to my own work. I’ve realized a couple things that have sort of defined how…
Exploring Romantic Suspense: The Hero →
I don’t know about you, but when I’m reading, the heroine really isn’t the reason. I mean sure, we need her there for the hero to fall in love with, and I love a happy ending as much…
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Triple R: Read, Rate, Review: Facebook and... →
A series I’ll be following with interest, since FB marketing makes me a wee bit squeamish for some reason…
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Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » Bring Back that... →
Excellent advice from Kristen Lamb (comes with a bonus earworm - you’ve been warned!).
Serial Novel: The Biker's Wench, Chapter 45 →
***If you are under 18 years old, do not read further.***
This serial novel is posted in draft form every Tuesday and Friday.
Ch. 1 | Ch. 2 | Ch. 3 | Ch. 4 | Ch. 5 | Ch….
Weekly News & Goals - 2/7/11 →
It’s one week to Valentine’s Day, and love it or hate it, you should visit the Snake Bites blog next Saturday for a list of digital scavenger hunt items. Yes, that’s right – my publishing…
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Dean Wesley Smith » New World of Publishing: Speed →
Excellent, thought-provoking post on prolific writing & publishing.
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Random Thoughts: Fire - Chapter Nine →
This fantasy serial is excellent - check it out!
Serial Novel: The Biker's Wench, Chapter 44 →
***If you are under 18 years old, do not read further.***
This serial novel is posted in draft form every Tuesday and Friday.
Ch. 1 | Ch. 2 | Ch. 3 | Ch. 4 | Ch. 5 | Ch. 6 |
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The Series Bible | Kait Nolan →
Do you have one? I really think I need to set one of these up for my Fantasy Ranch series…
Exploring Romantic Suspense: The Heroine →
Is there a certain personality, or set of personalities, that you would expect more than others in a romantic suspense novel? I was thinking about this the other day, and I really don’t think a…
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Sierra's Writing Adventure: Guest Post - John... →
Some great tips on platform & marketing.
Serial Novel: The Biker's Wench, Chapter 43 →
This serial novel is posted in draft form every Tuesday and Friday.
Ch. 1 | Ch. 2 | Ch. 3 | Ch. 4 | Ch. 5 | Ch. 6 | Ch. 7| Ch. 8 | Ch. 9 | Ch. 10 |Ch. 11 | Ch. 12 | Ch. 13
