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Book Blurb Two

Research I’ll reference the article on The Alliance of Independent Authors website. Still gaining insight there. I’m also a member, so I want to give them credit. Super good information here: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/book-blurbs/ I also highly recommend...

Book Blurbs–I’d Rather Write a Book

I’m digging into learning to write better book blurbs. Sounds fun, right? Book Blurb One I have book one, Released, on a Smashwords promo for free until May 31 and am always hoping to sell through the three book series. But here’s the thing: my current...

Smashwords Authors Offer Thousands of eBooks at Free or Deeply Discounted to Support Readers Affected by the Pandemic

Without our super distributors and aggregators to push out books, authors could not provide the deals offered. Discount levels include 30%-off, 60% off, and FREE! If you haven't read the first book in my The Great Escapee Series, Released, now is the time. Find it...

Discipline during COVID-19

I have read on Twitter or Instagram where other authors have had a tough time with lethargy and exhaustion. Reading the news too much, extra family around, worries, all play into a much different lifestyle than we are used to. For a couple days, I was okay. Even...

Perspective – “Just a little”

Sep 10, 2021

Perspective - "Just a Little" So, what is the barista’s perspective of ‘just a little’ and what is mine? “Do you want...

Perspective – Right or Left, Up or Down?

Jul 24, 2021

I know. This Perspective thing. I've done several posts on the subject. And now I add Right or Left, Up or...

Weather Outlook–is it sunny or is it cloudy?

Jun 16, 2021

Perspective. Again! Is it sunny or is it cloudy? I was talking to someone recently about perspective. (Are you...

Scrivener Rocks!

Apr 30, 2015

I'm finishing (I hope!) edits on Released. Checking the thread of pipes. (Ask my sister or read the book! It...

To ISBN or Not ISBN? What’s a Girl To Do?

Apr 24, 2015

Writing. Editing. Revisioning. ISBNs. What? To ISBN or not to ISBN? Say that fast over and over all day, like I have...

Real Beginnings

Jan 19, 2015

Recently, I was asked to participate in an author panel at a local library. Me. I could get nervous if I let myself,...

Calendars, Scenes, and Sequences

Jan 12, 2015

My editor recommended setting up a timeline for the current fiction I'm editing. The story line was really messed up....

Not Giving Up — Gittin’ Back In The Saddle

Jan 5, 2015

I don't do New Year resolutions, but I love getting my journal out and rehashing where I'm at with God, life, writing,...

Bargaining with NaNoWriMo

Nov 12, 2014

It's November. NaNoWriMo month. That's National Novel Writing Month. It's where ... maybe go to their site. They...

Isn’t He Cute?

Oct 24, 2014

I know. This is weird. You know where I am, or rather, what department of Menard's I'm in. Posting about being in the...

Peanut Butter, Frosting … and Diets

Aug 22, 2014

How much peanut butter is okay on this keto diet thing? Because I use peanut butter like I eat frosting--thick and...

Grammer Monsters

Jul 16, 2014

Grrr. Infinitives. Conjugations. Prepositions. Is there an easier way? Do I have to know English to learn Spanish? =D...

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