Apologies in advance if this column is scattered...I’m moving tomorrow, packing up my life once again and relocating to the Oregon Coast as of about 4am, so I’m currently a bit distracted. And … [Read more...]
The 50 best unfamous author putdowns
May 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I’m really excited to be posting my first column here at The Indie Exchange. I hope I can come a little bit close to doing justice to the other great writers here. I spent a bit of time thinking … [Read more...]
Book Publicity – Maximizing Author Events
May 16, 2013 by 2 Comments
There’s no better salve for a writer’s psyche than a boatload of positive feedback. https://twitter.com/IndieExchange/status/334716447408398337 Notice I didn’t say it was the best thing to … [Read more...]
Destination Inspiration
May 15, 2013 by 1 Comment
I’m a great believer in the influence our surroundings can have on us. J.G. Ballard’s The Empire of the Sun came from his own boyhood experiences of being held in a war camp. Albert Camus’ The … [Read more...]
The Great Gatsby Infographic
May 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Highest Denominator
May 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Run or a nap? I went for a run instead of sleeping, and reflected on what I’ve been thinking over for a long while now: my target audience for Redemption was primarily male. I have proof. My … [Read more...]
My 12 Step Program for Edits
May 11, 2013 by 6 Comments
The final book of my Crown Phoenix series is in the hands of my wonderful editor, “Eagle Eye” Carlie Cullen as I write this post. I call her Eagle Eye because she is extremely thorough, and if you … [Read more...]
I’m coming out Abercrombie & Fitch
May 9, 2013 by 5 Comments
So the CEO of Abercrombie and Fitch came out and said he doesn't like fat people. What he did spurred me on to do something rash. I'm coming out. See that picture? Yes, it's full-size. That's me in … [Read more...]
Tips for Choosing a Blog Tour Company
May 8, 2013 by
Digital publishing has opened doors for more than just writers. People who enjoyed reading and talking about books have now become sought after book reviewers. And with the increase popularity of book … [Read more...]
The Top Ten Reasons I Love Scrivener
May 5, 2013 by
In February of this year I was introduced to a software writing program called Scrivener. A fellow writer, who is as Attention Deficit as I am, said the program has been instrumental in helping him … [Read more...]
Depositphotos is a Bloggers’s Best Friend
May 2, 2013 by
I have discussions with fellow bloggers about blogging issues now and then. After a story about a blogger being sued over using copyrighted pictures made the news, the subject of photos came up - fair … [Read more...]
Do You Leave Good Blog Comments?
Have you ever thought about the impact your comments have on someone’s blog post or article? Many of us are authors but a post reply is not the place to show off our best writing. It’s the place … [Read more...]