Jan 28, 2015 | Blog hops tours & reblogs, My Publications
The lovely author C.E. Robinson very kindly nominated me for a Tour Through Blogland award (you can check out the rest of my awards and see me in a lovely dress in my awards page). The rules include answering four questions about my creative process, in order to let...
Jan 26, 2015 | My Publications, Publishing
I have decided to offer a tell-all of the story behind Runaway Smile on my blog. This is done for two reasons: first, I want to thank all the people who made it possible, especially Dimitris Fousekis and George Vasdekis. Second, I want to inspire any authors who are...
Jan 24, 2015 | Publishing
This is a question I head surprisingly often, especially from new authors. I always tell people that both are valid ways, and advise them to pursue a traditional publishing contract first, if that’s what they want. However, they should not stop at that. Instead,...
Jan 22, 2015 | Events and Giveaways
This is a quick post to let you know that 4WillsPublishing will host a live chat of yours truly, tomorrow morning, between 9 am and 12 pm CST. That’s 5 pm Greek time, and 3 pm UK one. If in doubt about the time in your time zone, why not consult the handy...
Jan 22, 2015 | Interviews Features and Reviews
Mike Lance is another one of the many wonderful new friends I’ve made since becoming an Indie author. He has written the Battle Wizard Saga – but, as is usually the case with Indies, also has a rich background. In his case, this background includes...
Jan 18, 2015 | Interviews Features and Reviews, Publishing
For the first time, I’m interviewing not an author, but a publisher. Daniel J. Dombrowski owns the DJD Digital Press – aka 33rd Street Press. He defines it as a new kind of publishing partner, which sounds rather intriguing. Dan kindly reached out to me after...
Jan 17, 2015 | Blog hops tours & reblogs
DOG BONE SOUP is not only the title of Bette A. Stevens’s debut novel; it ranks high among the paltry meals that the book’s protagonist, Shawn Daniels, wants to forget. Plodding through mounting snow and battling howling winds, Shawn is ready to leave it all...
Jan 15, 2015 | My Publications
After much deliberation, I have now reached my decisions regarding the questions I posted on Sunday. First of all, let me repeat how grateful I am to all of you for your feedback! I could hardly believe my eyes when only minutes after I had posted my questions, I...
Jan 13, 2015 | Interviews Features and Reviews
Most of you have probably come across the gorgeous Kylie Betzner, aka Lit Chic, and her lovely sister, Toni. So, it should come as no news to you that Kylie is about to release her first book, The Quest for the Holy Something or Other, which you can preorder on...