Should I Publish Traditionally or Go Indie?
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, they...
Chat with me Live on Friday 23, 9am-12pm CST
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 Timebie? The...
Author Feature: C.M. Lance, a Handsome Battle Wizard
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 designing a bomber...
Winning an RRBC #PushTuesday slot
I had a lovely surprise last Tuesday, while checking my Twitter feed: I had been selected for a #Pushtuesday slot by the Rave Reviews Book Club. Each Tuesday, an author is selected, and members are asked to promote one of their books with the hashtag #Pushtuesday....
Publisher Feature: DJD Digital Press
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 reading...
Book Feature: Dog Bone Soup by Bette Stevens
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...
My Decisions
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...
Author Feature: Kylie Betzner, aka Lit Chic
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...
Your Advice
Wow! Just... Wow! Since yesterday, I've already had 30 wonderfully helpful comments. I can't thank you enough! I've refrained from replying until everyone has had a chance to speak, so I'll wait another day or two before I properly respond. For now, I just wanted to...
Advice Needed!
I have been struggling with three questions relating to my writing and marketing, then it occurred to me: why not consult the wonderfully supportive and helpful people who follow my blog? So, please keep reading if you're in the mood of offering some advice. I'd like...
RRBC Awards: we won!
Remember how I had asked you to vote for my blog in the Rave Reviews Book Club awards? Well, you did it! My blog won first place in the Best Blog category, and my On the Shelf interview won second place! Surprisingly enough, these were not the only awards I won, as I...
In Memoriam: Kathryn C. Treat
The Rave Reviews Book Club and the entire Indie community lost during the holiday season a wonderful friend, Kathryn C. Treat. Kathryn was a dear online friend of mine, and we were chatting until the very day she fell ill. Her funeral is today, and I am hosting Nonnie...