The Tumulus of the Marathon Warriors
If you've read any of my interviews, you may remember that the concept behind my epic fantasy series, Pearseus came to me after reading Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, followed by Jim Lacey’s The First Clash and Herodotus’ Cyrus the Great and Rise of...
And a Happy New Year!
Thanks to a particularly ill-timed stomach bug, I've spent most of the holidays, including Christmas, enjoying Electra's lovely soups. Which is how I found out that Christmas dinner is not the same when you're in bed with a bowl of hot minestrone instead of a...
Author Interview: A. L. Butcher
You may have come across A. L. Butcher on her blog, Library of Erana. Alexandra is one of the most prolific Indies I know, so I was looking forward to finding out more about her and her work. The Usual Hello Alex, good to have you here. What inspired you to write...
Author Feature: Jo Robinson
You have probably noticed Jo Robinson, one of the more supportive members of our little community. Today, I'm taking part in her blog tour for her new book launch! Yes, Jo has just released Echoes of Narcissus in the Gardens of Delight. Echoes of what? Donna thought...
Merry Christmas!
In the spirit of the season, I'll share a story of generosity. The true story of my mother, who's an incredibly giving and generous person. Especially with other people's stuff. You see, my mom has been working with various charities through the years. She's always...
Christmas Shopping Help
With just one day until Christmas, are you stressing over your gifts? Are you wondering whether you should get that person at work whose name you barely remember a nice little something? Are you about to run around screaming? Fret no more, for help is at hand: the...
Author Feature: C. S. Boyack
You may have noticed Craig, aka C. S. Boyack, hanging around. He has a new book out called "The Cock of the South," which is his first attempt at writing fantasy. It involves a group of conquered peoples banding together to ensure they have a place in the world. It is...
Show, Don’t Tell, on Twitter
I have often mentioned the “show, don’t tell” rule in my blog. MMJaye, a regular around here and a great supporter of Indies in her own blog, kindly wrote this guest post for me, tackling the rule from a novel perspective: how to use it when tweeting. Enjoy her...
Are you in a Gothic Horror Novel?
As you seemed to enjoy last week's post, Are you in a Regency Romance Novel?, I've got another one for you, also by The Toast (again, I would have reblogged, but The Toast doesn't allow that). This one, written by Abi Inman, answers the burning question in everyone's...
Cover Reveal: Descent by L.A. Starkey
I'd like to share with you a cover reveal today! The talented L.A. Starkey has revealed the cover for her latest book, Descent. This is the third book in her YA paranormal romance series, Soul Keeper. It is expected to be released in January 2015. What's that all...
Guest Post by Yohana Petrovic: The Best Free Tools to Improve your Writing
Freelance writer and blogger, Yohana Petrovic contacted me with an idea for a post describing four tools that can help you become a better writer. Enjoy! The best free tools to improve your writing skills! The art of writing is a combination of language, technical...
Why Should You Publish in Ebook Format?
Frankly, I'm surprised this is even asked anymore. And yet, I did encounter the question a few days ago. I consulted Author Marketing Ideas, Vox.com and, of course, Author Earnings for some interesting statistics on ebooks. EBooks are on the rise right now. Having an...