Nov 7, 2024 | Random Musings
I worked as a web developer from 1995 to 2015. In 2013, I started this blog (11 years to the date). In 2014, I published my first book, and by 2019, I had switched to being a full-time writer. Meanwhile, I got married, moved from Edinburgh to Athens, lost loved ones,...
Oct 23, 2024 | Blog hops tours & reblogs
You may remember my March feature of A Beggar’s Bargain by Jan Sikes. Today, I’m presenting A Noble Bargain, the second book 2 in her Bargainer series. I hope you enjoy the new release! A Noble Bargain Thank you, Nicholas, for allowing me to take over your...
Sep 12, 2024 | AI writing, Writing
In my day job, I use AI daily to research topics in a way and depth that a simple search simply can’t. But generative AI is a big no-no, as all our copy is human-written. I assumed everyone who’s serious about writing did that, so you can imagine my...
Jul 27, 2024 | Interviews Features and Reviews
Here’s another book feature, this one for the amazingly talented Robbie Cheadle. Robbie has obviously transcended time as she somehow manages to juggle the needs of her family along with writing, photography, and painting. Today, I’m featuring her latest...
Jun 14, 2024 | Interviews Features and Reviews
Almost 10 years ago, I ran a feature post on Sue Coletta, one of the top crime writers in the world. Today, I’m pleased to present Savage Mayhem, her latest release of many. Though Savage Mayhem is book 9 in the Mayhem Series, it can also be read as a...
May 13, 2024 | AI writing, Random Musings
Not many people know I actually trained as a counselor some 25 years ago. I never worked as one, but I still use the skills I picked every day. Which is why I am concerned that more than 1 in 5 adults in the US live with a mental illness, according to the CDC, and...
Apr 22, 2024 | AI writing, Marketing, Writing
Following Infostack’s 2024 AI Writing Summit, you will find here my guide on the skills writers need in order to thrive in the AI era. From brainstorming to editing and marketing your work, AI can be your most useful assistant. All you need is to learn what it...
Apr 3, 2024 | Publishing
Book Marketing means promotional marketing efforts that help sell books and reach a broad audience. This marketing strategy ultimately helps to boost sales and increase revenue for the publisher. Authors are shifting their craft from the physical book system to the...
Apr 1, 2024 | Fun Historical Facts, Quora
The astonishing discovery of a Minoan router in Phaistos may lead to the deciphering of Linear A, as archaeologists claim that the disc contains the WiFi password. It is also claimed that the router was part of the net that connected Phaistos, Knossos, Dodona, Delphi,...
Mar 19, 2024 | Blog hops tours & reblogs
I’m hosting today a feature post on Jan Sikes’ book, A Beggar’s Bargain as part of her Blog Tour Day 4. A Beggar’s Bargain A shocking proposal that changes everything. Desperate to honor his father’s dying wish, Layken Martin vows to do whatever it takes...
Mar 18, 2024 | Writing
I have been writing a lot about AI writing lately, I know. This is not an accident, as I’m fascinated by the technology behind it and enthusiastic about its potential. Especially for us writers and authors, AI has a lot to offer. Last time, I mentioned two AI...
Mar 15, 2024 | AI writing, Writing
My day job is that of SEO copywriter, which means I write copy for blog posts, web pages, newsletters, etc. While my job was supposed to get obsolete with the advent of AI, it has actually benefited greatly from its use: for example, I use ChatGPT and Claude almost...
Feb 28, 2024 | AI writing, Writing
Can you use AI in fiction writing? That was the topic I recently explored on Story Empire, the home of twelve authors, eleven of whom are extremely talented (plus me). It is the perfect destination for those who share a passion for all things related to writing,...
Feb 26, 2024 | AI writing, Writing
While I strongly believe that AI in general and AI content generator tools in particular are a boon to most writers, there are times when you don’t want to use them. One such considerable case regards the risk of plagiarism. Obviously, plagiarized content is not...
Jan 15, 2024 | Interviews Features and Reviews
The new year brings us news of The Soul Whisperer’s Decision, a new release by Gwen Plano. Gwen has a special interest in the Near-Death Experience phenomenon. Here’s why it has piqued her interest and what led her to write the book, in her own words: Since the...
Dec 31, 2023 | Random Musings
To all of my friends, may the new year bring us nothing but joy, peace, love, and success!
Dec 25, 2023 | Random Musings
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!
Dec 12, 2023 | AI writing, Writing
In my capacity as content creator, I use AI writing tools every day. One thing that never fails to impress me is how versatile they are, as they can be used for so many different needs and purposes. For example, I have been working on a series of posts that explain to...
Dec 8, 2023 | Random Musings
It’s the wee one’s birthday in a few days, and we bought her a new desk. Unfortunately, I spent half a day yesterday assembling it. If you’re like me, you’ll know what came next: I’m so sore, I can barely move today. Which is hardly...
Nov 23, 2023 | Random Musings
With everything that’s happening around us, it’s easy to forget how good we have it. Many of us sometimes get so caught up in everything going wrong that we despair. That’s why it’s so important to take a step back and count our blessings. So,...
