Sep 10, 2017 | Entertainment
I recently followed Rough Bandit’s Fun Pun Blog. Here’s a selection of some puns that made me chuckle: My ex-girlfriend just found out that I’ve replaced her bed with a trampoline. She hit the roof. I bought a pair of shoes off a drug dealer. Dunno what...
Sep 8, 2017 | Events and Giveaways
Today is International Literacy Day 2017. The theme for this year is “Reading the Past, Writing the Future.” As UNESCO’s Director-General explains, “The world has changed since 1966 – but our determination to provide every woman and man with the skills,...
Sep 6, 2017 | Marketing
You may remember Alfageek from his previous tips on book marketing with Twitter. He has recently shared his findings on using Booklinker to compose the perfect tweet about your book. Here is the gist of it, although you’d be well advised to check out the...
Sep 4, 2017 | Maps and Infographics, Writing
Jack Milgram is a writer and blogger at Custom Writing. He recently published an Infographic with 28 Boring Words and suggestions of what to use instead. The idea is that, if you practice using these suggested words instead of the plain-vanilla ones, it will become a...
Sep 2, 2017 | Other
Deborah Carney of BookGoodies often shares on their newsletters some of the best news and tidbits you’ve read on this blog. Back in 2012, she lost everything in Hurricane Sandy. This taught her a lot about how organizations and the government don’t help...
Aug 31, 2017 | Marketing
One of the most common issues facing authors, Indies in particular, is getting reviews. How do you match your work with potentials readers who enjoy reviewing? This can be harder than me successfully reading a map (don’t ask), especially if you write in a...
Aug 29, 2017 | My Publications, Writing
Back in September, I published Emotional Beats: How to Easily Convert your Writing into Palpable Feelings. As promised, I will be posting the book on my blog. So, here is the next installment, continuing Part 3 of the book: Other Beats. This chapter deals with:...
Aug 27, 2017 | Fun Historical Facts, Writing
I hosted the other day a guest post by my author friend, Charles E. Yallowitz, but today I’m sharing his excellent series of posts he has written on fantasy (Medieval) arsenal. Charles has recently shared posts on the types of swords, shields, and projectile...
Aug 25, 2017 | Events and Giveaways
With August almost over, I realize I haven’t shared any deals or giveaways in a while. So, here are some deals that will keep you company as the summer slowly wears off. Audiobook Giveaway My author friend Autumn Birt is running an amazing audiobook giveaway for...
Aug 23, 2017 | My friends' Guest Posts, Writing
This is a guest post by my author friend, Charles E. Yallowitz. Written in his trademark tongue-in-cheek manner, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Writing In The Midst Of Chaos Thank you to Nicholas for offering a spot on his blog. My name is Charles E. Yallowitz...
Aug 19, 2017 | My Publications, Writing
Back in September, I published Emotional Beats: How to Easily Convert your Writing into Palpable Feelings. As promised, I will be posting the book on my blog. So, here is the next installment, continuing Part 3 of the book: Other Beats. This chapter deals with:...
Aug 17, 2017 | My friends' Guest Posts, Writing
This is a guest post by Kristy Jones, a blogger of A Click Away Remotes in California and an aspiring book writer. For the past 3 years, she’s been working as an office staff while making her way to build her own brand as an online DIY writer. 9 Lessons You Can Learn...
Aug 15, 2017 | Fun Historical Facts
Not many people may realize this, but today’s celebration of the Dormition of the Virgin is the third greatest celebration in Greece (and the Greek Orthodox tradition), after Easter and Christmas. Although nominally a religious holiday, it is celebrated in the...
Aug 13, 2017 | Interviews Features and Reviews, Marketing
ReaderLinks I have mentioned my author friend John Logsdon a number of times in this blog. Not only is he a book marketing guru who has helped me a lot with my own books, he has also been developing ReaderLinks; a website to help Indies in their everyday struggle to...
Aug 11, 2017 | Interviews Features and Reviews, My friends' Guest Posts, Writing
This is a guest post by the makers of Write!; a new app developed specifically for writers who wish to avoid Word’s or Scrivener’s clutter and distractions. I have tried it out and it works as advertised. If you’re on the lookout for a new writing...
Aug 9, 2017 | Maps and Infographics, Writing
Stuck for the right word to describe a flavor or aroma? Author Margo Bond Collins recently shared on Facebook this wonderful infographic that promises to help! I’m not quite sure where I’ll use alliaceous or enzymatic but there are enough adjectives here...
Aug 7, 2017 | Marketing
Jackie Weger is more than an author of great romance novels; she’s a tireless supporter of Indies, both on her own and through her eNovel Authors at Work group. Jackie has written a score of posts detailing her (rather extensive) marketing experience; you may have...
Aug 5, 2017 | Marketing, My friends' Guest Posts
This is a guest post by Jennifer Scott, a business developer who works in different areas of education, technology, security, and various types of online marketing. Prior to business developing Jennifer was a consultant at Deloitte who managed security services...
Aug 3, 2017 | My Publications, Writing
Back in September, I published Emotional Beats: How to Easily Convert your Writing into Palpable Feelings. As promised, I will be posting the book on my blog. So, here is the next installment, continuing Part 3 of the book: Other Beats. This chapter deals with: Other...
Jul 31, 2017 | Entertainment, My friends' Guest Posts, Random Musings
You may remember my dear wife, Electra, from her guest posts, The Art of Forgetting: Are all Authors Forgetful? and The life of an author as lived by his wife. She has finally decided to write an update with another behind-the-scenes peek at our life. As...
