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Mar.24.2009
I am giving thanks for the return of my writing vibe. I've managed to get down 3,000 words of an entirely new novel, being the second book in the planned crime series. I've settled on a format that means I can relax and enjoy the process, which is vital at this stage. The first novel is back with...
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Mar.22.2009
RUINED REPUTATION COMES TO A HALT
Could self-publishing be the way to publish your book(s)?
RECORD HIGHS OF SELF-PUBLISHED BOOKS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 2009
Why is self-publishing taking over the traditional method of publishing?
YOU can..."Conquer All Obstacles...
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Mar.12.2009
A great title can capture an audiences' attention...GOTCHA!
Now that I have your attention, I'm going to focus today's posts on AUTHOR PLATFORMS-the reason why every writer should spend the time designing a bragging article about who he/she is and what they write.
In a bookstore or on the selling...
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Mar.07.2009
My first blog - in this place as opposed to my occasional Blogspot ravings - has to be about today's cause for yanking-out-of-hair: query letters. I read a piece of advice recently that specifically said the first thing you should say is how you found/selected your current victi ... sorry, agent....
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Feb.15.2009
It's only around four hours since I left the Mark Hopkins Hotel atop Nob Hill after spending three very intense days at the 2009 San Francisco Writer's Conference, attending workshops, networking, taking in keynote talks from established writers, enjoying great meals, and getting feedback from...
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Feb.08.2009
I recently accepted agent Jill Marsal's offer to represent my post-apocalyptic novel, THE WINTER OF GOD AND MAN. Jill is with the Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. She's already made a couple of terrific editing suggestions, and I'm making 'em.
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Dec.23.2008
We've almost completed our move to Alabama. Today, we'll be making the final leg of the trip, continuing on from Marbury to Gulf Shores, where my parents live. I'm excited and nervous to be home, to tell the truth. There is a sort of nascent terror growing inside of me. I don't know why Alabama...
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Dec.03.2008
Moonrat at Editorial Ass defines how dreary these publishing times are (and she'll even send you elsewhere for more info). Frankly, I'm not sure what to make of all of it. I've been spouting leftist propaganda (my previous post, apparently), but outside of that, I'm lost.
I am sincerely questioning...
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Nov.26.2008
As I wait to hear from my publisher, I think it's time for me to focus on all I have to be thankful for. It's always easy to dwell on what's wrong instead of what's right, isn't it? So here goes:
I'm employed, when so many people are not. What a difficult holiday season it must be for them, and...
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Nov.24.2008
For those into the paranormal, fantasy and fringe science…
EXTREME LIQUIDATION
A SCIENCE FANTASY available at http://www.lyricalpress.com/extreme_liquidation
Reincarnation is preventing Aleister Crowley from ascension,...
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