Enticing Readers to Take the Chance
“Just face it, you’re self publishing because no one will buy your work or you’re not willing to suffer slush pile obscurity until your work earns notice
Eyes on the Prize
You’re writing a novel. You’re opening a bakery. You’re going to be a professional photographer. They’re all businesses. Writing is one business, but the publishing of your book is another. Two separate enterprises that equally need your attention. It’s the same on that bakery. Being a great baker isn’t enough, you also need to have […]
Position Before Submission
Yes, I am officially insane. At 47, I’m trying out Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu without any previous martial arts training. It’s a good workout. It’s amazing research for in-fighting techniques for my writing. It requires me to think, plan, use my weight and body position in surprising ways. Fun stuff. Last Friday, our instructor emphasized that position […]
Bared to You: A Crossfire Novel
Bared to You: A Crossfire Novel by Sylvia Day This is a romance with lots of sex action between the pages. It’s pretty much non-stop sex and emotional drama. Although I’m a fan of romance with a big erotic component, the sheer volume did put the kibosh on any significant character or plot development. Eva […]
Social Media Does Not Drive Sales
Don’t get me wrong, I love social media. I love me some Twitter, and Facebook, and Flikr, and YouTube, etc. I love them so much I have to be careful not to lose my job, like my friend with the vampire chat room back in the 90’s. Does a strong social media platform work for […]