If you’re just joining me, start here: Part One If you’ve stuck with me this far, you’re probably wondering how anything actually gets done. Don’t worry, we’re to that point! I would stress that if you’re really wondering how this works for me and what you can get from the process for yourself, you definitely should go back and read from the beginning. It will probably take you 10-15 minutes tops. That said, I realized going into the Planner section that I was {Read More}
2016 Prep – Part Four
December 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Part One Part Two Part Three Ok, you’ve done a lot of work, but you didn’t write any goals… but, now you have goals. The quick check you need to do is to see if what’s in your large 2016 section can be done viably this year. I usually don’t do that until February. The turning of a year is filled with so much optimism (and unset deadlines) that knowing what’s going to fit isn’t always doable. BUT, in a {Read More}
2016 Prep – Part Three
December 26, 2015 by 2 Comments
Part One Part Two If you’re following along you have three important things already: Whiteboard of possible and impossible items An index card with your deciding factors All the possible and impossible items that move forward based on your deciding factors But, these aren’t goals. Nope. Still no goals. I bet you’re feeling pretty good about that, right? 😉 After this, I build a Warboard. This comes from my days as a strategic HR Director. In those days the board {Read More}
2016 Prep – Part Two
December 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Welcome back for Part Two of 2016 Prep. If you didn’t already, check out Part One HERE. So, you did your brainstorming and you have a list of possible and impossible ideas. Keep that around. At the very least, take a picture of it because you even when we’re done with it for now, the impossible doesn’t always stay that way. So, the next thing we’re going to do I create your deciding factors. Don’t worry, we’re not to goals {Read More}
2016 Prep – Part One
December 26, 2015 by 2 Comments
If you know me even a little bit, you know I love planning, goals, organizing, etc. One of the best parts of the end of the year is for once the majority of people are on the same page about getting some goal-making going on. Lately, I’ve been so chatty about it, that people have been asking me about my own get-organized ways. And so, get ready for a couple posts that will show you what I do and maybe {Read More}
Learning Your Voice
August 18, 2015 by 28 Comments
We’re looking for at least 500 authors to chime in on how long it took for them to find their voice in a way that had them utilizing it well. Take the poll and share it with your author peeps! Have thoughts about this? Share them in the comments. THANKS, Lonely Owl Books
What makes a Best Seller?
April 6, 2015 by 1 Comment
This seems to be popping up as a discussion in a lot of places lately. I’d like to know what Readers think – are you a reader who doesn’t also write? Take the poll and feel free to chime in below in the comments too! WHAT DO YOU THINK? ps… results edited so that all NYT & USAT reflect overall vote.
Love Firsts – Free Extended YA Excerpts
November 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
CHECK IT OUT! Because sometimes one excerpt chapter isn’t enough… Included in this sampler are extended excerpts from eight of today’s best young adult contemporary romance authors. Whether you’re looking for heart-pounding moments, a few laughs or deeper, issue-based reads, we think you’ll find your next favorite books (and book boyfriends!) from among these samples. Love Firsts includes the opening chapters of: Taking the Reins by Katrina Abbott Investigating the Hottie by Juli Alexander Stalk {Read More}
New Release: WORTH THE FALL (Brew Ha Ha #2)
October 14, 2014 by 1 Comment
More Brew Ha Ha Romance & Ridiculousness Kasey Lane is having a bad week. Understatement. Her idea of success never involved losing her job, man, and apartment in 24-hours. Now, with nowhere to go and no way to pay for it anyway, Kasey decides it’s time for a fresh start. Which means a new apartment, a new career, and…no men. But as a magnet for ridiculousness and absurd brushes with the law, her start goes from fresh to stale in {Read More}
WORTH THE FALL – Excerpt
October 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
WORTH THE FALL Brew Ha Ha #2 Kasey Lane is having a bad week. Understatement. Her idea of success never involved losing her job, man, and apartment in 24-hours. Now, with nowhere to go and no way to pay for it anyway, Kasey decides it’s time for a fresh start, which means a new apartment, a new career, and…no men. But as a magnet for ridiculousness and absurd brushes with the law, her start goes from fresh to stale in {Read More}