I’m going to kick this off by admitting I realize the irony of the next paragraph. Just because someone has published (trad or indie) a book, has a blog, or is even making a living as a writer, does not mean their advice is valid, worthwhile or even safe to your career. If you want to go it alone as an indie-pub’d person, you absolutely need to learn the difference between “someone with an opinion” and a “topic expert.” Now, just to be {Read More}
Risk – What Is it?
January 28, 2013 by 2 Comments
I’ve been seeing a lot of discussions online (in several different places) about the “risks” writers are taking and most of the time I wander away shaking my head. I finally broke down and tweeted it: There is no risk in not selling. I got a few Exactly!s and a few What does that even mean??s. This is what I mean: The writing is the risk. Everything else is just what you do to get the word out. And, that’s {Read More}
Location! Location! Location!
January 17, 2013 by 21 Comments
WELCOME to the Girly Books Blog Hop! Not only am I giving away an ebook, and several other sites giving away their books… but the Girly Books Blog is giving away a TON of prizes. Make sure to check it out! And now… let’s talk about location! Do you believe there are magical places where anything can happen? I totally do. It’s amazing what the right setting will do for your story. It can become almost a character itself. When I write, I {Read More}
Self-Publisher’s Letter to Friends & Family
December 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Previously, on Indie Year One (totally pretend I said that in announcer guy voice) I gave you a list of 22 things to do if you wanted your self-published book to be a success. I got some notes about the list, but I actually got more than one about #21: Send an email to friends saying how excited you are about this. Share that you’re nervous about doing it without the assistance of a publisher and that their support has {Read More}
It’s in His Kiss – Christmas Freebie!
December 23, 2012 by 2 Comments
Merry Christmas! I am a huge lover of Christmas. The music, the lights, the parties, the seeing people you love… the presents! And so, to celebrate Christmas this year, I’d love to give away It’s in His Kiss to anyone who hasn’t bought it yet. KISS is available on Amazon US FREE on Sunday the 23rd. May it give you a break from the shopping madness! 🙂 It’s in His Kiss Jenna’s been letting life pass her by as she {Read More}
Rock Star Crushes – Book Giveaway!
December 13, 2012 by 6 Comments
We all have one. You know what I’m talking about. That guy… the rock star. Even if you weren’t one to pin Tiger Beat to your wall (I don’t think I’ve ever even opened a fan mag), you probably still have a singer who makes you swwwwoooooooonnnn. It could be his voice or the way he moves or the songs he writes, but whatever it is it got your attention and it’s not letting go. Personally, I have always loved {Read More}
The Last Single Girl ~~Cover Reveal~~
December 4, 2012 by 2 Comments
Check it out! I’m so darn excited about my new cover. It was done by Go On Write which has quickly become one of my favorite websites to peruse. A few quick things for those who have been asking since I’m still working on the blurb: This is nota Theories in Love book so no Jenna or her gang It is loosely connected (which you’ll how see in later TiL books) It’s about 22k — or, in NY Publishing speak {Read More}
When The Next Books Are Different
December 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Anyone who has read It’s in His Kiss know that there’s a certain level of… wackiness to it. Jenna is a bit over the top. Completely by accident. That is probably what makes her so loveable. She doesn’t know that she’s just a weeeeee bit absurd (and to all you people saying Jenna is me, I say… Um, can we quit asking that while I call her absurd? Maybe just for today? *shifty eyes*) Plus, on top of that, KISS {Read More}
When Do You Put a ‘Best Seller’ Note On?
November 28, 2012 by 4 Comments
Recently I had an amazing run with my story It’s in His Kiss and had some really great outcomes: Yup, that’s KISS at #1 in its sub-category! That was a pretty awesome day. Followed up quickly by this: KISS made it into the Top 50 in Contemporary Romance, its main category, for both the ebooks and the overall category. I danced. I shouted. I took screen shots. I just waved when my co-workers looked at me funny during the dancing and shouting. {Read More}