Yesterday on Twitter I had a great conversation with some other writers about reviews, where they do the most good, what the “most good” is and why it’s different for everyone. For me (personally, not for the group) I find that my Goodreads reviews give me the most sales. Yes, sales. Does that mean they do the most good? I don’t know, listen for a second and then tell me what you think. Whenever I get a good GR review, {Read More}
It’s in His Kiss ~ Excerpt
November 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It took me a little while to realize that each of my books has something in common… you know, something different than normal voice or humor, etc. Each book somehow manages to have a Theory. Yup, apparently my characters like to talk about their funny views of life through theory. I’m polishing up the one right now for my new release in December, but I thought I’d share the theory from It’s in His Kiss for those of you who {Read More}
Why Did You Self-Publish?
October 25, 2011 by 14 Comments
The indie world is filled with writers publishing different things for different reasons. A few weeks ago, someone who reads my articles over at Author Rescue asked me why people self-publish. We chatted a little. I gave her my own, but I told her there were tons of reasons. What’s the most common? I have no idea. I told her I wouldn’t even begin to guess. But, I’d ask. So, here it is. What is the primary reasons you decided {Read More}
Things I’ve Been Wanting To Say
August 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
So, there’s been a few things I’ve been wanting to say lately. But, I’ve been holding my tongue. Force of habit. Then I remembered part of this indie adventure was to tell others about it. So here, with no specifics, are some things I’ve been wanting to say. Every time you say “anyone who has or wants an agent is an idiot” you are saying I, Caitie, am an idiot. *glances at IQ test* Ok, not to sound snotty, but {Read More}
Funniest Thing I Heard This Week
July 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I’m in a store. Nothing odd about that. Of course, it’s a clothing store and I’m not a big shopper. I’m a much better returner. But, it is what it is. I need a few things, so I’m in there…. shopping. Luckily, I’m also being ignored. I hate when you just want to look and the sales people are all over you. They usually are in this store. Only, they’re doing some big floor move. Putting new stuff up. Taking {Read More}
Why is Your Book Not Selling?
July 21, 2011 by 4 Comments
So, you have an indie book out there already and it’s just not doing what you’d hoped it would? Sales aren’t taking off or even staying consistent. Your mom and your best friend can’t tell you why because it’s so great. Things aren’t flying off the virtual shelf and you want to know why? Well, check out Why Is My Book Not Selling. Victorine E. Lieske started this site this summer and I have to say, I’m extremely impressed. The {Read More}
How to Lose Readers Before Your Book Comes Out
July 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It’s been an interesting two weeks. Because of this self-publishing journey, I’ve found myself walking around in both the traditional publishing world and the indie-publishing world. And yet, some things remain the same in both worlds. One of those things is that you can lose a reader…even before you’re published. Are you doing any of the following? Tell the reader she’s not your reader. This has happened in several places over the last few weeks. I’ve seen an author (often {Read More}
What’s Next?
July 15, 2011 by 2 Comments
I’ve started getting reader reviews/tweets/mail about Ben. Ben, Ben, Ben, Ben. Poor Jenna gets her own book and all anyone cares about is the hot guy. A lot of those questions are around what I’m going to write next (and Ben) and if there will be more Jenna shorts (and Ben) and will I write other genres (if so, will Ben be there?) So, first off…no to that last question: Yes, I write other genres, but no, Ben will not {Read More}
Covers… Or, what were they thinking?
July 8, 2011 by 4 Comments
Let’s be honest, the phrase “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is tossed around for a reason. And who doesn’t? We all do. You pick a book up because of is cover. Sometimes you put it down because of the cover. Even a great blurb often can’t get a reader past a really bad cover. Now, as an indie writer, I think that holds true even more. How often has a NY published friend cried over her cover to {Read More}
Off to RWA!
June 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I’m off to RWA as my other-self… spending time with The Agent, meeting some editors, having a grand old time. I’ll also see if I can sneak down to the Courtny Milan Self-Publishing breakfast. Her short Unlocked (which I read and loved) made it to Amazon’s Romance Bestsellers #1 slot. I’m sure there’s tons she can teach us! I’ll report back when I return! Have a great week everyone (shameless begging plug: check out It’s In His Kiss while I’m {Read More}