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November 2, 2012
Hammy the Squirrel
Something a little different today.
Recently Hart Johnson had a post, Nakedness Disrobed, where she talked about her image online and being true to herself. I left a comment and it got me to thinking.
Online, I wear many hats. Part of me is an author of both YA fiction and non-fiction. Part of me is a professional speaker. Part of me offers services to writers such as publishing consultation and book formatting. And of course, this blog is geared toward publishing and promoting tips. So I try...
Recently Hart Johnson had a post, Nakedness Disrobed, where she talked about her image online and being true to herself. I left a comment and it got me to thinking.
Online, I wear many hats. Part of me is an author of both YA fiction and non-fiction. Part of me is a professional speaker. Part of me offers services to writers such as publishing consultation and book formatting. And of course, this blog is geared toward publishing and promoting tips. So I try...
October 29, 2012
Monstrous Monday Blogfest
Today is the Monstrous Monday Blogfest, hosted by Tim Brannan.My favorite monster actually ties in very well with my blog’s theme, because it’s the result of one author’s attention to detail, world building, and quality writing.
My favorite monster is Cthulhu, along with all of the other creations from the mind of author H. P. Lovecraft. Back in the 20’s and 30’s, Lovecraft wrote over a hundred short stories and a few novelettes. He was the master world builder, creating new realms in our wor...
October 26, 2012
Industry News, Beyond the Book, and Friday Inspirational Photo
Industry News:
Brian Jud posted 30 Ways to Get Free Advertising for books.
Pin Pads at 63 Barnes and Noble stores were hacked, prompting the company to stop using Pin Pads in all 700 of its stores. Online and Nook purchases were not affected. Read full article at Publishers Weekly.
From my upcoming How to Publish and Promote Your Book Now - Beyond the Book:
You should also think beyond the initial manuscript. That one book could contain countless possibilities. Publishers are always looking at...
Brian Jud posted 30 Ways to Get Free Advertising for books.
Pin Pads at 63 Barnes and Noble stores were hacked, prompting the company to stop using Pin Pads in all 700 of its stores. Online and Nook purchases were not affected. Read full article at Publishers Weekly.
From my upcoming How to Publish and Promote Your Book Now - Beyond the Book:
You should also think beyond the initial manuscript. That one book could contain countless possibilities. Publishers are always looking at...
October 22, 2012
Blog Widgets and Marketing Materials for Authors
Blog WidgetsMost of us use standard widgets for our blog - widgets for following, blogrolls, archives, Twitter, etc.
But if you’re looking for some really unique widgets, visit Mashable’s 50 Great Widgets for Your Blog.
To give you a sample:
LinkedInABox – show off your LinkedIn profile. Perfect for personal blogs.
WikiSeek – search Wikipedia with this simple widget.
Now Playing – if you got to share your current playlist contents with the world, Sigamp will do the trick. Works with most popul...
October 19, 2012
Publishing Industry News and Friday Inspirational Photo
<br />News around the industry…
From the The New York Times:
“The Harper imprint of HarperCollins Publishers said on Tuesday that it was creating a new list of books, called Infinitum Nihil, that will publish titles reflecting Mr. Depp’s eclectic tastes and interests.”
(Yes, that is THE Johnny Depp.)
According to The Next Web:
“Haynes Publishing is launching its first range of eBooks, and interestingly is bypassing the ‘traditional’ means of selling them such as Amazon and Kobo, opting to...
From the The New York Times:
“The Harper imprint of HarperCollins Publishers said on Tuesday that it was creating a new list of books, called Infinitum Nihil, that will publish titles reflecting Mr. Depp’s eclectic tastes and interests.”
(Yes, that is THE Johnny Depp.)
According to The Next Web:
“Haynes Publishing is launching its first range of eBooks, and interestingly is bypassing the ‘traditional’ means of selling them such as Amazon and Kobo, opting to...
October 17, 2012
Did I Notice Your Book Blogfest
Hosted by Alex J. Cavanaugh and Ciara Knight.I actually noticed this book the other day on Ciara’s site and thought the cover was gorgeous.
Wish The Awakeninga YA dark fantasy
by Laura Eno
Most residents of Pine Hill shy away from seventeen-year-old Lelah without knowing why. It’s the Djinn magic surging through her blood. She lives in a world where wishes are really curses, dark power meant to twist and deceive in unimaginable ways.
When a fit of temper exposes Lelah for what she really is, sh...
October 15, 2012
Character Sheets
Character sheets are very handy to use when planning a story. They help establish a foundation on which to build. Since I occasionally do characterization sessions for schools and groups, I thought I’d share the points I cover when designing a character.
1 - Name and gender
2 - Background:
Race or cultureNationalityReligionUpbringing - how they were raised, positive or negative? SiblingsParents & other relativesEconomic status
3 - Personality:
Type - Choleric (oldest, leader, worker, persua...
1 - Name and gender
2 - Background:
Race or cultureNationalityReligionUpbringing - how they were raised, positive or negative? SiblingsParents & other relativesEconomic status
3 - Personality:
Type - Choleric (oldest, leader, worker, persua...
October 12, 2012
Industry News, The Flipside of Good Comments, and Inspirational Photo
Some industry news…
Nook Tablet pre-orders are sky high. The device will not only be available from Barnes & Noble, but from WalMart and Target, too. Barnes & Noble also continues to dominate the print bookshelf retail space.
Read full article at Publishers Weekly
Amazon launched a new feature this week - author rankings.
Read full article at Publishers Weekly
The Flipside of Good Comments
Bloggers live for comments. We love receiving and giving them. They can be encouraging, thoughtful,...
Nook Tablet pre-orders are sky high. The device will not only be available from Barnes & Noble, but from WalMart and Target, too. Barnes & Noble also continues to dominate the print bookshelf retail space.
Read full article at Publishers Weekly
Amazon launched a new feature this week - author rankings.
Read full article at Publishers Weekly
The Flipside of Good Comments
Bloggers live for comments. We love receiving and giving them. They can be encouraging, thoughtful,...
October 8, 2012
Sad Day in Roller Coaster History: The End of Son of Beast
A little something different today.
I am a die-hard roller coaster fan. About 14-15 years ago, my husband took me to Busch Gardens, just to see how I would handle riding a big coaster. It scared me to death even as I fell in love with the thrill. Hundreds of coasters later, I still enjoy it.
That is why the following news saddened me:
On October 4, destruction began on this record breaking coaster at King's Island:
From the Dayton Daily News:
“When the Son of Beast opened it 2000, it was pro...
I am a die-hard roller coaster fan. About 14-15 years ago, my husband took me to Busch Gardens, just to see how I would handle riding a big coaster. It scared me to death even as I fell in love with the thrill. Hundreds of coasters later, I still enjoy it.
That is why the following news saddened me:
On October 4, destruction began on this record breaking coaster at King's Island:
From the Dayton Daily News:
“When the Son of Beast opened it 2000, it was pro...
October 3, 2012
The Insecure Writer's Support Group
It’s time for another edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, hosted by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.I’m working on final edits and revisions on my next book, which will hopefully be out next February. It offers an in-depth overview of publishing and promoting, based on two three-hour seminars I offer, with tons of tips and hundreds of website links.
While this book has been years in the making, I know it will face some tough competition. Dozens of excellent publishing and promoti...
