Acacia K. Parker's Blog, page 2
September 5, 2017
New website, new me
New website, new me ... sort of.
While I readily admit that creating a new website certainly doesn't constitute as a "new me", updating anything on the internet certainly makes me feel new (in a way). I know it's kind of silly, but it certainly does help me feel like I'm moving forward, in one way or another.��
I'm sure you're wondering, "well, what's new?" I will be happy to tell you!
It's not much (sorry not sorry). It's cleaner, easier to use (for me, maybe not for you, but I am not tech
While I readily admit that creating a new website certainly doesn't constitute as a "new me", updating anything on the internet certainly makes me feel new (in a way). I know it's kind of silly, but it certainly does help me feel like I'm moving forward, in one way or another.��
I'm sure you're wondering, "well, what's new?" I will be happy to tell you!
It's not much (sorry not sorry). It's cleaner, easier to use (for me, maybe not for you, but I am not tech
March 21, 2017
Charmingly Witchy Release
I find it so hard to write in this damn thing, I'm not entirely sure why. I guess between school and writing the rest of Delightfully Witchy on top of re-doing RECESS for a 2nd edition AND having DOWNFALL coming at the end of the year ... I guess you can say I'm a bit busy!
Anyway! Just to fill everyone in on the up and comings ... Charmingly Witchy is currently in the second phase of the editing process, which means I will likely be able to get that bad boy out in the next month or so!
Anyway! Just to fill everyone in on the up and comings ... Charmingly Witchy is currently in the second phase of the editing process, which means I will likely be able to get that bad boy out in the next month or so!
January 10, 2017
Delightfully Witchy Release
Delightfully Witchy is almost here!��
Everything has been formatted and is basically ready to go! I am waiting for some small things to get back to me regarding the print book, however, and to proof that before I hit that little button that says publish! I'm still shooting for January 24, but if I can get it done sooner, I certainly will!��
It's so nice to see a project coming together. I feel like I have a TON coming up this year. Let's look at my schedule, shall we?��
Charmingly Witchy is set
Everything has been formatted and is basically ready to go! I am waiting for some small things to get back to me regarding the print book, however, and to proof that before I hit that little button that says publish! I'm still shooting for January 24, but if I can get it done sooner, I certainly will!��
It's so nice to see a project coming together. I feel like I have a TON coming up this year. Let's look at my schedule, shall we?��
Charmingly Witchy is set
December 5, 2016
It's been a while...
Yikes! It's been a while ... my bad!
I'll make this short, sweet and to the point just to let you guys know what's going on in the world of Novella writing and post-apocalyptic worlds.
RECESS has been pulled from sale - unfortunately, it has been brought to my attention that there are some editing errors that were missed during the editing process. This is okay, because it's getting updated as we speak! The 2nd edition I will likely have out by Spring of next year, and DOWNFALL will come
I'll make this short, sweet and to the point just to let you guys know what's going on in the world of Novella writing and post-apocalyptic worlds.
RECESS has been pulled from sale - unfortunately, it has been brought to my attention that there are some editing errors that were missed during the editing process. This is okay, because it's getting updated as we speak! The 2nd edition I will likely have out by Spring of next year, and DOWNFALL will come
October 12, 2016
Perfection and the self-publishing way
So it happened ... I got a review that said I have a few typos that made it confusing to read in a few places and after reading the review, I'm staring at my computer trying to figure out what I missed.
The truth is, as a self-publisher, I am not going to catch it all. I read through the book more times than I can count, hired a dear friend that does have a background in English Literature, but honestly - it can be easy to miss things when you're reading. After going through my book several
The truth is, as a self-publisher, I am not going to catch it all. I read through the book more times than I can count, hired a dear friend that does have a background in English Literature, but honestly - it can be easy to miss things when you're reading. After going through my book several
October 5, 2016
Oh self publishing ...
What can I say? This is definitely a learning experience, I can tell you that much.
After a lot of deliberation, I decided the original cover just wasn't cutting it. Unfortunately, it appeared less than stellar on Amazon and I've basically stared at it until I've learned to hate it. Now, don't get me wrong,��I will always love it in its own way, but it wasn't eye catching enough to really do much of anything. I feel that for a lot of people it was a bit confusing and sort of difficult to see,
After a lot of deliberation, I decided the original cover just wasn't cutting it. Unfortunately, it appeared less than stellar on Amazon and I've basically stared at it until I've learned to hate it. Now, don't get me wrong,��I will always love it in its own way, but it wasn't eye catching enough to really do much of anything. I feel that for a lot of people it was a bit confusing and sort of difficult to see,
September 18, 2016
FREE
FREE! So much free stuff I don't even know what to do with myself.
RECESS will be available for #FREE on #Kindle until 9/21! WHAT?!��That's pretty awesome, right?
If you happen to be someone that downloads the book within that time frame, don't forget ... if you like it, leave a review! This helps other people see if they might want to purchase it, but it also helps me. How do you ask? By letting me know what you think this enables me to understand what worked or didn't, and that in turn helps
RECESS will be available for #FREE on #Kindle until 9/21! WHAT?!��That's pretty awesome, right?
If you happen to be someone that downloads the book within that time frame, don't forget ... if you like it, leave a review! This helps other people see if they might want to purchase it, but it also helps me. How do you ask? By letting me know what you think this enables me to understand what worked or didn't, and that in turn helps
September 15, 2016
Goodreads Giveaway
Who doesn't like free stuff? I know I do!
I am giving away 3 signed first edition copies of RECESS and each winner will also receive a customer watercolor piece!
It's super simple ... once the contest with Goodreads opens up, all you have to do is click on that little widget on the main blog page and that's it! Boom. Done. Easy peasy.
Check out the watercolor pieces below! (sizes vary and sorry guys, they are picked at random so you don't get to pick and choose)
GOOD LUCK!
I am giving away 3 signed first edition copies of RECESS and each winner will also receive a customer watercolor piece!
It's super simple ... once the contest with Goodreads opens up, all you have to do is click on that little widget on the main blog page and that's it! Boom. Done. Easy peasy.
Check out the watercolor pieces below! (sizes vary and sorry guys, they are picked at random so you don't get to pick and choose)
GOOD LUCK!
September 6, 2016
Giveaway
#GIVEAWAY #recessnovel
Who doesn't like free stuff?! I know I do!
I will be giving away 3 first edition signed copies of RECESS and each winner will also receive a custom watercolor piece as well!
GOODREADS PEEPS - If you are a member of Goodreads than all you have to do is click on that little widget (the widget will be open starting Sept. 14th!) on��the main blog page��and enter to win!��That's it, you're done. Easy peasy!��The Goodreads contest will be open from Wednesday, September 14th to
Who doesn't like free stuff?! I know I do!
I will be giving away 3 first edition signed copies of RECESS and each winner will also receive a custom watercolor piece as well!
GOODREADS PEEPS - If you are a member of Goodreads than all you have to do is click on that little widget (the widget will be open starting Sept. 14th!) on��the main blog page��and enter to win!��That's it, you're done. Easy peasy!��The Goodreads contest will be open from Wednesday, September 14th to
August 31, 2016
HOLY CRAP
AH!
Holy crap. It's done.
I don't even know what to do with myself to be honest!! I've been working on this project for so long and now that I have it out ... I'm not completely sure what the next move in. I mean, I know what the next move is -- Marketing, Advertising, getting myself out there ... but all of those things scare the shit out of me and I'm not sure I can do it. What I do know is that no matter what happens at this point, I am a published author! Whether it sucks or its good,
Holy crap. It's done.
I don't even know what to do with myself to be honest!! I've been working on this project for so long and now that I have it out ... I'm not completely sure what the next move in. I mean, I know what the next move is -- Marketing, Advertising, getting myself out there ... but all of those things scare the shit out of me and I'm not sure I can do it. What I do know is that no matter what happens at this point, I am a published author! Whether it sucks or its good,
