Leon Stevens's Blog, page 95
October 24, 2022
Music Monday Oct 24: Nuela Charles
There is a radio show on CBC here in Canada that occasionally does a feature called SYNTH: Songs You Need To Hear. Now, I can't say to someone, "You'll like this song" (or book for that matter) because I can't presume that others will share my taste in music (or books), so it is safer … Continue reading Music Monday Oct 24: Nuela Charles
October 22, 2022
Weekend Wrap-up Oct 22: Paperback Update
If you read last weekend's wrap up, then you know I had some issues (again) with Amazon. https://linesbyleon.com/2022/10/15/weekend-wrap-up-oct-15-dont-buy-my-paperback-yet/ After doing some research on the weekend, another author suggested republishing my book, which I did, which corrected the error. The price for the paperback on the Canadian site is now correct at $9.71.Then on Monday I received … Continue reading Weekend Wrap-up Oct 22: Paperback Update
October 21, 2022
Free Book Friday Oct 21
Promoting other authors is a lot of work, but you can't expect something from nothing. Most authors I feature here and in my newsletter has agreed to promote on of my books to their readership. The exception is when I do interviews, which, if you are wondering, will return at some point. Usually I don't … Continue reading Free Book Friday Oct 21
October 19, 2022
Weird Wednesday Oct 19: Cartoons
One of my past fall favorites: My newsletter goes out on Wednesdays: Lines by Leon Newsletter: Oct 19 .
October 18, 2022
Tuesday Titter: Best practices – Spam
If you are going to spam authors, please make sure you do good English 
. . . but calling me "Dear" is quite touching.
October 17, 2022
Music Monday Oct 17: Vance Joy
There is a radio show on CBC here in Canada that occasionally does a feature called SYNTH: Songs You Need To Hear. Now, I can't say to someone, "You'll like this song" (or book for that matter) because I can't presume that others will share my taste in music (or books), so it is safer … Continue reading Music Monday Oct 17: Vance Joy
October 15, 2022
Weekend Wrap-up Oct 15: Don’t buy my paperback . . . yet.
Let me explain. It's not a marketing tactic, it's another one of the wonderful experiences Amazon dishes out to their KPD authors. I have made it a habit of checking my Amazon book pages to make sure the pricing is accurate—see where this is going? It is a bit of a pain going between the … Continue reading Weekend Wrap-up Oct 15: Don’t buy my paperback . . . yet.
October 14, 2022
Free Book Friday Oct 14: Just Two Promos
The story behind Free Book Friday: I've met many authors and readers during my time marketing, cross-promoting, and blogging. I think writers have a responsibility to inform readers about all the indie authors out there in the very crowded world of book publishing. You can't do it alone, and why would you when you have … Continue reading Free Book Friday Oct 14: Just Two Promos
October 12, 2022
Weird Wednesday Oct 12: Cartoons
My newsletter goes out on Wednesdays: Lines by Leon Newsletter: Oct 12 .
October 10, 2022
Music Monday Oct 10: beabadoobee
There is a radio show on CBC here in Canada that occasionally does a feature called SYNTH: Songs You Need To Hear. Now, I can't say to someone, "You'll like this song" (or book for that matter) because I can't presume that others will share my taste in music (or books), so it is safer … Continue reading Music Monday Oct 10: beabadoobee
