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February 7, 2020

Diary of a Mid-List Author • Critique Groups

Sometimes, stinging criticism is the best kind…if it’s offered early enough and in the right environment. In Episode Eight of Diary of a Mid-List Author, I talk about turning a slam into a win. Enjoy! ~ Suzanne











Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Sue









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Published on February 07, 2020 04:34

January 31, 2020

Diary of a Mid-List Author • Beginner's Folly

Have you ever done things you regret? I certainly have, especially in my writing career. In Episode Seven of Diary of a Mid-List Author, you are welcome to have a chuckle at my expense. I won’t mind, I promise. ~ Suzanne











Links:





The Last Great Wizard of Yden: https://books2read.com/u/bOA7G0





Dragon Clan of Yden: https://books2read.com/u/mleor7





Secrets of Yden: https://books2read.com/u/3J8YJv





The Yden Collection: https://books2read.com/u/4NGGX9 and Amazon: https://amzn.to/37DhHwW





Book Barbarian: https://bookbarbarian.com/ad-requirements/

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Published on January 31, 2020 05:48

January 30, 2020

A Chance of Rayne • #Sale

For the first time, ever, A Chance of Rayne is on sale for $0.99 at Amazon. Although it is part of The Mannequin series, it can be read as a standalone.





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Blurb: Although the Harrison daughters look almost like twins, one was born on the right side of the blanket while the other was not. Rayne is tasked with drawing in a suitable husband for her sister, Garnet, but soon discovers her quarry is a kindred spirit from her past. When Rayne refuses to deceive Lord Finch any longer, her father makes good his threat to exile her overseas, to New York City. Although Rayne is determined to survive, she is quickly ensnared in a web of vice.





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What Reviewers are saying:





5-Stars: “[A]n absolute pleasure” – Vibliophile (Vine Voice)





5-Stars: “I love stories about a poor, down on her luck girl getting a happy ending.” – Amazon Reader





A Chance of Rayne will only be on sale from Thursday, January 30 through Saturday, February 1st, so don’t wait! Click HERE to download your copy.

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Published on January 30, 2020 05:20

January 24, 2020

Diary of a Mid-List Author • The benefits of #Self-Publishing include #Money

When you publish your own work, you keep all the resulting income. In this episode of Diary of a Mid-List Author, I talk a few numbers. Enjoy!





~ Suzanne











Links: Authors Guild 2018 Author Income Survey

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Published on January 24, 2020 06:15

January 17, 2020

THE BENEFITS OF SELF-PUBLISHING

In the last episode, I talked about the benefits of signing with a publisher. This week, I detail why I like to publish my own novels. Enjoy! ~ Suzanne











Professional Reviewers: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/indie-r…





Royalty-Free Image Sites:





https://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photos





https://pixabay.com/





https://www.istockphoto.com/





https://www.shutterstock.com/





https://depositphotos.com/





https://www.123rf.com/





https://www.periodimages.com/









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Published on January 17, 2020 05:30

January 10, 2020

The Benefits of Publishers •Diary of a Mid-List Author

Should you sign with a publisher or self-publish? In this episode, I’ll talk about the benefits of signing a contract with a reputable publisher. ~ Suzanne





Links:





Bowker: http://www.bowker.com/authors/





D2D FAQ: https://www.draft2digital.com/faq/

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Published on January 10, 2020 05:33

January 7, 2020

A Chance of Rayne • New Release

Although the Harrison daughters look almost like twins, one was born on the right side of the blanket while the other was not. Rayne is tasked with drawing in a suitable husband for her sister, Garnet, but soon discovers her quarry is a kindred spirit from her past. When Rayne refuses to deceive Lord Finch any longer, her father makes good his threat to exile her overseas, to New York City. Although Rayne is determined to survive, she is quickly ensnared in a web of vice. Without friends or resources, she is slated to be auctioned to the highest bidder at one of the most elite brothels in Manhattan. Can Lord Finch rescue his beloved before it’s too late?





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A Chance of Rayne is available exclusively at Amazon, and is part of the KindleUnlimited program. Although it’s Book Four of The Mannequin series, it can be read as a standalone.





What reviewers are saying:





5-Stars: “While Rogers has always compared favorably to Robin McKinley in her ability to write fairytale romances in realistic, historical settings, I couldn’t help but be reminded this time of Frances Hodgson Burnett of “The Secret Garden” and “A Little Princess” fame (even before I read the sneak peek for the next book, lol) despite the more mature topics in this story. There are clear “good guys” and “bad guys”, yet Rogers characters are still believable because they are very human and appealing.” ~ Vibliophile (Vine Voice)





5-Stars: “There’s plenty of scandal and outlandish events, but I love stories about a poor, down on her luck girl getting a happy ending. ” ~ Reader

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Published on January 07, 2020 05:00

January 3, 2020

Diary of a Mid-List Author

In this episode, I talk about why I switched from writing fantasy to historical romance! As an author, I discovered how one genre worked for me far better than another. ~ Suzanne

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Published on January 03, 2020 05:30

December 31, 2019

Happy New Year!

I hope your 2020 is full of hope, promise, and romance. ~ Suzanne

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Published on December 31, 2019 21:01

December 27, 2019

Diary of a Mid-List Author • What Genre Should You Write?









In Episode Two, I talk about genres, which ones are most popular, and mention some good resources for independent authors.





Links:





BookBub Partners Overview: https://www.bookbub.com/partners/overview
Alli (Alliance of Independent Authors): https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/
Look Back at Self Publishing in 2019: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/look-back-at-self-publishing-in-2019/
Alli Self-Publishing Advice Center: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/

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Published on December 27, 2019 05:30