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June 7, 2011
The Amazon Price Game
This is probably something I should have considered long ago, but considering that I generally get into something, then realize I should have known something, it's par for the course. Oh well, this is a learning process for all involved. Feel free to use me as your guinea pig. :)
That being said, here's my question: for you as readers, consumers, and (hopefully) my customers, what makes you buy a book that is from a debut author? Is it the cover? The blurb? Price point? A mixture of many...
June 4, 2011
Big News!
After much time of thought and consideration, I've decided to self publish my novel, BRIDGER!
Ashlyn McVean doesn't believe in fairy tales. That is, until Ashlyn is thrown into the crosshairs of grudges her grandmother created long ago. After finding out she is one of two people able to cross between faerie realms, Ashlyn is faced with trying to understand her abilities, along with navigating a new relationship with her boyfriend, Liam. As if being on a centuries old hit list and...
February 20, 2011
I Love My Job!
The lovely Stacey O'Neale and I have been cooking up a book trailer for her awesome YA, MORTAL ENCHANTMENT the past few weeks, which would explain the lull on here. :) Stacey has been awesome, pushing my limits and I hope I've come up with a trailer she likes! She was great to work with, and I hope you all enjoy the trailer:
If you want to see more from Stacey, check out her blog and her website she runs, YAFantasyGuide. You won't be disappointed! As always, if you're interested in a book...
January 27, 2011
Freebie Friday
Hey all! So, after playing with a couple trailers, I decided to make one for THE GUARDIAN CHRONICLES: FORBIDDEN (Check out the first chapter HERE). I hope you all like it...I loved the animations that I used in my girl @HopeCollier's, so I used them one more time. :-P You'll have to let me know how you like it!
Also, I want to give a big THANK YOU to the following photographers whose photos are featured in my trailer: evan.finn, Ibelieveau, leafy, SydneyDSmith, and shayanthrn_2007. You...
GABRIEL STONE & THE DIVINITY OF VALTA
Hey everyone! This is @1FantasyFairy's book trailer for her upcoming book, GABRIEL STONE AND THE DIVINITY OF VALTA, a MG Fantasy. Hope you all enjoy!
January 25, 2011
THE WILLOWS: HAVEN Book Trailer
Hey guys! This is the book trailer for @HopeCollier's first novel, THE WILLOWS: HAVEN. I'm starting to create book trailers, and she was kind enough to be my guinea pig. :) If you're interested, please shoot me an e-mail. I'd love to work with you!
HD Version
To view the trailer larger, please go HERE and view it in HD to get the best effect. :) Hope you enjoy it! ;)
January 24, 2011
Writing or Wrestling Alligators - Which is Harder?
"Writing is the hardest way to earn a living, with the possible exception of wrestling alligators." --Olin Miller
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The unholy blinking icon teases you as you stare back helplessly at the Word document. Your characters are teasing you. Yesterday you were on a tear, the words coming faster than you could type. Today, however, there's nothing. Not one word. Deleting more than you're writing, you're about to pull out your hair. Ever been there?
I think that writing is one of the most rewarding, yet ...
January 23, 2011
THE GUARDIAN CHRONICLES: FORBIDDEN (Chpt. 1)
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Precariously leaning over the railing, I made sure she was safe. My Call, Hannah Gordon, walked in wonder three stories below, while she took in the sights of St. Peter's Basilica. She had no clue she was being followed.
I didn't count myself in the category of follower. I had protected her since receiving the commission from the Almighty himself over a year ago. No, she had more problems than a Guard trailing her.
She looked up, causing me to retreat into the shadows high above her. I was...
November 15, 2010
Editing/Critiquing Services Are Now Available!
Ever need a second, third, or fourth eye to look over your MS? Want to get an unbiased opinion of your characters, your voice, and whether or not the story flows? Feel like you'd have to cut off an arm and a leg to do it?
Nah, you won't need to cut off both...I'll just take one or the other. :)
All joking aside, I'll critique and edit your MS for you for a very afforable price. Before you agree, I'll crit/edit your first 500 words for free so you can see my style. That way you know if I'm what ...
October 10, 2010
Spouses of Writers Need A Support Group
My husband is SUCH a trooper.
I say this because after having a conversation with my good friend Hope, we agreed that we as writers live in our heads a bit more than any normal human being should.
After all, we're interacting with imaginary people that we inevitably would rather be hanging out with than our real, living, breathing counterparts.
Social interaction with real people is overrated when you have a novel to write. :)
Anyway, the conversation that sealed this opinion went something like ...
