Lynn Hallbrooks's Blog, page 20
October 30, 2011
An All Hallow's Eve Excerpt
In honor of Halloween (aka All Hallow's Eve), I thought I'd post an excerpt from our book, Call Sign: Wrecking Crew (Storm Warning):
A big-breasted, blonde tech, who looks to be 6 foot-1 says, "We're the Vampires."
An even bigger-breasted, black-haired, olive skinned tech who is shorter than the first one adds in a Bela Lugosi tone. "We're here to collect your friend's blood."
Without skipping a beat, Mac says "Velcome and enjoy your snack."
The blonde says, "Oh you're good!"
After the ladies are finished taking Deb's blood, they say, "Good night."
"You mean, morning. You don't vant to be caught in the sunlight."
"Oh he's good," both laugh as they leave the room. *
This is taken totally out of context of course plus it is not part of the sample package. If you'd like to see what is really going on here, you might want to purchase our e-book through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Smashwords. Frighteningly enough, our book is going to start selling for $1.99 until 2 January 2012 just in time for the Holiday Madness!
Y'all have a Happy Halloween!
Lynn Hallbrooks co-author to David McKoyPR person for Call Sign Wrecking Crew, LLC http://www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
*Italics added for emphasis
A big-breasted, blonde tech, who looks to be 6 foot-1 says, "We're the Vampires."
An even bigger-breasted, black-haired, olive skinned tech who is shorter than the first one adds in a Bela Lugosi tone. "We're here to collect your friend's blood."
Without skipping a beat, Mac says "Velcome and enjoy your snack."
The blonde says, "Oh you're good!"
After the ladies are finished taking Deb's blood, they say, "Good night."
"You mean, morning. You don't vant to be caught in the sunlight."
"Oh he's good," both laugh as they leave the room. *
This is taken totally out of context of course plus it is not part of the sample package. If you'd like to see what is really going on here, you might want to purchase our e-book through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Smashwords. Frighteningly enough, our book is going to start selling for $1.99 until 2 January 2012 just in time for the Holiday Madness!
Y'all have a Happy Halloween!
Lynn Hallbrooks co-author to David McKoyPR person for Call Sign Wrecking Crew, LLC http://www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
*Italics added for emphasis
October 17, 2011
Covert Cover art
Unbeknownst to my co-author, I entered a cover art poll on another blog, Wringing out Words, created by Shannon Mayer author of Sundered. Shannon is one of my Triberr Tribe-mates and I was only to happy to help her with the debut cover art poll.
It was suppose to be for ten cover art participants but it stretched out to be fifteen cover arts presented. One of the rules was that the winner got his or her (or in our case, his & her) cover art displayed on the remaining contestants' blogs for at least one post.
Being the gracious person that I am, I agreed that our cover art was indeed not the best one in the line up. So our blog is now temporary home for Daniel A. Kaine's cover art for the book, Dawn of Darkness.
Dawn of Darkness' Goodreads page
eBook release giveaway (which ends 22 Oct 2011)
Trailer
Daniel's blog
To see the complete set of cover art participants, please visit: Wringing out Words Cover art poll
Congratulations Daniel A. Kaine on your great cover art winning the contest by the slim margin of one vote. Thank you for allowing us to share the spotlight with you if even for the briefest of moments.
Here's hoping that all of our followers are having a great one!
Lynn Hallbrooks
co-author to David McKoy
PR person for Call Sign Wrecking Crew, LLC
http://www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
It was suppose to be for ten cover art participants but it stretched out to be fifteen cover arts presented. One of the rules was that the winner got his or her (or in our case, his & her) cover art displayed on the remaining contestants' blogs for at least one post.
Being the gracious person that I am, I agreed that our cover art was indeed not the best one in the line up. So our blog is now temporary home for Daniel A. Kaine's cover art for the book, Dawn of Darkness.
Dawn of Darkness' Goodreads page
eBook release giveaway (which ends 22 Oct 2011)
Trailer
Daniel's blog
To see the complete set of cover art participants, please visit: Wringing out Words Cover art poll
Congratulations Daniel A. Kaine on your great cover art winning the contest by the slim margin of one vote. Thank you for allowing us to share the spotlight with you if even for the briefest of moments.
Here's hoping that all of our followers are having a great one!
Lynn Hallbrooks
co-author to David McKoy
PR person for Call Sign Wrecking Crew, LLC
http://www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
October 15, 2011
Time and Struggle
Today, I think I'm going to ramble a bit about time and the struggles of self-promoting. I've read a few blogs, articles, or comments today that indicate that many people feel as though they are wasting their time blogging, twittering, or self-promoting in general.
I sometimes wonder that myself. Then I open my e-mail, see some new follows on twitter and/or many re-tweets helping me promote our book or helping me help others promote their books or blogs. The word is spreading. So I wonder why have we had so few sales. Is our book just so controversial that no one wishes to purchase it. Is our book too overpriced for some to consider it. If we do lower the price will anyone buy it. Will putting out a second and third book make a difference in our over all sales.
I don't honestly know what the future holds but I'm willing to keep fighting the good fight until I can not fight any longer. Thanks Triberr tribe-mate and new friend, Jeff B., for your inspirational blog posts but especially the one about your Grandfather in World War II. Side note to those of you who are just starting out or still in the process of writing, you might want to look at Jeff B.'s thoughts on ten things Author's should ask themselves.
A final random thought, I learned a few months ago that you shouldn't go into being an author because you'll get big bucks right off the bat. You go into it for the long haul. Not everybody can be an overnight success but if you don't try then you'll never know how you'll do.
Okay, I have one more thought. Maybe you can help us keep a positive attitude during our fight to get noticed and/or purchased by just leaving us a positive (G-rated) comment.
Thanks and have a great one!
Lynn Hallbrooks
co-author & PR person for David McKoy
http://www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
I sometimes wonder that myself. Then I open my e-mail, see some new follows on twitter and/or many re-tweets helping me promote our book or helping me help others promote their books or blogs. The word is spreading. So I wonder why have we had so few sales. Is our book just so controversial that no one wishes to purchase it. Is our book too overpriced for some to consider it. If we do lower the price will anyone buy it. Will putting out a second and third book make a difference in our over all sales.
I don't honestly know what the future holds but I'm willing to keep fighting the good fight until I can not fight any longer. Thanks Triberr tribe-mate and new friend, Jeff B., for your inspirational blog posts but especially the one about your Grandfather in World War II. Side note to those of you who are just starting out or still in the process of writing, you might want to look at Jeff B.'s thoughts on ten things Author's should ask themselves.
A final random thought, I learned a few months ago that you shouldn't go into being an author because you'll get big bucks right off the bat. You go into it for the long haul. Not everybody can be an overnight success but if you don't try then you'll never know how you'll do.
Okay, I have one more thought. Maybe you can help us keep a positive attitude during our fight to get noticed and/or purchased by just leaving us a positive (G-rated) comment.
Thanks and have a great one!
Lynn Hallbrooks
co-author & PR person for David McKoy
http://www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
October 6, 2011
My adventures
Pardon me, while I step a little bit out of my normal blogging mode. Yesterday, October 5, 2011, was a big adventure for me. It began by waking up at about 0430 hours (for those unaccustomed to the 24 hour clock or "military time" that's 4:30 a.m.). To some that is no big deal like my friend, Wade (alias for privacy sake). To me, the person who stays up late for the peace and quiet to finish a day's work, that's early. Or as our main characters' would say...o' dark early.
You may say, well there's always coffee or caffeine and you'd be correct. The problem was that I had lab-work scheduled for 1100 hours (11:00 a.m.) and they had to be fasting. Fasting meant no Dr. Pepper for me until after the lab-work was done.
So after getting dress and ready to go, Wade takes us from our small town to the northern most point of the DART green line about an hour away. After dropping me off, he goes to work as a firefighter, thus accounting for the early hour. It is about 0615 when I select the day pass which includes round trips and transfers. Thanks to a sweet unnamed gentleman for helping me decide that was the correct choice. The sun is still asleep but the trains are running. When the next train arrives and the passengers disembark, I find a seat to settle into for the long trek.
Having been to the VA many times before, I know to bring a book to keep me company. I selected from my friend's personal library, Without Remorse by Tom Clancy. My journey within my journey began while awaiting my fellow passengers to board. I read as the train trekked down the line taking on people and letting off others. Occasionally, I'd look out the window. Mostly it was dark out and all you could see were vehicle lights twinkling below us. We must have been elevated about two stories above the traffic.
Nearing the transfer point to the next leg of my journey, I put away my book into backpack. I disembark the train. Oops, I discover I got off the train too soon. The blue line isn't here after all. So I approach some people waiting and yet another unnamed sweetheart of a gentlemen explained that I should be at the West End station. He added that the train on this track should get me there and I could get on the blue line from there. I do as instructed.
This time as the new train becomes elevated, I notice the orange-peach colored clouds as the sun struggles to meet us. Then I delve back into my book trying to keep an ear out for my stop. Something in my subconscious alerted me before I was aware of the reality. My stop was there and I wasn't ready. I quickly disembarked tossing the book into the backpack as I waited for the cross walk light to allow us to proceed.
Now dear readers, this is about three hours from the time I left home. Nature called loudly as I entered the now familiar first floor of the VA. I took care of business. I waited and read for another couple hours fighting off the urge to sleep. I finally was able to get my lab-work done.
I wait my turn and was greeted by a lab technician who seem very quiet at first. I forewarned him that I was sometimes a hard stick and he nods, verifying the tests. He has on a radio that wasn't very loud but he appeared to know the words to the song and sang beautifully while drawing my blood. When he was done, he said "You weren't that hard of a stick." I explained that sometimes I am but you never know when. He quipped, "Are you unpredictable?" It made me laugh as I said "Yes, and you have a wonderful voice." He blushed slightly as he wished me a good day.
I left the lab and went to the mini store half-way between the lab and my assigned clinic. Inside the mini-store, was the caffeine my brain was craving to stay awake and the food my tummy wanted. With the purchased diet Dr. Pepper and small Ham & Swiss Lunchables in hand, I went to the VA Cafe across the hall. I devoured the food, drank the caffeine and proceeded to the clinic for check in. It has now been about 6 hours from the time I left home.
About a half hour later the male nurse weighs me and then takes blood pressure, etc. which all look great. We have a pleasant conversation about all the things that I need to do now that I've reached the half century mark. I get my flu shot before I depart to wait some more.
When I finally see my provider of care, she is pleasantly pleased to see the obvious change in my weight and overall appearance. I got a standing ovation from her. That made my day. We went over the labs and I did great on all of those. A vast improvement from a year ago. Diet and exercise does work folks.
I depart the VA about 10 hours or so after I left home. I make my way towards my son only to discover that I missed the connection so I call him. While starting on my way to the secondary location, I'm approached by a man who asks, "Ma'am, can you spare a dime."
I say, "Sorry Sir, I have no money. I'm having to hitch a ride with my son." His eyes look slightly disheartened but understanding my plight. I continue walk on my way. My son and his fiancee' locate me at the designated corner. He hops out I jump in the back as he quickly gets back in the front. I direct her all the way to my friend's house. We make one stop where they buy me dinner. After which, my godchildren get to see their "cousin" and their soon to be "cousin-in-law". My son gets to see his Godmother and introduce everyone to his fiancee'. All is right with my world even if it has been about 14 hours since I left home.
Thanks for allowing me this slight departure from our normal blog. As always, I appreciate your comments but please keep them G-rated. If for any reason you have problems posting a comment please leave a message on our website's guest book.
Lynn Hallbrooks
http://www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
You may say, well there's always coffee or caffeine and you'd be correct. The problem was that I had lab-work scheduled for 1100 hours (11:00 a.m.) and they had to be fasting. Fasting meant no Dr. Pepper for me until after the lab-work was done.
So after getting dress and ready to go, Wade takes us from our small town to the northern most point of the DART green line about an hour away. After dropping me off, he goes to work as a firefighter, thus accounting for the early hour. It is about 0615 when I select the day pass which includes round trips and transfers. Thanks to a sweet unnamed gentleman for helping me decide that was the correct choice. The sun is still asleep but the trains are running. When the next train arrives and the passengers disembark, I find a seat to settle into for the long trek.
Having been to the VA many times before, I know to bring a book to keep me company. I selected from my friend's personal library, Without Remorse by Tom Clancy. My journey within my journey began while awaiting my fellow passengers to board. I read as the train trekked down the line taking on people and letting off others. Occasionally, I'd look out the window. Mostly it was dark out and all you could see were vehicle lights twinkling below us. We must have been elevated about two stories above the traffic.
Nearing the transfer point to the next leg of my journey, I put away my book into backpack. I disembark the train. Oops, I discover I got off the train too soon. The blue line isn't here after all. So I approach some people waiting and yet another unnamed sweetheart of a gentlemen explained that I should be at the West End station. He added that the train on this track should get me there and I could get on the blue line from there. I do as instructed.
This time as the new train becomes elevated, I notice the orange-peach colored clouds as the sun struggles to meet us. Then I delve back into my book trying to keep an ear out for my stop. Something in my subconscious alerted me before I was aware of the reality. My stop was there and I wasn't ready. I quickly disembarked tossing the book into the backpack as I waited for the cross walk light to allow us to proceed.
Now dear readers, this is about three hours from the time I left home. Nature called loudly as I entered the now familiar first floor of the VA. I took care of business. I waited and read for another couple hours fighting off the urge to sleep. I finally was able to get my lab-work done.
I wait my turn and was greeted by a lab technician who seem very quiet at first. I forewarned him that I was sometimes a hard stick and he nods, verifying the tests. He has on a radio that wasn't very loud but he appeared to know the words to the song and sang beautifully while drawing my blood. When he was done, he said "You weren't that hard of a stick." I explained that sometimes I am but you never know when. He quipped, "Are you unpredictable?" It made me laugh as I said "Yes, and you have a wonderful voice." He blushed slightly as he wished me a good day.
I left the lab and went to the mini store half-way between the lab and my assigned clinic. Inside the mini-store, was the caffeine my brain was craving to stay awake and the food my tummy wanted. With the purchased diet Dr. Pepper and small Ham & Swiss Lunchables in hand, I went to the VA Cafe across the hall. I devoured the food, drank the caffeine and proceeded to the clinic for check in. It has now been about 6 hours from the time I left home.
About a half hour later the male nurse weighs me and then takes blood pressure, etc. which all look great. We have a pleasant conversation about all the things that I need to do now that I've reached the half century mark. I get my flu shot before I depart to wait some more.
When I finally see my provider of care, she is pleasantly pleased to see the obvious change in my weight and overall appearance. I got a standing ovation from her. That made my day. We went over the labs and I did great on all of those. A vast improvement from a year ago. Diet and exercise does work folks.
I depart the VA about 10 hours or so after I left home. I make my way towards my son only to discover that I missed the connection so I call him. While starting on my way to the secondary location, I'm approached by a man who asks, "Ma'am, can you spare a dime."
I say, "Sorry Sir, I have no money. I'm having to hitch a ride with my son." His eyes look slightly disheartened but understanding my plight. I continue walk on my way. My son and his fiancee' locate me at the designated corner. He hops out I jump in the back as he quickly gets back in the front. I direct her all the way to my friend's house. We make one stop where they buy me dinner. After which, my godchildren get to see their "cousin" and their soon to be "cousin-in-law". My son gets to see his Godmother and introduce everyone to his fiancee'. All is right with my world even if it has been about 14 hours since I left home.
Thanks for allowing me this slight departure from our normal blog. As always, I appreciate your comments but please keep them G-rated. If for any reason you have problems posting a comment please leave a message on our website's guest book.
Lynn Hallbrooks
http://www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
September 27, 2011
An Author's Life Isn't Easy
When this blog was started, I spoke about the things that we discovered about self-publishing. All these months later, I'm still learning things that I wish we knew before we ever started writing. Here are a few lessons from my new friends from the We Write Tribe.
Being inspired is a really good place to start your love of reading as seen in Jen D.'s blog regarding her discovery about "Banned Books". Inspiration is also the best way to start writing your book.
While writing your book, take careful consideration of the rules. Many authors are aware of the adage about breaking the rules. If you feel incline to break them, then you should first review Lynnette L.'s explanation on how Breaking the Rules Can Cost You.
If you've gotten your story out to be reviewed by a critique partner or the editor, what can you do? Well, while you're waiting to hear back, you might want to take this time to develop a marketing strategy. Micheal R can give you some tips on developing a "Writer's Platform".
As always, I hope the information that I've provided is helpful to you. I will continue to be on the look out for ideas to help my fellow indie authors.
Until we meet again, have a great one!
Lynn Hallbrooks
Co-author and chief spokesperson for David McKoy
http://www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
Being inspired is a really good place to start your love of reading as seen in Jen D.'s blog regarding her discovery about "Banned Books". Inspiration is also the best way to start writing your book.
While writing your book, take careful consideration of the rules. Many authors are aware of the adage about breaking the rules. If you feel incline to break them, then you should first review Lynnette L.'s explanation on how Breaking the Rules Can Cost You.
If you've gotten your story out to be reviewed by a critique partner or the editor, what can you do? Well, while you're waiting to hear back, you might want to take this time to develop a marketing strategy. Micheal R can give you some tips on developing a "Writer's Platform".
As always, I hope the information that I've provided is helpful to you. I will continue to be on the look out for ideas to help my fellow indie authors.
Until we meet again, have a great one!
Lynn Hallbrooks
Co-author and chief spokesperson for David McKoy
http://www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
September 25, 2011
Trials and Triberr-ulations
Last time I blogged, I told you about Triberr. The tribe that I belong to is the We Write tribe. It is relatively new and quickly gaining new members. I'm told this is a good thing. You see, I'm still learning about Triberr and about my new tribe members. Many of them are following us here now *waves to tribe members*! I need to give a special shout out to Lisa Goodwin because she helped me figure out the problem with Smashwords. Because of this, I was able to get the word out to the deployed troops who are part of Operation eBook Drop.
For those that don't already know, my co-author and I are both former military. So naturally, we feel this is a worthy cause. We hope that the troops really enjoy our book, Call Sign: Wrecking Crew (Storm Warning), enough to tell their friends about it.
Speaking of friends, Mark W. blogged today about the Kindle library lending program. Mark generally has some great blogs about marketing and devices for reading books. If this is something that interests you, I'm sure he wouldn't mind if you follow his blog.
I truly hope that y'all have a great one!
Lynn Hallbrooks
Co-author and spokesperson for David McKoy
http://www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
For those that don't already know, my co-author and I are both former military. So naturally, we feel this is a worthy cause. We hope that the troops really enjoy our book, Call Sign: Wrecking Crew (Storm Warning), enough to tell their friends about it.
Speaking of friends, Mark W. blogged today about the Kindle library lending program. Mark generally has some great blogs about marketing and devices for reading books. If this is something that interests you, I'm sure he wouldn't mind if you follow his blog.
I truly hope that y'all have a great one!
Lynn Hallbrooks
Co-author and spokesperson for David McKoy
http://www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
September 21, 2011
New adventures in learning
I've recently been invited to join Triberr and it has been a blessing. I've gotten to meet several new people. We share common interests and goals. The main thing we have in common is writing blogs. Throughout the day we review each other's blogs. We provide feedback. If we like it enough, we put our seal of approval then send it out to the twitter universe. This part happens almost automatically.
Today, I ran across a blog article that I thought would do the authors among us some good. It can act as either a reminder or something to think about during our writing/editing. Thanks Lynnette Labelle for sharing this great advise about literal emotions and how to show them.
I'm still learning about the process but I'm loving the help and feedback from the group thus far. I'll keep y'all posted on how things are going.
Until we meet again, have a great one!
Lynn Hallbrooks
Co-author: Call Sign: Wrecking Crew (Storm Warning)
Today, I ran across a blog article that I thought would do the authors among us some good. It can act as either a reminder or something to think about during our writing/editing. Thanks Lynnette Labelle for sharing this great advise about literal emotions and how to show them.
I'm still learning about the process but I'm loving the help and feedback from the group thus far. I'll keep y'all posted on how things are going.
Until we meet again, have a great one!
Lynn Hallbrooks
Co-author: Call Sign: Wrecking Crew (Storm Warning)
September 14, 2011
Thanks for your patience
Welcome to my new followers and thanks for your patience to all my other followers. I've been busy with many different projects lately. Not only that, I've made several new friends on Goodreads. Many of whom are new to the marketing side of self-publishing...Indie publishing...however you wish to phrase it. So between myself and some other wonderful friends of mine, we have been trying to assist them on their journey.
One of the things, I like for people to learn is, what my friend Mark W. taught me back in June, a way of keeping up with various blogs. So, I am re-posting his blog on how to do that. I found it helpful and so have others.
http://www.thebloodturbine.com/2011/06/get-more-out-of-following-blogs-on.html
Mark W. also has a great many other suggestions to help with getting your book out there and available so I suggest you follow his instructions above and place his blog among your ones to follow.
Another great person to follow is Tim Greaton. He recently started a blog forum to highlight author's bodies of works. It is a tough job and he does it well. He is an awesome author in his own rights.
I also have invited Indie authors (recent additions or seasoned ones) to post their books on Independent Authors and Writers website. Unfortunately it has been a bit slow in get things turned around. This will, hopefully, be resolved as soon as admin's time off for personal reasons is over. Meantime, I'm doing the best I can trying to help around there. So your continued patience is asked in that regard as well.
I'm learning more and more about twitter and I'm slowly building up a following on there. This, I hope and pray will build up an interest in our book, Call Sign: Wrecking Crew (Storm Warning), while I put the final touches on the revisions for the print book. The revisions have gone through for Amazon and Barnes & Noble. We are pending a response back from Smashwords...so now do you understand why I've been such a busy bee lately? I thought you might.
Y'all have a great one!
Lynn Hallbrooks
http://www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
One of the things, I like for people to learn is, what my friend Mark W. taught me back in June, a way of keeping up with various blogs. So, I am re-posting his blog on how to do that. I found it helpful and so have others.
http://www.thebloodturbine.com/2011/06/get-more-out-of-following-blogs-on.html
Mark W. also has a great many other suggestions to help with getting your book out there and available so I suggest you follow his instructions above and place his blog among your ones to follow.
Another great person to follow is Tim Greaton. He recently started a blog forum to highlight author's bodies of works. It is a tough job and he does it well. He is an awesome author in his own rights.
I also have invited Indie authors (recent additions or seasoned ones) to post their books on Independent Authors and Writers website. Unfortunately it has been a bit slow in get things turned around. This will, hopefully, be resolved as soon as admin's time off for personal reasons is over. Meantime, I'm doing the best I can trying to help around there. So your continued patience is asked in that regard as well.
I'm learning more and more about twitter and I'm slowly building up a following on there. This, I hope and pray will build up an interest in our book, Call Sign: Wrecking Crew (Storm Warning), while I put the final touches on the revisions for the print book. The revisions have gone through for Amazon and Barnes & Noble. We are pending a response back from Smashwords...so now do you understand why I've been such a busy bee lately? I thought you might.
Y'all have a great one!
Lynn Hallbrooks
http://www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
August 27, 2011
Sharing with others
Sorry I haven't been blogging very much. I've been busy bouncing between things a lot lately. Even still, I've been on the look out for things to share. I've haven't had time to comb through all my blogs, so there may be a few things left to learn. For now this is what I have:
First up is a newly published independent author, James B. He created his own website that includes a blog where he talks about the technical side of writing and self-publishing: http://dttla.posterous.com/
I'm sure he'd love to have you come to visit and learn more.
For those of you who have always wondered how to use those Smashwords coupons you see or hear about. Coral R. put in some step by step instructions.
Mark W. has shared some information about pricing your e-book that you just might find interesting.
What about an e-book, is it any better or worse than a real book? Bloggity blogger is someone I met on Goodreads.com and I like his thoughts on this subject.
Along with everything thing else that I've been doing and learning...I started a twitter account. I'm not on it 24/7 but I do find myself over there from time to time. If you discover yourself there and want to give me a shout out. You'll find me @LynnHallbrooks where I often re-tweet my daily column from Independent Authors and Writers or iauthors.org for you twitter folks. Who knows, I might even put this blog on my tweets.
Does anyone out there have something of interest to share with other up and coming independent authors? How about something new for more experienced authors to learn about? Please feel free to post a positive and G-rated comment.
Until we meet again, have a great one!
Lynn Hallbrooks
http://www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Call-Sign-Wrecking-Crew-Storm-Warning/228437083836889
First up is a newly published independent author, James B. He created his own website that includes a blog where he talks about the technical side of writing and self-publishing: http://dttla.posterous.com/
I'm sure he'd love to have you come to visit and learn more.
For those of you who have always wondered how to use those Smashwords coupons you see or hear about. Coral R. put in some step by step instructions.
Mark W. has shared some information about pricing your e-book that you just might find interesting.
What about an e-book, is it any better or worse than a real book? Bloggity blogger is someone I met on Goodreads.com and I like his thoughts on this subject.
Along with everything thing else that I've been doing and learning...I started a twitter account. I'm not on it 24/7 but I do find myself over there from time to time. If you discover yourself there and want to give me a shout out. You'll find me @LynnHallbrooks where I often re-tweet my daily column from Independent Authors and Writers or iauthors.org for you twitter folks. Who knows, I might even put this blog on my tweets.
Does anyone out there have something of interest to share with other up and coming independent authors? How about something new for more experienced authors to learn about? Please feel free to post a positive and G-rated comment.
Until we meet again, have a great one!
Lynn Hallbrooks
http://www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Call-Sign-Wrecking-Crew-Storm-Warning/228437083836889
August 16, 2011
Speaking From the Heart
There has been a lot of things going on both personally and professionally that have kept me busy. I am here now though.
I'd like to start by sharing a fellow author's guest blog. He tells some of his story and how he came to be a writer. In my humble opinion, the best part is the excerpt from one of his books.
My job as columnist for Independent Author and Writers' website, I get to meet a lot of interesting people. One of them is K. Eckland who put her money where her mouth was. She is scheduled to do a book signing this week in Bogota! I wish her nothing but the best in her ventures.
Another author friend, Doug Depew, got his new book out this weekend which I feel sure that his fellow military veterans will enjoy.
I know that I'm missing a few other people and their books. So to anyone that I am missing their latest books and announcements, please feel free to post them in the comments section.
Meantime, I hope everyone has a great one!
Lynn Hallbrooks
http://www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
I'd like to start by sharing a fellow author's guest blog. He tells some of his story and how he came to be a writer. In my humble opinion, the best part is the excerpt from one of his books.
My job as columnist for Independent Author and Writers' website, I get to meet a lot of interesting people. One of them is K. Eckland who put her money where her mouth was. She is scheduled to do a book signing this week in Bogota! I wish her nothing but the best in her ventures.
Another author friend, Doug Depew, got his new book out this weekend which I feel sure that his fellow military veterans will enjoy.
I know that I'm missing a few other people and their books. So to anyone that I am missing their latest books and announcements, please feel free to post them in the comments section.
Meantime, I hope everyone has a great one!
Lynn Hallbrooks
http://www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
