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Transition of Seasons

As an indie author I have the pleasure of sitting outside and writing my stories during the nice weather. Here in Minnesota, that means for slightly less than half of the year.  Usually starting in May, and runnig through October, it's warm enough to sit outside and write without being too chilly. April is nice, but one would need a jacket and usually it rains.  So much for bringing the ol laptop out!

We had an unseasonably warm summer this year (as did most of the nation) with about...

New Book by Claire Ridgway-Great Self Publishing Advice!

Today I have the pleasure of featuring a guest post by Claire Ridgway. She has written a nonfiction book that features tips from indie authors that both new and seasoned indies can benefit from. If you fall into either category, I hope you pick up their book.


The Rather Steep Learning Curve of Writing and Self-Publishingby Claire Ridgway
Self-publishing is an incredibly steep learning curve and Tim and I should know. We've only been self-publishing since February 2012, but we have learned an in...

Special Guest Post by Paranormal Author Cate Dean!

Paranormal fiction is extremely popular and has been for the last few years. Cate Dean sits down with us today and talks about why she writes it. Enjoy!

You will find contact information, buy links, book description and a small excerpt below the post. I suggest you give Cate Dean's books a try!





Writing the Paranormal
 I grew up loving the spooky, the otherworldly, the supernatural. So it’s no surprise I ended up writing in the paranormal genre. For me, sitting down to write is an escape fro...

Unleashing the Creative

Last night I finally got back to painting class.  It had been two months since I had picked up a paintbrush! While I am primarily a painter in my soul, I am also an indie author, and I am trying to build an income writing fiction.  It is a tough road, but not as tough as trying to make it as a painter!

July found us vacationing during 3 full weeks.  August was a month where my art teacher vacationed.  I was busy finishing the first draft of the 4th book in The Gastien Serie...

Smartphone? Not if the User is Me!

As an indie author I have found myself learning all kinds of new things. I had a very basic knowledge of Word until a couple of years ago and that has improved immensely.  I can format books to go on Amazon, B&N and OmniLit.  I have learned to tweet, create a character page on facebook, make that character talk on facebook, and I created and use this blog.

I was feeling quite proud.  Until last week. Enter the Smartphone.  Dear God, please forgive me for all of the time...

Meeting With Other Authors Can Only Help You

As an indie author, I understand only too well how lonely and alienating it can be to write stories for a living (or even for a hobby!). When you write you spend the majority of time in your head. Usually you are alone, writing, researching, editing, formatting...the only voices you hear are your own and those of your imaginary characters.

Sometimes it is even hard to be present in reality and feel you are really part of a social group when you are with others! Someone once wrote (I can't reme...

Loving My Real Face

On August 26th I turned 57 years old. During the last week or so leading up to that event, I felt depressed and useless.  I went into a depression for about a week, wondering if I'd even be able to climb out of bed every morning.This isn't how I usually am.  Oh, don't get me wrong, I don't bounce out of bed ready to take on the world. In general, though, I am a happy, positive person. I tend to see the good in people and the possibilities in life.  So what, I wondered, was eati...

Excitement! Babysitting Gideon Full Time

Today I start a new adventure.  I will be Gideon's full time babysitter every weekday (and will probably get some other time in, too!).  It will be about 22 to 30 hours a week, giving me time to write (and do a little painting). I am so lucky to be able to do this and keep on writing! Writing and painting are what I always should have been doing.

What an honor to be such a major part of this child's life.  He will learn so much from me. Being a one-year-old, every day is a...

8/31 Final Day of New Authors to Meet! (Orangeberry Summer Splash)

Friday, 31st August 2012
Hatred & Contempt - Book Feature at Another Author
He Ain't Lion - Book Feature at Another Author
Chicken Boy - Guest Post at The Book Connoisseur
Silver - Guest Post at The Book Connoisseur
Long Time Coming - Author Interview at Bunnys Review
Women For All Seasons - Author Interview at Bunnys Review
Marked - Ford 99 at Mommy Adventures
Pimp Ur Blog 3 - Ford 99 at Mommy Adventures
Priscilla the Great - Ford 99 at Mommy Adventures
Ten Thousand - Ford 99 at Mommy Adventures
Wi...

8/30 These Authors MIght Be Your Next Favorites! (Orangeberry Summer Splash)

Thursday, 30th August 2012
In Leah's Wake - Guest Post at Age is Just a Number
Excuse Me - Book Feature at Another Author
Priscilla the Great - Guest Post at The Book Connoisseur
Dementional - Author Interview at Bunnys Review
Wishbone - Author Interview at Bunnys Review
Life & Times - Author Interview at Grady Hendrix's blog
Miss-Adventures of Amy & Tracy - Author Interview at I Am A Reader
Bobby Jay: Stick & Stack Are Alive - Ford 99 at Mommy Adventures
Long Time Coming - Ford 99 at Momm...