Kirkus MacGowan's Blog, page 15
January 2, 2012
Do You Know Your Learning Style?
Have you ever wondered why learning comes so easy to one child and not another? Why some exceed in school while others show a lackluster performance? There are literally hundreds of factors that come into play. One area I personally … Continue reading →
December 29, 2011
Book Review: Mockingjay, Book Three in the Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins
The third book in the Hunger Games Trilogy, Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins, didn't disappoint… much. With the first two in the series so successful, I can't imagine trying to follow up with a third. Find my review of book one, … Continue reading →
December 26, 2011
First Year as an Indie Author, Thanks for All the Help!
The new year is almost upon us and I couldn't help but reflect on how amazing my first year as an Indie writer has been. I've read books on writing, social media, the craft, blogging, advertising, plotting, and just about … Continue reading →
December 23, 2011
A Newbie's First Shot at Cover Art
Over the past six months, I've had some interesting experiences with cover artists. Cover Artist Escapades The first artist I contacted set up a date to have a basic draft ready. No draft, no emails, no phone calls. Didn't end … Continue reading →
December 19, 2011
My Path: 99 Cent Christmas Sale on The Fall of Billy Hitchings & Current Works in Progress
Since the release of my debut book, The Fall of Billy Hitchings, I haven't written much in the career update area. Throughout the rest of the holidays, The Fall of Billy Hitchings is on sale for $.99 at all the … Continue reading →
December 16, 2011
Book Review: Catching Fire, Book Two in the Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins
After flying through the first book in the series, I moved on to Catching Fire before I went crazy. Catching Fire is the second book in the Hunger Games Trilogy written by Suzanne Collins. Book Description via Amazon Against all … Continue reading →
December 12, 2011
Writers… Slow Down!
Thanks to Cat in the Hat for the reminder to slow down. Kid's shows are so full of life lessons! Slow Down! It's easy to get caught up in today's technology and social media explosion. It can be overwhelming for … Continue reading →
December 8, 2011
Book Review: Grimoire: Lichgates by S.M. Boyce
Today's book review is for Grimoire: Lichgates by S.M. Boyce, her debut and the first book in a traditional fantasy trilogy. The Grimoire: Lichgates book blurb. The Grimoire is a book that turns its own pages. It can answer any … Continue reading →
December 5, 2011
The Night I Ate Vanilla Eggs with My Wife
I love my wife. I've had other loves in my life, but none such a perfect match. Notice I didn't say she was perfect, or our relationship was, but the match. Like two pieces of a puzzle that come together … Continue reading →
December 1, 2011
5 Simple Ways to Support Indie Authors
With the release of my debut novel, The Fall of Billy Hitchings, two days ago, I can honestly say I'm prouder than ever to be an Indie author. I was before so, but the support of the Twitter, Facebook, and … Continue reading →
