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March 27, 2015
If You’re an Author, You Probably Suffer From This
Based on my last post and the feedback I received, I can only come to one conclusion:
You, like many authors, probably have a condition I call
‘Salesasufferinitis’ (sales-a-sufferin’-itis)You probably catch it monthly or, like me, have had a decade long bout of it.
Whether you’re new at self-publishing or you’ve been at it for years, everybody’s story is different; and I’m not just talking about our books…I mean each author’s...
March 13, 2015
KDP Select…an Experiment
In a previous post I stated that it was a difficult decision, but that I was going to opt out of KDP Select for a period of time, to see if my sales would increase. There are a few reasons for this:
1. KDP Select free days, for me, have fizzled. Free downloads have proved unsuccessful for exposure, after-free sales spikes, and reviews.
2. Readers have been asking if my books are available on other digital platforms such as Kobo, Nook, and Smashwords; therefore, I assume I’m ignoring potential...
March 11, 2015
That is Not My Book Cover
First of all, in my opinion, hats off to all book cover designers. I’ve tried and tried to create an eye-catching one myself, and man, is it difficult. So, just to let you know, the cover image you see here…
That is not my book cover
It’s just a temporary one. Allow me to explain.
When you’re getting ready to release a book, it is important to have a cover already created, but you can’t always have it that way. Book cover designers are busy people, if they’re good that is, so you often have to b...
March 10, 2015
Never blame others…
We often look to place blame when an unfavourable situation arises. Just remember one thing:
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March 8, 2015
A Season Without Rain
Reviewed for Readers’ Favorite
Jacob Miller is a young man, but older by his own standards. He feels like a huge disappointment to all since losing his small printing business, and subsequently being chased by the IRS for failure to pay taxes. It seems like Jacob has become the latest victim of a pandemic economic snowball effect.
Soon, Jacob meets Walter, a supervisor for a county park. Walter takes him under his wing and employs him at a vast public outdoor recreational area. Unwelcome by pre...
March 6, 2015
February 26, 2015
Nostalgic Feelings
In a recent Facebook post, I expressed certain nostalgic feelings, and received a number of comments in regards to my thoughts. I thought I would share this post with you all.
I miss the good old days before cell phones and internet, when people would actually pick up a phone and dial a land line (when it was called your home phone), instead of watching Facebook statuses to know how someone is doing.
I miss life before texting, when you would actually talk to people daily instead of being updat...
February 23, 2015
I’d Forgotten What’s Important About Writing, Then Someone Reminded Me
It’s such a tough thing being a writer. I hear myself saying that a lot lately. And I asked myself yesterday, why? Why is it so difficult?
And the truth is, it’s not. Not to the writers who really want to be writers.
Let me explain. My latest release I pulled out all the stops for. I purchased so many promotional packages I’ve lost count. And the truth is, I haven’t got much to show for it. From only one perspective: my wallet.
If I look at what I’ve accomplished with my writing career, I’d have...
February 20, 2015
Get to Know Your Amazon Central Account…Here’s Why
In the past few weeks I’ve learned plenty about professionalism in the indie world, and much of it comes from the way you set up how your book looks in your Amazon Central Account.
There is a world of knowledge in your Amazon Central Account
If you don’t already know, Amazon Central is the place where you set up your Amazon Author page. But what you can also find there is a world of knowledge regarding your books, and the way the world of readers see you.
Your Amazon Author Page
For some, the Ama...
February 17, 2015
Welcome Freshmen
Reviewed for Readers’ Favorite
Welcome Freshmen
is a down-to-earth, heart-warming story of Jenna, who is heading off to college away from her home town of Birmingham, Alabama. She’s known nothing up to this point about heartache, deception, or any of the challenges in life that one can be faced with. Up until she enrolls in Lafitte University in New Orleans, Jenna has been enveloped in the safety, love, and comfort of her family, friends, and her long-time boyfriend Conner.
When she meets Dave,...
