L. MacNaughton's Blog, page 18
March 7, 2016
Advance reader copies – hot off the press!
Just today, Pyr printed ARCs (Advance Reader Copies) of my upcoming urban fantasy novel, It Happened One Doomsday. How cool is that? Personally, I find it amazing. Part of me never believed that this little book would get this far. Very cool. The actual books are a couple thousand miles away in New York. But […]
February 26, 2016
Bestseller?! Surely, Google, you jest.
Ever Google yourself? Sure. Usually, nothing unexpected turns up. Until one day you find yourself listed as a bestselling author: My new book, a best seller? Nah, that can’t possibly be right. Probably just some miscalculation deep in the Google gearbox. But still, it’s fun to see! Stay tuned for some cool giveaways, bonus chapters, and a […]
January 21, 2016
6 Secrets of Successful Critique Groups
Critique groups: best thing ever for writers? Or soul-crushing pits of despair? Here are my 6 secrets for spotting a top-notch critique group — or assembling your own. Connect with other writers and get the feedback you need to finish your book, publish it, and write the next one. Everything you need to know from […]
December 30, 2015
Coming in 2016: It Happened One Doomsday
The rumors are true. My next book (first in a new urban fantasy series) hits stores in the summer of 2016. And if you preorder It Happened One Doomsday anytime before the release date, you’ll receive a special bonus story that you can get nowhere else. I’m so excited about this free bonus story! I’ve […]
December 22, 2015
7 Keys to Writing Irresistible Plots
If you’ve ever tried to write a book, you’ve probably struggled with plotting. Plot is more than just what happens in the story. There’s a bigger structure to what happens, and when, and why. Do it right, and you’ll create a gripping story. But do it wrong, and your story will get nothing but yawns. […]
December 18, 2015
Steal these 3 new soundtracked ebooks (including mine!)
This is a true story: I know a guy in New Zealand named Chazz who fronts a punk band called Flirting With Disaster. They’re a blast. In fact, a character in my next series occasionally wears a Flirting With Disaster T-shirt. That’s part of the fun of being a writer. You’re free to help spread the […]
December 1, 2015
The Easiest Way to Organize Your Thoughts
Imagine if there was a way you could instantly spark new ideas, organize your thoughts and get more done every day. As a writer, my brain is constantly loaded up with new ideas. But I’ve found a way to quickly break down my thoughts, sort them out, and get organized, so that I can be […]
November 20, 2015
YES! New Book Deal Announced!
OMG, I want to frame this. My new book deal with a New York publisher is right at the top of today’s Publishers Lunch. Publishers Lunch is a daily publishing industry newsletter put out by Publishers Weekly. Essentially, it’s the #1 place for announcements about new book deals between literary agents and publishers. According to […]
November 17, 2015
How to Tell Good Inspiration from Bad
The other day, I was fielding questions about my upcoming novel when the topic of inspiration came up. How do you know when you’re inspired by a really good idea? And more important, how do you tell a good inspiration from a bad one? I had to think long and hard about the answer to that. Because […]
November 10, 2015
Free Fun-Size Conspiracy
Announcing a new book giveaway! It’s like all of those miniature candy bars left over from Halloween – but with zero calories! My debut novel, Conspiracy of Angels, is now in its second printing. That makes right now the perfect opportunity to shrink the paperback from its hefty 6″ x 9″ trim size down to a […]
