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Call me Holden

Many years ago I graduated near the top of my law school class and I had offers from very big and prestigious firms that offered me a lot of money upfront. Instead I wound up eventually working for the Defender Association of Philadelphia for less than half as much. Why? Because they were one of the best criminal defense firms in the nation and I wanted to be a truly good attorney more than I wanted prestige. I also knew that I would have to sell my soul to those big firms in exchange for that big payday.

Now I’m in my mid-forties, and in a different career entirely, but my personality hasn’t changed much. I want to be a truly good writer, more than I want to be a famous one. So – I’m not motivated by the trappings of celebrity. Best seller lists are nice – I’ve made a few and I think that’s great. I don’t pretend that means something about the quality of my writing though. I have plenty of people willing to stroke my ego. It’s nice to hear good things about yourself. But I don’t pretend that’s the same as a reader telling me that my writing meant something to them.  I’ve got thousands of page likes and followers and “friends” and “fans.”  It means something to me that people felt good enough about my writing to seek me out, but I don’t feel like that makes me a better author than someone who has fewer. I have a great book recommendation for folks who don’t understand this concept – The Emperor’s New Clothes.

What prompted this little diatribe, you might ask, (other than my general cynicism.) What prompted it is that I have decided that I’m done with selling empty prestige. I write good books. If you like them, read them, review them and tell somebody. That’s the PR I want – real endorsements from real readers. I want to know if I’m really a good writer and not just a good salesman. Call me greedy, but it’s not enough for me to be to be in the cool clique. I want to be the kind of author who really brings people joy and who they remember a week from now.

So, don’t give me five star reviews unless you really think the book deserved it. You don’t do me any favors by doing that.  Don’t ask me to trade page likes so that we can both have higher numbers. Meaningless page likes don’t get my book into the hands of people who might genuinely enjoy it. In short, be real with me and I’ll respect you for it.

I’ll continue to work hard on becoming the best writer I can be. I’ll send out a newsletter when I release a new book. My newsletter sign-up is on my webpage http://nmsilber.com.  I am hanging out on Facebook in my group called The Jury – I really talk to real readers there. I show them my writing as I write it and get their feedback. I crave that real, quality interaction with people who genuinely enjoy my writing and get me.  This is the link if you want to join. https://www.facebook.com/groups/46990...

I hope that you’ll continue to check out my writing. It means a lot to me that so many people enjoy it.

 

I gotta be me

My books straddle more than one genre. I write funny, erotic, romantic stories with some mystery.  I sometimes get compared to other authors, but the fact is, my books are unique. Nobody does exactly what I do, how I do it. I’m not saying my books are better. I’m just saying that they’re mine. 

So, lately I’ve had some people tell me, Nadine, if you just took out that one element, you could be the next so and so. The thing is, I like that element. I like my books because I enjoy writing them and a lot people enjoy reading them. If I took that piece out, I might be the next so and so – but I wouldn’t be me anymore. I like being me. I wish my ass were a little smaller, but I’m fun at parties.

So – If you want to laugh, blush, swoon and figure who done it – you know where to look.  Hint: Don’t check the New York Times or USA Today. Just sayin’.

Review: Legal Briefs (5 ++ STARS) by NM Silber Blog Tour

Originally posted on cruising susan reviews:

Synopsis:

Smart and sassy lawyer, Lily Adler, has been waging an epic battle with handsome and cocky Assistant District Attorney, Adam Roth since “the glitter incident” in preschool when they were four. Their friends’ marriage, a mysterious neighbor, a federal trial, and some bossy big sisters guarantee they’ll be spending plenty of time together. When they try to learn to play nicely, will they discover that their reaction to each other is even more volatile when they aren’t fighting? Can they avoid the mobsters trying to kill them and figure out a way to be together without killing each other?

Review:

If you have not read any of NM Silber’s novels, you need to one-click her books.  NM Silber writes the most hilarious scenes in her books that I have ever read.  There has been times during all of her books that I had to stop reading in public.  This…

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EXCLUSIVE Chapter One of Legally Wed

The SubClub will be posting the EXCLUSIVE release of Chapter One of Legally Wed on Thursday May 22! This is the novella that picks up after Legal Briefs. Adam and Lily are a couple and it starts out with an intense, H-O-T, adventurous, sex scene. DO NOT read it if you are under 18, have a heart condition, or are sitting at your desk at work.

So, this is the cover to Legally Wed.

Thank you and have a nice evening. Don’t forget to tip your waitress.

Adam wants to spend the night with you.

Adam Roth, star of Legal Briefs, is hosting an "event" tomorrow evening on Facebook. This is one you don't want to miss.

https://www.facebook.com/events/69907...

Adam is hosting an “event” you don’t want to miss!

https://www.facebook.com/events/699079410142798/?notif_t=plan_user_invited

MORE Lawyers in Love

In addition to the publishing schedule I already posted, I have added two projects. One is a short story anthology with other authors that will be out in August, and I also have a fun surprise for you that will be out in October. Both will include my regular cast of characters. (Announcements and details to come)

So, that makes the tally ...

June 24th, Legally Wed, August, sexy rom com short story anthology, September, Winning Appeal, October, (surprise), December, Power of Attorney.

It's going to be a year filled with Lawyers in Love!

Release Day Rankings

Here are the Release Day Rankings – Legal Briefs is:

A Top 100 Best Seller on Amazon
#1 Best Seller in Women’s Humorous Fiction
Top 10 Best Seller min Romantic Comedy
Top 10 Best Seller in Humor
#2 on the Amazon Movers & Shakers list
A Hot New Release in Romantic Comedy, Humor and Women’s Humorous Fiction

Thank you everyone who helped me to make this happen!!!!!

Legal Briefs By: N.M Silber ~ Blitz and Review

Originally posted on Fiction's Our Addiction:

Smart and sassy lawyer, Lily Adler, has been waging an epic battle with handsome and cocky Assistant District Attorney, Adam Roth since “the glitter incident” in preschool when they were four. Their friends’ marriage, a mysterious neighbor, a federal trial, and some bossy big sisters guarantee they’ll be spending plenty of time together. When they try to play nicely, will they discover that their reaction to each other is even more volatile? Can they manage to date without anyone sustaining injury? Can they avoid the mobsters trying to kill them without killing each other first? Find out in LegalBriefs.

“Do you have an extra toothbrush?” I called out, heading for the bathroom.
“Use mine.”
“Use yours? That’s kind of gross.”
“Is the thought of my tongue in your mouth gross too? Because that could have an impact on our romantic relationship.” I guess he had a point there.

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