Every writer reads their reviews and hopes they are positively glowingWhen I released my first book, I was humbled when people actually took the time to leave reviews on the book.But, it wasn’t until...
It wasn’t until I had three books in a series that I considered creating a collectionIn my book series, The Backup Superhero, I often had people working to catch up in order to read my latest release...
Being an Indie Author means every review counts, and book bloggers can have a lot of impact.Now that I have been a writer for a while, I finally feel as if I am hitting my stride.This means learning t...
The Backup Who Cried Wolf Sneak Peek
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Here is a sneak peek of the latest installment of The Backup Superhero Series, The Backup Who Cried Wolf. I hope you enjoy a look at the first chapter!The Backup Who Cried WolfChapter 1: Another Crime...
What Authors Should Know About Contracts
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I was offered a few contracts that unfortunately fell through, but through the process, I gained valuable experience.One of the most exciting things for a writer is being offered a book contract.When...
What I’ve learned about becoming an author-illustrator in the realm of children’s picture books
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Having written in YA Dystopian, YA Contemporary Romance, and Superhero fiction, when my idea for a children’s picture book came to be, it was a whole other ballpark.I had an idea, but I was in a new m...
Despite being ready for thousands of strangers to read our work, we often fear the opinions of those close to us.As sad a fact as that is, it rings so much truth.When I first became a writer, I had so...
The hard facts about writing a book series
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Writing a book series was harder than I thought it was going to be.The key to creating a book series is in the details and the planning.The truth is, we don’t always plan for a book to turn into a ser...
Publishing for the first time in this thrilling and nerve-wracking experience all at the same time.No matter how prepared you think you are for it as a first-time author, it isn’t until you’re publish...
How writers grow into their writing style
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Every writer is remembered in some way, and I believe it has to do with their writing style.Your writing style is just like having a signature.A signature is unique to the person, right?I have to beli...
As an indie author, building a brand is difficult.Setting yourself up for successIf you had the possibility to build a foundation that would draw in your audience, would you build it?Many authors don'...
A Fleeting Moment
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Once in a while, we each have those moments when it hits us, and often smack dab in the face.An unexpected changeWhen the pandemic hit, my little family was fortunate.My husband was able to work from...
Engaging on Twitter
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So many people focus on the number of followers they have on Twitter but lack the engagement benefit Twitter provides.Focus on engaging, not growingYes, I’ll admit, the number of followers is importan...
Why we write every day
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If you aren't writing every single day, you are missing out on a great opportunity.When we break it downTaking the time to write every day opens up numerous opportunities. If you wake up only to reali...
Writers Need to be Readers
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"Read a thousand books and your words will flow like a river."- Virginia Woolf.I admit, since I became a writer, I write more than I read these days.How terrible is that? I have all these ideas in my...
Querying Fatigue
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If you're a writer, chances are you know all about querying fatigue.The sad truthDespite your characters, amazing storyline, and your writing style, it's all up to chance in the querying world.After r...