Self Pub Book Checklist
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the tasks you need to complete to self-publish your book, and you’re having trouble finding that sticky note with that “thing you were supposed to do…” I’ve compiled a Word document I use as a guide for what to get done to prep my...
AMS Ads and CPC Help for New Authors
So I posted this to one of my lovely FB groups and thought I’d share it here in case anyone is searching for help on this topic. I don’t speak for Amazon. I’m just another writer who’s been trying to understand how to work Amazon ads and was hoping...
30+ Character Clothing Styles
I haven’t found many straight forward lists available online that cover different styles of dress. I studied this some in college but really wanted to lay it all out in a way that I could compare them in a condensed form. Occasionally, I’ll get an idea for a plot,...
Master List of Colors & How They Can Change Reader Interpretation
(Color Charts Below) Though it’s often not the most important part, the right color can invigorate any description. I made these lists for myself, to help me pick color names that were exactly what I was searching for without becoming repetitive. Depending on the content, you might consider selecting...
Guest Post: Critique Partners – What They Are, Where to Find Them, and How to Make the Best
(Read the post below) Just want to give a quick shout out to Rae at A New Look on Books and thank her for letting me guest post on her website: anewlookonbooks.com She is also a freelance editor and a very kind soul. Twitter: @anewlookonbooks An important goal of...
Copyediting Certification
As a self-publisher, I’ve had to wear a lot of hats… Knowing how to edit helps me write more effectively. Writing helps me understand the struggles of working with authors from an editor’s perspective. I’m only beginning my journey as a freelance editor, but I hope to help other...
Fiction Novels: How Creating a Language Can Enhance a Story
I originally wrote this as a guest post for Blogging Authors. You can view it here: https://bloggingauthors.blogspot.com/2020/01/fiction-novels-how-creating-language.html How weird would it be if all aliens spoke English? Or witches and warlocks had no spells? We all know that creating believable characters is a critical component of successful storytelling. As...
Wildfire Gets 5-Star Review – Readers’ Favorite
“THE suspense romance to read if you’re looking for something fresh and exciting.” – Tammy Ruggles, Readers’ Favorite (5 Stars) I thoroughly enjoyed writing this book, and it brings me great pleasure to know others enjoy reading it. I hope if you take a chance on this, you’ll let...
Book Publishing Secrets
This is a post I wrote for one of my book tours, but I wanted to share it with you again in case any of you might be looking for some tips! The book I reference is listed below. You can view the original post here: Book Publishing Secrets...
Reblog: Author Interview by The Pulp & Mystery Shelf
You can find the original post here: https://mysteryshelf.com/friday-sf-fantasy-stellar-fusion/ Interview with the Author What initially got you interested in writing? Since I was a kid, I spent free time coming up with new stories, playing out different scenarios with the people and events going on around me. I never really...