Author. Speaker. Coach.
Want a great read by a talented author? Silly question, of course you do. Readers like us are always hungry for new and wonderful stories. My friend and publisher, Pamela Fagan Hutchins, just released her latest novel, Hell to Pay (from the What Doesn’t Kill You series).
Here’s why I dig Pamela and hope you’ll buy her books… [Read more…] about Win a Free Copy of Hell to Pay!
The old adage, “You can’t judge a book by its cover” is a flat-out lie. That’s the first thing you see of an author’s work, so you can’t help but make assumptions. It’s human nature.
Since I’ve just completed my first experience with a designer for Pennies from Burger Heaven, I want to share with you what I’ve learned. Know this above all else: [Read more…] about How to Select a Designer for Your Book (+ My Cover Reveal)
I landed a publisher for my debut novel! SkipJack Publishing will launch my literary suspense, Pennies from Burger Heaven, on January 21, 2016. I’m beyond thrilled about this, and my success is an important lesson for us all…
[Read more…] about Why You Should Embrace the Risks in Your Writing
Back in the day, my brother had a Stretch Armstrong doll that we loved as kids. He’d yank that poor guy one way and I’d pull him the other way until we s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d him as far as we could. We thought it was hysterical and spent hours torturing playing with him.
Sometimes, I feel like Stretch Armstrong. Writers must do so much more today than place words on a page in the correct order. Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, you must…. [Read more…] about How to Stretch Yourself as a Writer (without breaking)
I was in a bad mood.
I didn’t get enough sleep the night before (turns out, the tea I drank after dinner wasn’t herbal; it had caffeine). It took me hours to fall asleep.
I woke up at 6:15 a.m. after not enough Z’s, drug my arse up to work on my novel a while. I wrote 1,000 ugly, awful words.
That session should’ve satisfied me for the day, but it didn’t. I did something that changed my attitude and helped my writing… [Read more…] about What to Do When You’re Dying to Write, but Life Won’t Let You
Do you ever feel lost with your stories, the creative process, or publishing in general? Are you unsure what to do next?
Some days, I worry I’ve taken up permanent residence in the Land of Uncertainty. We may write alone, but we flourish within the community of the right circle of writers.
Where do you seek advice on your plot, your next career move, or navigating social media? When need be…. [Read more…] about Where Do You Seek Writing Advice?
