Q: Could you talk about opportunities to tie book promotions to holidays? I am a big fan of holiday-themed book promotions for both fiction and nonfiction books. Here’s a fiction example of my own: I have formed a triad with two other former military spouses; the three of us have each written a novel about the military. We reason that, …
Today I’d like to share some October photos and a link. In light of what’s going on on the east coast, in no certain terms, I will NOT complain about our weather, or the fact I’m cold. I have a roof over my head, wood in the stove, the internet! But I do live in a beautiful place; and today …
timbrannan.blogspot.ca In honour of Tim Brannan‘s MONSTROUS MONDAY I want to introduce you to a monster the likes you may never meet again. If you’re squeamish, now would be a good time to run. Wesley, a mentally challenged young man has the gift of healing. He also sees the colour green deep inside bad people, alerting him to the evil …
We [authors] all dream about our novels being the next big thing. It’s only natural to hope our efforts produce something fabulous. So, when Adriana Ryan asked me to participate in THE NEXT BIG THING blog hop, I said “Of course. I’m there!” I’m an author, I want the world to know about my books. Besides, it gives me an opportunity …
I’m doing something a little different today and I need your help. I’m participating in DID I NOTICE YOUR BOOK BLOGFEST. I’m about to reveal a book I noticed, and the author has no idea that I’m doing this. Please shout out until the the author finds their book. The author will then need to comment on Ciara Knight’s blog …
I did a Google search on Grief and was shocked to see just how many blogs there are. Everything from grieving for a spouse, parent, child, sibling, friend and pet. I read quite a few to see whether it could be done tastefully without eliciting pity. As a writer I’m fearful of my limitations. Can I blog about our son …
My guest , marketing expert Phyllis Zimbler Miller has been answering marketing questions on my blog under the heading ASK PZM (5th day of every month) since January 2010. Thanks, Phyllis! If you have a question you need answered, please submit it before the 30th of each month and I’ll make sure she gets it in time. If you’d like …
It’s the first Wednesday of October and yes–that means it’s time for Alex J. Cavanaugh’s INSECURE WRITER’S SUPPORT GROUP. We’re all about sharing and supporting each other. Click on the link above to join. For a long time, October have felt both beautiful and heart-rending. For many years, I’ve tried to shake the doom and gloom associated with this month. …
Thoroughly enjoyed the trip to Penticton last week. Had a great time at the En’owkin Centre. However I came home to find our baby, 17-year-old Pretty Boy, missing. That’s all I can say about him for the moment, I’m still too choked up. He was a precious cat with the sweetest disposition. I also came home to a glitch in …
Some time in the late 90s I learned that Barbra Streisand suffered from stage fright. I was perplexed. How could someone with that much talent be afraid to sing in front of people? Because her condition didn’t pertain to my life, I soon forgot about it. I’m sure I didn’t even hear the term social anxiety disorder until years later. …
Now until Friday, midnight September 14th, my suspense novel Dead Witness is available at MuseItUp Bookstore for FREE. Why? Because we love you. Joylene Nowell Butler’s mystery thriller, DEAD WITNESS, now available for FREE until Friday. “Dead witness is a brilliant thriller that hooked me from the start and never lessened its hold on me.” Need a gift for that …
I’m thrilled to share in the reveal of the cover for Carrie Butler’s new novel STRENGTH, available from Sapphire Star Publishing March 7, 2013! Yay, Carrie! Cover: WOW, WALLACE IS LIKE SO WOW! About the Book: When college student Rena Collins finds herself nose-to-chest with the campus outcast, she’s stunned. Wallace Blake is everything she’s ever wanted in a …