How to spend wisely, market strategically, and avoid feeding your entire royalty cheque to the advertising machine. Being an indie author comes with plenty of creative freedom. You can write the story you want and build the brand you imagine without waiting for a committee to approve or disapprove of everything from book title to..
For many writers, including myself, the hardest part isn’t writing the book—it’s getting that book in front of people who’ve never heard of them before. Selling to friends, family, and existing supporters is one thing. Reaching complete strangers and turning them into loyal readers is something else entirely. That’s the challenge of marketing to your..
Being an indie author means wearing multiple hats as you fight to get your books discovered. You’re not only a writer… you’re an editor, publisher, cover designer, formatter, and yes, even a marketer. Time and time again, when I ask my fellow indie authors what they find the hardest about writing, they always say marketing…..
Indie author, Jennifer Cyphers, quickly became a favourite dystopian writer of mine after I binge-read The Cosmos In Her Hand. This post-apocalyptic science fiction tale is deeply layered and engaging, just like the author herself. I had the pleasure of interviewing her and today I’m sharing our illuminating conversation where we discuss the inspiration behind..
Autumn is slowly wrapping up, and along with the fallen leaves and ripened crops, I’m in the midst of my seasonal transition into hibernation mode. Bring on the comfy vibes, cozy reads, hot chocolate, and fleece blankets. Add in a lit candle or two and I’m set to tackle the winter ahead. This time of..
What better use is there for fictional literature than to create portals between worlds, to transport ourselves to alternate periods in time, and to explore unique situations which would otherwise remain elusive. We use words to stimulate our imaginations and emotions, to gain insight and new perspectives, and to bring us on adventures that fuel..
It’s been a few moons since I last posted here on my blog. Being a bit selfish, I took some well-needed time off to focus on my writing and ailing family members. As a result, my new blog post and newsletter schedule has transitioned into one that is seasonal instead of monthly. Thank you all..
What were you up to this year? Were you trying to get in better shape? Were you writing a book, working on a career goal, or taking courses for self betterment? Were you building or healing a relationship, or letting go of someone who was destructive in your life? On a personal note, 2024 wasn’t..
I’m always on the lookout for new authors to read, especially in my preferred genres of fantasy, science fiction, thriller/mystery, and horror. Imagine my delight when I fell upon Shari T. Mitchell and her collection of mystery thrillers that are just begging to be read! My TBR has never been happier. Shari is the type..
When I first started writing, I dove in head first without a clue of what I was doing. I didn’t come from an English Literature or Creative Writing educational background. I had written a few poems and short stories but nothing close to the length of a novelette, let alone a novel. Yet I was..
