But the little bastards won't play along
Category: My Books
Dinner is Better When We Eat Together
And then go hunting in the garage. Based on a true story.
Traditionally, We Self-Publish
This is an Insecure Writer's Support Group post. The IWSG is all about support, encouragement and connection with other writers as we dodge the rejection bullets together. If you're thinking this sounds like a band of brothers you would like to join, come on over and sign up for the group here. Don't forget to hop [...]
Seeking Sensitivity
Representation in romance is very important to me. Even (especially?) in the realm of erotic romance. Humans come in infinite variety, so why not include that variety in books which are about humans? Sounds like a good idea to me. So the fact that my MC, Colton, is dealing with bipolar disorder and falling in [...]
Author Toolbox: Is Paying for a Facebook Ad Worth It?
Exposure isn't just something that will kill you while hiking. For authors, it's a coveted, elusive treasure. Like Atlantis? Let's call it Atlantis. It's well-concealed, no one knows if it's real for sure, and you'll most likely run out of air before you find it. Sounds about right. In the quest for some exposure I [...]
Why Titles are Literally the Worst
This is an Insecure Writer's Support Group post. To join the group yourself, head over to their website and don't forget to throw a ninja salute at our captain, Alex J Cavanaugh. The co-hosts for this month's posts are Beverly Stowe McClure, Tyrean Martinson, Tonja Drecker and Ellen the Cynical Sailor, stop by and check out their posts as you're hopping today! The [...]
Instagram For Your Author Toolbox
(Non-Business Account Edition)
How to Survive the Querying Process; Or, Being a Stubborn Ball of Rock
Grit For this post we want the grit that means courage and resolve, or strength of character. The definition that is synonymous with bravery, pluck, mettle, backbone, strength of will, steel, nerve, fortitude, toughness, determination, and tenacity. All of that sounds . . . well, amazing. MUCH better than refreshing your inbox for the sixth [...]
Frequently Used Words in Romance: Top Ten Tuesday Post
Yay for finding new gems in the blogging world! Thanks to signing up for new mailing lists I found out about the Top Ten Tuesday blog posts. They looked like so much fun, I couldn't resist. A place to let my inner booknerd shine? A way to geek out over obscure bookish things? AND an [...]
Learn to Write Well by . . . Watching Movies?
Wait, what? Did I seriously just tell you to sit down and waste time watching a form of media that has nothing to do with meeting your word count goals? . . . yes. With some caveats. I don't mean "watch a movie every day" or "ignore your writing to watch your favorite film" or [...]