"Nobody counts the ads you run; they only remember the impression you make." -Bill Bernbach That's a massive title, yes? Let me explain. Two years ago, I wrote a post entitled Marketing Sucks. Guess what? It still does. I stand by pretty much everything in that post, the exception being...is writing a book a remarkable … Continue reading Indie Author Marketing Still Sucks…Pt 1.
Happy Monday, e'erbody! I hope you're well, happy, and creatively fulfilled! Before I get too far into this post, let me just say a huge thank you to the wonderful ladies who stepped in and guest-blogged for me recently. Please, please check out their posts! KT Daxon Vania Rheault RR Willica Jewel E. Leonard DA … Continue reading Well, That Was A Bad Week
Happy Monday, folks! I hope you had a great weekend. My Saturday was wonderfully productive...my Sunday rather lazy. Today, I'm proud to introduce you to D.A. Henneman, one of the kindest, sweetest people you could ever hope to find! She's such a credit to the Indie publishing community, and I am delighted to have her … Continue reading Fiery Character Interview: Guest Post by DA Henneman
Unless you've stumbled upon this blog with no foreknowledge of me whatsoever, you know that I've written this little tome called Alabama Rain. (Little? It's just shy of 100k words.) But tomorrow is its release day. I've spent two years obsessing over it, shaping it, ripping it apart, crying over it, reworking it, walking away … Continue reading Tomorrow is Alabama Rain Release Day!
Happy Thursday, ya'll! ♥ I've been pretty freaking quiet on social media as of late, but I swear it's for a very good reason. Alabama Rain is so close to being ready. SO. FREAKING. CLOSE. The good news is that those who have read advanced copies have had some amazing things to say. For instance: … Continue reading Alabama Rain Progress
As I'm nearing the completion of Alabama Rain, my mind is drifting to the three-ring circus that is the book launch. And it is a three-ring circus! First and foremost, let's get one thing straight: This is not an advice post. I'd love for this to turn into a discussion, so please flood me with comments. … Continue reading Book Launches
I wasn't supposed to blog about this today. I had intended on blogging about another resource, but as I was writing it, I realized I didn't quite have enough information and it felt incomplete. So, here goes plan B. It's a three-fer. The resources I'm introducing you to tonight will help as you dive into … Continue reading Writer Resources: Marketing Edition
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