Online services for authors and readers continues to expand but I have three favorites: Amazon, Goodreads, and Bookbub. Authors and Readers can both use these…
Why buy a book if you have an ARC copy?
After I put out a call for ARC readers for Price of a Rose. I quickly received an email that showed some confusion about how…
Happy Winter Solstice
On this shortest day of the year what will you be doing for Winter Solstice? Most will be doing their normal work life. Others got…
The hard copy edit
A copy edit is usually an in-depth view, line-by-line of the manuscript which checks grammar, word usage, repetitive words, and more. It is a step…
The craziness of book reviews on Amazon
As an author, I need book reviews. It provides Social Proof, an indication that my book is worthy of your attention. It helps other readers…
How I develop a story
Every author has a personal way to develop a story, and I thought I’d share my own. Realize that this is my personal way of…
What are the Tip Jar stories?
Dance of Hearts recently published. It is a novella that is part of a series that I plan on publishing over the next six months…
Dealing with stress as a writer: my 3 biggest hurdles
What causes you stress as a writer? Things have been really busy here behind-the-scenes at Byrd Nash, and that always gives me a great deal…
What I wish I had known as a self-published writer
It’s been over a year since I self-published The Wicked Wolves of Windsor and other fairytales. With more books under my belt, I’ve been in…
Easily promote and market your book
Your book is ready to go! But do you know how to market it? How do you get the word out? Are you biting your nails about getting reviews?
