I think it should always be shameless to promote your good work. As a self-published, indie-author authorpreneur, writing is the second and most involved step of the story and the business. The second step, you might question? Of course. That’s because the first step is conceiving the idea. Human beings have thousands, if not tens…
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Sharing My Book Happenings Over the Next Two Weeks
Indie-author self-promotion is utterly necessary. As I’m writing this, I have multiple things happening in my indie-author world. This is the result of a lot of work on a lot of different levels over the past couple of months. Let’s start with the immediate, most time-sensitive element: My standalone fantasy/Steampunk, rise of the villain novel,…
The Business of Writing Only Begins with Writing
In the business of writing, writing – in many respects – is surprisingly the easiest part. As a child, I discovered that writing fiction – sci-fi and fantasy – brought me joy. I’ve always had an active (overactive, maybe) imagination. Channeling my imagination from playing pretend – imagining my swing set as a starfighter, creating…
Self-Promotion Saturday – Opening Gambit
Welcome to Self-Promotion Saturday! This week, I am offering my first sci-fi novel. In another galaxy, a multitude of races live. Numerous worlds have been colonized, various societies and nations created – and for the most part, despite their many differences, there is peace. But then, a new threat emerges. Extragalactic attackers begin surgical strikes…
Have you Read This Book Yet?
Welcome to Self-Promotion Saturday! Every week, I will be featuring one my books or novel series. This week, I am starting with a standalone novel. I wanted to create a kick-ass character. An extraordinary strategist, cunning tactician, an impressive combatant, too. Following the rise of this character would mirror Campbell’s Hero’s Journey. But there is…
Some Pitfalls for the Self-Published
All self-published authors are up against a few pitfalls. To my knowledge, the advantage to getting published traditionally (in addition to them doing marketing) comes down to polish. They hone the story, handle formatting, and make sure what they put out is so polished that it positively glitters. As a self-published author, I do my…
Even as a Creative – I am Not My Job
There is more to me than being a creative. Sometimes I need to remind myself. I love being a writer. This is the thing I have always believed I was meant to do in this world. But being a writer – like any other job – is not the whole picture. There is far more…
Ongoing Projects and New Ideas: Finding Balance
I have many ongoing projects and new ideas happening in various stages. Sometimes, they just won’t shut up! Who are they? The voices in my head. Now, before you dismiss me as crazy, allow me to clarify: the characters for the fiction I write are alive in my mind. They exist in the world I…
Books in All Forms are Awesome
Whatever form it takes, a book you create is awesome. While writing comes relatively easily to me – I know it is harder for others. This includes people who have a story to tell and desire to see their words in print. It may take a long time, a whole lot of effort, and tremendous…
How Do You Get Noticed?
What does it take to get your brand noticed? While I have been writing for nearly 40 years, I didn’t get professionally published until I had the opportunity for a couple of short stories to be published in anthologies. That began in 2011 – ten years ago. I dipped my toe into the self-publishing waters…