Sharing My Book Happenings Over the Next Two Weeks
Indie-author self-promotion is utterly necessary. Photo by Kenny Eliason on Unsplash As I’m writing this, I have multiple things happening in my indie-author world. This is the result of a…
Are Writers, Artists, and Creatives In Competition with One Another?
Even in a crowded market, we’re not competing with each other. Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash In trying to learn how many authors are self-published, no search I’ve run…
What Are Some of The Challenges for Creatives Who Become Entrepreneurs?
Artists and creatives face unique challenges with being entrepreneurs. Photo by Rachael Gorjestani on Unsplash I used to think my ability to write rather easily wasn’t all that unique. I…
Should You Review Indie-Author Books Even When You Can’t Give 5-Stars?
Short answer – yes. But strive to keep the review constructive. Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash I have no idea why I came across a book I recently completed.…
Why Keep Writing if Nobody Appears to be Reading?
Doesn’t matter who’s reading so much as the need to keep writing must be satisfied. Photo by Amelia Bartlett on Unsplash Why do I write? The short answer is that…
The Takeaway – What Useful Things Did I Learn from My Con Experience?
After attending Farpoint Con 2022 – what did I learn? The author at his table, ready to sign and sell books. For the first time since 2016, I attended a…
What Do You Do When You Lose a Useful Marketing Outlet?
And just like that – *poof* - a useful marketing outlet is silenced. Photo by NordWood Themes on Unsplash I know I’m not the only one to have had this…
Am I In Competition with Better-Known, More Successful Sci-Fi Authors?
Not really. But I feel a bit jealous of their success and see them as competition as such. Photo by Victoire Joncheray on Unsplash I just finished reading the first…
This Time is a Sci-Fi and Fantasy Lover’s Dreams
So many great sci-fi shows, movies, and books are out there – a sci-fi and fantasy lover’s dreams. Photo by Andres Iga on Unsplash My love of sci-fi began when…