Pocket Money novel

  • Writers and Readers

    Writers and Readers

    I recently read a blog post weighing the pros and cons of hiring a publicist for your novel. In the article it said, “But in a sea of authors, how will potential readers know about your book?” This comment really struck me. Visually. A SEA! Vast, cresting, full of creatures. But in my vision, the sea

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  • For the In Print meeting this past Saturday, Lisa Roettger had done a lovely job putting together a well-researched program on Author Platforms. Unfortunately, Lisa was unable to attend. Fortunately, IP President, Kristin Oakley, was able to step up and take over. Between Lisa’s notes and her own experiences, she did a fabulous job. Kristin led a very

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  • I write, therefore I am

    I received my first check from Amazon. It’s official, I’ve been paid therefore I am a professional. Whoo-hoo, I’m a novelist! No, really, that’s very cool. Of course I’m not in it for the money. Yet. But I have to say that since this first check covers my initial investment AND there’ll be more coming, I am

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  • Happy Anniversary!

    Tomorrow, August 2, will mark TWO WHOLE MONTHS that my debut novel, Pocket Money, has been live.               Oh yeah, and also my thirtieth wedding anniversary.               Wait, what? THIRTY YEARS!? How is that possible when I’m a mere thirty…forty…holy crap, I’m going

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  • As usual, I came to the computer this Monday morning with a million blog ideas and nothing to say. Then I read a post by a blog I follow called, 1PublishedGirl, about her book soundtrack. She says, and I quote because it’s a fabulous quote, “Writing without a soundtrack is like writing without a keyboard.” It’s a split

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  • Which comes first?

    Everyone is familiar with the question, Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Alas, my pondering for this holiday is not so ponder-ous. Knowing my recent history (moving and publishing), I ask, which shall come first–book two or the unpacking of boxes? Remember, it took me ten years to publish. And nineteen years to

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