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Honor Thy Father

“Don’t be dismayed at good-byes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends.”  ~ Richard Bach, Illusions. My father was born in Brooklyn April 1, 1925, son of a devout Irish-Catholic mother and an English dad who was a Lieutenant in [...]

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5 Self-Publishing Mistakes I Made Last Year

Welcome my guest, indie author Tammy Salyer! The term “indie author” is a misnomer. Why? Because, as we all know, once you cover your keyboard for the day, your work is only 1/10 finished. Making the conscious effort to become a self-published indie author also means taking on the challenge of becoming your own marketer, publisher, art [...]

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How To Twitter: Tips For Newbies

You can’t have a conversation about social media without discussing the power of Twitter. Twitter is all about building a mutual, interactive network, and I can’t stress enough how important it is to cultivate a community on this awesome platform. But figuring out the basics - not to mention how to build and manage an account [...]

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What Do You Really, Really Want?

In a post at the beginning of the year I declared I was going to sell my house in 2013. I’m still on board for that because I’m ready for a change. My work is part-time and mobile now, which means I can live wherever I choose. I’m free to build a new life, to go [...]

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Writer: Feed Your Dream!

This post was written by writer Kathy Lynn Hall. Enjoy! Don’t be deceived by the fairytale visions of your writing dream. It is not sweet, nor patient, nor kind. It demands attention and care … or it WILL die. Think of it as a plant; not a bit akin to that droopy houseplant you’ve ignored [...]

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Blog It! The Author’s Guide To Building A Successful Online Brand

I had no idea what I was doing when I started my original, free WordPress blog in March 2011, at the beginning of my journey into self-publishing. One important thing I did know: I had a full-time day job and had to keep my “side-blog” from overwhelming my life. Why did I take on the [...]

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