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Press Kits, Book Reviews … and Perfect Timing!

By on May 7, 2012 in General, Self-Publishing, Writing & Writers

These Master Bloggers recently shared important tips about press kits, book reviews, and book publicity on their own blogs. They’ve generously agreed to let me share their ideas with you here! An Author’s Press Kit for Review Submission The wonderful book review bloggers at Book Bloggers’ Collaborative (BBCOLL) gave me some very valuable insights into [...]

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See Tammy Run? Yep. She’s Writing

By on April 30, 2012 in General, Self-Publishing, Twitter, Writing & Writers

I first met Molly on Twitter and was instantly a fan of her blog thanks to this fantastic post on editing, which, as a dedicated word-nerd, is a skill-slash-torment that I obsess over. Coincidentally, we both write fiction (my book has just been released, and hers will be coming out at any moment), so it seemed like perfect timing [...]

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How To Succeed On Twitter

By on April 2, 2012 in General, Mark of the Loon, Self-Publishing, Social Media

When I fired up my Twitter account in March 2011, I was a total social media newbie (and still am – do we ever stop learning?) My goal (then and now) was to build a social media platform that would help me get the word out about my (soon to be) self-published novel, Mark of [...]

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Best Editing Tip Ever #2 – Mobi Files!

By on March 12, 2012 in Editing, General, Mark of the Loon, Self-Publishing

I recently discovered a great editing tool when cover artist Jan Marshall made a mobi file of my debut novel, Mark of the Loon. When I contracted with Jan to create my book cover, she requested the manuscript — Jan reads every book (amazing!) before she begins a design. I sent the Word doc file. [...]

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It’s Official: Mark of the Loon’s Gorgeous Cover!

By on March 5, 2012 in General, Mark of the Loon, Self-Publishing, Writing & Writers

It’s official! Fabulous Graphic Designer/Book Cover Artist Jan Marshall has completed a gorgeous design for my debut novel – link here to view the 3D image! Scheduled release date is May, 2012. Meanwhile, are you in the mood for a quick read?  Excerpt, Chapter One, Mark of the Loon: Madison Boone guided the white Toyota Four Runner slowly [...]

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