Author Interview with Lillian Brummet
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Today I’m sharing a special interview with author Lillian Brummet. Lillian and her husband Dave have run the Brummet Media Group for the past 25 years.
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Good Food as Reward and Vengeance by Norma Watkins
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*Enjoy this special guest post by award-winning author Norma Watkins!
I am suspicious of novels where no one eats, or if they do, they do so without description or appreciation for the food. I suspect these books are written by the kind of men who wouldn’t thank you for a nice dinner.
Read MoreMessage, Audience and Hook: The Starting Point to Successfully Market Your Book
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*Today I’m sharing a special guest post from Claudine Wolk, radio host, podcaster, author, voice actor, and book marketer.
If you are a new author or even just thinking about writing a book, you most likely know by now that you are expected to market your own book.
Read MoreHarness the Power of Affirmations to Skyrocket Your Author Career
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As a writer, you probably already know you need to be in the right frame of mind to create your best work. That’s why it’s important to take care of your mental health and nurture your creativity. One powerful tool for boosting your writing mindset is affirmations.
Read More4 Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
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*Special guest post by Melanie Faith, author of From Promising to Published.
Have you ever gotten praise for your writing but still felt it wasn’t good enough? Or gotten published and started to doubt if you’ll ever write anything publishable again? Or felt that the first story or poem or book was just a fluke?
Read MoreEncouraging Others to Write
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*Today I’m excited to share a special guest post from Barbara Barth, author of A Wingman for Christmas: A Sweet Water Novella.
I may be a big talker when you get me started, but I’m also a great listener. There is nothing I like better than to hear the stories others share with me. I listen closely then respond with “That would make a great book!” And I’m serious.
Read MoreStory as Medicine
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*Today I’m excited to share a special guest post by Kate Brenton, ED.M.
Story is timeless medicine for the human spirit, both in the telling and the receiving, even today. Let’s jump to my marketing meeting for the finalization of my first book’s subtitle (I promise this is universally relevant to writers—stick with me), I was talking with an amazing person who had no idea what my book was about, but he was kind, skilled and open-minded. Which was a great combo, because if it made sense to him it would likely make sense to others was my thinking.
Read MoreHow to Respond to Bad Book Reviews
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Well, first of all, my rule is NOT to respond to bad reviews, so maybe I should have titled this post a little better. As tempting as it may be to comment or engage with the reviewer, just don't do it!
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