#MondayBlogs #Writing Tips-Getting Started.
This post is inspired by my awesome PA Courtney! She’s starting the journey of writing her first book, and I offered to write a few words of advice on what to do when you’re in phase one of writing the first draft. All the advice I give comes from my own experiences, and as everyone […]
#CTPshare Welcome Author Lila Felix
Hi Readers! All this month, CTP is featuring its awesome authors on a different day during the month of March. Today I have the special privilege of welcoming author Lila Felix to my blog! Colby Evans can leap from one country to the next in a heartbeat. She can see every sunset in every time […]
#Monday Blogs: The Writer’s Three Step Checklist to Surviving Bad Reviews
Happy Monday! Today I would like to discuss the topic of bad reviews. I don’t care how thick some tout their skin to be, bad reviews hurt. When I published my first novella in the spring of 2014, I had heard some of the horror stories associated with bad reviews, and although I was elated […]
Writing Tips: Keep Writing No Matter What!
Some people ask how I manage to write with five small kids. My honest answer: I don’t know how to manage five small kids without writing! It’s definitely my escape. Since I started writing in the fall of 2010, my goal has always been to write 1,000 words every week day at minimum. I’m not […]
#MondayBlogs: Giveaway Updates, Reading and Writing Updates, Life Updates
Hi Friends! Life Updates: The Barnes and Noble book signing was a huge success. I got to meet some wonderful authors and fans. I must say, the nurses of St. Francis hospital stole the show! Since this was my first book signing, and I’m a fairly new author, I wasn’t expecting a huge turnout. I […]
Book Four of Holly Kelly’s Rising Series
THE RISING SERIES by HOLLY KELLY The stunning conclusion to THE RISING SERIES by Holly Kelly is coming soon on April 4, 2016. Today we are pleased to share the official cover reveal and the digital pre-order links for RAGING. Clean Teen Publishing is offering the first round of pre-orders at $4.99. The purchase price […]
The One Word You Should NEVER Title Your Book
This is a post I’ve planned for several months now, because it’s one of those posts that requires a bit of research. Let’s talk book titles–are they important? If so, then why? We all know that a book title is what a person first sees/hears when introduced to our books. “What are your books called?” is […]
My Road to Finding a Publisher
Greetings readers! Today I felt like it was time for me to tell “my story.” I’m always curious to know how other authors got started, and while I don’t have time to tell my whole story, I at least wanted to discuss what made me choose an independent publisher over a traditional publishing house. I’ll start […]
Cover Reveal–Hidden Demons
The Sequel You’ve Been Waiting For. Readers have been waiting patiently for the sequel to the best-selling young adult novel— Hidden Monster. Reviewers boasted about the surprise twist, the romance, and the uniqueness of this paranormal romance. Now the sequel by Amanda Strong is nearly here. Check out the official cover reveal for Inner Demons— […]
BAD BLOODS COVER REVEAL
Bad Bloods Cover Reveal Bad Bloods in 35 words or less: 17-year-old Serena is the only bad blood to escape execution. Now symbolized for an election, she must prove her people are human despite hindering abilities before everyone is killed and a city is destroyed. Shannon A. Thompson is a young adult author, poet, and […]