Overcoming Writer’s Doubt
What’s the question I get asked most as a writer? This one: “What do you do about writer’s block?” Writer’s block has universally become the acknowledged challenge for writers. I argue that we’re asking the wrong question. It’s not writer’s block we should be concerned about. I rarely deal with it, to be honest. If […]
Have a Merry Kindle Christmas! +++PLUS+++ $100 Giveaway!
Load up your Kindle with some awesome books just in time for Christmas! There are books for all readers, from YA to steamy romance, so be sure to check them out! Also, some are FREE! But wait… the best part? We’re giving away a $100 Amazon GC to one lucky winner! Details are at […]
WichiCon Tomorrow! Come for a FREE SIGNED BOOK MARK! Or just come. Whatever you like…
Hi everyone! I just wanted to stop by and remind you that tomorrow, Saturday June 3, I will be at WichiCon! I’m giving FREE SIGNED BOOK MARKS to anyone who stops by my booth, so make sure you come! (I won’t be there on Sunday.) Details: Location: Century II, Bob Brown Expo Hall. 225 W. […]
SECRET REVEALED: My #Writing Process
I recently received a message from a fan asking about my writing process, so I decided to divulge a closely kept secret and reveal the truth behind how I write a book. Fine, it’s not really a secret, but it sounds cooler that way, right? Getting started: When I started writing my first novel six years ago, […]
Writing a Killer Query Letter
Hi everyone! Since I just returned from the Rose State Writing Conference, and after teaching the class on how to write a killer query, I thought I’d share some of my advice with all of you. I submitted queries for about four years and wrote four books before finding my publisher. In the end, I […]
#MondayBlogs: Indie VS Traditional: Who Writes the Better Books?
I’m writing this post to confront a misconception. Traditionally published books are better than independently published books. Of course, what exactly does “better” mean? Does it mean better editing? Does it mean less typos, better flow, less cliches, stronger characters, and more creative stories? I know this subject tends to be a bit subjective, and […]
#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 […]